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What’s the driving force behind fitness technology? Millennials
Suzanne Mason Sports & FitnessMany millennials are turning to apps and wearable technology to stay fit. According to a survey by Goldman Sachs, about 25 percent of millennials consider eating right and exercising an important part in maintaining their health, compared to less than 15 percent of Generation X and baby boomers.
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Virtual reality is poised to transform destination marketing
Shawn Smajstrla Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThough its roots extend back at least four decades, virtual reality is just now beginning to show the promise of the 1960s visionaries who recognized its possibilities. VR had a mild re-emergence in the '90s, when we were captivated by the idea that a clunky helmet and some robotic-looking gloves could place us directly inside a video game. But the "reality" part of virtual reality never quite met with its potential.
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Pluto flyby: Visiting the little planet that could
Lisa McReynolds Smith Science & TechnologyCan you name all the dwarfs from the famous 1937 Disney movie? You know Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey and Pluto. Still too soon? Don't worry. I can make that (terrible) joke because I, like many of you, am a fan of that beautiful little marble near the end of our solar system.
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Revenue stream: Chicago is taxing Netflix, but will other cities follow?
Ross Lancaster CommunicationsFor many, audio and video streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Spotify are a relatively new and irreplaceable part of the daily routine — so much so that traditional forms of media like cable and terrestrial radio are struggling to keep up with the consumers they've lost.
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Is ‘Robocop’ a reality? Not yet, but technology is inching…
Danielle Manley Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIn the movie "Robocop," the year is 2028, and police officer Alex Murphy is critically injured in the line of duty. Scientists decide to "rebuild" Murphy into a cyborg police officer — part-man, part-robot. When the original "Robocop" came out in 1987, robots were merely a far-fetched futuristic concept of "The Jetsons." It was fiction. It was fun. By the time the rebooted "Robocop" movie was released in 2014, robots were real.
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Scientists develop new applications for carbon nanotubes
Alan Kelsky EngineeringNanotechnology is great, and every day researchers are discovering new ways to use it in manufacturing. One of the leading frontiers in nanotechnology is the use of carbon nanotubes — superthin sheets of carbon rolled into a tube that demonstrate amazing physical properties.
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A look at the latest gadgets throughout the medical world
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareMedical gadgets are in the news often, and cutting-edge manufacturers continue to bring new and exciting inventions to many areas of medicine. Let's take a look at some recent innovations in the medical world.
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Is America’s broadband infrastructure ready for the Silver Tsunami?
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationA couple of weeks ago, the cable guy came out to my house due to slow connections. What I learned from him was that the wire between the street and the house was not capable of handling the current wireless and Internet requirements of my family.
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Replenishing the heart muscle
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe adult heart muscle is made of cells called cardiomyocytes, which don't replenish themselves after a heart attack or other significant heart muscle damage. It was initially believed that cardiomyocytes were unable to replicate themselves and that their total number was firmly set at birth. However, UT Southwestern researchers were able to devise a new cell-tracing technique, allowing them to detect cells that do replenish themselves after being damaged.
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4 ways to connect after Safari starts blocking ads
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingEveryone was buzzing recently about Apple’s newest venture — Apple Music, a Spotify competitor. There was something far more important that was also announced during Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference. When Apple releases iOS 9, adblocking will be available on Safari’s desktop and mobile browser. Kiss your mobile ads' effectiveness goodbye. However, you can pivot your marketing and advertising strategy to get ahead of this problem.
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