Articles by Alex Saltarin
Don't eat that Velveeeta Cheesy Skillet, it contains soy
Kraft has recalled over a million pounds of its Velveeta Cheesy Skillets products due to a failure to declare the inclusion of soy based products. Soy products are known allergens that can cause reactions in certain people.
Milky Way galaxy formed inside out and here's the proof
A new evidence has been found to support "Inside-Out" Milky Way galactic origins. There are numerous theories about how our home galaxy came to be.
Microsoft denies playing dirty to promote Xbox One on YouTube
Microsoft is currently embroiled in allegations that it paid YouTube users for positive reviews of Xbox One, allegations which Microsoft has vehemently denied.
Alienware Steam Machines will be released annually, non-upgradable
Alienware has confirmed that their upcoming Steam Machines will not be upgradable but the company will be releasing new models annually. It means users who want cutting edge specs will have to purchase new Steam Machines every year.
Decoding hookworm genome may make treatments easier
The genome of hookworm has been decoded and experts are hoping that the sequenced genome will help provide clues to more efficient treatment methods.
New York may issue death warrant soon against mute swans: Why?
The city of New York may soon take action to capture or euthanize wild mute swans in the city. Faced with fast growing populations of wild mute swans, it seems that New York may soon take action by either capturing or euthanizing mute swans in the city.
Ants invade International Space Station...and they're on a mission
Hundreds of ants have arrived at the International Space Station and scientists are hoping to study ant behavior in space to improve on current robot designs.
BlackBerry shares jump as Pentagon shows some love
Blackberry stocks are looking north as the company gears up for a lucrative deal with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Rough surface helps reduce drag, UCLA researchers say
New research from the UCLA suggests that rough surfaces can reduce drag in the water, contrary to popular belief.
MIT develops hot carbon nanotubes that lets solar panels draw more sun
MIT researchers are currently testing a new type of solar cell using carbon nanotubes to increase efficiency.
Here's why the court's decision to kill Net neutrality could be scarier than horror movie Carrie
The federal appeals court's decision that shot down Net neutrality could have dire implications for both businesses and individuals. A Reddit user has created a chart to demonstrate the nightmare we could possibly be heading into. A nightmare scarier than 2013's most popular horror movie Carrie.
Tiny sperm-like bio-bots explore uncharted world of aquatic micro-organisms
Engineers have come up with tiny bio-hybrid robots that can swim in a manner similar to sperm cells.
Sina Weibo took a very sharp hit in 2013: Why?
Top Chinese microblogging site Sina Weibo lost 9 percent of its total user base in 2013. That's unnerving.
Cam-fitted alligators give us a sneak peek of their eating habits
A team of researchers from the University of Florida strapped cameras to alligators to study the animal's feeding and social habits. What they saw was shocking.
Verizon tops in average bill size, Sprint users most likely to switch: Study
A recent study by research firm Cowen and Company indicates that Verizon Wireless customers, on average, get billed the highest.
Deadly norovirus outbreak hits passengers of Royal Caribbean cruise
A Royal Caribbean cruise turned into a nightmare for scores of passengers who fell victim to a suspected norovirus outbreak.
Man setting foot on Mars in 2030s nearing reality
According to experts, a manned mission to Mars may be possible both technologically and financially by the year 2030.
Hershey, 3D Systems join hands to make 3D printed chocolate edibles
Hershey and 3D Systems have joined hands to bring 3D printing into the world of chocolate. Consumers may very well see the words "chocolate" and "3D printing" in the same aisle when they head over to a supermarket in the near future.
Now the visually challenged can also enjoy the beauty of space
A new eBook seeks to give visually impaired individuals a new appreciation for the deep space images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Wireless carrier price wars is good news for consumers, bad news for investors
Recent price drops and discounts issued by major wireless carriers have consumers celebrating. Unfortunately, investors are not as happy.
Windows 9 aka Threshold set for April 2015 release?
Windows 9 codenamed 'Threshold' may be released as soon as April 2015. Microsoft will be discussing the details of the new OS at the upcoming BUILD conference.
Blame these 7 countries for all global warming problems
Ever wondered which countries are the biggest culprits behind all the global warming problems? Global warming has consistently been one of the hottest issues in the last decade.
Illumina $1000 HiSeq X Ten genome sequencing machine will shake up health industry
HiSeq X Ten, a new genome sequencing machine lowers the cost of the sequencing process to $1,000. The new technique could bring about a new revolution in the health industry.
U.S. surgeon general celebrates 50th anniversary by scaring us about perils of smoking
The U.S. surgeon general has published a new report linking tobacco smoking to even more diseases and health problems, on its 50th anniversary.
Older trees grow faster and are better at storing carbon than younger ones
A new study shows that older trees are still better at accumulating carbon and growing faster than their younger counterparts.
T. rex skeleton heading for Smithsonian museum but you may not see it for 5 years
While one of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever found heads off to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the museum's fossil wing is also scheduled to undergo a 5 year renovation project.
Sixth Sense or ESP is bogus, new study claims
A new study indicates that extra sensory perception or ESP does not exist in the real world. A recent study conducted by researchers at the Univeristy of Melbourne holds information that could very well disappoint thousands of paranormal enthusiasts out there.
Americans improving eating habits, making healthier choices: Study
A recent study indicates that Americans are cutting down on high-calorie fast food and starting to eat healthy.
Neiman Marcus says sorry for failing to detect data breach for 6 months
Luxury department store Neiman Marcus has officially apologized for data breach. While the breach has been going on since last year, Neiman Marcus says no personal data on customers have been leaked.
Dogs and wolves not as closely related as previously thought
New study indicates that dogs and wolves may have had a common ancestor, debunking commonly held beliefs that dogs are descended from wolves.
