Articles by Roy Blanchard
Gut feelings may help marriage work
Positive or negative gut feeling may impact married life for couples. A new research suggests that gut feelings in newlywed couples may help their marriage work.
Google Earth reveals perils of over-fishing in Persian Gulf
Researchers used images captured from Google Earth to understand the impact of over fishing in the Persian Gulf.
Seahorses are cunning and deadly predators: Study
A recent study indicates that the docile seahorses are actually cunning and deadly predators. A recent study suggests that seahorses are very cunning and deadly predators, and have a success rating of 90 percent while catching their prey.
2014 Maserati Ghibli gets flying colors for safety from IIHS
The 2014 Maserati Ghibli has been named the 2013 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).
Smartspecks: Google Glass may get cheaper, better rival
Google Glass is soon expected to have a rival - smartspecks - from LaForge Optical, which is expected to be better and cheaper than the Google offering.
BLU Products unveils world's thinnest smartphone at pocket-friendly price
BLU Products have unveiled the world's thinnest smartphone, the Life Pro, at a pocket-friendly price.
Foxconn working at break-neck speed to ensure enough iPhone 5s stock during holiday season
Foxconn is working at full capacity to produce iPhone 5s to provide enough stock during the busy holiday season.
Google Maps comes with 'embed' feature
Google has now introduced the option to embed map feature in websites. Users of Google Maps will now have the option to embed the maps in websites. Google Maps is one of the most popular mapping services and, according to a report released by GlobalWebIndex, Google Maps is the most used smartphone app.
Pure Storage strikes back: EMC stole our technology
Pure Storage responds to EMC charges, saying it's the latter that stole its technology. Pure Storage has responded to EMC's allegations that the former poached on its employees and stole trade secrets, by filing a complaint, which the company has dubbed as 'Round 2,' that says EMC had stolen its technology.
Galaxy Note 3 Experience app lets you morph any Android device into Samsung's latest phablet
The Galaxy Note 3 Experience app allows Android smartphone users to get a feel of some select features of Samsung's latest phablet.
Apple refines app store search engine: Report
Apple has refined its app store search engine to provide a better searching experience to its users.
HP fiscal Q4 2013 earnings beat Street estimates but revenue slips
Hewlett Packard (HP) reported earnings for Q4 of fiscal 2013, which beat Wall Street estimates, but revenue slipped.
Siri Eyes Free hits select Honda and Acura models
Siri Eyes Free makes its way to select Honda and Acura models. Honda has launched the Siri Eyes Free, which will allow users to interact with Siri hands-free, for some select Honda and Acura vehicles.
Will we see 4K Thunderbolt Displays soon?
Rumors suggest that Apple may launch 4K Thurderbolt displays in December, along with the Mac Pro desktop.
Taller vehicles to help New York state troopers catch texting drivers
New York State will now use 32 taller vehicles to help troopers catch texting drivers. The state of New York has given its troopers taller vehicles to help catch drivers, who are found texting while driving.
Weather-maker mushrooms shock scientists
A recent research indicates that mushroom can make their own wind, shocking scientists. 'Weather-maker' mushrooms, which make their own wind to carry their seeds, have shocked scientists.
Jellyfish-inspired flying robot developed by NYU team
Engineers at the New York University (NYU) have built a jellyfish-inspired flying robot. Engineers at the New York University (NYU) have developed a flying robot inspired by jellyfish.
NHL sued for not doing enough to protect players from head injuries
Ex-ice hockey players have sued NHL for not taking adequate actions to protect players from head injuries.
HIV organ donation bill becomes law: What you should know
HIV positive organ donation is now legal in the U.S. U. S. President Barack Obama has signed the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act, which will allow HIV-positive organs to be used in organ transplants by HIV-positive recipients.
Seawater discovered in giant crater is over 100 million years old, say scientists
Scientists have discovered seawater, which is estimated to be over 100 million years old, in a giant crater in the Chesapeake Bay.
Palo Alto Networks shares surge as fiscal Q1 2014 earnings top Street estimate
Palo Alo Networks shares surged after the company made its earnings call for Q1 of fiscal 2014, which also beat Wall Street predictions.
Monster gamma ray burst fails to create any Hulk
Scientists have spotted a powerful gamma ray burst in the near universe. Astronomers recently observed a monster gamma ray burst in the fairly near universe but it failed to create any Hulk.
Scientists make breakthrough in waterproof technology
Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery in waterproof technology, which can now repel water from the surface better than before. The new technology could be deployed in aircraft engine to reduce icing or turbine blades in electric power plants to prevent water build up.
Foxconn ramps up U.S. presence with $40 mn investment in Pennsylvania
Foxconn wants to ramp up its presence in the U.S. with an investment plan of $40 million in the state of Pennsylvania.
Mount Etna reveals its fury again, raining ash on neighboring towns
Mount Etna erupted again on November 23, barely a month after its eruption on October 26 this year. Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, has erupted again revealing its fury once more with a rain of ash on neighboring towns.
Deadly cotton ball diet is gaining popularity among teens
A very dangerous diet, which involves swallowing cotton balls, is gaining popularity among teens. Eating cotton balls to refrain from gaining wait is getting popular amongst teen; however, the cotton ball diet can prove deadly.
Bill Gates wants world to use better, safer, stronger condoms
Bill Gates' charity has awarded grants to develop better condoms and wants people to engage in safe sex.
Sugary drinks increase risk of endometrial cancer in women
A recent research suggests that intake of sugary drinks increases the risk of endometrial cancer in women.
Brow-beaten Vishy Anand hands over world chess champion title to Magnus Carlsen
Viswanathan Anand loses world chess champion title to Magnus Carlsen. Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen has beaten Indian player Viswanathan Anand (Vishy) in the World Chess Championship 2013 and became the sixteenth world chess champion.
New Apple iPad promo video shows us how useful it can be
Apple has posted a new video promo of the iPad showing (almost) infinite ways the tablet can be used.
