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E-cigarettes could be just addictive, research suggests

While electronic cigarettes are seen by many as a way to wean off traditional cigarettes, new research suggests that the “e” version may be just as addictive as its smoky counterpart. E-cigarettes do not burn tobacco, but they do include nicotine, flavorings and other substances. While that nicotine could potentially make them highly addictive, in fact “not all nicotine is created equal,” according to a statement, and previous studies had

Women With Memory Problems Decline Faster Than Men

Senior women who have mild cognitive problems, such as memory impairment and difficulties with language or thinking skills, decline in cognitive ability twice as fast as men who also have mild cognitive impairment, according to one study. A separate study found that women declined more dramatically than men in measures of cognition, function and brain size after they underwent surgery and general anesthesia. Both studies, which have yet to be

You played as a train in Fallout 3, but you didn't realise it

An interesting story recently broke on 4chan, describing how the metro car in Fallout 3’s Broken Steel add-on was actually powered by sticking the car on the head of an NPC and making them run really fast. However, our pals over at PC Gamer have discovered that’s not entirely true. After a bit of tinkering, they uncovered that it’s not a hat but actually an arm piece. In fact, the

Sony wants Swedes to help fix its smartphones

Sony has launched a new initiative called Concept for Android, which asks for Swedish Xperia Z3 owners to test out a new version of its software, essentially beta testing a new-look interface for its current and upcoming smartphones. Successful applicants will get new software to install on their Z3 handsets. While using it, they can give feedback about what they like and dislike, helping Sony craft the new software that

You played as a train in Fallout 3, but you didn't realise it

An interesting story recently broke on 4chan, describing how the metro car in Fallout 3’s Broken Steel add-on was actually powered by sticking the car on the head of an NPC and making them run really fast. However, our pals over at PC Gamer have discovered that’s not entirely true. After a bit of tinkering, they uncovered that it’s not a hat but actually an arm piece. In fact, the