A new optical similar to ultrasound device can monitor brain tumors and other neurodegenerative conditions (such as  Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s ) through the eyes.  The eye is connected to the brain by a nerve and each condition change on the brain can also damage the eye.

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According to a one year research, it has been discovered that surgical teams who follow a simple checklist (which include basic items such as the name of patient and other details)  reduce the death and complications rate during the procedures.

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The US army has received over 4000 electric vehicles, which will be added to the 28000 regular vehicles already in use of the US army. The use of electric vehicles will save the army 11.5 million gallons over the next six years.

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A group of British engineers have designed a flying car which took off last Wednesday from London to Mali, in West Africa while passing Spain, France, Morocco and the Sahara desert. The car itself contain standart car parts, a big fabric wing and a rare propeller.

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