Technology that was financed by a Hollywood superstar will be tested in the battle against that oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, with plans to use a machine that separates oil from water in the clean-up effort. The oil extraction device was invented by a company backed by actor Kevin Costner, who became interested in the issue more than two decades ago, following the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska. Source Link
Facebook is facing more bad news amid growing concerns over user privacy. The world's biggest social media network says it's plugged a hole that sent some user information to online advertisers. A new survey claims that 60% of Facebook users are considering quitting the service because of worries about privacy. Anger has been growing since Facebook changed its privacy settings to automatically make more user information public. Source Link
Battling cancer often means fighting fatigue, and there may be a new weapon in the arsenal. A study says yoga can help cancer survivors sleep better and have more energy. Researchers say twice-weekly yoga sessions can help those recovering from cancer to cut back on sleep medication. Experts think yoga helps the body reduce the output of stress hormones to contribute to better health. Source Link
