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NFL Sunday: Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Tells Fans to Relax, Delivers with Win Against Bears

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers put on a stellar performance consisting of 302 passing yard and four touchdowns to win big against Chicago Bears, 38-17.

Bob Dylan performs during a segment honoring Director Martin Scorsese, recipient of the Music + Film Award, at the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles January 12, 2012.

Bob Dylan Lyrics Snuck Into Science Papers as 'Easter Eggs'

It is no secret that directors have been surreptitiously placing "Easter Eggs," or pop culture references in their films. However, several scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have just confessed to sneaking Bob Dylan lyrics into their work for 17 years.

Mantis shrimp

Scientists Create Sensor to Detect Cancer Using Mantis Shrimp's Eyes

Researchers from the University of Queensland have created a sensor that is capable of detecting cancer, with the inspiration coming from the deadly sea creature, the mantis shrimp.

Gleneagles, United Kingdom. Team Europe golfers pose for a group photograph with the Ryder Cup after the closing ceremony of the 40th Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland September 28, 2014.

Europe Retains the Ryder Cup

The European team wins their 40th Ryder Cup, retaining against the United States.

Sep 27, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Conor McGregor (blue gloves) is victorious over Dustin Poirier during a featherweight fight during UFC 178 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Conor McGregor Collects His Third Straight UFC Bonus

The self-proclaimed "King of Dublin," Conor McGregor, collects his third US $50,000 bonus in the UFC, alongside former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in the UFC 178. The last two bonuses went to a controversial match.

Facebook drone

Facebook to Deploy Jumbo Jet-sized Drones to Broadcast the Internet Worldwide

The drone will be solar-powered, laser-equipped and will fly at an altitude of 20,000 meters.

DHL's Parcelcopter 2.0

Germany's First Ever Aerial Drone Delivery to Take Place Soon

The delivery flight to Juist will serve as a blueprint for reaching far-flung areas and regions.

Liverpool's Suso (2nd R) celebrates after scoring during their League Cup soccer match against Middlesbrough at Anfield in Liverpool, northern England September 23, 2014.

Liverpool Being Investigated under UEFA Financial Fair Play Issue

Premier League club, Liverpool F.C., one of the most successful clubs in England, is one of seven teams under UEFA Financial Fair Play Investigation.

Qatar Women's Basketball Team Forfeits Game When Told to Take Off Headscarves

The Qatar women's basketball team forfeited their game against Mongolia last Wednesday at the Asian games, as they did not want to take off their hijabs or headscarves.

Anthony

UFC Claims Recent Allegations Against Anthony Johnson False, Future Still Uncertain

After being placed on indefinite suspension by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) due to allegations of domestic violence abuse against light heavyweight Anthony Johnson, President Dana White said that he may never fight for the promotion again.

ESPN Personality Bill Simmons Suspended Due to Scathing Words Against NFL Commissioner

Bill Simmons, sports columnist and analyst for the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN), was recently suspended for three weeks over several comments he made about National Football League's Commissioner Roger Goodell.

World Series of Fighting

World Series of Fighting Looking to give 50 Percent of PPV Buys to Fighters in Late 2015

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization, World Series of Fighting (WSOF) looks to revamp its business strategy late in 2015, by giving 50 percent of their pay-per-view buys to participating fighters in the card.

A joint meeting of Congress

Number of Lab Accidents in U.S. Raises Safety Concerns in Congress

There have been more than 1,100 incidents involving select agents between 2008 and 2012.

Malaria

Premature Deaths Will Rise to 250,000 Due to Climate Change says WHO

Deaths from mosquitoes, heat exposure, and others will rise in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

Photosynthesis in Action

Scientists "Hack" Photosynthesis to Produce More Food

The production of sugar has been increased by using an enzyme from blue-green algae.

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