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Have You Seen This? Baby adorably dances on hoverboard
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It's been well-documented that you need some level of coordination to successfully ride a hoverboard. A fact that makes it all the more impressive that this 12-month-old is able to do it so well. - photo by Mary Dalrymple


It's been well-documented that you need some level of coordination to successfully ride a hoverboard. A fact that makes it all the more impressive that this 12-month-old is able to do it so well, at least for a few minutes.

Toddler Caden Neumeyer turned 1 on Jan. 6 and already has hoverboard dancing mastered. In this video, he bounces along with the music, high-fives his dad and spins in circles, all while balancing on a hoverboard.

According to his YouTube channel, The Hoverboard Baby, Caden started riding hoverboards by himself when he was only 11 months old, and he's gotten pretty good in that month. While his older brother dances along with him, Caden's dad stands close by, ready to catch him if anything goes wrong.

The video might make you embarrassed that a baby was able to stay on a hoverboard longer than you, but it's delightful nonetheless. Not only is Caden an impressive little kid, but he's super adorable and will make you smile.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.