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Mashable - 12 Feb 2015 19:00Lift-Off! SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches DSCOVR Satellite | Video
SPACE.com - 12 Feb 2015 01:25
The rocket blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Feb. 11th, 2014. The Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) mission will study solar wind in real-time and will provide Earth an early solar storm warn...
Holographic movies: Light at the end of a tunnel
The Economist - 12 Feb 2015 17:48
Indistinguishable from magic? HOLOGRAMS are a staple of science fiction. For many, the very word will conjure an image of Princess Leia from "Star Wars" (pictured), or of the holodeck of the starship Enterprise. Making ...
She Looks Like a Million Clicks
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2015 03:29
Style bloggers earn sales commissions--and clout--with links that whisk readers to retail sites with the click of a mouse. Now, 'affiliate marketing' programs are expanding to Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
5 Years On The Sun - Time-Lapse Video
SPACE.com - 12 Feb 2015 01:39
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) beamed back its first data in June 2010, nearly 5 years later its still going strong with over 2 million images. This time-lapse shows multiple wavelength images captured by the pr...
Leaking Brain Fluid Traced to Pilates Injury
Live Science - 12 Feb 2015 14:02
A woman experienced months-long headaches after a traumatic injury in a Pilates Reformer class caused spinal fluid to leak out of her spinal cord.
Talking Japanese space robot back on Earth
Phys.org - 12 Feb 2015 12:13
A pint-sized Japanese robot that became the first android to converse with an astronaut in space has returned to Earth after 18 months in orbit, project organisers said Thursday.
The white-hot beauty of Iceland in 11 stunning photos
Mashable - 12 Feb 2015 12:30
Iceland is simultaneously one of the most beautiful and desolate landscapes in the world The Icelandic scenery in wintertime is typically blanketed with white ice and snow. But for a brief period, the Holuhraun volcano e...
The Best Heated Car Seat will warm your buns in the winter
Coolest Gadgets - 12 Feb 2015 20:30
We are still in the midst of the winter chill. Try as we might to stave off the cold, we can't escape it completely. Multiple layers take the brunt of the frigid winds when you're outside, but there's one place that will...
Get settled into your new job with these 9 tips
Mashable - 12 Feb 2015 15:45
You spent months searching for a new job, and now the dream finally came true: You landed an awesome gig. But now comes phase two of landing the job: Getting settled into your new role. The first couple months working so...
The Best Laptop Sticker Turns Your Computer Into a Whiteboard
Gizmodo - 12 Feb 2015 00:20
Like smartphones, it's getting harder and harder to differentiate laptops just by their appearance. So if you want yours to stand out, the easiest solution is to cover the lid in hilarious, ironic, or stylish stickers. B...
Nearly 1 billion records were compromised by data breaches in 2014
The Verge - 12 Feb 2015 22:39
There were over 1,500 data breaches compromising nearly 1 billion data records in 2014, according to a report from the security firm Gemalto. The report, which was first spotted by The Wall Street Journal, shows 54 perce...
You can now buy, not steal, the original Napster headquarters sign
Mashable - 12 Feb 2015 07:10
LOS ANGELES — Owning a part of music history is just a click away as Napster's original sign, featuring the headphone-toting cat logo, is being auctioned off for charity The 8-foot-by-12-foot sign (below) adorned Napst...
iOS Apps Can Now Be Twice As Big
TechCrunch - 12 Feb 2015 23:36
For the first time since the launch of the App Store, Apple has increased the maximum size allowed for apps and games distributed through its App Store.
New 'Legacy Contact' Runs Your Facebook After You Die
NBC News - 12 Feb 2015 18:23
Previously, Facebook "memorialized" deceased users' accounts, making the profiles viewable but not accessible by anyone.
The bug that could have deleted any photo on Facebook
The Verge - 12 Feb 2015 18:00
This week, a researcher named Laxman Muthiyah discovered up a bug that let him delete any photo album on Facebook, and walked away with $12,500 for his trouble. The bug targeted Facebook's Graph API, which lets users del...
Quell
The Gadget Flow - 12 Feb 2015 09:01
Every aspect of this product was designed for wearability and comfort. Quell is as discreet as it is powerful. Quell's OptiTherapy™ calibrates to your optimal stimulation level ensuring you receive maximum relief. It k...
iPhone 6 case review: Reach79 with signal boosting antenna
AppleTell - 12 Feb 2015 04:49
It doesn't pay off on claims of boosted strength with any consistency. The post iPhone 6 case review: Reach79 with signal boosting antenna appeared first on AppleTell.
LEGO Death Star Is Nearly Operational at LEGOLand California (Video)
SPACE.com - 12 Feb 2015 23:51
That's no moon ... that's a whole bunch of LEGOs. A brand new model of the Death Star -- the moon-size 'Star Wars' planet-destroying machine -- made entirely of LEGO bricks arrived at LEGOLAND California this week.
Virgin Galactic Opens LauncherOne Facility in Long Beach
Space News - 12 Feb 2015 23:23
Virgin Galactic announced Feb. 12 that the company is opening a new facility in Long Beach, California, devoted to development of its small satellite launch vehicle. The post Virgin Galactic Opens LauncherOne Facility in...
QUANT F car will be shown next month in Geneva
Phys.org - 12 Feb 2015 23:20
nanoFlowcell AG will show its QUANT F car at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. This is an electric auto in the style of an "e-sports saloon," a large sports saloon for four, with a range of 800 km (497 miles). The car is being...
Sinosphere Blog: China's Internet Censorship Anthem Is Revealed, Then Deleted
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2015 16:28
During the talent show portion of a Lunar New Year celebration, the Cyberspace Administration debuted what can only be described as a semiofficial anthem, a throwback to revolutionary songs glorifying the state.