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Music of the Spheres
Bad Astronomy - 7 Feb 2016 16:30
When space and astronomy based time-lapse animations started becoming popular a couple of years ago, all it took was some cool imagery to get noticed. But over time we've seen a lot of such animations, and (unless the fo...
Evolving Our Way to Artificial Intelligence
The Huffington Post - 7 Feb 2016 23:40
Arend Hintze, Michigan State University Researcher David Silver and colleagues designed a computer program capable of beating a top-level Go player -- a marvelous technological feat and important threshold in the develop...
The Feds Have to Act to Get America Faster Wi-Fi
Wired - 7 Feb 2016 14:00
Opening up more unlicensed wireless spectrum could turn Wi-Fi from a service road into a speedway. The post The Feds Have to Act to Get America Faster Wi-Fi appeared first on WIRED.
3 Ways That The Blockchain Will Change The Real Estate Market
TechCrunch - 7 Feb 2016 04:00
Experts have suggested a number of niche industries that will be made more secure by the untamperable data record provided by blockchain technology — including international art dealing, pharmaceuticals and internati...
Here's How Twitter's New Algorithmic Timeline Is Going to Work
Re/code - 7 Feb 2016 01:56
So, how will your new Twitter timeline look? With the caveat that some things could change in the final shipping version: A lot like the old timeline.
NASA Juno spacecraft adjusts course for July 4 Jupiter arrival
Slash Gear - 7 Feb 2016 21:00
NASA has announced that adjustments had been made this week to the course of its Juno spacecraft, which is on its way to the planet Jupiter. On Wednesday, the space agency carried out an "engine burn," firing the spacecr...
"Unlocking the Cosmos" --China to Trump CERN's Large Hadron Collider (Weekend Feature)
The Daily Galaxy - 7 Feb 2016 17:16
The plane's race in on to reveal a new physics beyond the Standard Model and the Brout-Englert-Higgs mechanism as well as clues to understanding dark matter and supersymmetry, with China's announcement this past fall tha...
Super Bowl 50 Has Some Surprising Space Twists
SPACE.com - 7 Feb 2016 15:26
Hey, football fans! As you gear up for today's Super Bowl 50, you might be surprised how much space is involved - and we're not just talking about the satellite television feed that will beam the big game into your livin...
France Wants To Install 1,000 Km Of Solar Roadways Over The Next Five Years
Forbes - 7 Feb 2016 14:41
The technology seems ground-breaking, but there are few details about production costs, efficiency, and financial sustainability.
Wearable Device With 3D Camera May Guide The Visually Impaired
Tech Times - 7 Feb 2016 10:03
A low-power chip for processing 3D camera data is hoped to serve as a potential virtual "guide dog" for the visually impaired. MIT researchers developed the recently unveiled chip and the prototype navigation system.
Hangouts gives you better call quality by skipping Google
Engadget - 7 Feb 2016 04:18
If you don't think Hangouts calls on your phone are passing muster, don't worry -- relief might be in sight. The latest version of Hangouts for Android is telling users that it'll boost audio and video quality on future ...
Microsoft's Cortana gets sexually harassed, but she fights back
Digital Trends - 7 Feb 2016 03:30
Last week, we learned that you don't have to be showing any skin to be sexually harassed (if we didn't know that already), and now, we've learned that you don't have to be human to be the subject of offensive, suggestive...
CEO Dorsey responds to Twitter timeline outrage
USA Today - 7 Feb 2016 00:27How to Throw the Perfect Tight Spiral, According to NASA
Motherboard - 7 Feb 2016 22:43
The scientific guide to throwing the old pigskin around.
Can Head Injury Cause Dementia? Alzheimer's-Like Brain Plaques Seen In People With Past Traumatic Brain Injuries
Tech Times - 7 Feb 2016 11:59
Traumatic brain injury has been linked to the development of dementia in the past. Now, findings of a new study further supports this link.
N. Korea triggers fresh fury with space rocket launch
Phys.org - 7 Feb 2016 11:02
North Korea said Sunday it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as a disguised ballistic missile test for a weapons delivery system to strike the US mainland.
New Gene Signature May Lead To Blood Test That Can Spot Five Deadly Cancers
Tech Times - 7 Feb 2016 08:37
Detecting cancer early on can mean a lot for the patients and for the further progression of the disease. Researchers found a gene signature that may lead to blood tests that can spot cancers as soon as possible.
6th Man on Moon Edgar Mitchell, Dies at 85 on Eve of 45th Lunar Landing Anniversary
Universe Today - 7 Feb 2016 06:42
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - NASA astronaut Edgar Mitchell, the 6th man to walk on the Moon, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, on the eve of the 45th anniversary of his Apollo 14 mission lunar landing. Mitchell passed away ...
Shoot GoPro videos that won't nauseate with Z1-Evolution stabilizing gimbal
Digital Trends - 7 Feb 2016 01:51
The Zhiyun Z1-Evolution 3-axis gimbal adds image stabilization to a GoPro Hero4 or similar action camera. It's powerful, easy to set up, and simple to use, and helps to make professional-looking videos. The post Shoot Go...
The Binding of Isaac's abused boy gets rejected by Apple
Digital Trends - 7 Feb 2016 23:50
Despite critical appraise and a good amount of sales, the religiously based child abuse in The Binding of Isaac might be too much for Apple. The developer applied but gotits game rejected by the tech giant. The post The ...
Here's what $5 million and a Super Bowl ad will buy you
Digital Trends - 7 Feb 2016 23:38
What is it that keeps so many advertisers coming back to the Super Bowl year after year, even as the holes in their pockets grow larger? What exactly is the payout when you're spending $5 million? The post Here’s what ...
McDonald's Kale Salad Packed With More Fat, Calories Than Big Mac
Tech Times - 7 Feb 2016 13:39
Think McDonald's kale salad is healthy? It actually has more fat, sodium and calories than a Big Mac. The introduction of 'unhealthy salads' in restaurants seems to do more harm than good to both your health and waistlin...