Technology News
Microsoft Will Officially Reduce OneDrive Free Storage From 15 GB To 5 GB In July
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 13:34
OneDrive users not subscribed to Office 365 will have their free storage space allowance reduced from 15 GB to 5 GB starting July 27, according to Microsoft. Access to the free 15 GB 'camera roll bonus' will also be remo...
Go green or no home in San Francisco -- solar panels become mandatory
Digital Trends - 24 Apr 2016 04:53
From January 2017 on, all new buildings in San Francisco 10 stories tall or less must have solar panels as part of the 2020 goal of 100 percent renewable energy. Living roofs may be another choice. The post Go green or n...
Hackers attack KKK and briefly bring down main website
Digital Trends - 24 Apr 2016 17:29
Hackers associated with Ghost Squad and the Anonymous collective succeeded in launching a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against the official Ku Klux Klan website. The post Hackers attack KKK and briefly bri...
Technology is finally eliminating geography as a barrier to real estate investing
TechCrunch - 24 Apr 2016 05:00
Real estate investing has long elicited a variety of emotions, running the gamut from excitement to anxiety. When dealing with significant sums of capital, feelings of apprehension tend to creep in, especially regardin...
More Than Any Other Invention, the Hubble Telescope Has Changed Our View of the Universe
Singularity Hub - 24 Apr 2016 20:22
To celebrate the Hubble Space Telescope's 26th anniversary in space, NASA released a series of images, videos, and simulations of an object known as the Bubble Nebula. In the main image, a giant star is blowing a cosmic ...
Long-term Sleep Deprivation Negatively Affects Cholesterol Metabolism, Contributes To Heart Disease
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 12:28
Sleep deprivation over a course of time can negatively impact cholesterol metabolism and can lead to the development of killer health diseases, reveals a new study from the University of Helsinki.
People With HIV May Age Faster: Virus Causes Premature Aging Of Cells
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 03:36
HIV treatment may cause cells to age faster, a new study has found. This means people with HIV must also take action to curb the effects of premature aging.
Congress asks the NSA how often it spies on Americans
Engadget - 24 Apr 2016 01:02
Thanks in part to leaks, it's no secret that the National Security Agency's foreign intelligence gathering also covers some Americans. But just how many Americans are under watch, and how many are simply innocents caught...
Weekly Rewind: Jason Bourne, virgin DNA, drone collisions, and more
Digital Trends - 24 Apr 2016 18:15
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on, in fact, that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That's why we've compiled a quick and dirty list of the...
Molecular Pathway Maintains Smooth Muscle Critical For Digestive System: Study
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 12:17
Using genetically altered mice, UMass researchers identified a molecular pathway that plays a major role in maintaining the smooth muscle tone of the digestive system. The study aims to help drug development target speci...
Intel execs got threats over the company's push for diversity
Engadget - 24 Apr 2016 04:04
Intel's bid to promote company diversity is running into opposition... and some of it is particularly vicious. CEO Brian Krzanich told guests at a technology conference that it has received some hostility, including a "b...
Antarctic Climate Change: "Harboring a Sleeping Giant" (Weekend 'Most-Popular' Feature)
The Daily Galaxy - 24 Apr 2016 16:55
"Our study shows that this ice sheet becomes unstable and melts if carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere reach 600 parts per million--levels which may be reached by the end of the century if emissions reductions target...
Apple's iPhone SE is a decent upgrade, but not for all users
Mashable - 24 Apr 2016 16:54
The iPhone SE, Apple's latest smartphone, is noticeably smaller in an era when phones just keep getting bigger. While one-handed use is a great selling point, is that enough incentive to go out and buy the latest iPhone ...
Non-Invasive Light Therapy May Be Used To Treat Chronic Pain Sufferers
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 05:55
Chronic pain sufferers may soon benefit from a non-invasive light therapy. The mice study, according to the researchers, can be translated into humans using viral expression.
Apple's iPhone SE Lead-times Are Still Elongated
Forbes - 24 Apr 2016 05:09
Apple?s iPhone SE lead-times haven?t changed in the past week.
Ontario Plans To Give Boys HPV Vaccine: Here's Why
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 04:59
Young boys in Ontario will be receiving free vaccinations against the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its potential subsequent cancers starting September. Ontario is expanding their HPV program to include all students in ...
A NASA Man Faces the Isolation of Space Without Ever Leaving Earth
Wired - 24 Apr 2016 13:00
Jason Labay's life had every condition of a space voyage. Except he wasn't going anywhere. The post A NASA Man Faces the Isolation of Space Without Ever Leaving Earth appeared first on WIRED.
Scientists Discover Nanotechnology Coating That Can Kill 99.9 Percent Of Superbugs
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 10:34
A new water-based coating could be added to the production process of metals, ceramics or glass. This will prevent the spread of the deadly supergbugs and could also kill disease-causing pathogens.
Chemotherapy Drugs Not Linked To Fogged Mental Condition, Study Says
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 09:23
Chemotherapy is a two-faced cancer treatment as it kills cancer cells but posts other health problems. The chemo drug anthracycline has been said to cause fogged mental condition among breast cancer patients, but new res...
Solar-Powered Plane Lands Safely in California
ABC News - 24 Apr 2016 09:03
The plane took off from Hawaii Thursday.
NASA pours $67 million into solar electric spacecraft engines
Engadget - 24 Apr 2016 05:35
NASA is big on solar electric propulsion (the Dawn spacecraft uses it, for instance) for a good reason: while the engines aren't powerful, they supply thrust for a very long time before giving up the ghost. And it now lo...
CDC, OSHA Issue Guidance For Protecting Workers From Occupational Exposure To Zika: What You Should Know
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 04:43
CDC and OSHA released on April 22 a guidance to protect workers from occupational exposure to Zika, outlining the occupational hazards related to the infection and what can be done to protect pregnant employees or men wh...