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Can Quantum Mechanics Save the Cosmic Multiverse?
Scientific American - 16 May 2017 15:15
A surprising connection between cosmology and quantum mechanics could unveil the secrets of space and time --
Can Quantum Mechanics Save the Cosmic Multiverse?
Scientific American - 16 May 2017 15:15
A surprising connection between cosmology and quantum mechanics could unveil the secrets of space and time --
World first self-donning system for surgical gowns
EurekAlert! - 16 May 2017 06:00
(Osaka University) The research group at Osaka University has succeeded in developing a safe and easy self-donning and self-adjusting surgical gown called 'Selfgown,' which could also minimize environmental infection fro...
Scientists take first tentative steps to explore potential climate of Proxima B
Phys.org - 16 May 2017 07:40
The quest to discover whether a planet orbiting our closest neighbouring star, Proxima Centauri (4.2 light years or 25 trillion miles from Earth), has the potential to support life has taken a new, exhilarating twist.
Massive cryptocurrency botnet used leaked NSA exploits weeks before WCry
Ars Technica - 16 May 2017 07:38
Campaign that flew under the radar used hacked computers to mine Monero currency.
What to expect from Google I/O 2017
TechCrunch - 16 May 2017 21:27
Google’s annual I/O developer conference starts on Wednesday, and the 2017 edition of the show should be full of news and announcements, just like every year before now. Typically, we see lots in the way of new version...
These Omnidirectional Tires Could Mean the End of Your Parallel Parking Woes
NBC News - 16 May 2017 18:00
Created by Canadian inventor William Liddiard, these omnidirectional tires don't require major modifications to the cars themselves. Instead, a special ring with motorized rollers bolts directly to the car's wheels.
Engaging diamond for next-era transistors
Phys.org - 16 May 2017 17:00
As consumers around the world have become increasingly dependent on electronics, the transistor, a semiconductor component central to the operation of these devices, has become a critical subject of scientific research. ...
SAP offers CXOs new roadmap for digital transformation, upgraded tools for recruiting
TechRepublic - 16 May 2017 15:07
SAP recently expanded its Digital Commerce portfolio, making its products more accessible and increasing efforts to boost innovation among customers.
US utility offers clients cheap Tesla batteries for grid backup
Engadget - 16 May 2017 08:22
For the first time, a power utility has teamed up with Tesla to use its battery packs for extra grid power during peak usage times. Vermont's Green Mountain Power (GMP) is not only installing Tesla's industrial Powerpack...
How artificial intelligence will transform IT operations and devops
ReadWrite - 16 May 2017 07:30
To state that DevOps and IT operations teams will face new challenges in the coming years sounds a bit redundant, as their core responsibility is to solve problems and overcome challenges. However, with the dramatic pace...
SpaceX Blasts Biggest High Speed Communications Satellite to Orbit for Inmarsat
Universe Today - 16 May 2017 05:59
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - SpaceX blasted the "largest and most complicated communications satellite ever built to orbit" for London based Inmarset at twilight this evening, May 15, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. In f...
Lawsuit: VR Company Had a 'Kink Room,' Pressured Female Employees to 'Microdose'
Gizmodo - 16 May 2017 04:56
The founders of Silicon Valley startup UploadVR landed on Forbes' coveted 30 under 30 list this year. And now, they've reached another tech world milestone--being sued for rampant sexual harassment. The details of the la...
Go-tcha Review for Pokemon GO [Auto Update Auto-Catch Time!]
Slash Gear - 16 May 2017 23:48
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been using a Go-tcha Wristband for Pokemon GO. This Pokemon GO Gotcha (or however you want to write it) is essentially a Pokemon GO Plus with its button held down. It comes from the f...
HTC's Squishy New Phone Has All The Things--Even Alexa
Wired - 16 May 2017 20:34
Looking for a phone loaded with new tech and new ideas? Introducing the HTC U11. The post HTC's Squishy New Phone Has All The Things---Even Alexa appeared first on WIRED.
Pluto TV adds 'ALF' and other classics to its free streaming library
Engadget - 16 May 2017 19:19
Last we'd heard of Pluto TV, the ad-supported streaming service had just gotten a slew of shows from Hulu. Now Pluto is adding video-on-demand in the form of movies and TV shows from Lionsgate, MGM and Warner Bros. to co...
Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Combo review
Digital Trends - 16 May 2017 18:50
The ergonomic and comfortable Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo can pair with and map up to three devices and operating systems at once. The post Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Mouse and K...
Bizarre Mini Brains Offer a Fascinating New Look at the Brain
Singularity Hub - 16 May 2017 17:00
Brain balls sound like something straight out of a Tim Burton movie: starting as stem cells harvested from patients, they eventually develop into masses of living neurons, jumbled together in misshapen blobs. Just like t...
Scientists 3D-printed ovaries and made mouse babies
TechCrunch - 16 May 2017 17:00
Scientists from Northwestern University have developed a bioprosthetic ovary using 3D-printing technology and produced living, breathing mouse offspring from them. Northwestern’s Feinberg school of medicine and McCormi...
Thailand backs off threat to block Facebook over content
ABC News - 16 May 2017 17:00
Thailand backed off a threat to block Facebook on Tuesday, instead providing the social media site with court orders to remove content that the government deems illegal
To Get to Mars, NASA Must Convince Lawmakers
SPACE.com - 16 May 2017 17:00It Sure Looks Like the FCC's Anti-Net Neutrality Bot Problem Got Worse
Gizmodo - 16 May 2017 17:00
Last week, we reported that tens of thousands of fraudulent comments had been filed in favor Ajit Pai's proposal to roll back net neutrality rules, using text taken from the Center for Individual Freedom (though, accordi...