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Rebutting the claim that antidepressants do not work
Science Daily - 18 Aug 2017 16:23
A theory that has gained considerable attention in international media suggest that antidepressant drugs, such as the SSRIs, do not exert any actual antidepressant effect. A research group has now analyzed data from clin...
Google Docs has finally made working from my iPad possible
The Verge - 18 Aug 2017 16:00
In the seemingly never-ending debate over whether or not the iPad is a computer, there is always something that prevents some people from adopting it as a full-time laptop replacement. For some, it might be the multitask...
Teenage bitcoin millionaire is back with a better Botangle
TechCrunch - 18 Aug 2017 21:13
Erik Finman gained notoriety and a certain fame as a 14-year-old entrepreneur and bitcoin investor who’d managed to turn a $1,000 investment in the cryptocurrency into more than a million dollars and a chance to never ...
Late Night Snacking Lowers The Skin's UV Protection
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2017 16:39
The human skin has a biological clock and eating at abnormal times disrupts it. Research has shown eating late at night weakens the skin's defenses against UV rays.
Secret chips in replacement parts can completely hijack your phone's security
Ars Technica - 18 Aug 2017 14:27
Booby-trapped touchscreens can log passwords, install malicious apps, and more.
VR physical therapy lets users rehabilitate at home
Springwise - 18 Aug 2017 07:10
In addition to being a fun way to receive therapy, the technology by VRHealth could help avoid expensive trips to see a doctor. The post VR physical therapy lets users rehabilitate at home appeared first on Springwise.
Apple expands office space beyond its yet to be filled Apple Park
9 to 5 Mac - 18 Aug 2017 05:45
While some employees have moved into Apple Park, work is still under way on the new campus. Despite Apple Park providing 2.8 million square feet of office space, Apple is continuing to expand its room for employees with ...
Tor Project 'disgusted' by Daily Stormer, defends software ethos - CNET
CNET - 18 Aug 2017 02:54
The organization behind the anonymous browser condemns neo-Nazi site but says it can't choose who benefits from its technology.
Assange Turned Down Dirt on Russia, Strongly Suggesting Ties to Being an Asshole
Gizmodo - 18 Aug 2017 01:16
According to a newly released Foreign Policy report, leaked communications show Wikileaks declined to release a cache of hacked Russian documents in the summer of 2016, dismissing the only partially published records as ...
In an AI-powered world, what are potential jobs of the future?
ReadWrite - 18 Aug 2017 00:46
With virtual assistants answering our emails and robots replacing humans on manufacturing assembly lines, mass unemployment due to widespread automation seems imminent. But it is easy to forget amid our growing unease th...
Astrophysicist predicts detached, eclipsing white dwarfs to merge into exotic star
Phys.org - 18 Aug 2017 23:51
A University of Oklahoma astrophysicist, Mukremin Kilic, and his team have discovered two detached, eclipsing double white dwarf binaries with orbital periods of 40 and 46 minutes, respectively. White dwarfs are the remn...
Play as David Beckham in his prime in 'PES 2018'
Engadget - 18 Aug 2017 23:40
Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer franchise always vies with EA Sports' FIFA series for the year's best football game. To get an edge over its competitor, Konami packed new features into this year's edition -- along with lic...
Another Nearby Red Dwarf Star System, Another Possible Exoplanet Discovered!
Universe Today - 18 Aug 2017 19:49
A new study from the University of Texas Arlington has indicated that the Gliese 832 system (located just 16 light-years away) may have a third exoplanet The post Another Nearby Red Dwarf Star System, Another Possible Ex...
Engineers deliver new key components to help power a fusion energy experiment
Phys.org - 18 Aug 2017 18:20
Fusion power, which lights the sun and stars, requires temperatures of millions of degrees to fuse the particles inside plasma, a soup of charged gas that fuels fusion reactions. Here on Earth, scientists developing fusi...
Scientists Think They've Solved an Important Mystery About Brown Dwarfs
Gizmodo - 18 Aug 2017 17:30
Are they stars? Are they lost planets? Brown dwarves, the galaxy's dark, wandering orbs, are some of space's most perplexing features. They're larger than Jupiter but smaller than stars, glow on their own and, well, they...
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Mashable - 18 Aug 2017 17:27Alleged Yahoo hacker in Canada to forgo extradition hearing
ABC News - 18 Aug 2017 17:27
A Canadian man accused in a massive hack of Yahoo emails will forgo his extradition hearing and go face the charges in the United States
This live map shows lightning strikes all over the world in real-time
BGR - 18 Aug 2017 17:25
Everyone loves a good thunderstorm, but they can be hard to come by depending on where you live. If seeing a storm unfold as it happens sounds like fun to you, there's a seriously cool website that you're going to adore....
Critical software licensing pitfalls to avoid when moving to the cloud
TechRepublic - 18 Aug 2017 17:15
When starting on your cloud migration journey, pricing competition and license portability should be paid close attention to.
Can the Bitcoin Community Stop Neo-Nazis From Using the Digital Currency?
Motherboard - 18 Aug 2017 17:07
Decentralization is a double-edged sword.
Google starts counting down to Android O with a new eclipse-themed teaser
The Verge - 18 Aug 2017 17:07
Android O has been in developer beta for months, and it looks like the final version might be ready to launch soon, with Google launching an eclipse-themed teaser website counting down toward August 21st. Along with the ...
Want To Stream Next Week's Solar Eclipse? The Best Bet Is Twitter Or NASA
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2017 17:00
The solar eclipse will finally happen across the United States on Aug. 21. If you can't watch in real-life, here's how to make sure you still won't miss it.