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You Can See Mars Near the Moon Tonight! Here's Where to Look.
SPACE.com - 10 Feb 2019 15:37CASIS seeks to increase awareness of ISS national lab with name change
Space News - 10 Feb 2019 05:43
The organization that runs the portion of the International Space Station designated a U.S. national laboratory hopes that a change in branding will increase the awareness, and utilization, of the facility. SpaceNews.com
Swiss government invites hackers to pen-test its e-voting system
ZDNet - 10 Feb 2019 16:09
Government also offers cash rewards worth as much as $30,000.
What Games Are Humans Still Better at Than AI?
Singularity Hub - 10 Feb 2019 17:00
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems' rapid advances are continually crossing rows off the list of things humans do better than our computer compatriots. AI has bested us at board games like chess and Go, and set astrono...
With Magic Leap, your entertainment may get real weird real quick - CNET
CNET - 10 Feb 2019 15:00
The startup's staying power may hinge on the visions concocted by outsiders who go rogue.
Saudi Arabia says has 'nothing to do' with Bezos-AMI dispute
Reuters - 10 Feb 2019 13:55
Saudi Arabia had "absolutely nothing to do" with the National Enquirer's reporting on an extramarital relationship involving Amazon.com Inc Chief Executive Jeff Bezos, the kingdom's minister of state for foreign affairs ...
Modest praise for US reform of visa program for skilled workers
Phys.org - 10 Feb 2019 11:59
The Trump administration's new rules for a US visa program widely used for technology workers are getting cautious praise from Silicon Valley amid surging demand for high-skill employees.
Google experiments with dark mode for Chrome on phones
Engadget - 10 Feb 2019 03:04
It took Google quite some time to get on board with the idea of adding a dark mode to its apps and platforms, but it's definitely looking like the tech giant has gone all in. 9to5Google has discovered that Chrome 73 beta...
New Horizons Images Show Ultima Thule May Actually Be More 'Pancake'-Shaped
Gizmodo - 10 Feb 2019 02:30
The distant (486958) 2014 MU69, nicknamed Ultima Thule, made history on New Year's Day for becoming the farthest object ever visited by a spacecraft. As it's situated in the Kuiper Belt about 4.1 billion miles from Earth...
How to stream the 61st annual Grammys live on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac
9 to 5 Mac - 10 Feb 2019 19:00
The 61st annual Grammys take place tonight, and music fans everywhere will want to find time to tune in to the live stream. CBS holds full broadcasting rights to the annual Grammy Awards, so how to stream on Apple TV, iP...
Fitbit debuts Inspire wearable, but only for employee health plans
Slash Gear - 10 Feb 2019 16:58
Fitbit, one of the most recognized names in fitness wearables, has a new model out, but rather than its specs or features, it’s the way it’s being made available that’s the biggest difference. Called the Inspire, t...
This Week at NASA: Remembering NASA's Fallen Heroes
SpaceRef - 10 Feb 2019 16:45
Remembering our fallen heroes, a milestone for our InSight lander on Mars, and, data released on our global temperature ... a few of the stories to tell you about - This Week at NASA....
The responses to this survey show just how hopelessly addicted we are to Netflix
BGR - 10 Feb 2019 16:29Virgin Galactic donates SpaceShipTwo rocket motor to the Smithsonian
Engadget - 10 Feb 2019 14:59
You might see a piece of private spaceflight history on display when you visit Washington, DC in the future. Virgin Galactic has donated SpaceShipTwo's (VSS Unity) historic rocket motor to the Smithsonian National Air an...
Scientists discover new type of magnet with potential to improve data storage tech
Slash Gear - 10 Feb 2019 14:43
A team of physicists from New York University have discovered a brand-new type of magnet that differs from any other known to exist. Called a “singlet-based magnet,” it was found within a compound of uranium and anti...
Coolpad Dyno Smartwatch
Coolest Gadgets - 10 Feb 2019 14:00
When we talk about smartwatches, most of the time the most common name that will flash across one's mind would be the Apple Watch. However, there are many other different companies out there who have come up with their v...
Journalism Isn't Dying. It's Returning to Its Roots
Wired - 10 Feb 2019 14:00
The future of journalism is more partisan and supported by more diverse revenue streams--in other words, like the journalism of 200 years ago.
Monkeys With Superpower Eyes Could Help Cure Color Blindness
Wired - 10 Feb 2019 14:00
Squirrel monkeys don't see color like people. But inject their eyeballs with a genetically engineered virus, and they suddenly can perceive a new rainbow. The same trick could someday be used on color-blind people.
Get your car a heads-up display on sale and snag the navigational tool of the future
Mashable - 10 Feb 2019 12:00Never cook soggy pasta again thanks to this cheap kitchen gadget
Mashable - 10 Feb 2019 12:00The giant Chinese companies shaping the world's industries
Phys.org - 10 Feb 2019 11:58
It was fear of being dominated by a Chinese behemoth that sparked an attempt by large French and German rail companies to join forces to create an European industrial champion.
New heated tobacco device causes same damage to lung cells as e-cigs and smoking
EurekAlert! - 10 Feb 2019 07:00
(European Lung Foundation) A new study that directly compares new heated tobacco devices with vaping and traditional cigarettes shows that all three are toxic to human lung cells.