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The Marshall Islands Are 10 Times More 'Radioactive' Than Chernobyl
Live Science - 16 Jul 2019 12:33SpaceX finally knows what caused its Crew Dragon capsule to explode
Digital Trends - 16 Jul 2019 00:55
SpaceX and NASA say they finally know what caused its Crew Dragon capsule to explode during an April test of the spacecraft's thruster system. It's now unlikely that the capsule will be used for crewed spaceflight before...
Press release: On 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 launch, UK and NASA state intent to work on future Moon missions
PTTU - 16 Jul 2019 15:40
United Kingdom Space Agency:
Add a layer of home security on Prime Day with the Blink Indoor Camera
Android Central - 16 Jul 2019 20:41
The advent of the smart home has enabled users to add an element of security to their home without needing to hire a company to make it happen. There are an endless number of indoor security cameras you can buy. The only...
Chaos theory provides a way for determining how pollutants travel
Phys.org - 16 Jul 2019 19:50
Floating air particles following disasters and other largescale geological events can have a lasting impact on life on Earth. Volcanic ash can be projected up to the stratosphere and halt air traffic by lingering in the ...
Scientists Find a New Kind of Cell That Helps Heal the Heart
Gizmodo - 16 Jul 2019 17:00
The human body has plenty of nifty tricks to keep itself alive for as long as possible, and scientists still haven't come close to figuring them all out. Case in point, a team of researchers this week describe a previous...
Domino's will soon offer GPS tracking for pizza deliveries
Slash Gear - 16 Jul 2019 22:06
Domino’s, the restaurant chain best known for its pizzas, has been heavily embracing modern technology, introducing things like emoji-based ordering, autonomous delivery vehicles, and AI-powered pizza analyzers. The ne...
Use Relaxation and Meditation Apps During Turbulence
Life Hacker - 16 Jul 2019 19:45
Despite the fact that I have dutifully studied all of the reasons why planes are the safest form of travel, I am still an anxious flyer.
Scientist Is Pretty Sure Revived Nematodes Are Actually 41,000-Years Old
Motherboard - 16 Jul 2019 17:18
But skeptics say more research is needed to confirm that soil samples were not contaminated by younger worms.
Protests rage against construction of massive telescope on sacred Hawaiian peak
USA Today - 16 Jul 2019 03:18India's Moon lander mission hits 'snag' moments before launch
BGR - 16 Jul 2019 00:15
The United States and Russia may have paved the way to the Moon, but as technology advances, we're seeing many more countries launching their own lunar exploration missions. India is one of those countries, and its Chand...
Netflix releases first look at Roach from The Witcher series - CNET
CNET - 16 Jul 2019 21:40
Henry Cavill has another co-star for the show.
Cyberattacks Inflict Deep Harm at Technology-Rich Schools
SecurityWeek - 16 Jul 2019 19:11
Over six weeks, the vandals kept coming, knocking the school system's network offline several times a day. There was no breach of sensitive data files, but the attacks in which somebody deliberately overwhelmed the Avon ...
New cell discovered that can heal hearts
Science Daily - 16 Jul 2019 17:30
Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified cell population in the pericardial fluid found inside the sac around the heart. The discovery could lead to new treatments for patients with injured hearts.
Some People Experiencing App Gifting 'Bug' in iOS 12.3.1
The Mac Observer - 16 Jul 2019 17:09
Some people have noticed that the app gifting ability seems to have disappeared in iOS 12.3.1. It sounds like it’s a bug, rather than an official decision on Apple’s part. App Gifting As of July 7, 2019, it appears t...
Lego builds life-size astronaut in celebration of Apollo 11 anniversary - CNET
CNET - 16 Jul 2019 15:44
The astronaut statue includes a reflection of the moon in the helmet.
MacBook Air (13-inch) is $300 off for Prime Day in a Lightning Deal
Mashable - 16 Jul 2019 15:157 ways to stay healthy on vacation - CNET
CNET - 16 Jul 2019 14:00
With these products, you can say goodbye to swollen ankles and jet lag.
Tesla workers say they had to cut corners to meet production goals
The Verge - 16 Jul 2019 12:19
Over half a dozen current and former Tesla employees claim that aggressive production goals have forced workers to take shortcuts when manufacturing its cars in a new report from CNBC. They also accuse Tesla of creating ...
23andMe and AncestryDNA kits have massive discounts for Prime Day
Pocket-lint - 16 Jul 2019 10:57
DNA-testing kits like 23andMe and AncestryDNA have become hugely popular, and for a limited time, you can see what all the fuss is about for half the price!23andMe
Enabling true mobility: what does the next 40 years of connectivity hold in store?
Space News - 16 Jul 2019 10:00
I believe that the days are receding rapidly when we considered ourselves a niche and, from the perspective of the wider world, a somewhat invisible industry. SpaceNews.com
Donald Trump followed by nearly 20% of US adult Twitter users - CNET
CNET - 16 Jul 2019 04:55
More than 30% of adult Republican Twitter users follow Trump on the platform, a Pew Research Center study finds.