Technology News
Tax credit for Tesla buyers set to expire before the end of the year
BGR - 30 Nov 2019 03:08
For some time now, the federal government has used generous income tax credits to encourage car buyers to purchase an EV. And though this wasn't the exclusive reason behind anyone's decision to purchase a Tesla, it's lon...
Home urine test for prostate cancer could revolutionize diagnosis
Science Daily - 30 Nov 2019 16:20
A new home urine test for prostate cancer could revolutionize diagnosis -- according to new research. As well as diagnosing aggressive prostate cancer, the test predicts whether patients will require treatment up to five...
Cryptocurrency expert arrested for giving talk to North Korea about avoiding sanctions
ZDNet - 30 Nov 2019 00:15
Virgil Griffith, a member of the Ethereum project, faces up to 20 years in prison for breaking US sanctions.
Astronaut remotely navigates rover through obstacle course from ISS
Slash Gear - 30 Nov 2019 01:30
The European Space Agency has announced that astronaut Luca Parmitano successfully navigated a rover through an obstacle course to collect a rock sample all the way from the International Space Station. The obstacle cour...
Italy satisfied with outcome of ESA ministerial
Space News - 30 Nov 2019 01:11
Italy, one of the largest contributors to the European Space Agency, is pleased with the outcome of the recent ministerial meeting that provided funding for a number of its priorities, including a reusable spacecraft. Sp...
Multiverse Theories Are Bad for Science
Scientific American - 30 Nov 2019 19:00
New booksby a physicist and science journalistmount aggressive but ultimately unpersuasive defenses ofmultiverses --
Scott Adams Has Some Ideas for a Calmer Internet
Wired - 30 Nov 2019 16:00
A new book from the 'Dilbert' creator, who came under fire for supporting Donald Trump in 2016, lays out some ground rules for online civility.
The 25 Most Dangerous Software Vulnerabilities
Wired - 30 Nov 2019 16:00
DMV privacy, a password ruling, and more of the week's top security news.
Block out the noise by grabbing these Ghostek headphones for half off
BGR - 30 Nov 2019 15:47
You don't know what it's like to experience full audio serenity until you actually do it. If you're someone who commutes and travels a lot for work, odds are you want to block out the distractions around you. There's not...
New maps of salinity reveal the impact of climate variability on oceans
ESA - 30 Nov 2019 15:26
Since the saltiness of ocean surface waters is a key variable in the climate system, understanding how this changes is important to understanding climate change. Thanks to ESA's Climate Change Initiative, scientists now ...
Planets could form around supermassive black holes, new study shows
Digital Trends - 30 Nov 2019 15:11
Astronomers have discovered something unexpected about the monstrous supermassive black holes at the heart of galaxies: It may be possible for planets to orbit around them.
Six ways tech has improved our world in the last decade - CNET
CNET - 30 Nov 2019 15:00
See, it's not all been bad.
How Overexcited Neurons Might Affect How You Age
Wired - 30 Nov 2019 15:00
New research makes a molecular connection between the brain and aging--and shows that overactive neurons can shorten life span.
A Black Hole Is Boosting Star Birth in Multiple Galaxies from Trillions of Miles Away
SPACE.com - 30 Nov 2019 14:24
While black holes are famously known for devouring any matter that gets too close, these cosmic behemoths may have a nurturing side, too.
Ordered by Singapore, Facebook Posts a Correction
Wall Street Journal - 30 Nov 2019 14:15
Facebook added a "correction notice" to a post that Singapore authorities alleged contains false information, becoming the first technology company to comply with a new law the government says is meant to curb fake news.
Global storms on Mars shoot towers of dust 50 miles into the sky
Digital Trends - 30 Nov 2019 14:01
On Mars, dust storms form columns that reach up 50 miles into the sky and decay to form a layer of dust 35 miles above the surface, which can be wider than the continental U.S.
Stellar Black Hole in Our Galaxy Is So Massive It Shouldn't Exist
Live Science - 30 Nov 2019 14:00
A gigantic black hole 15,000 light-years from our planet is twice as massive as what researchers thought was possible in our own galaxy.
A New Way to Make Comfy, Durable Smart Garments
Wired - 30 Nov 2019 14:00
Long-lasting, electronics-laced PJs and gloves may help you sleep better and keep your trigger finger toasty when you jump out of a plane into battle.
This lightning deal is the best Black Friday deal on a 75-inch Vizio 4k TV
Android Central - 30 Nov 2019 04:07
Don't miss out. This is an excellent TV at an incredible price! The best time to buy a TV is Black Friday and while we've seen some great deals, none are better than this lightning deal on the 75-inch Vizio Quantum P-ser...
At just $135, the Amazfit Verge smartwatch is a terrific Black Friday deal
Android Central - 30 Nov 2019 03:07
The Amazfit Verge is a fantastic fitness-focused smartwatch, and right now it's on sale for just $135. Amazfit made a name for itself for its value-focused smartwatches, and the Verge is one of the best options you can f...
Fine-tuning gene expression during stress recovery
Science Daily - 30 Nov 2019 16:20
Scientists have discovered non-coding RNA has a novel role to fine-tune gene expressions during stress recovery, getting closer to uncovering a 30-year-old nuclear mystery.
Target aims its sights on Cyber Monday, with deals starting this Sunday
Digital Trends - 30 Nov 2019 02:57
Target made the announcement earlier today that it will begin special online deals for Cyber Monday starting on Sunday.