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Samsung shows off next-gen mobile display technology concepts
In context: Samsung unveiled a grand vision for the future of phone screens a while back. It teased the concept…
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Mechanics of the infinitely small: NanoGear, towards a molecular gear
The NanoGear molecule belongs to the class of rotaxanes and consists of three components: a ring that can slide along…
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Apple confirms none of its AirPods support its upcoming lossless audio format
Facepalm: If you are an Apple Music subscriber, you might have been excited to hear that lossless audio (ALAC) is…
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Tesla ‘under review’ by California DMV over whether it misleads consumers with ‘full self-driving’ claims
California’s DMV is probing whether Tesla’s “self-driving” claims broke state law, the LA Times first reported. Tesla calls its $10,000…
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Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can now access the HD library at no extra cost
What just happened? As more companies are starting to support lossless CD-quality music streaming, Amazon has decided to remove the…
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Study reveals new options to help firms improve the food recall process
Credit: CC0 Public Domain For much of the nation’s food supply, removing unsafe products off of store shelves can take…
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There are 50 billion wild birds on Earth – but four species dominate
By Adam Vaughan European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) are one of the world’s most common birds Arndt Sven-Erik/Arterra Picture Library/Alamy Earth…
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Harvesting Light Like Nature Does: Synthesizing a New Class of Bio-Inspired, Light-Capturing Nanomaterials
POSS-peptoid molecules self-assemble into rhomboid-shaped nanocrystals. Credit: Illustration by Stephanie King | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Inspired by nature, researchers…
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Elon Musk impersonators have stolen more than $2 million through crypto scams, FTC says
Hannibal Hanschke-Pool/Getty Images Scammers impersonating Elon Musk have stolen more than $2 million in the past six months alone, according…
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A weird newfound material formed in the first atomic bomb test
In an instant, the bomb obliterated everything. The tower it sat on and the copper wires strung around it: vaporized.…
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How to add apps to your Apple Watch through the App Store or Watch app
You can add apps to your Apple Watch directly through the App Store, or through your iPhone’s Watch app. Your…
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These Are All the Nintendo Switch Games With Console and PC Crossplay Support | Digital Trends
The Nintendo Switch is still a force in the console market. With record-breaking sales at launch, a smattering of excellent exclusives,…
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Navy pilots describe encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena in new 60 Minutes segment
Editor’s take: A government report on data collected about unidentified aerial phenomena could be made public as early as next…
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Twitter’s $2.99 subscription service revealed, includes an Undo Tweet option
Forward-looking: An Undo Tweet button is one of those features that Twitter users have been requesting for years. It now…
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Anisotropic zoning in the upper crust of the Tianshan Tectonic Belt
Distribution of fast-wave polarization directions in the middle part of the Tianshan Mountains. Credit: Science China Press The collision between…
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Climate policies, transition risk, and financial stability
Climate policies, transition risk, and financial stability. Credit: Adam Islaam | International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) The way…
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The top media bankers to watch in 2021 as speculation about industry-shaking deals heats up
The combination of AT&T’s WarnerMedia with Discovery to create a new streaming giant could foreshadow more media deals. The deal…
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How to Change Your Yahoo Password | Digital Trends
It’s more vital than ever to have robust passwords for your email accounts, especially in light of the multitude of…
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PlayStation Studios’ new Steam page suggests more PC ports are incoming
In a nutshell: Sony’s PlayStation Studios Steam Curator page launched a few days ago, and with it comes the suggestion…
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Greenhouse gases are shrinking the stratosphere
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An international team of climate scientists has found evidence showing that human-created greenhouse gases have led…
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Bill Gates quit the Microsoft board while company investigated affair with employee
In a nutshell: Recently divorced Bill Gates reportedly left the Microsoft board as the company investigated an affair he had…
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Alien Life May Not Be Like Earth Life: Scientists Find Molecular Patterns That May Help Identify Extraterrestrial Life
Scientists are at the brink of being able to detect ET Life, which was predicted to be difficult decades ago.…
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India braces for powerful cyclone amid deadly virus surge
This Sunday, May 16, 2021, satellite image released NASA shows a cyclone approaching western India. A severe cyclone is roaring…
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Century-old water valve invented by Nikola Tesla could have modern use
By Matthew Sparkes Simulated flows through Nikola Tesla’s one-way valve NYU Applied Math Lab A one-way water valve with no…
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Save our oceans to protect our health—scientists call for global action plan
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Scientists have proposed the first steps towards a united global plan to save our oceans, for…
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Today’s mortgage and refinance rates: May 17, 2021 | Rates skyrocket
If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more. Mortgage and refinance rates are…
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Sharp’s new flagship phone has a giant 1-inch camera sensor and Leica branding
It appears that Leica has found a new mobile camera partner, following Huawei’s sanctions-induced retreat from the international smartphone market.…
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JD Logistics, China’s answer to Amazon’s logistics ambitions, to raise $3.4B in IPO – Today Prime News
After operating in the red for 14 years, JD.com’s logistics subsidiary is getting ready for an initial public offering in…
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Tax extension deadline on Monday: What to know about filing late, IRS penalties
Filing for an extension can buy you extra time, but there are some consequences to be aware of. Sarah Tew/CNET…
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Matt Gaetz deflects accusations he paid for ‘naughty favors,’ says the corruption actually lies in legislative earmarks
At an appearance in Ohio, Matt Gaetz tried to deflect allegations that he paid for sex with a minor. The…
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Meet Michael Larson, the man who has managed Bill Gates’s fortune for decades and was reportedly accused of sexual harassment in 2017
Michael Larson has served as Bill Gates’ money manager for decades. A New York Times report said Larson was accused…
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To Speed Discovery, High-Dimensional Infrared Microscopy Goes “Off the Grid”
Example of the tiling pattern used in scanning a C. elegans roundworm. The non-grid-based pattern gives the sampling algorithm greater…
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Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline say their COVID-19 vaccine triggers a strong immune response, bolstering the late-comer program’s potential as a booster shot
Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline said that their experimental COVID-19 vaccine succeeded in a mid-stage trial. The pharma giants plan to launch…
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Details Emerge About Twitter’s Paid Service, Twitter Blue | Digital Trends
Twitter looks close to launching a subscription service called Twitter Blue that will cost subscribers $3 a month. The news…
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Shortcut Discovered for Dendritic Cells
In its response to pathogens and vaccines, our immune system relies on dendritic cells. These white blood cells patrol the…
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GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he would ‘love to move on’ from Trump, slams McCarthy for giving ‘his leadership card’ to the former president
Rep. Kinzinger criticized Republicans who are giving contradictory opinions about Trump’s influence. “You can’t say he’s the leader and then…
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Several Oceans’ Worth of Ancient Water May Reside in Minerals Buried Below Mars’ Surface
This image shows the remains of an ancient delta in Mars’ Jezero Crater, as seen by the High Resolution Stereo…
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Rep. Liz Cheney says there’s ‘no question’ that another attack similar to the January 6 riot could occur
GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming said on Sunday that there’s “no question” that an attack similar to the Jan.…
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How Habitable Are Planets That Orbit Red Dwarfs – The Most Common Type of Stars in the Galaxy?
This artist’s illustration depicts an old red dwarf like Barnard’s Star (right) and an orbiting, rocky planet (left). Credit: NASA/CXC/M.…
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AT&T is in deal talks to create a new streaming giant with Discovery
AT&T is discussing a deal to split off content assets and combine them with Discovery, a source told Insider. The…
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Cloudflare wants to kill the CAPTCHA using hardware security keys
Something to look forward to: Most of us have had to deal at least a few times with CAPTCHAs on…
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US Navy SEALs are training to fight on land and water in a ‘strategic location’ near Russia
During the first half of May, US and European special operators teamed up for an exercise across Eastern Europe. The…
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Microsoft board members opened investigation into Bill Gates after a staffer said the two had engaged in a sexual relationship: WSJ report
In 2019, the Microsoft board opened an investigation into a relationship between Bill Gates and a staffer, the Wall Street…
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Warp Drives and Negative Energy: Physicists Give Chances of Faster-Than-Light Space Travel a Boost
Faster than light travel is the only way humans could ever get to other stars in a reasonable amount of…
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Ancient Zircons Date Onset of Plate Tectonics to 3.6 Billion Years Ago – Event Crucial to Making Earth Hospitable to Life
Zircons studied by the research team, photographed using cathodoluminescence, a technique that allowed the team to visualize the interiors of…
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Bill Gates was dismissive toward Melinda Gates at work and pursued female employees at Microsoft and the Gates Foundation: report
Bill Gates was dismissive toward his wife Melinda French Gates in meetings, The New York Times reported. According to the…
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An exclusive interview with market sage Jeremy Grantham, plus wisdom from a 29-year-old crypto billionaire
Hello and welcome to Insider Investing. I’m Joe Ciolli, and I’m here to guide you through what’s been happening in…
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Rep. Liz Cheney says the Republican Party cannot progress if members keep ’embracing’ Trump’s baseless 2020 Election claims
Rep. Liz Cheney called for GOP lawmakers to drop former President Donald Trump’s baseless election claims. In an interview with…
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The Best Top-Load Washers of 2021 | Digital Trends
Laundry may not be the worst chore on your to-do list, but if you can make it easier and get…
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The Fate of the Planet: Unconventional Takes On Pandemics and Nuclear Defense Could Protect Humanity From Catastrophic Failure
Launch of SM-3 Block IB interceptor from guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70). Credit: U.S. Navy From engineered pandemics…
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