Tech & Science
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Plant Milk Could Make Toddlers Shorter, Study Shows
But the difference could be due to bovine growth hormones. -
Earliest Homo Sapiens Fossils Discovered in Morocco
How two hominins with Homo sapiens features ended up on other sides of Africa at a relatively similar time points to an immensely complex evolutionary history. -
New Vaccine Blocks Heroin High in Early Study
Researchers say the new approach is ready for human trials. -
How NASA Chooses New Astronauts
The space agency is poised to announce its new class of astronaut candidates. How did it pick just a handful out of more than 18,300 applicants? -
Facebook Gave a Big Shout Out to This Nigerian Woman
The Facebook founder said that Lola Omolola’s FIN group had created a “no-judgement space” for more than 1 million women to interact.
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Milky Way Exists in Huge Void in Space, Scientists Say
The Milky Way being inside a void would help explain discrepancies within the Hubble Constant—the rate at which the universe is expanding. -
Apple Makes iPhone Fixes Easier
Mending facilities will be available in countries that don't have iPhone stores. -
Moderate Drinking Linked to Brain Damage Over Time
People who drank 14 to 21 units per week were three times more likely to have damage to the part of the brain involved in memory and spatial navigation. -
Should Babies Eat Eggs? Yes Indeed, Study Suggests
An egg a day keeps the doctor away. -
Oil Lobbyist Likely to Become Deputy Interior Secretary
David Bernhardt is likely to become deputy interior secretary, despite a long history of lobbying for oil and mining companies. -
Artisanal Whole Wheat Is Not Healthier Than White Bread
Artisanal sourdough is not a superior health choice. -
Psychologists Discover That Dying Is Not a Downer
Research reveals the emotional experience of dying is a more positive one than we imagine. -
Epstein: Trump Was Right to Back Pittsburgh Over Paris
Withdrawal from the treaty will do nothing to hurt the environment, and may help it. -
Mystery of Cleveland Dinosaur Graveyard Finally Solved
The question of how so many dinosaurs ended up in the small Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry in America had baffled researchers for years. -
OneLogin ID Manager Hacked, Customer Data Exposed
OneLogin, a single sign-on service used by thousands of businesses, experienced a database breach that exposed user information and may result in the attacker being able to decrypt encrypted information. -
Fireball Malware Infects 250 Million Devices
A Chinese-based malware attack called Fireball has infected 250 million devices and is present on 20 percent of corporate computer networks. -
Enterprise Apps Found Exposing Data On Back End Servers
A study from Appthority found that enterprise apps are leaving huge amounts of user data exposed and accessible on unprotected servers, an issue known as HospitalGown. -
Breaches Hit Nearly Half of U.S. Firms Using IoT
Nearly half of all businesses that utilize Internet of Things networks have experienced a security breach and lost revenue as a result. -
Turning Cybersecurity into Game Helps Close Skills Gap
Founded by former McAfee chief technology officer Scott Chasin, ProtectWise aims to put a new face to cybersecurity that will be more intuitive for a generation that grew up with video games and virtual reality. -
Certain Personality Traits Linked With Higher Income
A man's level of self-confidence and sociability is tied to a higher income in later life—and these positive traits are increasing in society over recent decades. -
A Giant Hole on Mars Leaves NASA Scientists Confused
The pit is large, deep and of unknown origin. -
Sioux Pot Plot Charges Go Up in Smoke
The tribe set fire to its first cannabis crop rather than risk the wrath of state and federal officials. -
Two Major Advances for Prostate Cancer and Lung Cancer
'We think this is one of the biggest survival benefits ever reported in a trial of an adult solid tumor,' said one expert. -
iPhone 8, Apple Smart Glasses Leaks Appear on Reddit
Insiders claiming to work at Foxconn reveal "Projects Mirrorshades" glasses details and new features to come on iPhone 8. -
Ian Anderson on Climate Change, Prog-Rock Cred
In addition to talking up a storm about climate change, Anderson touches on 'The String Quartets,' 'The Walking Dead’ and his group’s illustrious career. -
Pesticides and Medications Found in Australian Turtles
An ongoing study of their welfare delivers its latest alarming finding. -
Bringing Silicon Valley to a Town Near You
Entrepreneurs come in all shapes, sizes and cities. There’s no reason they have to move to California to disrupt the world. -
Dolphins Use Giant Underwater Touchscreen to Play Games
The eight-foot screen is complete with dolphin friendly apps and a keyboard. -
How Hunting Serves the Environment
Researchers say those for and against the controversial sport could find common ground here. -
TV in Bedroom Linked to Childhood Obesity in Study
An analysis of more than 12,000 children found that TVs increased the risk of "body fatness," with girls most likely to be affected.





























