Tech & Science
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Scott Kelly Urges Leaders to Protect the Earth
“The perspective of Earth from space is incredible,” he writes. But the views from space “also show us changes; we need leadership to protect it.” -
Interior Secretary Orders More Alaskan Oil Drilling
Environmental groups decried Ryan Zinke's announcement. -
Ice Sheet Melting Caused Huge Craters
Scientist say explosions could be linked to the huge craters currently being formed in Siberia’s Yamal Peninsula. -
Mars Was Habitable Between 3.8 & 3.1 Billion Years Ago
Analysis of rocks from the Gale crater show climate change on the Red Planet over billions of years. -
The Plight of Alzheimer's Disease in Rural America
State assistance programs can make life bearable again for caregivers in remote areas struggling to provide around-the-clock help.
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Michael Dorf: Why Republicans Back Trump’s Paris Stance
Trump will be remembered as a shortsighted fool who condemned humanity to living in a hellscape. -
Richard Epstein: Trump's Right to Dump the Paris Accord
There’s no gain in the U.S. participating in a treaty that combines bad science with bad economics. -
Want the Secret to Good Communication? Ask Alan Alda
The "M*A*S*H" actor and improv teacher shares his thoughts on this year's Flame Challenge, "What is energy?" -
SpaceX Funding Hyperloop Test Center in Netherlands
The founder of the Dutch team wants to start building a commercial hyperloop transport system between Amsterdam and Paris by 2021. -
What You Need To Know About the World's Biggest Jet
The massive 28-wheeled jet emerged for the first time from its California hangar for tests. -
The Giant Crack in Antarctica Ice Shelf Just Got Bigger
Rift on the ice shelf is now just eight miles from breaking away into an iceberg a quarter of the size of New Jersey. -
Facebook, Twitter and Google Crack Down on Hate Speech
Social media companies have stepped up both the speed and number of removals of content on their platforms. -
Artificial Intelligence Could End Animal Suffering
Scientists have learned to use artificial intelligence to understand the facial expressions of sheep and figure out when they're in pain. -
Ohio Sues Opioid Manufacturers for Addiction Epidemic
The state believes drug companies misled consumers about the risks and benefits of their painkillers. -
X-Ray Laser Creates Surprising Atomic 'Black Hole'
Researchers have never before witnessed this phenomenon, akin to a microscopic black hole. -
AI Could Take All of Our Jobs by 2060
Researchers estimate that an AI will be able to write a best-selling book by the year 2049. -
Scientists Discover What Falling in Love Looks Like
Scientists could predict how quickly a pair of prairie voles would start getting close to each other and suggest the study could have applications for human bonding. -
NASA Announces Changes to Mission to 'Touch the Sun'
It's the first time a NASA mission has been named after a living scientist. Parker said “Hurray for solar probe.” -
Gene Editing Study Shows Unexpected Consequences
Hundreds of genes mutated accidentally. -
Faceless Fish Discovered in Australian Abyss
Researchers have been exploring what life forms exist 2.5 miles below the surface of the ocean. -
Uber Fires Employee at Center of Self-Driving Car Case
The ride services company fired the leader of its self-driving unit, Anthony Levandowski, after he failed to comply with a court order. -
Coming This Summer (Maybe): Return of the Zika Virus
64 babies in the U.S. have been affected in the last year. -
Egyptian Mummy Study Suggests Close Ties to Near East
The study looked at DNA from more than 150 ancient Egyptian mummies. -
Apple's Potential Downfall? It's Losing the Data Race
Data, as pundits like to say, is the new oil. And Apple is falling behind its competitors, just as it moves into a gleaming $5 billion headquarters. -
Solar-Powered Hospitals Aim to Save Lives in Syria
After six years of conflict in Syria, major sections of the electrical grid have been destroyed, but the country is rich in solar energy. -
Medical Device Makers Expect Attacks Within Next Year
A recent survey found that a majority of medical device manufacturers believe their devices will be the target of a cyberattack within the next year. -
Are Coffee Shops the Biggest Threat to Company Hacks?
A recent report found corporations are concerned about mobile security and believe Wi-Fi networks in public places like coffee shops serve as one of the biggest risks to employees. -
Credit Card Breach, Hack Hit 'Most' Chipotle Locations
Chipotle revealed Friday that most of its locations were hit by a credit card breach malware that stole information from customer credit cards. -
New Android Exploit Can Secretly Record User Activity
A newly discovered Android vulnerability called Cloak and Dagger allows a hacker to carry out malicious behavior on an infected device without being noticed. -
Tech Firms Oppose Transgender Discrimination
CEOs from 12 tech companies criticized the proposed Texas law in a joint letter.



























