Tech & Science
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NASA to Reveal Details on Mission to Visit the Sun
Solar Probe Plus is due to launch next year and will face heat and radiation unlike any spacecraft in history. -
When and Where to Watch Manhattanhenge in 2017
Get your cameras out in May and July to capture the striking effect of the sun lining up with the streets of Manhattan. -
Climate Change to Increase Sleepless Nights: Study
The study is the first to identify a link between rising temperatures and poor sleep patterns. -
'Alien Megastructure' Star Has Started Dimming Again
The “most mysterious star in the universe” has been acting up, and astronomers are excited at the prospect of finally discovering what exactly is going on. -
Estonia Expands E-Residency Program to Companies
The e-residency program, launched in 2014, allows anyone in the world to apply for a digital identity in Estonia.
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New Jupiter Images From Juno Mission Shock Astronomers
Astronomers say we are looking at a whole new Jupiter. -
Greedy Dolphin Chokes to Death on Giant Octopus
It's thought to be the first recorded case of a bottlenose dolphin being asphyxiated by an octopus. -
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Laments 'Broken System'
Zuckerberg spoke at the school he dropped out of to start social network. -
In "Massive Fail," Dying Star Reborn as Black Hole
N6946-BH1 has left the universe. -
Alzheimer’s Disease Deaths Spike 55 Percent in 15 Years
CDC study also shows that more patients suffering from this type of dementia are dying at home rather than in a care facility. -
Wild Boar Could Soon Be Hunted From Hot Air Balloons
'We have that Western, swashbuckling, cowboying type of way to deal with things. It’s part of the culture,' state representative says. -
'Shape-Shifting' Pasta Could Transform Food Shipping
Researchers have been playing with their food in the name of science to see whether flat-packed food could be the future. -
Ancient Sea Monster the Size of a Bus Discovered
The new plesiosaur species lived 130 million years ago, alongside the dinosaurs. -
Trump Is Staying Near Europe's Most Active Volcano
Mount Etna erupted 22 times already this month. -
Hackers Hide Computer Viruses in Film Subtitles
“The potential damage the attacker can inflict is endless, ranging anywhere from stealing sensitive information, installing ransomware, mass Denial of Service attacks, and much more.” -
Hormone Injection Made These Gray Seals Love Each Other
After oxytocin injections, seals were friendlier and displayed far less aggressive behavior than would usually be seen among strangers. -
5 Coffees a Day Reduces Risk of Liver Cancer by 50%
Coffee can be “a wonderful natural medicine," scientists said. -
Tens of Thousands at Risk of New WannaCry Cyberattack
Newly found flaw in widely used networking software is yet to be exploited by hackers. -
Rare Megamouth Shark Freed From Net, Before Dying
Just over 100 megamouth sharks have ever been seen. -
Cannabis Drug Stops Seizures in Rare Form of Epilepsy
Dravet syndrome causes drug-resistant seizures and children rarely survive to adulthood. -
Learning to Read Changes the Adult Brain Dramatically
New study also disproves a theory about dyslexia. -
Female Physicians Are Called 'Doctor' Less Than Men
A recent study found that women almost always refer to their colleagues with the formal title, but men introduced women as “doctor” less than half the time. -
Obesity Cure? Antibody That Reduces Body Fat in Mice
A newly identified antibody increases bone mass and decreases body fat in mice, though human studies are some way off. -
Robot Cop Has Been Deployed in Dubai
The robotic officer marks the start of the police department's plan to replace 25 percent of its force with robots. -
Google’s Drivelerless Car Unit Could be Worth $70 Bn
Morgan Stanley analysts estimated Alphabet's self-driving car division to be worth at least $70bn, based on growth forecasts up to 2030. -
AI Will Cure America's Sick Health Care System
Trumpcare was DOA. Congress isn’t going to fix Obamacare. The only prescription for better (and cheaper) health care: ‘Take two apps and call me in the morning.’ -
Uber Underpaid New York Drivers for Two Years
The inadvertent error could cost the ride-hailing app tens of millions of dollars. -
Arthritis Diet: Eat More Fiber to Prevent Knee Pain
A diet rich in fiber helps prevent obesity and inflammation, which make the development and symptoms of arthritis worse. -
Why We Care More About Manchester Than Syria
A psychologist unravels our varied responses to human atrocities. -
Summer Means Sunscreen: Here’s How to Choose Wisely
The sun is out, which means it’s time to slather on the SPF.




























