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• Extinct flying reptiles probably had feathers and fur, study says

  18-12-2018 23:10
  Two fossils found in China were covered in furlike pycnofibers and feathers.
  
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• Trump says Twitter is holding him back — but his following is growing

  18-12-2018 21:12 via nbcnews.com
  The President took particular aim at Twitter, tweeting, “Twitter, in fact, has made it much more difficult for people to join @realDonaldTrump."
  
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• Government shutdowns, North Korea, and why Trump should save his threats for rare occasions - Washington Examiner

  18-12-2018 20:51 via washingtonexaminer.com
  Government shutdowns, North Korea, and why Trump should save his threats for rare occasions  Washington ExaminerA Perilous Journey to Escape Kim Jong Un's North Korea  The Wall Street JournalNorth Korea says it will not denuclearize until the US eliminates 'nuclear threat'  CNNN. Korea won't give up nuclear weapons unless U.S. abandons nuclear umbrella  NBC NewsWe must stay patient with North Korea | TheHill  The HillView full coverage on Google
  
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• Fin24.com | Huawei defends global ambitions amid security fears

  18-12-2018 20:43
  
  Huawei has defended its global ambitions and network security in the face of Western fears that the Chinese telecom giant could serve as a Trojan horse for Beijing's security apparatus.
  
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• Virgin Galactic Teases Their Timeline For Sending Tourists to Space

  18-12-2018 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last week, Virgin Galactic made history when they launched their SpaceShipTwo suborbital vehicle to space (by one definition) and back with two test pilots on board. This was the first vehicle to launch humans to space from U.S. soil since NASA’s Shuttle program ended in 2011. This was also the first time a commercial craft built to carry paying passengers reached space.But what’s next for the spaceflight company? Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson says he plans to be the f
  
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• WATCH: Satellite launch delayed

  18-12-2018 20:35
  SpaceX aborts launch at the last minute and reschedules it for Wednesday.
  
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• Fin24.com | Non-profits push Facebook to change leadership over 'hatred, bigotry'

  18-12-2018 18:56
  
  Facebook, reeling from criticism about Russian influence campaigns on its platform, now faces calls for changes to its top management from a collection of 31 civil rights groups.
  
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• European Orbiter Finds No Methane in Mars' Atmosphere, Puzzling Scientists

  18-12-2018 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Methane on Mars
  There's a methane mystery brewing on Mars.Scientists first detected traces of methane gas on Mars years ago, and it was exciting because the compound is a sign of life here on Earth. But a European orbiter has yet to find any evidence of methane in the planet's atmosphere, despite being expressly made for the purpose. It's complicating scientists' search for life on the Red Planet.Traces of methane were first detected in Mars’ atmosphere by the European Space Agenc
  
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• Fin24.com | Naspers becomes largest firm to list on A2X exchange

  18-12-2018 17:54
  
  The global media giant says its shares have been approved to trade on A2X stock exchange with effect from December 27, 2018.
  
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• WATCH: SpaceX launces new GPS satellites developed by the Air Force

  18-12-2018 17:32
  The new systems-location information is said to be three times more accurate than current satellite navigation systems.
  
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• NAACP launches #LogOutFacebook after reports on black voter suppression

  18-12-2018 16:33 via nbcnews.com
  The NAACP has signed off Facebook and is calling on others to do the same due to the tech company’s “history of data hacks which unfairly target its users of color.”
  
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• Les Moonves will not get his $120 million severance from CBS, board says

  18-12-2018 16:19 via nbcnews.com
  Moonves, former CEO of CBS, agreed to depart the company in September amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
  
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• 5G is here. What that means and how you can get it

  18-12-2018 15:41 via rss.cnn.com
  5G is here. It promises super-fast speeds, and it will enable some really cool, futuristic technology. You can get it if you want it, but you practically have to stand on your head.
  
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• Kroger is now making deliveries via robot

  18-12-2018 13:26 via nbcnews.com
  Kroger said the service would be available in Scottsdale for $5.95 with no minimum order requirement for same-day or next-day deliveries.
  
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• After Senate reports on voter suppression, Facebook's Sandberg says 'we need to do more'

  18-12-2018 13:06 via nbcnews.com
  Sandberg says company takes targeting of African-American voters "incredibly seriously."
  
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• Huawei: We're still leading the world on 5G, despite political attacks

  18-12-2018 12:58 via rss.cnn.com
  Huawei is firing back against the US-led campaign to push it out of major markets, insisting it's still on track to lead the world in the introduction of 5G technology.
  
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• Huawei still has a shot at the world's hottest mobile market

  18-12-2018 12:58 via rss.cnn.com
  The Chinese tech company confirmed Tuesday that it has been invited by the Indian government to conduct 5G trials.
  
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• T-Mobile and Sprint just cleared key hurdles to their huge merger

  18-12-2018 07:10 via rss.cnn.com
  The multibillion-dollar merger of T-Mobile and Sprint is moving closer.
  
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• Poor cybersecurity leaves U.S. open to missile attacks, Pentagon watchdog says

  18-12-2018 07:05 via nbcnews.com
  An inspector general's report finds unencrypted thumb drives, classified servers without locks on them and unrepaired computer bugs going back to 1990.
  
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• Fool You: Creepy Nvidia AI Generates Authentic-Looking Humans

  18-12-2018 05:52 via technocracy.news
  Nvidia’s technology is creepy enough just by itself, but it can be used to take your image and then make it say anything they want without detecting fakery. Nvidia is a leader in graphics, AI, Smart City technology and facial recognition. ⁃ TN EditorBelieve it or not, all these faces are fake. They have been synthesized by Nvidia’s new AI algorithm, a generative adversarial network capable of automagically creating humans, cats, and even cars.
  The technology works so well
  
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• Will The Public Eat Gene-Edited Farm Animals?

  18-12-2018 05:32 via technocracy.news
  The CRISPR gene editing tool lets Technocrat scientists experiment with life itself and there is virtually no oversight or regulations to control them. If left unchecked they will destroy the genetic makeup of animals, humans and the entire food chain. ⁃ TN EditorThree cows clomped, single-file, through a chute to line up for sonograms – ultrasound “preg checks” – to reveal if they were expecting calves next summer.
  “Right now. This is exciting, right this min
  
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• NASA Reveals Saturn Is Losing Its Rings At Maximum Estimated Rate

  18-12-2018 04:35 via scitechdaily.com
  New NASA research confirms that Saturn is losing its iconic rings at the maximum rate estimated from Voyager 1 & 2 observations made decades ago....
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• Astronomers Discover Most-Distant Object Ever Observed In Our Solar System

  18-12-2018 04:30 via scitechdaily.com
  A team of astronomers has discovered the most-distant body ever observed in our Solar System. It is the first known Solar System object that has...
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• Rocket Lab’s Electron Rocket Sends Series of New CubeSats to Space

  18-12-2018 04:21 via scitechdaily.com
  A series of new CubeSats now are in space, conducting a variety of scientific investigations and technology demonstrations, following launch Sunday of Rocket Lab’s first...
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• Hubble Telescope Opens Its Eye Again

  18-12-2018 04:07 via scitechdaily.com
  For three weeks in October, Hubble’s eyes on the Universe closed. On the evening of Friday 5 October, the orbiting observatory put itself into safe...
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• A Second X Chromosome Could Explain Why Women Live Longer Than Men

  18-12-2018 04:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Women have an average life expectancy that's about 4 years longer than men's – regardless of culture or geography. Even among animal species, females outlive males.Why females have an advantage in the longevity department hadn’t been well understood. In the past, some had assumed it had to do with lifestyle. But scientists say there may be a genetic mechanism underlying this age-old phenomenon. In a new study, researchers found that mice with two X chromosomes lived longer,
  
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• China may tweak its plan to dominate tech, but it won't back down

  18-12-2018 03:12 via rss.cnn.com
  China's efforts to become a global powerhouse in the technology of the future are under attack. But don't expect it to beat a retreat.
  
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• Mueller releases memo summarizing FBI's interview with Michael Flynn - CNN

  18-12-2018 02:51 via cnn.com
  Mueller releases memo summarizing FBI's interview with Michael Flynn  CNNMueller team turns over missing Flynn interview document after judge's order  Fox NewsTrump Defender Alan Dershowitz Argues That Lying To FBI Isn't A Crime  HuffPostAlan Dershowitz: Did Michael Flynn lie? Or did the FBI act improperly? | TheHill  The HillRobert Mueller releases memo summarizing FBI's interview with Michael Flynn  CNNView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints score: Live updates, game stats, analysis, highlights for 'Monday Night Football' - CBSSports.com

  18-12-2018 02:03 via cbssports.com
  Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints score: Live updates, game stats, analysis, highlights for 'Monday Night Football'  CBSSports.comPanthers should keep Ron Rivera, and Sean Payton is a prime example of why - Carolina Panthers Blog- ESPN  ESPNNFL DraftKings Monday Night Football Showdown Lineup Strategy  Fantasy CPRMonday Night Football odds, line: Saints vs. Panthers picks, best predictions from proven expert who's 5-0 on Carolina games  CBS SportsCa
  
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• China's Xi is about to deliver a speech that could have major consequences for the trade war - CNBC

  18-12-2018 01:43 via cnbc.com
  China's Xi is about to deliver a speech that could have major consequences for the trade war  CNBCXi Jinping’s Strongman Rule Comes Under Fire as China Celebrates Deng’s Reforms  The Wall Street JournalXi Jinping heads into battle over the legacy of China's Reform and Opening  CNNChina Should Remember Its Friends  BloombergXi, Facing Skepticism, to Position Himself as Champion of Reform  BloombergView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Russian disinformation teams targeted Robert S. Mueller III, says report prepared for Senate - The Washington Post

  18-12-2018 01:42 via washingtonpost.com
  Russian disinformation teams targeted Robert S. Mueller III, says report prepared for Senate  The Washington PostRussian 2016 Influence Operation Targeted African-Americans on Social Media  The New York TimesRussians sought to recruit 'assets' through social media, Senate told  CNNRussia’s support for Trump’s election is no longer disputable  The Washington PostWhat We Now Know About Russian Disinformation  The New York TimesView full
  
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• CBS Denies Former CEO Les Moonves $120 Million Severance Package - NPR

  18-12-2018 01:26 via npr.org
  CBS Denies Former CEO Les Moonves $120 Million Severance Package  NPRLes Moonves won't get severance pay following sexual misconduct investigation  CBS Evening NewsCBS Says No $120M Severance For Les Moonves; Terminated For Cause, Declares Board  DeadlineEx-CBS chief Les Moonves will not get $120 million severance  CNNCBS Says Les Moonves Will Not Receive $120 Million Severance  The New York TimesView full coverage on Google News
  
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• 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' star sues video games over use of 'Carlton' dance

  18-12-2018 01:03 via nbcnews.com
  "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star Alfonso Ribeiro is suing the creators of Fortnite and NBA 2K for using his famous dance on the popular video games.
  
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• Big Tech is way too big

  18-12-2018 00:47 via rss.cnn.com
  Amazon, Google and Facebook tower over their tech competitors. But have they grown too big?
  
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• GOP lawmakers distance themselves from ObamaCare ruling | TheHill - The Hill

  18-12-2018 00:46 via thehill.com
  GOP lawmakers distance themselves from ObamaCare ruling | TheHill  The HillA federal judge's ruling declaring Obamacare unconstitutional leaves the GOP between a rock and a hard place  Business InsiderWhat Obamacare ruling could mean for your health care  ABC News'Unconstitutional' ObamaCare is deeply flawed, and it's time to do away with it  Fox NewsRepublicans still can’t decide how to go about destroying the American health care system  
  
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• Stroking a Baby During Medical Procedures Really Can Reduce an Infant's Pain

  18-12-2018 00:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Protecting an infant from pain may be a matter of instinct. In a new study, researchers show that gently stroking babies during medical procedures, as parents intuitively do, reduces infants’ feelings of pain about as well as applying a topical anesthetic. The discovery suggests touch and tactile stimulation are effective means to mollify pain in newborns and an alternative to using drugs."Touch seems to have analgesic potential without the risk of side effects,” Rebeccah Slater, a p
  
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• Yemeni Mother Blocked by Trump Travel Ban from Saying Goodbye to Dying 2-Year-Old Son - Slate

  18-12-2018 00:26 via slate.com
  Yemeni Mother Blocked by Trump Travel Ban from Saying Goodbye to Dying 2-Year-Old Son  SlateTrump travel ban keeping Yemeni mother from dying son in California, family says  CBS NewsThe mother of a boy on life support in an Oakland hospital cannot see him because of travel ban, group says  CNNThis week in Trump inhumanity: Keeping a mother from her dying toddler  The Washington PostA 2-year-old is on life support in Oakland. Travel ban could keep his Yemen
  
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• Astronomers Have Found the Most Distant Dwarf Planet in the Solar System to Date

  18-12-2018 00:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Far-Out Planet
  An ambitious team of astronomers has discovered the most “far out” object ever observed in our Solar System. The object, a pink dwarf planet called 2018 VG18 and nicknamed “Farout,” lies more than 100 times further from the sun than the Earth is.This discovery, made by Carnegie’s Scott S. Sheppard, the University of Hawaii’s David Tholen and Northern Arizona University’s Chad Trujillo, was formally announced today (Dec. 17) by the Intern
  
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• SNAPSHOT: This Startup Says They've Made The First Lab-Grown Steak

  18-12-2018 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  This image captures the world’s first lab-grown steak, created by Aleph Farms, an Israeli based startup. It's different than standard vegetarian mock meats that attempt to mimic the flavor and texture of the real thing. Instead, lab-grown meat, or “clean meat,” uses actual animal cells.
  To grow the meat, Aleph sampled cow fat, blood vessel, muscle and support cells and cultured them in the lab. A three-week process of 3-D tissue formation then brought it all together in a slaug
  
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