John Glenn, who made history twice as the first American to orbit the Earth and the first senior citizen to venture into space, has been hospitalized, a spokesman at the Ohio State University college bearing his name said ...
Space Exploration
Dec 7, 2016
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The strident polarization—evident by the close 2016 presidential election—is not what makes this time unique in American politics, according to a University of Kansas scholar of political theory. It's the lack of willingness ...
Social Sciences
Nov 22, 2016
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It's no Nobel Peace Prize, but Barack Obama has a new honor to brag about. Scientists have named a parasite after him—and there's no worming out of it.
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2016
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Mostly unnoticed amid the political brawl over climate change, the United States has undergone a quiet transformation in how and where it gets its energy during Barack Obama's presidency, slicing the nation's output of polluting ...
Environment
Sep 6, 2016
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In a new project with National Geographic, Barack Obama becomes the first sitting U.S. president to project himself into virtual reality—in this case, a 360-degree representation of Yosemite National Park.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 25, 2016
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President Barack Obama it putting in a few good words for the "spirit of innovation" that he says turns ideas into jobs and growth.
Other
Apr 25, 2016
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Tom Hanks has appeared in many acting roles over the years, playing young and old, smart and simple. Yet we always recognize him as Tom Hanks. Why? Is it his appearance? His mannerisms? The way he moves?
Computer Sciences
Dec 7, 2015
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The government stored sensitive personal information on millions of health insurance customers in a computer system with basic security flaws, according to an official audit that uncovered slipshod practices.
Security
Sep 25, 2015
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US President Barack Obama made a full-throated defense of renewable energy, hitting coal-championing critics as free market hypocrites.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 25, 2015
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Pushing back against fossil fuel interests, President Barack Obama is pressing to give ordinary Americans more power to choose what kind of power they use.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 24, 2015
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