Mellower Microsoft now clicks with its rivals
Todd McKinnon, the chief executive of a San Francisco technology startup, has no illusions about how the Microsoft of an earlier era would have viewed his firm.
Business
May 13, 2015
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Blog site Tumblr launches anti-bullying support campaign
Actress Elizabeth Banks, singer Jordin Sparks and Vice President Joe Biden are among those helping Tumblr establish a safe place from bullies online.
Internet
May 13, 2015
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JRC thematic report: Science for food
The JRC has released a new report on its scientific support to EU's "from farm to fork" policy which ensures Europeans enjoy safe and nutritious food, while facilitating the food industry to work under the best possible conditions. ...
Other
May 13, 2015
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Disposable wipes are costing sewage systems millions of dollars
Several class-action lawsuits filed recently against the makers of flushable wet-wipes have brought to light a serious—and unsavory—problem: The popular cleaning products might be clogging sewer systems. But whether the ...
Other
May 13, 2015
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Water was plentiful in the early universe
Astronomers have long held that water—two hydrogen atoms and an oxygen atom—was a relative latecomer to the universe. They believed that any element heavier than helium had to have been formed in the cores of stars and ...
Astronomy
May 13, 2015
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Don't let the slobber fool you, your dog could be a brainiac
When her muscles locked and left her unable to move or speak, Wallis Brozman was glad she had a genius for a service dog.
Plants & Animals
May 13, 2015
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'Minecraft' most streamed video game in YouTube's history
"Minecraft" has built a big reputation on YouTube.
Internet
May 13, 2015
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New evidence helps explain why some soft tissue fossilizes better than others
(Phys.org)—A small team of researchers with the University of Bristol in the UK and another with Uppsala University in Sweden has found a reason for why soft tissue in some species fossilizes better than others. In their ...
Twitter founder feeling 'Super' as he heads in new direction
Biz Stone knows abandoning a struggling project to try something else can be a smart move. After all, he was part of a team that dumped the seldom-heard podcasting service Odeo nearly a decade ago to work on a new idea called ...
Business
May 13, 2015
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How used coffee grounds could make some food more healthful
Coffee has gone from dietary foe to friend in recent years, partly due to the revelation that it's rich in antioxidants. Now even spent coffee-grounds are gaining attention for being chock-full of these compounds, which have ...
Other
May 13, 2015
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