Web pioneer Halsey Minor bets on VR with Live Planet
Halsey Minor is no stranger to being at the bleeding edge of a new industry.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 14, 2016
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Electric planes a steeper challenge than electric cars
Thousands of electric cars are on the road, with many more set to join them over the next few years. Electric planes? Not so much.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 14, 2016
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Meeting demand for 'natural' vanilla calls for creativity
In recent years, consumers have increasingly been looking for "natural" ingredients in their food products. But when it comes to one of the world's most popular flavors, vanilla, meeting that demand has been difficult. So ...
Other
Sep 14, 2016
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'Open science' paves new pathway to develop malaria drugs
Malaria remains one of the world's leading causes of mortality in developing countries. Last year alone, it killed more than 400,000 people, mostly young children. This week in ACS Central Science, an international consortium ...
Biochemistry
Sep 14, 2016
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Food waste could store solar and wind energy
Saving up excess solar and wind energy for times when the sun is down or the air is still requires a storage device. Batteries get the most attention as a promising solution although pumped hydroelectric storage is currently ...
Materials Science
Sep 14, 2016
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30-ton meteor discovered in Argentina at ancient meteor shower site
A 30-ton meteor - believed to be the world's second largest - was discovered in northern Argentina, a news report said Monday.
Space Exploration
Sep 14, 2016
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EU's Juncker unveils radical copyright reform
The EU will overhaul copyright law to shake up how online news and entertainment is paid for in Europe, under proposals announced by European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker Wednesday.
Business
Sep 14, 2016
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Twitter to launch app on Apple TV, others to stream NFL
A new Twitter app is coming to Xbox One, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV, where viewers will be able to watch NFL games on Thursday nights.
Internet
Sep 14, 2016
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Polar bears losing crucial sea ice: study
Polar bears are losing life-sustaining sea ice crucial for hunting, resting and breeding in all 19 regions of the Arctic they inhabit, a study warned on Wednesday.
Environment
Sep 14, 2016
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Review: Apple's removal of headphone jack a net loss for consumers
I'm not thrilled that Apple's decided to kill the headphone jack. The company's decision to exclude the venerable port from the iPhone 7 is likely to be a pain in the short term. It also has some worrying longer-term implications.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 14, 2016
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