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Astronomy Apr 30, 2015

NuSTAR captures possible 'screams' from zombie stars

Peering into the heart of the Milky Way galaxy, NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) has spotted a mysterious glow of high-energy X-rays that, according to scientists, could be the "howls" of dead stars as ...

Plants & Animals Apr 14, 2015

Bone eating worms dined on marine reptile carcasses

A species of bone-eating worm that was believed to have evolved in conjunction with whales has been dated back to prehistoric times when it fed on the carcasses of giant marine reptiles.

Environment Apr 2, 2015

Drywall makes good composting material, study shows

It's not out of a zombie film but it's close: used drywall can help bring dead soils back to life, according to a new University of Alberta study.

Internet Apr 1, 2015

Search, social & shopping: Pinterest turns 5

In its five short years of life, Pinterest has become 'the' place where brides-to-be create wish boards of wedding china photos and do-it-yourself home renovators bookmark shiny turquoise tiles for bathrooms. It's where people ...

Other Mar 20, 2015

Twitter's Sharon Ly, on closing tech's gender gap

Sharon Ly was in the fifth grade when a computer programming class at a community center in Vietnam sparked her interest in technology.

Software Mar 20, 2015

With 'Dead Rising,' a new approach for a game adaptation

When a pair of filmmakers first approached video game publisher Capcom about crafting a live-action movie based on their popular zombie series "Dead Rising," they were asked to prove themselves in a very specific way: The ...

Other Feb 25, 2015

Zombie outbreak? Statistical mechanics reveal the ideal hideout

A team of Cornell University researchers focusing on a fictional zombie outbreak as an approach to disease modeling suggests heading for the hills, in the Rockies, to save your 'braains' from the 'undead.'

Software Jan 29, 2015

Game Review: A new life for old video games

For some video games, what's old is new again.

Security Jan 26, 2015

How we can each fight cybercrime with smarter habits

Hackers gain access to computers and networks by exploiting the weaknesses in our cyber behaviors. Many attacks use simple phishing schemes – the hacker sends an email that appears to come from a trusted source, encouraging ...

Hi Tech & Innovation Jan 25, 2015

Microsoft HoloLens goggles captivate with holograms

Microsoft's HoloLens goggles have hit a sweet spot between Google Glass and virtual reality headgear, immersing users in a mesmerizing world of augmented reality holograms.

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