With Facebook purchase, virtual reality grows up fast
It's long been the stuff of science fiction, the ability to wear a headset and feel as if you're in another world.
Hi Tech & Innovation
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Bat species is first mammal found hibernating at constant warm temperatures
Many mammals—and some birds—escape the winter by hibernating for three to nine months. This period of dormancy permits species which would otherwise perish from the cold and scarce food to survive to see another spring. ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 10, 2015
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New study of continental margins could provide better understanding on the way to a carbon-neutral economy
Pangaea was the name Alfred Wegener gave to the supercontinent that existed on Earth 250 million years ago. Over the course of many millions of years, this supercontinent broke into different pieces, which became the landmasses ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 14, 2023
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Earthquakes on Hawaii volcano could signal new eruption
A series of earthquakes and shifting ground on the slopes of Kilauea have scientists wondering what will happen next at one of the world's most active volcanos.
Earth Sciences
May 17, 2015
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Oculus Quest finally gives virtual reality true freedom
Virtual reality has always faced barriers that prevented it from going mainstream. Oculus is quite aware of that. The price of a VR machine paired with a powerful PC was a financial obstacle.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 4, 2018
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Springs were critical water sources for early humans in East Africa, study finds
About 1 to 2 million years ago, early humans in East Africa periodically faced very dry conditions, with little or no water in sight. But they likely had access to hundreds of springs that lingered despite long dry spells, ...
Archaeology
May 30, 2017
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Oculus debuts virtual reality film 'Henry'
Oculus is hedging its bets that an adorable critter named Henry can help convince consumers—and Hollywood—about the viability of virtual reality as a storytelling medium.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 29, 2015
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African wild dogs make comeback at Mozambican wildlife park
The African wild dogs are back.
Ecology
Jun 22, 2018
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Microsoft to ship developer HoloLens for $3,000 in March
Microsoft says it will start shipping a developer version of its augmented reality device, HoloLens, for $3,000 on March 30.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 29, 2016
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Africa's ups and downs
The East African Rift is an area where two tectonic plates are moving apart, making it a region of high geological activity, home to a number of volcanoes.
Earth Sciences
Aug 8, 2013
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