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Navy's new secret weapon: Robo-tuna, the shark-finned fish drone
As with many stories pertaining to the wonders of human innovation, the reaction to tech news out of Fort Story, Virginia today might be summarized by an enthusiastic “Neat!” followed immediately by...
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John McCain reacts to Obama assessing Sony hack as 'cybervandalism'
Substance often takes a backseat to immediacy in the digital age, just as, in a perhaps related phenomenon, cumulative screen time equates more to a public figure’s relevance than do the ideas or...
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De Blasio faces criticism, blame in wake of police murders
The police and their relationship with the community: The issue is not an ‘issue’ for many, but the reality that confronts them daily. More to the point, it is a reality that provokes frustration,...
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MH370: Aviation bigwig suspects U.S. cover-up in case of lost Malaysian plane
When Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 disappeared back in March, theories as to the airplane’s fate, and the fate of those onboard, ranged from the deadly serious to the unmistakably playful. However,...
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Move over Spider-Man: Stanford student invents incredible wall-climbing gloves
Sony and Marvel might want to show a little more hustle in hashing out the details of their rumored Spider-Man sharing program. News surrounding the possibility of the beloved web-slinger appearing in...
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Richard Bernstein, former personal injury lawyer, joins Michigan Supreme Court
That he hasn’t yet been sworn in conceivably demands that his critics suspend judgment, at least until mid-January when Michigan’s highest court begins to hear arguments in 10 different cases. Richard...
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GreenBox, which turns pee into drinkable water, in the running for Mars mission
Drinking one’s own pee has been the subject of any number of gross-out jokes, tales of disgusting necessity and televised acts of aggro dude nonsense. It soon might also be a key element in successful...
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No cure for hangovers: Some responsible options for dealing with New Year's Day
New Year’s Eve is here, which for many means a celebration of the past 12 months and rambunctious anticipation of the year to come. For others, the holiday is one of several on the American calendar...
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Worries over liability force some cities to ban or restrict sledding
Normally an indistinguishable feature of the local scenery, a relatively steep hill is transformed after a snowfall. During the spring, summer and autumn days when the modest slope sits naked in the...
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Kids' ring toy inspires design for inflatable heat shield on manned Mars lander
The connections between the modern microwave and melted chocolate, between a potato tiller and television or between a bathroom sink and time travel aren’t immediately apparent. Ask Percy Spencer,...
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SpaceX to attempt tricky rocket landing on ocean platform Tuesday morning
If all goes as planned, tomorrow’s scheduled launch of the fifth robotic resupply mission to the International Space Station will come with an exciting bonus. SpaceX, the private spaceflight company...
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'Game of Thrones' episodes to be screened in IMAX theaters
Though it might not be readily apparent, the theater industry continues to die a slow death in competition with ever-evolving digital media. Ubiquitous headlines clamoring about casting rumors,...
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SpaceX reschedules Falcon 9 launch as Elon Musk discusses colonizing Mars
The beginning of the week started out pretty audaciously for tech celebrity du jour Elon Musk. The evening before his company’s Falcon 9 was set to blast off and then return promptly and safely to a...
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'Close, but no cigar': SpaceX rocket lands on platform, but sustains damage
For those not following what might be a renaissance for space exploration, yesterday was something of a potential red letter date. SpaceX, the Hawthorne, California spaceflight company, finally...
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McDonald's new 'Signs' ad raises eyebrows over references to national tragedies
Aside from a business model that fostered its own ubiquity and a charitable foundation named after their creepy clown mascot, McDonald’s doesn’t have much in the way of laurels. Even these aren’t...
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Amazon hires Woody Allen to write and direct half-hour comedy series
Still riding high from the goodwill the up-and-coming streaming service had won during the Golden Globes via its series “Transparent,” Amazon seemed to be trying to cement its presence by announcing...
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Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen will not return for 'X-Men: Apocalypse'
Disturbing news has surfaced out of Westchester County, New York today, news that has the potential to leave the internet’s denizens in a state of collective mourning. With many already affected by...
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Billy Crystal thinks gay sex scenes on TV are ‘too much’
Looking back on the show now, probably the most troubling things about the sitcom “Soap” were its use of a laugh track and Chuck Campbell’s relationship with Bob. Leading up to its premiere in 1977,...
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Fresh off Globe win and Oscar nod, J.K. Simmons to host 'Saturday Night Live'
It’s a long time coming, but hopefully, for both the veteran character actor and his fans, recent trends are just the start of something bigger for J.K. Simmons. Following his first Golden Globe win...
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Denver, New York's JFK ranked least accessible airports in the world
Denver, Colorado and New York, New York don’t usually see themselves sharing first place on most lists related to population size, civic amenities, local attractions, public demeanor or professional...
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