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Xbox One: So That's Why 'Xbox' Sounds So Vague
May 21, 2013 04:50 PM ET // Rob Pegoraro
Microsoft has given the Xbox One a tall order: make us forget about the cable or satellite box. Continue reading →
OpenWorm Can Unleash Artificial Lifeforms
May 14, 2013 02:57 PM ET // Alyssa Danigelis
A new open source project invites scientists to create virtual worms from the cell up. Continue reading →
Transparent Phone Screen Prevents Collisions
Apr 26, 2013 09:15 AM ET // Alyssa Danigelis
The app uses your camera to display an image of what's going on behind your phone. Continue reading →
CrashAlert App Clears Way to Walk and Text
Apr 26, 2013 08:33 AM ET // Alyssa Danigelis
A new system helps phone users avoid obstacles while reading their devices. Continue reading →
Social Media Superorganism Keeps Boston Story Personal
Apr 19, 2013 03:01 PM ET // Nic Halverson
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Reddit lend a hand in catching crooks, but also bring the story closer to home. ->
Top Marathon Bombing Conspiracy Tweets
Apr 18, 2013 10:30 AM ET // Nic Halverson
In the aftermath of tragedy, hoaxes go viral because the public rarely makes the distinction between conspiracy and misinformation.
App Controls Bionic Hand
Apr 16, 2013 12:36 PM ET // Nic Halverson
Twenty-four preset grip patterns provide dexterity and control for daily tasks. ->
Facebook Home: Social Network Engulfs Android
Apr 15, 2013 07:41 PM ET // Rob Pegoraro
Trust us: You really won't want to lose a phone running Facebook Home. ->
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Massive Asteroid to Make 'Royal' Flyby
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When (Part of) Apollo 13 Reached the Moon
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The Mind Blowers
Australian Politician Attacked by Kangaroo
Victorian Era Brits Were Smarter Than Us
Swirling Waters Seen From Space
Word Bubbles
Big Bang 'Blood Spatter' Produced by Atom-Smasher
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the // radar
UK to Send First Astronaut to Space Station
The Big Number
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The Big Number
-- Million: The value of jewels stolen from the hotel room of a Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller at the Cannes film festival
Big Quote
"I don't ever want to lose my kids."
-- Melissa Torrez who hopped in her car and gave chase after a man who had grabbed her 4-year-old daughter from her family's yard. The suspect was caught and charged with attempted kidnapping
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