Tuesday, 2 May 2017

Stanford Researchers Develop Flexible, Biodegradable Semiconductor

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The key to this new semiconductor is a polymer that degrades into harmless organic molecules. It won't just fall apart while you're using it, though.

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Monday, 1 May 2017

SpaceX Launches Spy Satellite, Streams Full Falcon 9 Landing

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All we know is that it's going to do things in orbit. SpaceX did recover another first stage booster, though.

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Nintendo Defends Killing NES Classic, Even With 2.3 Million Sold

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Nintendo is defending its decision to cancel the NES Classic, claiming it lacked the resources to continue production. That explanation is flatly unbelievable given the firm's financial resources and the NES Classic's tremendous popularity.

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How to Set Up TorGuard VPN to Stay Private Online

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To push back against this unwarranted invasion of your privacy, we recommend investing in a VPN to hide your traffic. Earlier this year, we made up a list of the five best VPNs on the market, and now we want to highlight just how easy it is to use a VPN to protect yourself.

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Tired of Waiting for Update, Consumer Reports Yanks Tesla Model S’ Top Rating


Lesson learned: Don't stonewall the media. Tesla delays auto-braking update for months. Consumer Reports publicly downgraded Tesla top-rating Wednesday. Tesla shipped a downloadable update Thursday.

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Sony Announces 60 Million PS4s Shipped–Can Microsoft Catch Up?

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Sony's PS4 has sold extremely well to-date, but the company expects sales to decline this year. Microsoft is still lagging its rival by 2:1 in terms of Xbox One sales -- can Scorpio close the gap?

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Scientists Unravel the Mystery of Antarctica’s Blood Falls

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This flow of red liquid on Taylor Glacier in Antarctica has been perplexing scientists since it was discovered, but they've finally figured it out. No, it's not actually blood. Thank goodness.

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