Posted on 11 November 2014. Tags: cable, internet, net, networks, neutrality, politics
Net neutrality has been a big headline multiple times in the past few years and despite there being a lot of arguing, no real resolution has ever been reached. Today that argument is once again back in the headlines but this time it is looking like good news. President Obama officially announced today that he […]
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Posted on 17 October 2014. Tags: disaster, emergency, facebook, safety
Today Facebook announced yet another new feature. Unlike many of the updates from Facebook this one is actually going to be very useful and will likely be a big hit. The new feature is named “Safety Check” and it is designed to help people tell their loved ones that they are ok, primarily following a […]
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Posted on 16 September 2014. Tags: 3-D Printer, cancer, science, Vertebra
The wonders of the 3-D printer are just beginning to populate the common consciousness and for one 12-year-old boy, the fantastical invention is changing his life. Minghao of China learned about two months ago that he had Ewing’s sarcoma, a type of bone cancer usually discovered in children. There was a tumor lodged on the […]
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Posted on 21 April 2014. Tags: discovery, earth, planet, science, space
This week a group of astronomers released information about a new planet that has been discovered. In the ongoing quest to discover and understand the universe new planets are found relatively often, but it isn’t very often that a planet this similar to Earth is discovered. The new planet might be nearly 500 light-years away, […]
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Posted on 25 March 2014. Tags: bacteria, circuit, energy, panel, solar
The idea of cheaper and easier to manufacture solar panels is something that many companies have been working towards for a long time now. Solar panels are without a doubt one of the most promising forms of renewable energy which means it could be the future of power. Unfortunately the cost and complexity keep holding […]
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Posted on 28 February 2014. Tags: bear, charity, Google, nature, polar
Google’s “streetview” feature is incredibly popular and has really begun to capture most of the world so users can see almost anywhere they want in just an instant. This week, however, Google added some unique and exciting areas to streetview that are truly breathtaking. Specifically, Google added a series of locations throughout the tundra so […]
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Posted on 14 January 2014. Tags: energy, power, solar, sun
This week a group of researchers announced some very promising scientific advancements that could eventually lead the way towards more environmentally friendly power sources. Currently solar power is looking very promising but night time will always be a big problem, this new solution might be the perfect way to store the sun’s energy so it […]
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Posted on 02 November 2013. Tags: internet, NSA, online, privacy, restrictions, spying, technology
Ever since news of the NSA’s spying capability and extreme reach began to spread millions of Americans have become concerned even more about their privacy online. At this point the NSA still has very few limitations or restrictions but as support continues to grow among the people more and more companies have also stepped into […]
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Posted on 31 October 2013. Tags: airline, airplane, electronics, faa, flights, flying, gadgets, phone, tablet
Ever since mobile electronics became a reality the FAA has banned passengers from utilizing these devices during critical times, such as takeoff and landing. Fortunately today the FAA officially accepted a new set of policies that will essentially allow passengers to leave their electronic devices on during the entire flight. This is great news for […]
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Posted on 26 October 2013. Tags: automotive, car, cars, electric, emissions, pollution
Pollution and car emissions are two very intertwined problems that many people are constantly upset about. Obviously in the past few years or decades cars have become much more environmentally friendly thanks to cleaner fuels and newer technology, but for many people this still isn’t enough. Fortunately today a group of state Governors formed a […]
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