Tech & Science
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Inside the ‘Outings’ of Peter Thiel
Why the Silicon Valley billionaire helped Hulk Hogan sue Gawker. -
The New Apple Store: The Day 'Think Different' Died
Apple's fortunes have been flagging. A new "global flagship" in San Francisco is supposed to help change that. -
Watch: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Cars in Italy
Disruption was reportedly caused by a burst water main. -
Is Exxon Waiting for the Paris Climate Plan to Fail?
"The world is going to have to continue using fossil fuels, whether they like it or not," said the energy giant's CEO. -
Nile Crocodiles Are in Florida
University of Florida researchers say they’ve documented the first Nile crocodiles in the state outside captivity.
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What Grade Does Jack Dorsey Get as Twitter CEO?
Three analysts give the Twitter CEO a yearly performance review. -
Plants Face Extinction: Charity Calls on Public to Help
U.K. plant conservation charity reveals list of plants at risk of extinction. -
Video Shows Lightning Storm in Extreme Slow Motion
Scientists at the Florida Institute of Technology filmed lightning at 7,000 frames per second. -
Finding the Voice of Tech That’s Seldom Heard
Photographer Helena Price tries to tell the stories behind tech’s diversity problem. -
Peter Thiel Funded Anti-Gawker Lawsuit: Report
Peter Thiel bankrolled Hulk Hogan in his defamation lawsuit against Gawker, according to Forbes. -
Is Virtual Reality The Future of Film?
IMAX is set to open VR theatres but Steven Spielberg said the tech is "dangerous" for filmmakers. -
Captive Dolphins Need a Full, Rich Social Life
Captive dolphins could live in the ocean while still being monitored and cared for by humans. They could swim greater distances, dive and learn to hunt for their own food. -
Can an Artificially Intelligent Computer Make Art?
Art professors discuss if Google’s AI program can really make art. -
Facebook Tells Senate Exactly What You Think It Would
Facebook says it found no evidence that the company excluded conservative news outlets from its trending feed. -
Donald Trump Officially Cares About Global Warming
Trump, who has repeatedly called global warming a hoax, is trying to build a sea wall in Ireland to protect one of his golf courses from...global warming. -
Study Finds Growing Numbers of Octopuses, Squids
It’s unclear what effect this trend may have on the health of the ocean. -
Trust and Verify: The Coming Blockchain Revolution
As the technology behind bitcoin develops, we’ll get a system that essentially automates trust and verification. -
Robot Submarine Searching for EgyptAir Crash Evidence
Black box recorders still missing from plane that plunged into Mediterranean with 66 on board. -
Viral and Bacterial Links to the Brain's Decline
Research offers hints that infection could alter brain chemistry and function, but research funding is hard to achieve. -
Engineered 'Super Coral' Could Survive Climate Change
Coral bleaching is decimating the globe’s sea life, but some experts believe tapping the latest technology could reverse the trend. -
Quora Question: Will There Be a 'Clean Energy' Bubble?
The trajectory of clean energy industry expansion and dips will depend on three primary factors: technology, public policy and investment. -
New Sugar Labels Unlikely to Help At-Risk Consumers
New FDA rules will require manufacturers to disclose how much sugar has been added to processed foods. -
Trump the Tech Dinosaur Flails at Ascendant Amazon
Trump uses Twitter for his purposes. But when has he identified the tech sector as an important source of economic growth? -
Around the World on Zero Gallons of Gas
The solar-powered plane demonstrates the possibilities of clean energy. -
Police Face Sticker Shock Over Cost of Body Cameras
Departments throughout the U.S. are struggling with the high costs of cameras and video storage, often determining that funding can't be found. -
Tech & Science: 5 Things We Learned This Week
How exposure to allergenic foods may prevent food allergies is among the things we learned in Tech & Science this week. -
Tucker Carlson: Glenn Beck Was Sucking Up to Zuckerberg
Two prominent conservatives spar after meeting with Facebook on Wednesday. -
Why Snowden and Others Don’t Trust Google's New App
Can Google’s smart virtual assistant and end-to-end encryption co-exist in its newest messaging app? -
HIV Patients Have Limited Access to Cancer Treatment
Despite having a higher risk for cancer than the rest of the population, people with HIV are much less likely to get chemo, surgery and radiotherapy. -
Watch: Robotic Spy Insects Stick to Ceiling
Researchers at Harvard developed a bio-inspired robot that sticks to surfaces using electrostatic forces.