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FDA Approves the First Preventative Drug for HIV [Health]

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Truvada is is a drug already used to treat HIV, but recently, it has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection. Now the FDA is approving Truvada for preventive use against HIV. This is a huge deal, considering 50,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with HIV every year. More » ... [ Continue reading... ]

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2012

SkyCube: the world’s first social space mission

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If  you like the idea of broadcasting messages from space, the SkyCube might just be your cup of tea. The makers of SkySafari astronomy apps have just launched their latest project on Kickstarter called SkyCube. Basically it’s a nano-satellite that will be shot out to space and will orbit the planet for 90 days and then shoot back down to earth. When the satellite is in space, it can broadcast messages from users and snap pictures... [ Continue reading... ]

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2012

Do You Get Your News From YouTube? [Video]

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YouTube has always been championed as an alternative platform for news and TV, but sometimes it seems more like like a playground for cat fanatics. But the Pew Research Center says that people getting their news from YouTube is a trend on the rise. And they're not the only ones noticing, as more than half of the most viewed clips that fall under news are from professional... [ Continue reading... ]

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2012

Experience Mars Curiosity’s Seven Minutes of Terror With Your Own Body [Mars]

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On August 5, NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover team will live seven minutes of absolute terror. Until then, however, they are all playing this new Kinect-based Mars Rover Landing game. Or hopefully not, because that would probably make them even more nervous. More » ... [ Continue reading... ]

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2012

Samsung now accepting registrations for IFA 2012 Developer Day in Berlin

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Rumors surrounding the existence and the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 started popping out last month. And just as we thought that the rumor will pass away like the wind, it seems that the pieces to the puzzle are finally beginning to fall into place. With Samsung’s upcoming Unpacked Event next month fast approaching, speculations continue to arise whether or not the company will  unveil the purported Galaxy Note 2 during... [ Continue reading... ]

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2012

It’s A Shame This Gorgeous Rocking Horse Is Just for Kids [Wish You Were Here]

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A lot of parents who want their kids to grow up with an appreciation for great design, but that doesn't make them any less disappointed that this minimal metal tube rocking horse is designed and sized specifically for the smaller set. Because most grownups would love to take it for a spin rock. More » ... [ Continue reading... ]

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2012

The Emergency Multi-Tool That Could Literally Save Lives [Wish You Were Here]

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What looks like an elaborate gardening implement is actually a student-designed multi-tool prototype that could serve as an entire toolbox of rescue equipment. One that can be used to free trapped survivors after a natural disaster. More » ... [ Continue reading... ]

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2012

This Is How You Live at the Bottom of the Ocean [Video]

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You can see it from the surface of the water: a blue outline 50 feet down. Aquarius. The last undersea base. Diving down to it is like falling slowly into another world. More » ... [ Continue reading... ]

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2012

Acer Iconia Tab A700 Review: Sharp Looking, Slow Moving [Lightning Review]

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The Acer Iconia Tab A510 was a decent tablet, but the screen was lame. The new Acer Iconia Tab A700 is essentially the exact same tablet, but with a 1080p screen. Purty! But how do those extra pixels affect the performance? More » ... [ Continue reading... ]

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2012

T-Mobile confirms the arrival of Samsung Galaxy Note on its turf

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Finally, T-Mobile is confirming the coming of the Samsung Galaxy Note on its turf. Albeit things are a little too late over at T-Mobile, there’s no question that some customers are still craving for the 5.3-inch “phablet”. The carrier confirmed via Twitter saying,”We are excited to confirm the Samsung Galaxy Note will be coming to T-Mobile! More info to come.” And just as what you can expect from a tweet,... [ Continue reading... ]

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