Tech & Science
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Mysterious Startup Raises Nearly $800 Million
Magic Leap says the extra cash can help accelerate bringing its products to the public. -
Could Ketamine be the Ultimate Cure for Depression?
Research shows the drug could soon be considered the leading treatment for severe depression. -
Photos: Endangered Rothschild Giraffes Bred in Kenya
Baby giraffes are reintroduced to the wild at the age of 2. -
Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Are Uniquely Hard to Contain
This species bites during the day, making bed nets pointless. -
Police Train Eagles to Take Out Rogue Drones
Video released by Dutch police shows an eagle snatch a drone out of the sky and disable it.
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Apple’s Secret Virtual Reality Plans
Apple CEO Tim Cook reignites Steve Job's ambitions of building a virtual reality headset. -
Mosquito Trap Uses Human Scent as Bait
The solar-powered device seduces the insects using a cocktail of human odors and carbon dioxide. -
Facebook's WhatsApp Reaches a Billion Monthly Users
Around 42 billion daily messages are sent by the messenger app. -
Lab-Bred Coral Reproduces in the Wild for First Time
The coral were produced from sperm and egg harvested in the wild. -
Alphabet is Now the Most Valuable Company in the World
The company formerly known as Google knocked Apple from the top spot. -
The Best and Worst of Tom Clancy’s 'The Division' Beta
Dystopian New York City never looked more beautiful. -
Was Culture Prehistoric Humans’ Killer App?
Researchers’ model suggests that humans could have wiped out the Neanderthals with the power of culture. -
Zika Could Change the Abortion Debate in Latin America
In zika-prone countries, women are told to stop getting pregnant but don’t have access to contraceptives and face prison time for abortion. -
Robotic Fingers Lift Eggs With 'Artificial Muscles'
Developed by EPFL scientists, the fingers use electrostatic to grip fragile and hard-to-grasp objects. -
Britain Approves Genetic Modification of Human Embryos
Some say the technique could eventually be used to create "designer babies." -
Social Network for 'Real Friends' Launches
The social networks only allows you to choose your 10 closest friends and family members. -
Take a Simulated Tour of Dwarf Planet Ceres
NASA’s Dawn spacecraft spent several weeks mapping Ceres from 900 miles up. Here’s a simulated tour. -
Movies Featuring Smoking Should Have Adult Ratings: WHO
Nearly half of Hollywood movies in 2014 contained scenes in which people smoked. -
Samsung Galaxy S7 Launch: What to Expect
The Galaxy S7 launches soon, but what does Samsung have planned for its next flagship smartphone? -
Google Tests Solar-Powered '5G' Internet Drones
Project Skybender wants to use high-altitude drones to deliver next-generation wireless Internet. -
The Rise of White Hat Hackers
The Internet may seem like the Wild West, but these people are out to keep you safe: hackers. -
Disrupting the Slumlord Racket
"The immigrant mentality is very entrepreneurial in itself.” -
Ad Blockers Will Kill the Web, but Help Is on the Way
One man is letting loose a brave new invention—a whole browser built to block ads. -
NASH Is the 21st Century’s Looming Public Health Threat
Millions in the U.S. don’t know they are suffering from a deadly liver disease; Big Pharma is eager to cash in. -
Facebook to Ban Private Gun Sales, Closing Loophole
Licensed retailers will still be able to advertise firearms that lead to transactions outside of Facebook's platform. -
Jonathan Blow on Indie Game Blowback
"The Witness" creator Jonathan Blow quickly learned that abstract games draw harsh comments. -
Cherry-Flavored E-Cigarettes Are Most Harmful
A new study finds this flavor delivers high levels of benzaldehyde, a chemical known to be dangerous when inhaled. -
How to Protect Baby Monitors From Hackers
Consumer watchdog advises parents on how best to protect Internet-enabled baby monitors from hackers. -
Are Hackers Spying on Your Baby?
Experts tell Newsweek more needs to be done to protect against disturbing baby monitor incidents.