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How a DDoS Cyberattack Caused Widespread Internet Outage
October 21, 2016 | ArticleMany people in the U.S. were affected by a widespread internet outage early today due to a so-called DDoS cyberattack. How does this attack work, and what does it do?
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Are You Ready for a Computer That Reads Your Mind?
October 20, 2016 | ArticleOne researcher is working on "computing at the speed of thought" in which humans and computers fully interact.
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Millennials Fall for More Tech Scams Than Their Grandparents
October 19, 2016 | ArticleMillennials are somewhat gullible when it comes to calls, e-mails or popup ads claiming to offer tech support, but delivering only scams.
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Embryo Fish Face, Cow Dung & Beetle Feet Win Small World Photo Contest
October 19, 2016 | ArticleIn your face! A 4-day-old zebrafish embryo's dour mug nabbed the top prize in the annual Nikon Small World photo contest.
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3D-Printed Gadget Lets Kids Turn Smartphone into Microscope
October 19, 2016 | ArticleA 3D-printed smartphone microscope system is making microbiology interactive by allowing schoolkids to experiment and play games with light-seeking microbes.
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Wee Wonders: Top 20 Nikon Small World Contest Photos
October 19, 2016 | Image AlbumWhen it comes to capturing the unique and remarkable beauty that nature has to offer, sometimes you have to think small.
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Bendable Battery May Power Future Wearable Devices, Smartphones
October 17, 2016 | ArticleThe battery can withstand twists, bends and other deformations while maintaining its ability to hold a charge.
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BMW's Futuristic Motorcycle Balances on Its Own
October 14, 2016 | ArticleThe Motorrad Vision Next 100 will use self-balancing tech to keep riders safe.
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5 Intriguing Uses for Artificial Intelligence (That Aren't Killer Robots)
October 14, 2016 | ArticleRather than leading to the violent downfall of humankind, artificial intelligence is helping people around the world do their jobs, including doctors who diagnose sepsis in patients and scientists who track endangered animals in the wild, experts said.
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More Radioisotope Power - NASA Wants 'Nuclear Batteries' To Last Longer | Video
October 14, 2016 | VideoRadioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTG) have powered rovers and spacecraft for decades. Now, the space agency is looking to increase the efficiency of the generators for future missions.
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