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Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg defends speech rules, says tech companies are new 'fifth estate'

"It is a fifth estate, alongside the other power structures in our society," Zuckerberg said in the speech, referencing Facebook and other tech platforms.

17/10/2019

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Democratic senator says tech companies should offer 'privacy-friendly' versions

The bill from Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., would allow tech companies to charge a reasonable fee for the versions without tracking, and the fee would be waived for people with low incomes.

17/10/2019

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Visitors from deep space are buzzing our solar system. The race is on to explore them.

Interstellar objects such as 'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov may be raining alien life down on us.

17/10/2019

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NASA's first all-female spacewalk will now take place this week

Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will perform an urgent repair to the International Space Station's power system.

15/10/2019

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Scientists aim to make 3D map of entire world before climate change ruins it

We're going to need a lot of lasers.

15/10/2019

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Watch NASA unveil the spacesuits astronauts will wear on the moon, Mars

The suits are designed to outperform those used during the Apollo program.

15/10/2019

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Behind a violent Trump meme, a prolific creator and and a community rooting for more

As pro-Trump digital creator communities have grown, they've found traction with people close to Trump and even the president himself.

14/10/2019

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What is a tardigrade?

Tiny animals with an outsized ability to survive in harsh environments, tardigrades are widely used in scientific research.

14/10/2019

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The Global Energy Prize recognises the work of two leading scientists

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Many of the greatest challenges facing the world today revolve around sustainable energy: how to create it, how to store it, and how to use it most efficiently.

14/10/2019

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Elizabeth Warren ramps up battle with Facebook

"We need to do a lot more to hold Facebook accountable," Warren tweeted Sunday.

13/10/2019

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On TikTok, young people use humor to discuss current events

"Unlike Facebook, Twitter or even Instagram, TikTok is a platform where we ... can express our stances and identities confidently," one teen said.

12/10/2019

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Laser scanning tech uncovers huge network of ancient Maya farms

The findings show how the ancient civilization adapted farming practices in the face of environmental challenges.

12/10/2019

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Anti-vaccination groups still crowdfunding on Facebook despite crackdown

At least $27,000 has been raised on Facebook in the last six months for anti-vaccination efforts.

11/10/2019

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Space Chronicles: First UAE astronaut visits the International Space Station

Luca Parmitano, ESA Astronaut welcomes Hazzaa Al-Mansoori onboard the ISS

11/10/2019

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Antibiotics are losing their power against deadly infections. Can we fix the problem?

Experts will discuss ways to mitigate antibiotic resistance at an upcoming panel discussion.

10/10/2019

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Turning the tables: Women in tech job interviews have questions of their own

As sexism scandals shake Big Tech, attendees at the biggest women-focused tech conference come to job interviews armed with questions about gender disparity and culture.

09/10/2019

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How a discovery that earned the Nobel Prize transformed the hunt for alien life

Now astronomers know that our galaxy is studded with planets that might harbor life.

09/10/2019

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Move over, Jupiter. Here comes Saturn, solar system's new 'moon king'

With 80 known moons, the ringed planet has more natural satellites than any other planet.

09/10/2019

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Annual meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's how to see the shooting stars.

The annual sky show could produce about eight shooting stars per hour.

08/10/2019

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Ancient lost city uncovered in Israel was the 'New York City' of its time

The 5,000-year-old metropolis was one of the first of its kind in the region.

08/10/2019