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Iceberg's break from Antartica ice shelf is 'geologically imminent'

Scientists are eyeing a huge crack in the ice that has grown more than 650 feet in the past month.

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Mysterious 'Oumuamua interstellar object may have simple explanation after all

New study aligns with previous research suggesting the object is a comet, not an alien spacecraft.

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'Zoo hypothesis' may explain why we haven't seen any space aliens

The hypothesis holds that they can see us, but we can't see them.

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SpaceX readies 'Starship Hopper' spacecraft prototype for first test

The uncrewed vehicle is a small version of a 100-passenger spaceship that will take humans to Mars.

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How Trump is spending his campaign warchest on Facebook

Trump's spending in early 2019 was more than the Democratic campaigns combined, but he has been outspent by some candidates in recent weeks.

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Scientists find Civil War-era fortifications buried under Alcatraz prison

New research is another example of how high-tech tools are transforming archaeology.

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60 days in bed pays $19,000 — and chance to protect astronauts

The NASA-European Space Agency experiment aims to simulate conditions crew members will encounter on missions to deep space.

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AI can predict when someone will die with unsettling accuracy

This isn't the first time experts have harnessed AI's predictive power for healthcare.

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With Apple TV+ added to the list, have we hit subscription fatigue?

The average person subscribes to three streaming services — and finds that number frustrating.

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Facebook bans white nationalism after pressure from civil rights groups

Facebook said in a blog post on Wednesday that conversations with academics and civil rights groups convinced the company to expand its policies around hate groups.

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Behind Instagram-friendly photos, an e-cigarette company collects valuable data

The social media and data collection efforts by Blu come as e-cigarette companies face a growing scrutiny over their products' health impacts and popularity with young Americans.

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"Make another suit": Why NASA needs more space outerwear for women

Experts say NASA has a longstanding shortage of the super-expensive suits.

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MEPs throw support behind controversial copyright reforms

Platforms will be forced to pay publishers for news snippets and filter out protected content.

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What are the health risks associated with a 5G network?

Industry leaders are touting 5G as the next mobile revolution, with experts saying the network could be rolled out as early as next year — but what are the health risks, if any?

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Apple event: Company announces credit card, news subscription service

The services signal a new era for a company that has long focused on hardware.

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Tidal energy pioneers see vast potential in ocean currents' ebb and flow

The world's leading marine energy center in Scotland is seeing breakthroughs in tidal power that could make the technology commonplace.

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Hackers could take over some wireless defibrillators, FDA says

Patients should keep using more than 20 vulnerable Medtronic devices because the benefits outweigh the risks, the government says.

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Grindr turns 10: How a decade with GPS 'dating' apps changed us all

What Uber did for cars, so Grindr did for hooking up. A decade after its release, NBC Out reflects on the impact Grindr has had on the gay and bi community.

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Northern lights may dip farther south than usual this weekend

Light shows could be visible in Iowa, Colorado and Washington over the weekend.

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Can Steven Spielberg help sell iPhones? Apple is betting on it.

When Tim Cook unveils Apple's new streaming service, the iPhone maker will join a growing field of companies that are vying for Hollywood's top talent.