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Civil rights leaders rebuke Zuckerberg's free speech address

Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., said disinformation campaigns created an atmosphere that led to her father's assassination.

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September 2019 was the hottest ever in North America

Temperatures across the continent were warmer than the 20th century average by 3.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Why dangerous algal blooms are on the rise

New study of large lakes around the world shows rising toll of algae overgrowth.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Latest cutting-edge technology showcased at Japan trade show

From a motorcycle for the sky to avatar robots, our future selves will live even more in touch with technology.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Google made “substantial” contributions towards climate change deniers

The tech giant has been called out for funding companies who do not support environmental reform.

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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.

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Whodunnit? Row between wives of English footballers Rooney and Vardy goes viral

Whodunnit? Row between wives of English footballers Rooney and Vardy goes viral

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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.