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Meteorite Blasts Russia [Live Update]
Science

Meteorite Blasts Russia [Live Update]

A meteorite streaked through the sky Friday morning, exploding over central Russia. Plant your eyeballs here for the latest updates. 3:15 p.m. EST: Russia Today writes that the estimated cost of damage has been revised down from 1 billion rubles to 400 million rubles, or about $13 million.

Videos: Space Rock Explodes Over Russia, Slams Into Building
Space

Videos: Space Rock Explodes Over Russia, Slams Into Building

A space rock detonated into flames and smoke over western Russia Friday during the region's morning commute, ultimately smashing into a factory.

Report: Army Cancels Hybrid Airship Project [Updated]
Military

Report: Army Cancels Hybrid Airship Project [Updated]

Once seen as the future of surveillance, the Long-Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle has been terminated, InsideDefense.com reports. Is the military airship revival drawing to a close?

How Powerful New Telescopes Are Helping Us Spot More Asteroids, Maybe Just In Time
Science

How Powerful New Telescopes Are Helping Us Spot More Asteroids, Maybe Just In Time

NASA is watching closer than ever as another space rock gives Earth a close shave. Soon, we'll get even closer as a new spacecraft visits an asteroid.

A Computer Program Uncovers The Evolutionary History Of Words
Technology

A Computer Program Uncovers The Evolutionary History Of Words

Software performs feats of historical linguistics.

Technology Means The End Of Reviewers Fudging Numbers
Vehicles

Technology Means The End Of Reviewers Fudging Numbers

Tesla now logs data for all test drives taken by journalists. This could be a scarily exposed new world for "creative" reviewers, in which fudging numbers could be a thing of the past.

Tesla Vs. The New York Times, Round Two: Elon Musk Publishes Reviewer’s Data Log
Technology

Tesla Vs. The New York Times, Round Two: Elon Musk Publishes Reviewer’s Data Log

The Times's writer claimed Tesla's network of charging stations wasn't much help in the cold, but the company says that's not true.

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Could Your Next Doctor’s Visit Be On The Kinect?
Console Gaming

Could Your Next Doctor’s Visit Be On The Kinect?

Because why not mix medicine with some Dance Central?

We Have Life! Scientists Confirm Microbes Beneath Antarctic Glaciers
Science

We Have Life! Scientists Confirm Microbes Beneath Antarctic Glaciers

For real this time!

A Glimpse At Raytheon’s Terrifying People-Tracking Software
Security

A Glimpse At Raytheon’s Terrifying People-Tracking Software

Good guys can use social media to find out all about bad guys, and bad guys can use social media to find out all about you.

Cyber Command Is Hiring Big Time
Technology

Cyber Command Is Hiring Big Time

This Is Why It’s A Mistake To Cure Mice Instead Of Humans
Health

This Is Why It’s A Mistake To Cure Mice Instead Of Humans

Genetic evidence that the mouse model is broken for some serious diseases.

The State of The Guardian’s SOTU Infographic Is…Dumber
Science

The State of The Guardian’s SOTU Infographic Is…Dumber

This chart tells you that "the linguistic standard of the presidential address has declined" over time. The problem is, it's wrong.

Obama’s Finally Serious About Climate Change
Science

Obama’s Finally Serious About Climate Change

In his State of the Union Address, Obama promised executive action to reduce pollution and fund alternative fuel research. Got questions? We'll be at the White House later today to get answers for you. UPDATE: The Q&A; is over now. Thanks for your great questions!

Incredible HLQ Render
Projects

Students Kickstart A Do-Gooder Drone

A new drone that's a rescuer not a predator

How Did We Know North Korea Tested A Nuke?
Weapons

How Did We Know North Korea Tested A Nuke?

When North Korea tests a new nuclear weapon, seismographs are the first to know.

Near-Miss Asteroid Highlights Earth’s Risk Of A Nuke-Sized Collision
NASA

Near-Miss Asteroid Highlights Earth’s Risk Of A Nuke-Sized Collision

“Earth is a moving target, traveling around the sun at 65,000 miles per hour. [Asteroid 2012 DA14] is missing us by only about 14 minutes."--former astronaut Ed Lu

5 Terrible Things The Internet Does To Our Love Lives
Psychology

5 Terrible Things The Internet Does To Our Love Lives

And why that's good for science. Happy Valentine's Day!

Your Dog Knows To Steal Food When Nobody’s Watching
Psychology

Your Dog Knows To Steal Food When Nobody’s Watching

Good news: your dog understands you! Bad news: watch the Kibbles 'n Bits.