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Supreme Court sides with Samsung, against Apple in patent infringement fight

Supreme Court sides with Samsung, against Apple in patent infringement fight

The unanimous decision means that if Samsung swiped the design for one part of a phone from Apple, it may not need to hand over profits from the entire device. The case goes back to a lower court.

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Why is brown rice sushi so awful? Here's the science

Why is brown rice sushi so awful? Here's the science

Sure, brown rice is better for you than refined white rice. But if you cringe when you see it on sushi, there's good reason behind that, and it's rooted in flavor science and biochemistry.
by Sujata Gupta

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Lab-grown diamonds come into their own

Lab-grown diamonds come into their own

Commercial labs can now make the large, clear diamonds people prize for engagement rings and other jewelry in as little as 72 hours. How will this change the diamond industry?

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No Internet connection? No problem. Netflix adds offline viewing

No Internet connection? No problem. Netflix adds offline viewing

The video streaming giant joins Amazon in offering the option to download videos to mobile devices. It's the latest development in the highly competitive and rapidly changing online streaming market.
by Laura Roman

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How to live with grace

How to live with grace

What does grace mean? Is it a physical, emotional or spiritual trait?
by MPR News Staff

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Got a great idea for dealing with poop in a spacesuit? Let NASA know

Got a great idea for dealing with poop in a spacesuit? Let NASA know

The space station has a bathroom. But a spacesuit, not so much. So far, astronauts have relied on diapers, but NASA calls that a "very temporary" fix and is offering $30,000 for a better idea.
by Camila Domonoske

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Some assembly required: New space telescope will take shape after launch

The James Webb Space Telescope is undergoing its final series of tests in NASA workshops. It's designed to take even grander images than the Hubble telescope. But deploying it will be a major feat.
by Joe Palca

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As batteries keep catching fire, U.S. safety agency prepares for change

As batteries keep catching fire, U.S. safety agency prepares for change

The Consumer Product Safety Commission grabbed the spotlight in recalls of hoverboard scooters and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phones. It's a tiny agency with a vast oversight of thousands of products.
by Alina Selyukh

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