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Did Comet ISON survive? Scientists see tiny hope

Did Comet ISON survive? Scientists see tiny hope

A comet that gained an earthly following because of its bright tail visible from space was initially declared dead after essentially grazing the sun. Now, there is a silver of hope that Comet ISON may have survived.

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Minn. names top broadband officer for new division

Gov. Mark Dayton's administration announced Tuesday that Cook County's Danna MacKenzie is the first executive director for the Office of Broadband Development, a division created last spring.

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Comet dances with sun, death; giving mixed signals

Comet ISON is teasing the solar system as it dances with the sun and it's giving astronomers mixed signals. Will it meet a fiery death -- or survive -- when it whips around the sun on Thursday?

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Helping low-income seniors build social web online

The Internet is often considered the realm of the young. But in the U.S., people over 65 are one of the fastest-growing groups to go online, and social media usage among seniors has soared.

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New research aims to teach computers common sense

Researchers are trying to plant a digital seed for artificial intelligence by letting a massive computer system browse millions of pictures and decide for itself what they all mean.

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FCC chief says he's opposed to in-flight phone calls

Just a day after his agency said it was reviewing "outdated and restrictive rules" banning the use of cellphones during flights, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is tempering his statement.

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Ancient wine cellar reveals a sophisticated drink

New discovery confirms a level of sophistication written about in ancient texts.

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Killer dinosaur found in Utah; preceded T. rex

Scientists have discovered a killer dinosaur that roamed in what is now Utah some 100 million years ago. Experts say the discovery provides insight into the top predators in North America before T. rex showed up.

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BBC: The power of secrets

BBC: The power of secrets

Secrets have become harder to conceal and easier to divulge. What are the consequences either for holding onto a secret or for giving it away?

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Should the FCC lift restrictions on cellphone calls during airline flights?

Should the FCC lift restrictions on cellphone calls during airline flights?

Rules against making cellphone calls during airline flights are “outdated,” and it’s time to change them, federal regulators said Thursday, drawing immediate howls of protest from flight attendants, airline officials and others,” write Joan Lowy and Scott Mayerowitz for the AP. Tom Wheeler, the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said in a statement Read more →
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