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Congress passes FAA bill that speeds switch to GPS

A bill to speed the nation's switch from radar to an air traffic control system based on GPS technology, and to open U.S. skies to unmanned drone flights within four years, received final congressional approval Monday.

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Art Markman and the 3 keys to getting things done

Art Markman and the 3 keys to getting things done

Kerri talks to Art Markman, the author of "Smart Thinking," about how to learn new things and work more effectively.

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Do virtual assistants feel actual insults?

Do virtual assistants feel actual insults?

If we're not careful, we'll start treating our personal friends the way we do our personal devices.
by Joseph Scrimshaw

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Tech companies team up to combat email scams

Google, Facebook and other big tech companies are jointly designing a system for combating email scams known as phishing.

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U.S. oil production

U.S. oil production

American oil production is the highest in 8 years. We'll discuss the tradeoffs needed to provide enough oil for the U.S. market while continuing to protect the environment and explore new energy sources.

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Depression and chemical imbalance

Depression and chemical imbalance

The conventional wisdom about depression over the past 30 years has been that depression is caused by low levels of the chemical serotonin. But it's becoming increasingly clear to many researchers and mental health professionals that serotonin is only one factor in depression.

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How a solar storm can effect Earth

How a solar storm can effect Earth

The biggest solar storm in years broke out on the solar surface. It probably won't be dangerous for us, says astronomer Bob Berman.

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Google's 4Q lobbying bill triples to $3.76 million

Google's U.S. lobbying bill more than tripled to $3.76 million in the fourth quarter as the Internet search leader fought proposed changes to online piracy laws and sought to influence a wide range of other issues that could affect its fortunes.

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Strongest solar storm since 2005 hitting Earth

Strongest solar storm since 2005 hitting Earth

The Space Weather Prediction Center in Colorado observed the flare Sunday at 11 p.m. EST. Physicist Doug Biesecker says the biggest concern is the radiation, which arrived on Earth an hour later. It will likely continue through Wednesday.

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The path to longevity

The path to longevity

Scientists may be on the brink of an anti-aging drug.

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