XML Science & Technology NewsTrip to Space With Leonardo DiCaprio Sells at Auction for $1.5 millionpublished 1 day ago
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio plans to fly to space on Virgin Galactic's new commercial spaceliner, along with the winning bidder in a charity auction at the Cannes film festival, according to news reports.
Mystery of Irish Potato Famine Solvedpublished 1 day ago
The Irish potato famine that caused mass starvation and approximately 1 million deaths in the mid-19th century was triggered by a newly identified strain of potato blight that has been christened "HERB-1," according to a new study.
Cold-Loving Bacteria Offer Clues for Life on Marspublished 1 day ago
A microbe discovered in the Canadian high Arctic thrives at the coldest temperature known for bacterial growth.
Why the Internet Sucks You in Like a Black Holepublished 1 day ago
"Checking Facebook should only take a minute."
Amazon brings the Kindle Fire HD to more than 170 countries, expands Appstore to nearly 200 countriespublished 1 day ago
Amazon on Thursday announced expanded availability of its Kindle Fire HD tablet lineup. Both the 7-inch and 8.9-inch models are now available for preorder in more than 170 countries worldwide. The Kindle Fire HD is equipped with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution display and a 1.2GHz dual-core OMAP4460 processor, while the 8.9-inch model features a 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution display and a 1.5GHz dual-core OMAP4470 processor. The Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 are available for $199 ... more
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