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Space Walk Underway For Final Fix Of International Space Station Device
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station make their fourth foray outside the spacecraft to prolong the lifespan of a cosmic ray detector.
A Shortage In Tech Workers Drives Some U.S. Companies To Canada
Canada’s tech industry is booming. At the same time, the Trump administration is making it harder to hire international workers, so U.S. companies are setting up shop north of the border.
As Esports Take Off, High School Leagues Get In The Game
Today, more than 170 colleges and universities offer esports. And there’s money on the table — more than $16 million in college scholarships. Naturally, high schools have followed suit.
Tech Companies Take A Leading Role In Warning Of Foreign Cyber Threats
U.S. cybersecurity firms are making headlines with reports of online attacks by Russia and other foreign actors. Why are tech companies taking the lead, rather than the U.S. government?
The End May Be Nearer: Doomsday Clock Moves Within 100 Seconds Of Midnight
The two-minute warning that had held over the past two years has now shrunk to 100 seconds before midnight on the Doomsday Clock set by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.
Don’t Be Like Jeff Bezos. Here’s How To Keep Your Phone Safe From Hackers
The world’s richest man and high tech mastermind Jeff Bezos allegedly was hacked by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. What do you need to know to protect your phone from perhaps less royal attacks?
Ready For Meat Grown From Animal Cells? A Startup Plans A Pilot Plant
Memphis Meats, a start-up company that has just raised $161 million, says it has a “clear path” to bringing cell-based meats to market. Yet the company and its competitors face challenges.
Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections
King County, Wash., plans to allow all eligible voters to vote using their smartphones in a February election. It’s the largest endeavor so far as online voting slowly expands across the U.S.
Election Security Boss: Threats To 2020 Are Now Broader, More Diverse
In an exclusive interview with NPR, election threats executive Shelby Pierson says more nations may attempt more types of interference in the U.S.
U.N. Experts Urge Probe Of Reported Hacking Of Jeff Bezos’ Phone By Saudi Arabia
U.N. human rights experts said they were gravely concerned by reports that a WhatsApp account held by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was used to hack The Washington Post owner’s phone.