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About 99 articles found for 2 December 2014:

Climate Change, Carbon Pollution Threaten to Kill Hundreds of Shark Pups

Climate Change, Carbon Pollution Threaten to Kill Hundreds of Shark Pups

by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
Evidence indicates baby sharks are likely to have serious trouble surviving in warmer, more acidic waters
 

Eco-Friendly Rewritable Paper Can Be Reused over 20 Times

The paper is the brainchild of researchers with the University of California, Riverside, promises to reduce waste
by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
 

New PoS Malware Mixes Code from Dexter and Chewbacca

Crooks quickly create malware to profit from holiday season
by Ionut Ilascu, December 2nd, 2014
 

“Terminator: Genisys” Gets First Motion Poster Ahead of Official Trailer

Countdown to the trailer premiere is on: hopefully, it will make a much better impression than the first stills
by Elena Gorgan, December 2nd, 2014
 

Dinosaur Fossil Readies for a Trip to Space and Back

The dinosaur fossil, together with other souvenirs and mementos, will leave Earth this coming December 4
by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
Galax GeForce GTX 970 Black Edition Is Compact and Overclocked

Galax GeForce GTX 970 Black Edition Is Compact and Overclocked

by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2014
The board might even fit in mini-ITX computer cases
 

Bizarre Flower Becomes Transparent When It Rains

Once the storm passes, the petals of this so-called skeleton flower return to their regular white color
by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Review (PS4)

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Review (PS4)

by Andrei Dobra, December 2nd, 2014
Can this new title bring honor to the classic franchise?
 

66-Year-Old Living in Germany Is a King in Africa, Rules via Skype

The man moved to Germany as a foreign exchange student, says he has no intention to leave the country
by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
Paris Hilton Receives Death Threats, Has One Month Left to Live

Paris Hilton Receives Death Threats, Has One Month Left to Live

by Dragos Rusu, December 2nd, 2014
Anti-Semitic man claims he's after Paris and her father
 

Dead Island 2 Beta Hits PS4 30 Days Earlier than PC and Xbox One

The post-apocalyptic first-person action game is coming out in 2015, with a strong focus on cooperative interaction
by Radu Haulica, December 2nd, 2014
 

MKV, FLAC Support Not Yet Ready in Windows 10 Build 9888

Support for these two formats is missing from the new build
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2014
Intel Acquires PasswordBox

Intel Acquires PasswordBox

by Ionut Ilascu, December 2nd, 2014
Current and new customers receive free premium subscription
 

Seagate Launches Enterprise NAS HDDs of Up to 6 TB

They are superior to the competitors from Western Digital
by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2014
 

Daredevil Paul Rosolie Actually Let an Anaconda Eat Him Alive

The man performed the risky stunt last summer, says he was more worried about the snake than his own safety
by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
IDC: Windows Phone Will Triple Sales by 2018

IDC: Windows Phone Will Triple Sales by 2018

by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2014
IDC says that Android would continue to lead the market
 

Chaos Reborn Launches on Steam Early Access on December 9 – Video

The turn-based tactics game will be available for Windows, Mac and Linux, pitting rival wizards against each other
by Radu Haulica, December 2nd, 2014
 

Windows 7 Now Running on 55 Percent of World's Computers

Stats show that Windows 7 adoption is increasing
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2014
Escuelas Linux 3.0.21 Is a Beautiful Bodhi-Based Distro for Schools

Escuelas Linux 3.0.21 Is a Beautiful Bodhi-Based Distro for Schools

by Silviu Stahie, December 2nd, 2014
The OS has just received support for the English language
 

Watch: Why Spicy Foods Taste Hot, as Explained by Science

Science video explains why our brain perceives and labels spicy foods as hot and minty flavors as cool
by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
Windows 10 Build 9888 Screenshots

Windows 10 Build 9888 Screenshots

by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2014
Here's what's new in the leaked version of Windows 10
 

240-Million-Year-Old Parasite Egg Is Smaller than a Grain of Sand

The parasite eggs was found in a piece of fossilized dung, researchers say it was left behind by a pinworm
by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
Google Confirms Android 4.4 KitKat Now Loaded on 34% Devices, Lollipop Still MIA

Google Confirms Android 4.4 KitKat Now Loaded on 34% Devices, Lollipop Still MIA

by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2014
Android 5.0 Lollipop hasn’t been included in the statistic
 

iPhone 6 "Selfie" Camera Misaligned, Affects Selfies and AAPL Share Price, Allegedly

Manufacturing flaw seems isolated, commentators put forth theory that it might have affected the stock price
by Filip Truta, December 2nd, 2014
 

Close Castles Is a Minimalist Strategy Game from the Makers of Threes!

The game aims to make real time strategy less about masochism and stress and more about cute graphics and fun
by Radu Haulica, December 2nd, 2014
Superhero Vision: The Human Eye Can Detect Invisible Infrared Light

Superhero Vision: The Human Eye Can Detect Invisible Infrared Light

by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
Study finds that, contrary to long-held assumptions, we humans can detect infrared light with the help of just our eyes
 

Windows 10 Build 9888 Leaked and Available for Download

A new version of the OS is now up for grabs
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2014
Sony Pictures Entertainment Hack Probed by the FBI, Mandiant Hired for Forensic Work [Reuters]

Sony Pictures Entertainment Hack Probed by the FBI, Mandiant Hired for Forensic Work Reuters

by Ionut Ilascu, December 2nd, 2014
Sony data has already reached third parties
HIV Is Now Less Virulent, Takes Longer to Progress to AIDS

HIV Is Now Less Virulent, Takes Longer to Progress to AIDS

by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
The widespread access to antiretroviral therapy is partly to thank for the fact that HIV is now less virulent
 

Windows Phone 10 Spotted Online

Microsoft is testing the new version of Windows Phone
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2014
iCloud Photo Library “Beta?” More like Alpha

iCloud Photo Library “Beta?” More like Alpha

by Filip Truta, December 2nd, 2014
Since its debut, the service has been more off than on
Physicists Invent Never-Before-Seen Shape of Pasta, Say They Did It for Science

Physicists Invent Never-Before-Seen Shape of Pasta, Say They Did It for Science

by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
The physicists created the odd pasta as a means to demonstrate the complicated shapes ring polymers can take
 

January Through October 2014 Was the Hottest Such Period on Record

The global average for this period exceeded the 20th century average by 0.68 degrees Celsius (1.22 degrees Fahrenheit)
by Laura Sinpetru, December 2nd, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S6 to Be Launched Alongside Galaxy S6 Edge with Curved Display

Samsung Galaxy S6 to Be Launched Alongside Galaxy S6 Edge with Curved Display

by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2014
The Edge variant will be packed with similar specs
 

First Windows 10 Consumer Preview Feature Leaked

It turns out that Cortana will become available in January
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2014
 

How Much Money Is Apple Giving Away to (RED) This Year Anyway?

Apple hasn’t said a thing about the actual amount of cash being offered to the Global Fund to use for combating AIDS
by Filip Truta, December 2nd, 2014
 

Former The Last of Us Art Director Joins Makers of Tomb Raider

For the time being, it is unclear whether Nate Wells will be working on Rise of Tomb Raider or something else
by Radu Haulica, December 2nd, 2014
Camtek Intros 3D Printer for PCBs, Uses Inkjet Technique

Camtek Intros 3D Printer for PCBs, Uses Inkjet Technique

by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2014
It will change how electronics makers operate