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Fifty new planets confirmed in machine learning first
Fifty potential planets have had their existence confirmed by a new machine learning algorithm.
Big Sean releases song 'Deep Reverence' featuring Nipsey Hussle
Big Sean has released a new song titled "Deep Reverence" that features the late Nipsey Hussle.
Mike Pompeo becomes 1st U.S. secretary of state in 15 years to visit Sudan
Mike Pompeo on Tuesday became the first U.S. secretary of state to visit Sudan in 15 years and pledged support for its new civilian government.
Notorious B.I.G.'s crown, letters from Tupac Shakur going up for auction
Sotheby's has announced a new hip-hop auction featuring the late Notorious B.I.G.'s crown and high school love letters written by the late Tupac Shakur going up for sale.
Garcelle Beauvais joins 'The Real' as new co-host
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Garcelle Beauvais joined "The Real" following Tamera Mowry's departure.
Dorinda Medley leaves 'Real Housewives of New York' after 6 seasons
Dorinda Medley announced her exit from "The Real Housewives of New York" ahead of the Season 12 finale.
Dow to add Salesforce, Amgen, Honeywell next week
Three new companies will join the Dow Jones Industrial Average next week and three others will leave as part of a shake-up led by Apple's decision to split its stock.
Jerry Falwell Jr. resigns from Liberty University after back-and-forth Monday
After resigning and apparently changing his mind, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. again resigned from the post late Monday.
The coronavirus gave them jobs — and a new lease on life
Some just got out of prison; others came off the streets. They are practically unemployable. But thanks to COVID-19, an L.A. nonprofit is able to put them to work at...
Judge won't force Apple to restore Fortnite game but can't block Unreal Engine from powering apps
A federal judge on Monday blocked Apple Inc. from shutting down an Epic Games tool that's relied upon by hundreds of other app makers but had become the subject of...
Locust swarm could improve collision avoidance
Plagues of locusts, containing millions of insects, fly across the sky to attack crops, but the individual insects do not collide with each other within these massive swarms. Now a...
How to fix that annoying audio delay on your soundbar
No amount of angrily button-mashing the remote is going to fix this. (JESHOOTS.com/Pexels/)If you’re unsatisfied with the quiet, tinny sound coming from your TV’s speakers, a soundbar can seriously improve your movie-watching experience....
What new research reveals about rude workplace emails
With the advent of the coronavirus pandemic and remote work on the rise, the sheer volume of email exchanges has skyrocketed. Electronic communication is efficient, but it's also distant and...
Beyond chip-and-PIN: Graphene's quick, hygienic solution to restaurant payment
A new graphene-based contactless payment system, developed in collaboration with the University of Manchester, has begun a restaurant pilot that could pave the way for the end of chip-and-PIN, cutting...
Transparent near-infrared light-emitting diodes
NUS researchers have developed transparent, near-infrared-light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that could be integrated into the displays of smart watches, smart phones and augmented or virtual reality devices.
High human population density negative for pollinators
Population density, and not the proportion of green spaces, has the biggest impact on species richness of pollinators in residential areas. This is the result of a study from Lund...
50 new planets confirmed in machine learning first
Fifty potential planets have been confirmed by a new machine learning algorithm developed by University of Warwick scientists.
As school year nears, some warn Canada lagging behind on approving COVID-19 saliva tests
Researchers and public health officials are calling for saliva-based COVID-19 tests in schools. But despite international efforts to make this option a reality, there’s still no word on when saliva-based...
U.S., Chinese negotiators cite 'progress' in Phase One trade deal
U.S. and Chinese trade leaders spoke by phone Tuesday to discuss advancing the Phase One agreement and said the talks achieved noteable "progress."
Laptop docking stations that increase your connection capabilities
Now's the time to upgrade your work station. (Amazon/)If you live and work on the go, a desktop probably isn’t the right type of computer for you. Still, a laptop can have...
Commentary: Why Grand Avenue and Frank Gehry are L.A.'s path out of the pandemic
Build Frank Gehry's Colburn School concert hall. Renovate Disney Hall. Update the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The investments will pay off, big time.
California counties stuck in limbo as they wait for Newsom's reopening rules
Eight California counties have slowed the spread of the the coronavirus, but are unable to reopen businesses until Gov. Gavin Newsom releases new guidelines.
Twins' Sano, Cruz crush homers in win over Indians
Nelson Cruz and Miguel Sano each homered and the Minnesota Twins got another solid start from Kenta Maeda to spark a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians.
LeBron James leads Los Angeles Lakers to playoff rout of Portland TrailBlazers on Kobe Bryant Day
LeBron James scored a game-high 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers led by as many as 38 points in a Game 4 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in...
Alberta government to support feasibility study for Edmonton-Calgary hyperloop under new agreement
Toronto-based TransPod has signed an agreement with the Alberta government that will see the province support the firm's early efforts to advance development of an ultra-high-speed transportation line between Calgary and...
Google honors sculptor Barbara Hepworth with new Doodle
Google is celebrating abstract sculptor Barbara Hepworth with a new Doodle.
Editorial: Sorry, Mr. President. There's no miracle cure for COVID-19
Once again the president is pushing an unproven treatment for COVID-19. And once again he's doing it for political reasons.
Lockdown makes us even more vulnerable when the machine stops: Don Pittis
As Zoom shares fell following a widespread glitch in the video conferencing platform on Monday, businesses and schools that were locked into a single chat platform got a fresh lesson...