Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The sun, moon and Earth lined up for a spectacular "Ring of Fire" annular eclipse that sparked social rites as ancient as Stonehenge and as modern as the Twitterverse.
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Posted by MEreporter 13 hours ago (http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com)7 Reasons Why You Need Green IT
Posted by elinext 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.elinext.com)
Green IT refers to the study and practice of using computers and IT resources efficiently and effectively with minimal, no impact or even positive on the environment. The main purposes of Green IT are to reduce the use of hazardous materials, maximize energy-efficiency during the product's lifetime and encourage proper recycling habits. I think Green IT is becoming a sustainable trend for variou Read More »
SpaceX no stranger to rocket glitches
Posted by MEreporter 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.msnbc.msn.com)
When a privately built rocket aborted its launch attempt at the very last second on Saturday, it was likely a familiar sight to the booster's builders: The California-based company SpaceX.
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On-the-go gear for your kids' entertainment kit
Posted by MEreporter 1 day 12 hours ago (http://digitallife.today.msnbc.msn.com)
Summer travel season is here. And whether you plan on traveling by train, plane or automobile, the chorus of "Are we there yet?" is inevitable. You may be able to stave it off, though, if you pack your kid's travel entertainment kit properly. Here's what I suggest you take with you.
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Smartphone app could help blind navigate indoors
Posted by MEreporter 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.futureoftech.msnbc.msn.com)
For a blind or visually-impaired person, getting around a large building like a hospital or lab may involve a lot of guesswork and asking for directions. A new system called Navatar uses the sensors in a smartphone to detect progress along a map of a building.
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SpaceX replaces faulty rocket valve for space station flight
Posted by MEreporter 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.msnbc.msn.com)
SpaceX engineers have replaced a faulty engine valve on a private rocket carrying the first commercial space capsule bound for the International Space Station following the last-second abort during an attempted liftoff Saturday.
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Pakistan blocks Twitter access over 'blasphemous content'
Posted by MEreporter 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.msnbc.msn.com)
Pakistan on Sunday blocked access to Twitter in response to "blasphemous" material posted by users on the microblogging and social networking website, a senior government official said.
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5 things you can do with Google’s new Knowledge Graph search
Posted by MEreporter 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com)
Earlier this week, Google introduced Knowledge Graph, the company's new search technology that understands "things not strings" and adds rich and relevant details about your query in the sidebar of your search results. Here are five great things you can now do with a quick Google search.
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Video: Rare solar eclipse in the western US tonight
Posted by MEreporter 1 day 12 hours ago (http://video.msnbc.msn.com)
Msnbc's Thomas Roberts reports that the western US and eastern Asia will be able to see a rare solar eclipse tonight. (msnbc tv)
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Is your HDTV underperforming? Here' s a really quick fix
Posted by MEreporter 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com)
Every TV has a button that zooms in on the picture, or changes the aspect ratio. These modes have a variety of names, but all have the same purpose. In reality, most of the time there is only one “correct” mode for a better picture. Here’s how to do it.
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SpaceX launch abort traced to faulty rocket valve
Posted by MEreporter 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.msnbc.msn.com)
A failed rocket engine valve appears to be responsible for the unexpected abort of a private SpaceX rocket launch before dawn on Saturday, officials said.
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Seven top tips for seeing the eclipse
Posted by MEreporter 1 day 12 hours ago (http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com)
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Put on your eclipse glasses, or scout out a sun-watching website: The first annular solar eclipse to pass through the United States in 18 years is on its way.
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Mark Zuckerberg gets a standing ovation, kicks off pre-IPO hackathon
Posted by bgrnews 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.bgr.in)
Facebook founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, received a massive standing ovation from Facebook employees as he stepped on stage to kick off tonight’s hackathon at the company’s HQ. The hackathon will conclude with Zuckerberg ringing the Nasdaq bell from Facebook’s office, which will mark the opening of the company’s IPO. Billed as the largest IPO for a tech company and the t
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Rovio to launch Angry Birds Heikki on June 18
Posted by bgrnews 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.bgr.in)
Rovio is teasing a new Angry Birds game, Angry Birds Heikki, which is scheduled to be released on June 18. The teaser image shows the refection of a race track in the bird’s eye. It isn’t difficult to put two and two together, considering Rovio is also a sponsor for Finnish F1 driver, Heikki Kovalainen who also wears an Angry Birds branded helmet. However, what remains to be seen is h
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Karbonn ties up with Emoze to offer push mail and IM on KT 21 Express featurephone
Posted by bgrnews 1 day 12 hours ago (http://www.bgr.in)
Karbonn Mobile today announced it will start offering push mail and IM services on its phones starting with the KT 21 Express. The Indian handset vendor has tied up with Emoze, which provides these services to carriers, handset vendors and individuals. We had earlier reported Karbonn could announce such a service. Priced at Rs 4,490, the KT 21 Express features a 7.1 cm QVGA display, Dual-SIM, 3.2
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