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New simulations show us how particles escape black holes
If black holes eat everything that comes near them, then why do we see jets of particles being spit out at nearly the speed of light?
10 top-rated gifts on Amazon for babies and new parents
Shopping for the perfect gift for new parents doesn’t have to be a headache. Choose one of these highly rated items and you’re sure to nail it.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe just completed its first trip around the sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe just completed its first orbit around the sun and is now beginning its second of 24 planned orbits.
Facebook paid people to gather data on usage habits
Social network tells TechCrunch it distributed the “Facebook Research” app to learn more about users habits.
Facebook paid teens to install an app to collect their data
Connecting with friends, spying on ex boyfriends and even sizing up a potential new employee – comes at a cost. Facebook has now pulled the venture.
Why no two snowflakes are the same
While snowflakes can be categorized into different types, each snowflake is different on a molecular level thanks to the atmospheric conditions under which they’re formed.
It rains hot glass sideways on this ‘nightmare planet’
This “other blue planet” is anything but Earth-like. 1,700°F temps, 5,400 mph winds, and molten glass rain might not make HD 189733b the best interstellar getaway.
Apple’s iPhone problem: It just needs lower pricing, analysts say
Apple saw a $10.1-billion drop in iPhones sales since last year, while sales of iPads, Macs, wearables, iCloud and iTunes increased.
Apple halts group FaceTime after eavesdrop glitch
Apple has disabled a group-chat function in FaceTime after users said a software bug could let callers activate another person’s microphone remotely. (Jan. 29)