TECH & INNOVATION

Genome Editing Now Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

TECH & INNOVATION 03.27.2015 16:23 PM

Genome Editing: Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs Earlier in the week we covered a breakthrough in scientists' ability to create transgenic mice for medical and other biological research.

Genetic “Adam” Lived 239,000 Years Ago, Landmark Study Says

03.27.2015 16:22 PM

In an unprecedented study which involved the largest set of gemoes from a single human population, researchers found data suggesting that the "father of humanity" lived 100,000 earlier than previously thought.

Large Hadron Collider Could Prove the Existence of Star Trek's Parallel Universe

03.27.2015 16:01 PM

Every science fiction fan is familiar with the notion of parallel universes with the Star Trek series being one of the first to popularize the notion. However, thanks to the Large Hadron Collider, we may soon have proof that a parallel universe does, in fact, exist.

Surface Pro 3 vs iPad Air 2 Comparison: Price, Specs, Pros and Cons You Need to Know

03.27.2015 13:26 PM

Here’s our breakdown of how the Surface Pro 3 stacks up against the iPad Air 2. Here's our breakdown of how the Surface Pro 3 stacks up against the iPad Air 2.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro Comparison: Price, Specs, Pros and Cons You Need to Know

03.27.2015 13:11 PM

Here’s our breakdown of how the Samsung Galaxy Tab S stacks up against the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro.

Nexus 9 vs Nexus 7 Comparison: Price, Specs, and Deals You Need to Know

03.26.2015 23:53 PM

Here’s our breakdown of how the Nexus 9 stacks up against the Nexus 7. Here's our breakdown of how the Nexus 9 stacks up against the Nexus 7. Prices: The Nexus 9 is priced at $399 (for 16GB), $479 (for 32GB) and $599 (for 32GB with built-in LTE support).

iPad Mini 2 vs iPad Mini 3 Comparison: Price, Deals, and Specs You Need to Know

03.26.2015 23:09 PM

Here’s our breakdown of how the iPad Mini 2 stacks up against the iPad Mini 3. Here's our breakdown of how the iPad Mini 2 stacks up against the iPad Mini 3.

Driver Caution: Your Car Could Be Watching You

03.26.2015 21:41 PM

Using wireless connectivity and telematics, cars are now collecting vast amounts of personal data, according a new study from B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association.

Facebook Drone Could Bring the Internet to Billions

03.26.2015 20:31 PM

Facebook showed off plans to bring the Internet to billions of people around the world by way of a solar-powered laser drone this week. The drone, codenamed Aquila, the V-shaped unmanned vehicle has the wingspan of a Boeing 767, but is surprisingly light, weighing less than a small car.

Germanwings Plane Crash: Why Do We Still Use Black Boxes?

03.26.2015 18:35 PM

In a digital age where real-time streaming of data is commonplace, why are commercial airliners still using black boxes? With yet another airliner tragedy enveloped in mystery, many believe it is time to apply new technology which could shorten investigations from months or years to days.

James Webb Space Telescope Slated To Replace Hubble Telescope n 2018

03.26.2015 18:32 PM

The James Webb Space Telscope is on schedule for it's October, 2018 launch, despite earlier delays and budget overruns.

Assassins Creed Unity Tips and Tricks: Get Medieval Armor, Eagle of Sugar Sword, and More

03.26.2015 17:21 PM

We loved the game. We loved the graphics and the fluidity. We loved the story. Now is the time to wreck havoc in the whole game. Here are the cheats to unleash it.

The Vampire Diaries Recap and Spoilers: A Bird in a Gilded Cage

03.26.2015 17:09 PM

Last episode was awesome. We saw Stefan turning his humanity off, and the whole thing was literally a Downward Spiral. Read the recap of the latest episode because it shows that there is still hope and that not everything is going south.

Arrow TV Show Recap and Spoilers: Suicidal Tendencies

03.26.2015 17:07 PM

We saw that the Arrow refuses Ra's al Ghul's offer in the last episode. We also saw that Ra's al Ghul started destroying the Arrow reputation as a good vigilante in the Starling City. Read more to know what happened in the latest episode - Suicidal Tendencies

Facebook Unveils New 360-Degree Video for News Feeds

03.26.2015 16:59 PM

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today the the social network site will soon support 360-degree spherical videos which allow users to view locations from different angles, like a 3-D game.