We’re now killing cancer with herpes
We’re still far from eradicating cancer, but researchers are making progress with all sorts of interesting therapies that could put a stop to abnormal cell …
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The Reese’s Cup hamburger is real – how did America not think of it first?
Today is a day of national shame, America. Why? Because Canada — you know, that country to the north of us that’s loaded with un-American clean …
An iconic Chilean desert is bursting with color
A Chilean desert is ablaze in purple, bright pink and white, courtesy of wild flowers that bloomed following deadly floods in the South American country. …
Life hack video shows how to save yourself from drowning using only your pants
If you’re ever on a boat that capsizes in the ocean, don’t panic: It’s very likely that you’re already wearing the tool of your salvation. …
Harvard researchers create insect-sized robot that can both fly and swim
Sorry MIT, but you’re not the only university in Massachusetts bringing sci-fi technology to reality. Recently, researchers from Harvard’s microrobotics lab showed off the world’s first insect-sized …
Newegg’s month-long Black Friday sale kicks off next week – here are the details
With less than a month to go until this year’s Black Friday shopping spree begins, Newegg is anxious to kick off its huge holiday shopping …
Mad scientists make thermite-infused jack-o-lanterns that spit fire
Do you want to make a jack-o-lantern that will really scare people in your neighborhood? If so then you’ll want to check out a video …
Google Fiber announces another major expansion
The Google Fiber train is rolling in to three new cities. Google announced this week that Oklahoma City, Jacksonville and Tampa will be the next three …
Oxygen discovered on Rosetta comet, stunning scientists
Scientists have for the first time detected oxygen on a comet, a finding that could upend theories about how the solar system was formed. Reporting …
New Apple TV will be available at Apple retail stores this Friday
If you’re itching to get your hands on Apple’s fourth-gen Apple TV, we have good news for you. Though non-expedited shipments from pre-orders won’t be …
How to watch the CNBC Republican Presidential Debate online tonight
Another week, another presidential primary debate. This time, the Republican candidates are back at it on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder, where …
Pico looks like the easy-to-use homebrewing appliance I’ve dreamed of for years
Have you ever brewed your own beer? It’s definitely rewarding… but it’s also a royal pain. It will take up an entire afternoon and, worst …
A runaway military blimp is creating chaos in Pennsylvania
“Runaway blimp, never comin’ down / No one knows how to get it on the ground…” No, those aren’t the first draft to the lyrics …
With Black Friday less than a month away, an expert shopper offers an early cheat sheet
In less than one month, many of you will be packing into big box retail outlets looking for the very best holiday shopping deals you …
MIT scientists can see through walls and identify people with new wireless device
Leave it to the brilliant minds at MIT to come up with a device so technologically advanced that you’re not quite sure if you should …
For $18,000 you can rent a MiG-29 fighter jet that’ll take you to the stratosphere
As you’ll see in the short video below, renting a jet for your entertainment is totally possible as long as you’re willing to travel to Russia. You heard …
I’ve found the biggest problem with the iPhone 6s’s 3D Touch: Me
I’ve now had the iPhone 6s for more than a month and I’ve been using it without problems ever since – in fact, the device …
Is the iPad Pro Apple’s last real chance to revive slumping iPad sales?
With each passing quarter, it’s getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that the iPad might be on the verge of becoming a has-been product …
Comcast’s data caps are ‘just low enough to punish streaming’
If you’re a cord cutter who lives in an area where Comcast has implemented its data caps and you constantly find yourself running up against …
Ranking the the least and most obese states in the country
There’s no getting around it: America has a weight problem. Despite widespread efforts from a number of entities to encourage physical activity and promote healthier eating habits, …
Walmart exec predicts Black Friday ‘anarchy’ caused by new credit cards
Black Friday is fast approaching, which means millions of buyers will soon start hunting for online and in-store deals on a variety of products. However, …
Google made a 97-year-old woman’s dream come true by making her an engineer for a day
It’s hard enough to get a job at Google when you’re fresh out of college and desperate for work, but 97-year-old Olive Horrell managed to …
How to watch the 2015 World Series: Mets vs. Royals Game 1 live stream online
After a one-sided beatdown of the Chicago Cubs and a contentious series with the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Mets and the Kansas City …
Mysterious space object set to enter Earth’s atmosphere next month
A mysterious piece of space junk dubbed WT1190F will enter Earth’s atmosphere on Friday Nov. 13, scientists say, plunging into the Indian Ocean about 62 …
Apple beats on huge iPhone sales, but iPad sales continue to tank
Apple today released its earnings for the September quarter and delivered a profit of $11.1 billion on the back of $51.5 billion in revenue. Earnings wise, …
NYT’s gorgeous in-depth look at the melting of Greenland’s ice sheet
Global warming is a pretty hot topic, especially in Greenland. In case you don’t know, Greenland’s ice sheet is melting, which could increase sea levels …
The hysteria about bacon giving you cancer is out of control
Yes, the World Health Organization is placing bacon and other processed meats on the list of substances that might cause cancer. No, you don’t have …
Watch this killer whale flip a seal 80 feet into the air
The sea is cruel and unforgiving, especially if you’re not high up on the food chain. Recently, an innocent harbour seal learned this the hard …
Ex-cop offers insider tips for fighting speeding tickets
If you’ve been pulled over for speeding and you think you’re innocent, there are ways to fight your speeding ticket that will increase your chances …
Walmart wants to deliver your goods by drone just like Amazon
In December 2013, Amazon announced the Prime Air delivery-by-drone project supposed to take shipping to the next level. The company unveiled a special drone prototype …
