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Netflix Is Building an Artificial Brain ­sing Amazon's Cloud
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Netflix Is Building an Artificial Brain ­sing Amazon's Cloud

Nothing beats a movie recommendation from a friend who knows your tastes.

Nyc's Touchscreen Subway Maps Are Finally Here, and They're Amazing
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Nyc's Touchscreen Subway Maps Are Finally Here, and They're Amazing

New York subway riders first were promised futuristic touchscreen wayfinding maps a year ago.

Avalanche Science: ­ncovering Snow's Deadly Secrets
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Avalanche Science: ­ncovering Snow's Deadly Secrets

Dr Alec Van Herwijnen has buried microphones under the deep snow in order to listen for avalanches.

How Airbus Is Debugging the A350
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How Airbus Is Debugging the A350

A few times a month, Airbus Flight Test Engineer Patrick du Ché stands up from his desk, takes off his jacket and tie, walks to the coat rack in the corner of his...

Obama's Big Plan to Protect Businesses from Cyberattack
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Obama's Big Plan to Protect Businesses from Cyberattack

It's been a long time coming, and some experts say it isn't enough.

Inside the Google Earth Satellite Factory
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Inside the Google Earth Satellite Factory

Behind a long rectangular window, in a high white room tended by ghostly figures in masks and hats, a new satellite is taking shape.

A Peek at Google's M&a Ambitions
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A Peek at Google's M&a Ambitions

Don Harrison became Google's head of mergers and acquisitions about a year ago.

In the Middle East, Arabic Wikipedia Is a Flashpoint—And a Beacon
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In the Middle East, Arabic Wikipedia Is a Flashpoint—And a Beacon

Rami Tarawneh knew something was wrong when security in a Middle Eastern airport made him wait for three hours.

Yahoo Expands Research Labs in Search of Personalized, Mobile Experiences
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Yahoo Expands Research Labs in Search of Personalized, Mobile Experiences

There are many conflicting opinions about what troubled Web giant Yahoo must do to turn itself around, but critics and company leaders at least agree on one thing...

Flappy Bird Creator Dong Nguyen Says App 'gone Forever' Because It Was 'an Addictive Product'
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Flappy Bird Creator Dong Nguyen Says App 'gone Forever' Because It Was 'an Addictive Product'

The mysterious developer of the world's most popular free app, who drew global attention this past weekend with his sudden decision to remove it, tells Forbes that...

Database Will Help Uganda Track Wildlife Crime Offenders
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Database Will Help Uganda Track Wildlife Crime Offenders

The Wildlife Conservation Society and Uganda Wildlife Authority will collaborate to produce an online tool that will allow law enforcement officials to access...

Virtual Games Bring Pinball to New Audiences
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Virtual Games Bring Pinball to New Audiences

The flashing lights, cool sound effects and high-speed bouncing ball action have made pinball simulators a hugely popular genre of video game, not to mention big...

Israeli Startups Dream of a Bitcoin World
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Israeli Startups Dream of a Bitcoin World

"Welcome to the new economy," boasts a sign at the entrance of the self-styled Bitcoin Embassy in the heart of Tel Aviv.

Computer Models Tapped to Design Next-Generation Luge Sled For Team Usa
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Computer Models Tapped to Design Next-Generation Luge Sled For Team Usa

Clarkson University researchers are using computer models to design a faster, more aerodynamic, and more comfortable sled for the United States luge team, targeted...

2013 Visualization Challenge
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2013 Visualization Challenge

With a Ph.D. in neuroscience and a love of Asian art, it may have been inevitable that Greg Dunn would combine them to create sparse, striking illustrations of...

What Is Nasa For?
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What Is Nasa For?

What the heck is NASA for? It's like asking what a panda is for.

The Internet Is Broken; Act Accordingly
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The Internet Is Broken; Act Accordingly

Costin Raiu is a cautious man.

Why Startups Should Steal Ideas and Hire Weirdos
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Why Startups Should Steal Ideas and Hire Weirdos

The most consistently creative and insightful people are explorers.

The Robots That Saved Pittsburgh
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The Robots That Saved Pittsburgh

It's hard to pinpoint the moment Pittsburgh began its three-decade climb back from the dead, but Red Whittaker marks the comeback from the instant he heard the...

NASA's Troubled $8-Billion Hubble Successor Is Back on Track
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NASA's Troubled $8-Billion Hubble Successor Is Back on Track

The Hubble Space Telescope is still operating, but its successor is already waiting in the wings.
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