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Microsoft new mantra: Design. Design. Design
Change is good. In the case of Microsoft, a change in design is what the company is banking on to set it straight.
Facebook, Oculus now officially wed, so what's next?
Facebook's virtual acquisition of Oculus has now phased into reality, as the deal announced in March has been completed. Facebook intends to take Oculus technology into many other fields beyond gaming, including media, education and entertainment.
iOS 'backdoor' entry is real, says Jonathan Zdziarski. Not for NSA, says Apple
Forensics expert Jonathan Zdziarski exposes backdoor for iOS devices in hacker event presentation, argues there's no reason for its existence. Apple counters, rejects spying claim.
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Red Cross launches appeal for blood donations citing potential emergency shortage
The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors given a potential emergency blood shortage this summer. It's seen an 8 percent decline in donations in the past three months.
Environment
Global warming pause natural, says McGill researcher
A reduction of rising global temperatures is only a natural variation, says a new study, and it won't last long.
Health
Deadly MERS virus might be airborne
Finding of deadly MERS virus in infected barn suggests disease might spread through the air. If true, disease might spread to humans more easily, researchers say.
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80 new genes discovered to play role in schizophrenia
Genetics study provide more evidence of biological origins of schizophrenia. Finding could improve detection, treatment.
Space
Transiting exoplanet has 704 days in its year, longest known orbit
A new exoplanet has been discovered which is unusually far away from its primary star.
Earth
The power of gravity: How nature holds up stone arches
A new paper published in Geoscience explains the mystery behind stone arches.
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Elephants have 2000 genes coding for smell, more than any other mammal
Elephants, with their long trunks, are found to have the most discerning noses in the animal kingdom. Dogs have more sensitive noses, but elephants can distinguish among thousands of odors, besting our canine friends.
Earth
Tracking the cell: Scientists reconstruct animal development
Scientists team up microscopes and computers to track cells in a developing embryo. Technique yields a 3D view of how each cell grows and changes, they say.
Environment
June hottest since 1880 - May was sweltering as well NOAA says
June 2014 saw rising temperatures around the world, following May - another record breaker.
