Friday, February 26, 2016

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Fri Feb 26 2016
 
     
 

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This meme literally makes no sense

They're a string of Twitter accounts that tweet random pictures that make no sense, but the kids love it.

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Scientists manufacture sperm in a lab

It's either a breakthrough for infertile men or the start of a future where men are no longer need to create life

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SpaceX predicts landing failure

Elon Musk's outfit will launch a satellite on Wednesday but they are still not confident they can re-land the rocket.

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WATCH: #ApeInSpace

The International Space Station recently had a visitor, but it wasn't an alien. In fact, it was something much closer to home.

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App wrap: two for the weekend

Want to read a good book? Or just play a game? Check out these two apps.

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SCIENCE NEWS  

Scientists manufacture sperm in a lab

It's either a breakthrough for infertile men or the start of a future where men are no longer need to create life

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TELECOMS  

Race to build internet '100 times faster'

Researchers are joining forces with vendors to build next-generation 5G networks.

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SECURITY  

The fax is back

In the wake of hacking scandals some executives are taking to sending handwritten faxes as a security precaution.

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SOFTWARE  

VIDEO: Never lost in translation

Google included 13 new languages including isiXhosa to its Google Translate service, supporting 103 languages overall.

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BUSINESS  

When Facebook became a Tupperware party

What started out as a forum for oversharing is now just a home for hundreds of adverts.

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HARDWARE  

Tim Cook: Not just a CEO

Tim Cook wants to protect Apple users from America and keep their secrets safe.

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GAMING  

Help Leo get his Oscar

Calling all old-school gamers! Here is a chance to help Leonardo DiCaprio get his Oscar.

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INTERNET  

This meme literally makes no sense

They're a string of Twitter accounts that tweet random pictures that make no sense, but the kids love it.

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GADGETS  

Apple to make iPhone harder to hack

Company reacts to FBI demands by working on making it impossible for Apple to unlock a phone.

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SPACE  

SpaceX predicts landing failure

Elon Musk's outfit will launch a satellite on Wednesday but they are still not confident they can re-land the rocket.

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DISCOVERY  

VIDEO: Pasteur, Lister, Hilleman honoured

Three scientists collectively have saved millions of lives through their inventions and findings.

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ENVIRONMENT  

VIDEO: Florida gets swept away by tornado

The National Weather Service in Florida reported property damage as a result of a tornado that hit Pensacola, FL.

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