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| Subtropical storm Ana, off the east coast of the U.S., spins up some stunning imagery. (Image courtesy Scott Kelly / NASA.gov.) |
Space Station Sunday: Crew Cuts, A Crew Capsule, And The Death Of Progress 59
Good afternoon, space fans! Here's what was up this week aboard our favorite orbital outpost!
Weed On Wheels: New Cannabis Delivery App "The Seamless Of Marijuana"
Feeling lazy? Was it because you smoked a bunch of weed? Was it because you smoked ALL of your weed? Don't worry...if you happen to live in California, you don't even need to get off that sweet, comfy couch to get more...
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| Green on the scene! (Image courtesy medicalmarijuanablog.com.) |
Federal Appeals Court Rules NSA Wiretapping Illegal; NSA Turns Up The Volume, Puts Hands Over Ears, Says "La La La"
Of course, all privacy-prone American citizens have known this for some time: the NSA's phone-call compendium is unnecessary, unaffiliated with capturing ANY terrorists EVER, and is overall downright creepy. Thankfully, today, a federal appeals court ruled it illegal.
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| They listen to everything, but this is the only thing they need to hear. (Image courtesy alan.com.) |
The Biggest Skyscraper Yet: U.A.E. Sets Sights On Mars
Worldwide, many people have looked to the skies, considering if humanity's future could lead us there. The planet Mars has recently gained attention as a possible attractive option for this. Some people want to rush into a Martian endeavor with no real means of achieving it, while others ask for ideas and offer rewards so that good plans may be formulated. And now, there's a new player in interplanetary politics...
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| Marslims? (Image courtesy www.thenational.ae.) |
Welcome To The Machines: Chinese Factories To Drastically Outnumber Human Workers With Robots
Robot bartenders. Robot chefs. Teachable robots in industry. Yes, robots might be a little bit poised to take over the world. And now, China isn't even trying to hide it...
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| Even your computer science degree is nothing, next to an actual computer. (Image courtesy bloomberg.com.) |
Police Tape: New App Records Cops Gone Wild; Instantly Submits Clips To ACLU
As the tensions regarding civilian/police interactions heat up faster than the nice weather, it's good to know there are ways of keeping your cool. One such method is a new app from the ACLU, designed to document and immediately report unethical police action...
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| Fire at will. (Image courtesy 10news.com.) |
Space Station Sunday: Science And Progress
Good afternoon, space fans! Here's the latest news from 220 miles above Earth.
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| Astronaut Scott Kelly enjoys "Saturday morning coffee with my old friend, Planet Earth." The coffee is contained in the silver pouch on the right. (Image courtesy Scott Kelly/NASA.gov.) |
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