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Solar Eclipse: Amazing Photos And A Ring Of Fire

If you were lucky enough to be in Asia, the western United States or anywhere in between today, you would’ve been graced with the clear sight of what looked like a ring of fire in the sky. Or more specifically, an annular eclipse. Here are the best pictures we’ve seen.

December 13, 2011
Science

The Myth Of The Steroid Test False Positive

Major League Baseball MVP Ryan Braun reportedly tested positive for steroid use on Saturday, a shock for a game whose marquee players had largely overcome their collective reputation as a tainted bunch of juicers.

August 18, 2011
News

Major Patent Milestones From One To Eight Million

The USPTO granted its first patent in 1836 and 175 years later, the government body now has a database that is eight million strong.

August 17, 2011
Science

Drinking And Sleeping May Be Bad For Your Health

A study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research suggests a before-bed nightcap may be a bad idea if you want to get a good night’s sleep.

August 11, 2011
Geek Out

Live Cooking Class Explodes On Google+

Lee Allison had the brilliant idea of hosting a cooking class using Google+. He invited participants to video chat using Hangouts while he walked them through a recipe.

Science

Researcher Predicts Your Facebook Friends With Frightening Accuracy

Stanford University’s Jure Leskovec knows more about than you think. With the right tools and information, the computer scientist can predict the next person you will friend on Facebook.

June 29, 2011
Mobile

First Comes Mango, Then Tango, Then Apollo For Windows Phone

It’s an exciting time to be a Windows Phone User. The Mango update is coming this fall and a new rumour suggests Microsoft is working on two more releases, Tango and Apollo.

June 16, 2011
Geek Out

Say Good-Bye To The Man Who Championed The Barcode

Alan L. Haberman did not create the bar code, but he is considered by many to be the man who brought the technology to the marketplace. He sadly passed away this week at the age of 81.

June 10, 2011
News

Moscow Ponders Terrorist-Proof Toilets

Officials in Moscow may be over-reacting just a bit to the threat of terrorism in their city. They believe bathrooms will be the next big target and are seriously considering the installation of bomb-proof latrines throughout the city.

June 3, 2011
Science

German Outbreak Caused By Mutant Super-Glue Producing Strain Of E. Coli

Europe is dealing with a widespread outbreak of food poisoning that has claimed the lives of 17 people. Those who are sick may have been infected with a mutant strain of E. Coli that produces a super-glue to make it extra deadly.

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