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Photo: Charlie Riedel (AP) For months, our Twitter-addicted and conspiracy-addled president has become increasingly convinced that just like the media, Silicon Valley tech companies he barely understands are out to get him. Claims that the largely West Coast-based tech world is secretly undermining the conservative movement have long been a right-wing bogeyman, but with Donald…

A liquor store in Salt Lake City, Utah.Photo: Rick Bowmer (AP) Alcohol is responsible for over one in 20 of all deaths worldwide, according to the most recent edition of a World Health Organization (WHO) report that comes out every four years. The Guardian writes that the report found that roughly three million deaths in…

The boundaries between the real world and the digital world continue to break down, and their importance in our personal and professional lives continues to grow. Some describe the fusion of virtual and real worlds as part of the fourth industrial revolution. The full impact of this revolution on us as individuals, our companies, society…

The international consortium of more than 50 institutions, recently announced an ambitious project to collect high-quality genome sequence 66 000 vertebrate species across the Earth, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. The total project will cost $ 600 million, but the proportions he has, so to speak, of the Bible. The draft genomes of…

Tissue repair bone and joint injuries, and osteoporosis may become more quick and simple process, thanks to the team at Stanford University discovered a new type of human stem cells, which deliver cells bone, cartilage, and other tissues that make up our skeleton. During the experiments, the researchers grew stem of these bone cells in…

Publishing house “Interfax” with reference to General Director of “Rosatom” Dmitry Rogozin informs that Russia refuses the joint construction of a lunar orbital station Gateway because “can not afford to participate in the American project on the sidelines”. Rogozin also said that Russia plans to create its own space transportation system. According to Rogozin, the…

Augmented reality in fact is quite a promising thing. And if some year or two ago we saw a short demo, today to buy a full headset or use the AR on some smartphones accessible to everyone. But the US army decided to go ahead to apply the new technology to their advantage. As reported…

Photo: Getty Giz AsksIn this Gizmodo series, we ask questions about everything from space to butts and get answers from a variety of experts.   A seafood restaurant in Maine claims to have a more compassionate method when serving up its lobsters: get them stoned first. Charlotte’s Legendary Lobsters Pound now offers patrons the option of…

Image: Getty Images I’m not talking about when your mom calls. If your mom calls, you should answer the phone, and actually, you should just probably call your mom more often so she doesn’t have to call you. (HI MOM!) What I want to know is what you do when a number you don’t know…