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Grindr admits it shared HIV status of users

Grindr admits it shared HIV status of users

The same-sex dating app now says it will stop sharing the information after acknowledging two companies it hired to analyze usage had access to encrypted forms of the data.

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Scientists say you may live longer by severely restricting calories

Scientists say you may live longer by severely restricting calories

Scientists have long been fascinated with whether dramatically restricting the amount of food we eat can help us live longer. New research suggests it might, but the question is, is it worth it?
by Patti Neighmond and April Fulton

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Chinese space lab crashes to Earth

Chinese space lab crashes to Earth

Tiangong-1, an abandoned Chinese orbiting lab, re-entered the atmosphere over the South Pacific Ocean Sunday evening, fulfilling predictions by the European Space Agency.
by Emma Bowman

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Saturday's blue moon will be the last until 2020

Saturday's blue moon will be the last until 2020

Saturday is your last chance this year, in fact your last chance until 2020, to see the astronomical event known as a blue moon. So make sure you get out and see it -- even if it's standing alone, without a dream in your heart.
by Sara Porter

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As Atlanta seeks to restore services, ransomware attacks are on the rise

As Atlanta seeks to restore services, ransomware attacks are on the rise

The FBI says the practice of locking computer systems in exchange for money has become increasingly common, and that cities, schools and hospitals are especially vulnerable to hackers.
by Vanessa Romo

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Why scientists need empathy

Why scientists need empathy

Science and math training are important for those hoping to work in STEM fields. But what about empathy? Do scientists and engineers need to develop emotional intelligence?

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Facebook down $80 billion in market value; Playboy, SpaceX, Tesla hit delete

Facebook down $80 billion in market value; Playboy, SpaceX, Tesla hit delete

The nosedive comes after Facebook admitted that Cambridge Analytica, a firm that worked on behalf of the 2016 Trump presidential campaign, misused personal information gathered on the social network to target U.S. voters. Since then, the company has seen a barrage of criticism for its failure to protect user data.

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