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UN Panel Warns that More Effort is Needed to Combat Climate Change
A United Nations science panel issued a warning about climate change on Sunday, saying that governments are not putting enough effort in changing the way they use technology and sources of energy.
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Japanese Cherry Tree from Outer Space Grows Faster and Earlier
Japanese scientists have found that a cherry tree, which started as a pit that was launched into space for an education experiment, has grown five years ahead of trees on Earth. Botanists say that it takes almost 10 years after a cherry tree sprouts before it begins to produce buds.
Amazon Unveils 3D Smartphone for Release Later This Year
Amazon.com is getting ready to release its own smartphone in the second half of the year. The electronic commerce company looks to announce the phone by July and start shipping the devices by the end of September.
Google Glass Wearing Journalist Assaulted in San Francisco During Protest
A journalist in San Francisco wearing Google Glass was assaulted after covering a protest march against a Google employee.
The First Micro 3D Printer Raises over $2 Million on Kickstarter (VIDEO)
The Micro 3D Printer has obtained over $2 million on Kickstarter in an effort to raise money to market its prototype. The achievement was made only three days after the beginning of the campaign.
Google Reveals Love for Robots with Investment in Silicon Valley Robotics Company, Savioke
Google Inc. has invested in Savioke, a robotics company that is looking to develop a robot capable of working in hospitals and nursing homes.
Pot Vending Machine: Marijuana-Laced Goodies Available in Colorado
Marijuana entrepreneurs introduced Colorado’s first marijuana-selling vending machine as a new way to sell marijuana and related snacks to customers. The machine is called ZaZZZ, which the creators say uses biometrics to accurately determine the customer’s age.
Apple Buys Hydroelectric Project Close to Prineville Data Center for Cleaner Energy
Apple Inc. has bought a hydroelectric project close to the company’s data center in Prineville, Ore. The data center is responsible for powering thousands of computers that contain music, photos and other digital information with a huge amount of electricity.
Amazon to Launch 3D Smartphone This Year: New Device Competes with iPhone
Numerous reports have claimed Amazon is all geared up to launch its 3D smartphone later this year. Amazon is planning to launch a new smartphone later this year, a Business Insider report has claimed.
3-D Printer Robohand Helps People WIthout Fingers
The Robohand assists people who don't have fingers. 3-D printing via a new medical device called Robohand has helped another person in need of special medical treatment.