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A team of researchers from the University of California San Francisco and University of Melbourne have discovered a drug that can be effectively used in the fight against HIV. According to the researchers, the drug, which was originally designed to cure alcoholism, can activate dormant HIV.READ MORE
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Major network carrier AT&T has announced that it will start releasing Microsoft's latest Lumia 950 flagship handset later this week. It is not yet clear, however, if AT&T will be the only carrier to feature the Windows 10-powered smartphone in the U.S.READ MORE
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AT&T is getting ready to launch Samsung's gigantic tablet, the Galaxy View, on November 20. In addition, the network carrier will bundle the tablet with its DirecTV service for only $99. READ MORE
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In about a week after the highly anticipated "Fallout 4" came out, gamers have already discovered a bug in that game that causes it to crash entirely. According to those experienced the issue, the bug affects the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the game.READ MORE
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One of the known effects of climate change is increased precipitation in various regions, which could lead to a boost in water resources. However, according to a new study, this may not be the case.READ MORE
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A new study has revealed that regular coffee drinkers are less likely to die early due to chronic diseases than those who do not drink this brewed beverage at all. According to the researchers, the link between coffee and lower mortality rate may be related to the drink's ingredients.READ MORE
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Norman Reedus, more popularly known as Daryl Dixon of AMC's "The Walking Dead" television series, is still hoping for the development of "Silent Hills" to continue. Reedus was set to star in the survival horror game but the project was cancelled following the alleged fallout between development studio Konami and director Hideo Kojima.READ MORE
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Immediately after France was rocked by a series of terrorist attacks in Paris, Facebook launched an online feature to allow users to notify their friends and relatives that they were safe. Although the social network giant's intention with Safety Check was to help users, it was criticized due to the timing of the feature's launch.READ MORE
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Psyonix, the development studio behind the successful "Rocket League" title, teased that the game could arrive to other consoles including Microsoft's Xbox One. If the developer pushes through with the release of "Rocket League" on other consoles, then it will mark the end of the game's exclusivity with Sony's PlayStation 4.READ MORE
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The Food and Drug Administration has ordered a U.S. company to recall thousands of its endoscope washing machines used in various hospitals and other medical facilities in the country. According to the government agency, the order was made due to a violation by the company that can increase the risk of infection cases among patients.READ MORE
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Bill Nye, the enthusiastic and inspiring former host of the television series "Bill Nye the Science Guy," detailed his plans to solve the growing issue of climate change in his new book "Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World." According to the pop scientist, the people of Earth have everything that they need stop this ecological problem.READ MORE
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Visionary director J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot production company are preparing to enter the world of the gaming industry with the upcoming release of "Spyjinx." Details about the game are still unclear but according to its creators, the game is scheduled to come out for the PC sometime in 2016.READ MORE
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Microsoft is getting ready to roll out a new update dubbed as the New Xbox One Experience for owners of its first-gen gaming console. Although the update is expected to come with the highly anticipated Backwards Compatibility support, it will also remove a key feature of the Xbox One.READ MORE
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Stephen Colbert of CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" staged a skit with "Taken" series star Liam Neeson showing what "Candy Crush" live-action film adaptation would look like. The skit was made as part of the late night show's jab at major game publisher Activision Blizzard's plan to turn some of its successful titles into movies.READ MORE
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A new study has identified the link between the shift in preferences for humor or comedy and the different kinds of dementia. According to researchers, patients with dementia are more likely to laugh at slapstick comedy and even inappropriate situations than other forms of humor.READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
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