Scientists Spy Two – Or Maybe Three – Planets in the Process of Being Born
“We are unambiguously witnessing planet formation.”
Jamar Clark: Tension Rises After Killing of Unarmed Minneapolis Man
Protesters have camped for days outside the police precinct, setting up tents and campfires.
Big Honkin’ Space Guns: New Details Emerge on Cold War Efforts to Arm Satellites
Both the Soviet and US governments explored the idea of space warfare.
Genetically Modified Salmon OK’d for Human Consumption in US
Agency said Thursday the fish is safe to eat.
NASA Invests Further in ‘humanoid robots’ with MIT, Northwestern
Goal will be to create better software for dexterous humanoid robots used in space missions.
Zika virus: Health Alerts in South America and Caribbean Following Fears Illness May Cause Birth Deformities
Doctors believe the illness may be linked to a rise in cases of microcephaly in infants.
Alarming New “superbug” Gene Found in Animals and People in China
Discovery described as “alarming” by scientists.
France Demands EU Invoke Mutual-defense Clause
EU member nations urged to take “part in France’s operations in Syria or Iraq,” or ease “load or providing support for France in other operations.”
Senate Panel Votes to Protect Your Right to Post Bad Yelp Reviews
The Consumer Review Freedom Act would bar contracts that gag consumers from leaving negative online reviews.
Scientists Cure Cancer In Mice With Doses Of Vitamin C
Study concluded that the vitamin C treatment kills two mutations of cancer.
Obama Presses Canada for Quick TPP Approval
Canadian government has dropped hints it will ultimately sign on to the deal.
If I #PrayforParis, Who Will Pray for the Victims of French Colonial Aggression?
If Hollande truly cared about terrorism, he should stop funding it.
Judge: Government Must Prove It has Cause to Keep Student’s Seized $11,000
Civil asset forfeiture scrutinized in court.
EU Clamps Down on Bitcoin, Anonymous Payments to Curb Terrorism Funding
Proposal to “strengthen controls of non-banking payment methods such as electronic/anonymous payments and virtual currencies and transfers of gold, precious metals, by pre-paid cards.”
Emanuel’s Speed Cameras Issue $2.4 Million in Bad Tickets
Required warning signs were confusing, obscured or missing, a Tribune investigation has found.