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U.S. Navy to Test Laser Weapon
The U.S. Navy is looking to test a laser weapon prototype this summer in the Persian Gulf. The Navy said the technology is called Laser Weapon System (LaWS), and will be the first of its kind to be deployed.
Google Reported to Work on Android TV
Google may be starting a new set-top box called Android TV. Major video app providers are currently building for the platform.
Google Teams Up with Room 77
Google has partnered with hotel booking software startup Room 77. The licensing deal would give Google access to Room 77’s technology while adding more people to its hotel-search staff.
Chocolate Can Help Fight Obesity and Diabetes
A new study shows that chocolate can help mice stop gaining weight and lower their blood sugar levels due to an antioxidant in cocoa, chocolate’s main ingredient. The research was done by the Department of Food Science and Technology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Light Coming from Mars Caught by NASA Camera
A photograph was taken from the Mars Curiosity Rover of what appears to be an artificial light spreading outwards from the Red Planet. The photo transmitted from the rover as well as from another NASA rover millions of miles away to the Jet Propulsion in Pasadena, Calif.
Deserts Can Help Reduce Global Warming
A new study says deserts can help stop global warming. Arid regions are one of the largest ecosystems on Earth.
Google Shows Quick Look at Project Ara
Google is providing a short video that shows the progress of a new smartphone project called Project Ara. The project is being developed by Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group.
Apply Looks to Buy Renesas Unit
Apple Inc. is reportedly in talks with Renesas Electronic Group about buying a display chip unit from the Japanese company. Apple sees the purchase as a way to help design new smartphone displays for its iPhones.
Samsung Achieves Graphene Breakthrough
Researchers at Samsung’s Advanced Institute of Technology and Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea have made a breakthrough that they claim will use graphene to build new wearable technology. The scientists said they were able to synthesize a crystal of graphene that keeps its charge across a huge area.
U.K. Armed Forces Test Robot Mannequin
The Ministry of Defense has introduced a robotic mannequin that will help test new chemical and biological suits for the U.K.’s armed forces. The mannequin, called the Porton Man, is able to walk, run, sit, kneel and copy a soldier sighting a weapon.
Turkish Court Lifts Ban on YouTube--Sort of
An Ankara court lifted the Turkish government’s ban on YouTube Friday. The court allowed 15 specific videos to remain blocked.
Americans Choose Marijuana over Alcohol in Study
A new Pew study released Wednesday shows that Americans believe that alcohol is worse for one’s health and for society than marijuana. The difference in opinion was found in a five-to-one margin.
Huge Ocean Found Under Ice on Saturn Moon
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has found signs of an ocean at least as big as Lake Superior under a thick layer of ice on one of Saturn’s moon. The results were published in the journal Science and support past signs that the moon has liquid water, providing the possibility that it can host life.
New EZRT Tech Helps Finds Diamonds
The Development Center for X-ray Technology (EZRT) has created a demonstrator that can find diamonds located in volcanic rocks. EZRT is a division of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) that works on X-ray technology, image processing, computed tomography and optical 3D inspection systems.
Chrysler Recalls Vehicles over Brake Problem
Chrysler Group announced on Wednesday their second recall in the past month due to a problem with brakes in Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos. 867,795 vehicles, including models from the year 2011 through 2014, are covered in the recall.