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New Pink Dwarf Planet ‘Biden’ Discovered, Hints at Hidden World in Solar System
Astronomers have discovered a pink, frozen dwarf planet 7.5 billion miles away from the sun. The object is the second dwarf planet to be found in an area of space beyond Pluto, which has been considered a wasteland for celestial objects.
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New Surrogate Human Body, Athena, to Test Drug Effects
Scientists are creating a human “body” as a new way to test drugs and toxic agents, which could replace the use of petri dish and animal testing.
Instacart App Shops for Your Groceries for You in New York City: New Delivery Service
The iOS app Instacart, originating in San Francisco, Calif., was introduced to New York City on Wednesday. The app lets customers select items from their local grocery stores and choose when they can be delivered.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Release Date: Smartphone, Smartwatches Arrive in India April 11
Samsung's Galaxy S5 smartphone and smartwatches come out in India April 11. Samsung Electronics arrives in India for prices ranging from 51,000 and 53,000 rupees beginning April 11 The Hindu Business Line reported Thursday.
Nissan Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles for Air Bag Problems
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than one million vehicles due to the front passenger air bags being unable to inflate in an accident.
Microsoft Office Suite Launches on the iPad--Finally
Microsoft on Thursday announced the launch of Office on iPad. Users can use Office applications through a subscription.
Rogue Android Apps Cause Smartphones to Turn into Coin Mining Bots
Virtual currency miners are embedding mining code in Android application code, which experts point out could damage devices.
Lululemon Athletica Shares Rise As CEO Announces Plans to Grow in Other International Markets
Lululemon Athletica's CEO Laurent Potdevin wants to grow the company overseas. Lululemon Athletica shares have increased since new CEO Laurent Potdevin took over earlier this year, and unvelied intentions to grow the company in international markets Bloomberg Businessweek reported Thursday.
Facebook Buys Oculus Rift VR for $2 Billion: Future of Connecting People
Facebook Inc. has paid $2 Billion in a deal to acquire Oculus VR Inc., the developer of Oculus Rift. Facebook included $400 million in cash and 23.1 million Facebook shares, totaling a $1.6 billion for the deal.
Non-Toxic Biodegradable Batteries Could Power Devices in the Body
Scientists have developed a biodegradable battery that can be absorbed by the body after it runs out of power. The battery can help scientists who have been working on implantable devices for the convenience of doctors and patients.
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