Supersonic dive could happen as early as Sunday
October 10, 2012
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Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner hopes to make a second attempt at a supersonic skydive over New Mexico on Sunday or Monday.
Caribou ‘lifeboat’ recovery pen considered for oilsands region
October 10, 2012
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Penning wild caribou in the oilsands region is a recovery option for the species that should be considered, says a federal document that echoes a recent industry-funded study.
Massey lecturer Neil Turok explores humanity of science
October 10, 2012
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World-renowned physicist Neil Turok believes our so-called digital age marks a low point in the history of human knowledge and only a deeper understanding of the universe’s most minute particles can put us back on the track toward scientific progress.
SpaceX Dragon capsule delivers first shipment to space station
October 10, 2012
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SpaceX, a private company, successfully delivered half a ton of supplies to the International Space Station Wednesday, the first official shipment under a billion-dollar contract with NASA.
Can Windsor help in GM’s high-tech hiring spree?
October 10, 2012
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A local information technology and software company is wishing General Motors good luck in finding 1,500 computer professionals in the Windsor-Detroit region.
Twitter lights up after Montreal quake
October 10, 2012
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A small earthquake shook the Montreal region just after midnight local time. And just about everyone who was on Twitter at the time tweeted about it.
Would you buy products featured on Facebook?
October 9, 2012
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Facebook is testing a new feature on its website that allows users to click a “want” button and add products from select retailers to a wish list they can then share with friends or purchase online.
Would you buy products featured on Facebook?
October 9, 2012
Posted by admin, in Technology & Science
Facebook is testing a new feature on its website that allows users to click a “want” button and add products from select retailers to a wish list they can then share with friends or purchase online.
Four McMaster University computer servers hacked
October 9, 2012
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University says much of the information accessed was old and mostly public already.
Mars rover Curiosity makes first scoop, detects bright object
October 9, 2012
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NASA officials say the Curiosity rover has made its first scoop of the surface of planet Mars and has detected a bright object on the ground.