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Astronaut launches students to new heights

Astronaut launches students to new heights

by Haydee Clotter | May 2, 2016 | Science + Technology

WASHINGTON–Fourth graders who want to become astronauts got closer to their dream by meeting NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren. Lindgren spent 141 days on the International Space Station conducting science and research to extend our presence in the solar system....
Robot helps social skills for autistic children

Robot helps social skills for autistic children

by Xiumei Dong and Yunfei Zhao | Apr 27, 2016 | Science + Technology

WASHINGTON — Kicking a red ball fiercely across the laboratory floor like a professional soccer player, Darwin-OP2, a human-like robot, says in a monotone voice that he is excited to “be friends and play soccer.” Darwin-OP2 isn’t a toy, but one of the most advanced...
Apple, FBI argue over need for encryption-breaking tools

Apple, FBI argue over need for encryption-breaking tools

by Xiumei Dong | Apr 21, 2016 | Science + Technology

Apple and the FBI brought their privacy versus national security battle to Capitol Hill Tuesday with law enforcement officials insisting on “backdoor” access to the encrypted technology. Apple argued anew that encryption protects people from cybercrime....
San Diego coders create app to serve LGBTQIA+ community

San Diego coders create app to serve LGBTQIA+ community

by Jasmine Cen | Apr 20, 2016 | Science + Technology, Topics

WASHINGTON- A group of high school coders from San Diego designed an Androit app to help LGBTQIA+ community. Joint by more than 100 young scientisits and entreprenuers at the White House, this app is what brings the goup to this year’s science...
As ‘Apple vs. FBI’ winds down, Tech vs. Law Enforcement going strong

As ‘Apple vs. FBI’ winds down, Tech vs. Law Enforcement going strong

by Nick Zazulia | Apr 20, 2016 | Science + Technology

WASHINGTON – The head of a House investigative committee said Tuesday it’s time to “move on from Apple vs. FBI.” That appeared to be happening, but two local police intelligence chiefs took up the fight, saying tech giants like Apple “have taken it upon themselves to...
Apple, FBI pitch encryption woes to House committee

Apple, FBI pitch encryption woes to House committee

by Steve Musal | Apr 19, 2016 | Science + Technology

WASHINGTON – A top Apple lawyer and the FBI’s top tech official agreed Tuesday that cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the tech giant could avoid stand-offs over how to access encrypted data as well as the need for law enforcement to hire its own...
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