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Back in March, scientists detected 10 powerful bursts of radio signals coming from the same location in space. And now researchers have just picked up six more of the signals seemingly emanating from the same region, far beyond our Milky Way.

These fast radio bursts (FRB) are some of the most elusive and explosive signals ever detected from space — they only last milliseconds, but in that short period of time, they generate as much energy as the Sun in an entire day. Читать дальше...

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"Star Wars" fans everywhere are mourning the death of actress Carrie Fisher Tuesday. The 60-year-old actress died early Tuesday morning following a heartattack over the weekend. 

Comedians, friends, costars, and more shared their surprise and heartfelt words with fans on social media. In photos, tweets, and Instagram posts, they remember the "Star Wars" actress for being so much more than a princess sending an SOS to Obi Wan Kenobi. Fisher was a beloved friend... Читать дальше...

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TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Sen. John McCain has pledged U.S. support to the security of Russia's three Baltic neighbors amid worries that the United States may not be fully committed to the defense of NATO allies following statements by President-elect Donald Trump.

McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said during a visit to Estonia on Tuesday that Washington should consider at least basing troops permanently in that country.

He says the U.S. remains committed to NATO... Читать дальше...

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If you're waiting for a certificate from the government that says, "Congratulations: You are officially an adult," we are sorry to tell you that you will be waiting forever.

But fear not! There are plenty of ways to know if you're a real, live adult — beyond the fact that you've stopped growing and found a gray hair on your head. 

We've rounded up 19 non-obvious signs that you're no longer a kid, based on the Quora thread "What are some of the most useful skills to know?"... Читать дальше...

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Buenos Aires, Argentina (AP) — Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez was indicted Tuesday in a corruption case involving public works.

Federal Judge Julian Ercolini approved charges of illicit association and fraudulent administration against Fernandez and two former aides: ex-Planning Minister Julio de Vido and former Public Works Secretary Jose Lopez.

Lopez was arrested earlier this year when he was caught hurling sacks full of $8.9 million in cash over the wall of a convent in a Buenos Aires suburb. Читать дальше...

Washing your face might not be something you think about, but you do it every day and you might not even know that you could be doing it wrong. Here are a few of the biggest mistakes people make when washing their faces according to Dermatologist Dr. Erin Gilbert.

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If you live near the sea, make frequent trips to the beach, or are planning an island holiday this summer, chances are you’re getting more out of it than just enjoyment. It has long been thought sea frolicking has many health benefits.

Historically, doctors would recommend their patients go to the seaside to improve various ills. They would actually issue prescriptions detailing exactly how long, how often and under what conditions their patients were to be in the water. Читать дальше...

Tom Wainwright, author of "Narconomics," is the former Mexico City bureau chief for The Economist. He explains how the legal marijuana business in the United States is affecting drug cartels in Mexico. 

There are dozens upon dozens of different styles of beer out there, from pale ales to stouts to bocks — and those are just a few.

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In October, Swansea City hired Bob Bradley, making him the first American to manage in the English Premier League. Less than three months later he has been fired.

On Tuesday, the club confirmed that they have sacked Bradley after losing 4-1 to West Ham United on Boxing Day.

Bradley managed the club for just 11 games. Swansea won just two of those 11 matches, losing seven.

Bradley was originally hired after just seven games this season when Francesco Guidolin was fired. Читать дальше...

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If you're feeling down about 2016, maybe a look at the data can help.

Over at the site Our World in Data, economist Max Roser has been putting together a compendium of charts and briefs that reveal  the state of our world.

Roser's data tell an uplifting story. The world is the safest, richest, most connected, and most highly-educated it's ever been.

Here are some of the most uplifting charts to carry your spirits into the new year.

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The PlayStation 4 is an incredible console, but its countless menus can be confusing, especially when all you really want to do is get in there and start playing some games.

Here are five hidden features that will make using your PS4 a heck of a lot easier.

1. Using the controller's light bar for motion-controlled typing

Flicking the thumbstick left and right to type your login information is annoying and inefficient. But did you... Читать дальше...

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Conservative pundit Charles Krauthammer railed against the United Nations on Tuesday, saying President-elect Donald Trump should put his name on the organization's Manhattan headquarters and "turn it into condos."

Krauthammer told Fox News host Bret Baier that the UN has "turned out to be a disaster," criticizing the recent Security Council resolution urging Israel to stop building settlements on occupied Palestinian land.

"This is very serious damage... Читать дальше...

Even with slowing sales and a fair amount of consumer unrest, Apple's iPhone and iPad businesses remain juggernauts in the context of their respective markets.

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The Army is preparing to configure Abrams tank prototypes able to control nearby “robotic” wing-man vehicles which fire weapons, carry ammunition and conduct reconnaissance missions for units on the move in combat, service officials said.

Although still in the early stages of discussion and conceptual development, the notion of manned-unmanned teaming for the Abrams continues to gain traction among Army and General Dynamics Land Systems developers.

Algorithms... Читать дальше...

16 brilliant quotes from Charlie Munger, Warren Buffet’s right hand man.

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Warning: Spoilers ahead if you haven't seen "Rogue One."

As "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" continues to dominate the box office, more and more people are getting in on the conversation about one of the movie's characters.

Grand Moff Tarkin, the commander of the Death Star and one of the prominent villains in 1977's "Star Wars: A New Hope," is brought back to the screen in "Rogue One," thanks to advances in motion capture.

The actor who played Tarkin in "A New Hope," Peter Cushing, died in 1994. Читать дальше...

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Inspired by the comic book character Wolverine, scientists have developed a self-healing, highly stretchable, transparent material that can be used to power artificial muscles.

The end product is a soft, rubber-like material that's easy to produce at low cost. It can stretch to 50 times its original length, and can heal itself from a scissor cut in the space of 24 hours at room temperature.

Just 5 minutes after being cut, the material can stretch to two times its original length again ... Читать дальше...

The 2014 Toastmaters International world champion of public speaking Dananjaya Hettiarachchi reveals how he prepares for his award-winning presentations. 

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LONDON (AP) — The daughter of British author Richard Adams, whose 1972 book "Watership Down" became a classic of children's literature, says her father has died at age 96.

Juliet Johnson told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Adams died on Christmas Eve.

A statement on the official website for "Watership Down" said Adams' children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren announced his death "with sadness."

His tale about the plight of rabbits whose... Читать дальше...

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Amazon is declining to hand over the audio records transmitted through an Echo device that belongs to a man charged with murder, despite a search warrant from police investigating the case.

According to The Information's Tom Dotan and Reed Albergotti, the Echo device in question was owned by James Andrew Bates, a Bentonville, Arkansas, resident charged with first-degree murder earlier this year.

A man was found dead in a hot tub at Bates' home last year, and the... Читать дальше...

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LaMelo Ball is a high school sophomore who is already committed to UCLA, where one of his brothers is playing this season and another will play next season.

In a tournament over the weekend, the youngest Ball showed that basketball talent is deep in his family — and so is his shooting range.

As Ball slowly moved up the court, he pointed to the half-court line, calmly pulled up for the shot, and nailed it (via Yahoo Sports):

A popular illusion online has people scratching their heads. The trick involves taking one giant chocolate bar, cutting it into pieces, and shifting them around until it's the same size... but with an extra piece! While it sure looks like magic, anyone can do it, and you will eventually run out of chocolate. Here's how.

Carl Paladino, a former chair of President-elect Donald Trump's New York campaign, apologized on Tuesday for comments he made last week to a Buffalo, New York, arts publication about the Obama family.