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Amid Allegations Of Bias, Facebook Explains How 'Trending Topics' Works
Facing an uproar from conservatives and even calls for a congressional inquiry from a prominent lawmaker, Facebook is going to great lengths to explain… -
Notorious FDA? Feds Turn To Hip-Hop To Tamp Down Teen Smoking
The federal government is getting into hip-hop — well, sort of.For its latest anti-tobacco campaign, the Food and Drug Administration is trying to harness… -
As A Guerrilla Movement, Tiny Homes May Emerge As Alternative To Shelters
Tiny homes, which can be as little as 50 to 300 square feet, are growing in popularity as a solution for the homeless. In Chicago, advocates want to build… -
An Online Program May Help Prevent Depression In Some People
Working through a self-help program online can prevent or delay major depression disorder in people who are vulnerable, a study finds. Similar programs… -
Solar Airplane Lands In Phoenix After Flight From Silicon Valley
The Solar Impulse 2 landed in the Phoenix area Monday night, welcomed by spectators at Goodyear Airport as the plane's pilots continue their quest to be… -
Misty Copeland Inspires A Barbie 'Sheroes' Doll
Ballerina Misty Copeland, who made history when she became the first black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre last summer, now has her… -
Bitcoin's Maker Revealed? Australian Man Says He Is 'Satoshi Nakamoto'
For years, it's been a mystery: Who created the bitcoin crypto-currency, only to vanish as the virtual money grew into a phenomenon? Australian computer… -
These Earth-Saving Robots Might Be The Future Recyclers
Meet Liam, an Apple robot designed to take apart 1.2 million iPhones a year.Mashable reporter Samantha Murphy Kelly got a first look at the robot at… -
Are The New Credit Cards Chipping Away At Our Patience?
Confused if you should "dip" or swipe your new chip card?You might be haunted by the memory of the last time the machine balked when you inserted your… -
A Rare Look Inside The 'Gigafactory' Tesla Hopes Will Revolutionize Energy Use
Outside Reno, in Nevada's high desert, Tesla is building what it says is the world's largest battery factory. The Gigafactory, as it's called, will churn…