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Indian man, separated from his family at age 5, uses Google Earth to find his mom
Saroo Brierly was separated from his family when he was just 5 years old. He'd gotten on a train, fallen asleep and woken up in Calcutta, far away from his hometown -- a home he didn't even know the name of. He was eventually adopted by an Australian couple but recently used Google Earth to research where he might be from. He reunited with his mom 25 years after being separated from her.
Powerful computer models help researchers react to pandemic spread
Researchers at Virginia Tech University have created a high-tech computer model that will allow them to model that effects of a pandemic outbreak on the American population. It's a new tool that can help scientists and doctors plan a counter-attack on the disease.
4 tips to help deal with the digital hoarding in your life
If you've recently filled up the hard-drive on your computer, you may be a digital hoarder. If you've got a collection of thousands of photos or tens of thousands of emails, all on your computer, you may be a digital hoarder. It's becoming increasingly common -- but there are things you can do to help.
VIDEO: South Korea introduces robot prison guard
Researchers in South Korea are field-testing what is believed to be the first robotic, autonomous prison guard. Built in South Korea, the creation will monitor, analyze and report behavior that could be dangerous to the health, welfare and safety of prisoners and prisons themselves.
Communist Party political drama unfolds on the Internet for millions of Chinese to see
Never before has such a dramatic power transfer in China unfolded in the Internet era. Making this even more dramatic is controversial news this week that a one-time popular party leader has been suspended from his posts and his wife has been arrested and charged with murder. All this is unfolding on the Internet in China.
Growing pains at Groupon as it tries to grow business
Groupon was one of the fastest growing Internet companies ever. But the image was tarnish, especially when the online coupon giant came forward with financial reports revealing it had overstated its revenue. Now investors are wondering how long the Groupon model will last.
Facebook announces $1 billion acquisition of Instagram
The hot photo-sharing app Instagram has been purchased by Facebook, the largest social network on the Internet, for $1 billion in cash and stock, the two companies announced on Monday.
VIDEO: Google's goggles? Search giant unveils Project Glass effort to mainstream augmented reality
Google's making waves in the tech space with its unveiling of Project Glass, an effort to build augmented reality glasses, voice controlled, that could allow people to get more information about the world they're seeing in front of them.
New study fuels hydraulic fracking debate
New research on the air quality around natural gas wells provides additional evidence and controversy about the possible health effects from hydraulic fracturing or "fracking." In Colorado, scientists found that fracking wells emit potentially toxic hydrocarbons into the air.
Connecticut Senator discusses opposition to employers requesting social passwords
In recent days, media attention has been focused on companies that are asking prospective employees to provide login information for Facebook and Twitter accounts. Now a U.S. senator is promising action if it's not determined to be illegal.
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