November2016
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A material from shapeshifting planes could heal human flesh
Nov 4, 2016Get your mind out of the gutter. The correct answer is polyvinylidene fluoride, a material NASA researchers have refined for use in morphing aircraft that shapeshift in response to their environment. But wait! There’s more: It... -
The NFL is launching a virtual reality series on YouTube & Daydream
Nov 4, 2016News Hour: The NFL and Google announced this week they’re teaming up on an exclusive virtual reality series that will give viewers a behind-the-scenes looking into NFL life – from “players, to coaches, to executives, to... -
Samsung is cutting the Note 7’s access to mobile networks in New Zealand
Nov 4, 2016News Hour: The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 saga dragged out over multiple months, encompassing two recalls, several travel bans and then, ultimately, the untimely end for the troubled handset. Even still, some people just have trouble... -
Country Music Awards give Nashville startup HURDL a time to shine
Nov 4, 2016News Hour: A March article in The New York Times shows how dire things have gotten. As Ben Sisario and Karl Russell wrote: Revenue from music sales in the United States has hovered around $7 billion since 2010,... -
Chris Christie aides found guilty of ‘Bridgegate’ lane closures
Nov 4, 2016News Hour: Two aides to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie have been found guilty of a political revenge plot to close down lanes at a busy New York City bridge. Former senior aides Bridget Kelly and... -
Deportation of iconic National Geographic Afghan girl is a grave injustice
Nov 4, 2016News Hour: Reacting to Pakistan’s decision to deport Sharbat Gula, the iconic ‘Afghan girl’ whose striking portrait adorned a 1985 cover of National Geographic magazine, Amnesty International’s South Asia Director Champa Patel said: “Pakistan’s decision to... -
Meat Loaf serves up a glimpse of ‘Bat Out of Hell’ musical in London
Nov 4, 2016News Hour: Rocker Meat Loaf’s 1977 breakthrough album “Bat Out Of Hell” has inspired a passionate love story for the stage, fusing the classic catalog of songs with some previously unreleased music. “Jim Steinman’s Bat Out... -
Infiniti sets new global sales records for October
Nov 4, 2016News Hour: Infiniti achieved the best October sales month in its 27-year history on the strength of its expanding product portfolio, most notably sales of the Q60 coupe and QX30 active compact crossover. Total sales of... -
JCI Bangladesh received 100% Efficiency Award
Nov 4, 2016News Hour: Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh has been awarded the 100% Efficiency Award on Nov. 01, 2016 during the 2016 JCI World Congress in Quebec, Canada. JCI Bangladesh President, Mr. Shakawat Hossain Mamun received the... -
Facebook shares tumbled after the huge social network delivered blockbuster earnings report
Nov 4, 2016News Hour: Facebook shares tumbled on Thursday after the huge social network delivered a blockbuster earnings report but warned that its stunning growth pace was set to slow. At the close of trade, Facebook shares slid...
