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May

10 of the Web’s most popular cat memes Take a look at the Internet’s famous feline faces and learn how they went viral.

10 of the Web’s most popular cat memes

Take a look at the Internet’s famous feline faces and learn how they went viral.

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cats/Internet/memes/

02

Mar

Brains of 2 rats linked over Internet, thousands of miles apart Scientists are planning to do more research on these ‘brain-nets’ with other animals to see how much problem-solving abilities can improve.

Brains of 2 rats linked over Internet, thousands of miles apart

Scientists are planning to do more research on these ‘brain-nets’ with other animals to see how much problem-solving abilities can improve.

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science/rats/Internet/tech/

18

Jan

Bizarre Manti Te’o hoax and the truth about online love People do fall in love with people they’ve only ever met online, and the feelings are very real, according to experts who study online communication. Because there is little to no information about body language or emotion online, people feel comfortable disclosing more about themselves, which fosters a sense of intimacy.

Bizarre Manti Te’o hoax and the truth about online love
People do fall in love with people they’ve only ever met online, and the feelings are very real, according to experts who study online communication. Because there is little to no information about body language or emotion online, people feel comfortable disclosing more about themselves, which fosters a sense of intimacy.

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03

Jan

The Internet turns 30 this week Jan. 1 marked the 30th anniversary of the switchover of all computers on ARPANET — the Internet’s predecessor — to a technology called TCP/IP.

The Internet turns 30 this week
Jan. 1 marked the 30th anniversary of the switchover of all computers on ARPANET — the Internet’s predecessor — to a technology called TCP/IP.

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Internet/web/tech/history/

15

Nov

Lolcats: Where they came from and why we love themThese funny feline photos have been around longer than you think and there’s a reason you can’t get enough of them. Read more.

Lolcats: Where they came from and why we love them
These funny feline photos have been around longer than you think and there’s a reason you can’t get enough of them. Read more.

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lolcats/history/psychology/cats/web/Internet/

18

Aug

Internet rallies to save Tesla’s labMatthew Inman, creator of the online comic website ‘The Oatmeal,’ is the force behind the fundraising project.

Internet rallies to save Tesla’s lab
Matthew Inman, creator of the online comic website ‘The Oatmeal,’ is the force behind the fundraising project.

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Tesla/science/Internet/

26

Jul

Internet commentary is angry and unhealthy — so why do we keep doing it?With the ability to be anonymous and separated from the target of anger, it’s really easy to be nasty to people on the Web.

Internet commentary is angry and unhealthy — so why do we keep doing it?
With the ability to be anonymous and separated from the target of anger, it’s really easy to be nasty to people on the Web.

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Internet/social media/science/

12

Jun

Online freedom? There’ll be an app for thatA smartphone app or wireless network could let people living in countries where the government censors the Internet use the Web freely.

Online freedom? There’ll be an app for that
A smartphone app or wireless network could let people living in countries where the government censors the Internet use the Web freely.

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Web/Internet/apps/

02

Apr

Could spam ruin Pinterest?Pinterest’s use of images linking to other pages could lead to spam and malware spreading to users’ computers in rapid fashion.

Could spam ruin Pinterest?
Pinterest’s use of images linking to other pages could lead to spam and malware spreading to users’ computers in rapid fashion.

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spam/Web/Pinterest/Internet/

13

Mar

Turning homeless men into WiFi hotspots ignites debate at SXSWThe men carrying a Verizon 4G LTE MiFi around SXSW this year ask for donations via PayPal from anyone who uses their connection.

Turning homeless men into WiFi hotspots ignites debate at SXSW
The men carrying a Verizon 4G LTE MiFi around SXSW this year ask for donations via PayPal from anyone who uses their connection.

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SXSW/homeless/WiFi/Web/Internet/tech/