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Hackers find way to cut power supply for the first time, fuelling fears of escalation in digital attacks
In Ukraine, hackers have stepped up their offensive, cutting the power supply in parts of the country during the past holidays.

Hacking the human brain: Company unveils 'mind control' headband to help people with disabilities
When we say the word "hack," the first thing that usually comes to mind is computers. In reality, though, scientists have long been trying to hack the brain for various purposes, from offering new healthcare services to providing new ways to control technological devices.

The bigger the better? Not in the case of this 10-foot tall ape called Gigantopithecus
The size of Gigantopithecus, the largest ape to have ever existed, proved to have been key to its extinction, a recent study revealed.

Supermassive black hole burps, revealing that it 'can create, not just destroy' stars
Think only human beings can burp after a hearty meal? Those black holes in outer space, notorious for "eating" gas and stars, can do that too.

More climate change bad news: Greenland's sponge-like snow can no longer absorb meltwater, adding to sea level rise
A team of international scientists however recently found out that climate change has been hurting the world's biggest island more than previously imagined.

Prayer for the day: Spiritual hunger
Krish Kandiah offers his second Prayer for the Day.

Young couple 'in awe of presence of God' after miraculously surviving crash that 'should've chopped our bodies in half'
Two college sweethearts are thanking God no end after they miraculously survived a horrendous road accident that "should have chopped our bodies in half."

LG G5 release date, specs, and features: 4K resolution?
The LG G5 is rumored to be introduced in the upcoming Mobile World Congress, which will be held next month.

'Fallout 4' DLC release date news: Gameplay rumors and launch schedule revealed
Could underwater vaults be part of the next DLC update?

HIV cure update: ViiV Healthcare, Janssen to start Phase 3 trials of cabotegravir/rilpivirine in middle of 2016
The trial will assess the treatment's safety and efficacy in patients who have HIV-1 infection. It is expected to start in the middle of this year.

Zika virus 2016: Virus linked to newborn birth defects
Researchers didn't pay much attention to the Zika virus, until recently.

'Legend of Zelda' Wii U rumors: Leaked video promotes upcoming Zelda Wii U game?
Nothing about the video has been confirmed. The leak only builds up the hype for the game especially with its imminent release.

LG G5 news: Release date, features and specs rumors revealed
The G5 will reportedly run on the same chip set that is found in some variants of the Samsung Galaxy S7, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820.

As U.S. aims for Mars, Europe takes a different path as 'The Moon Awakens'
Europe's space agency made known its intention to further study and undertake another mission with willing partners to send humans once again to the Earth's closest satellite.

Canadians happier, more polite compared to Americans, study based on tweets reveals
Linguists from the McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, found out that Canadians tend to be happier and more polite in their tweets compared to their American counterparts.

Japanese scientists develop mind-reading device that turns brainwaves into words
Japanese scientists recently developed what is being referred to as a "mind-reading" device, which can turn brainwaves into words, The Daily Mail reported.