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CSN planetarium provides virtual reality vision of stars

The virtual stars shone bright as children gasped and pointed in amazement on a recent Friday at Southern Nevada’s only public planetarium.

Pokemon Go released in South Korea, 6 months after launch

Nintendo Co’s smash hit Pokemon Go was unleashed on South Korea on Tuesday, six months after it was released elsewhere in the world, a delay caused by security fears over Google Maps.

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Company emphasizing robotic processes to open Feb. 1 in Las Vegas

A company focused on robotic process automation, starting with the automation of back-office operations such as accounting, is slated to open a 4,000 square foot Center of Excellence and Innovation Center in Las Vegas Feb 1.

US closes probe into Tesla death, won’t seek recall

U.S. regulators are expected on Thursday to close a six-month-old investigation into the death of a man whose Tesla collided with a truck while he was using its semi-autonomous driving system and not seek a vehicle recall, according to a source briefed on the matter.

Global warming effect — fewer postcard-perfect days

On average, Earth will have 10 fewer days of mild and mostly dry weather by the end of the century, the researchers estimate. Some places will get more days perfect for picnics or outdoor weddings, while other places will lose a lot.

Driverless electric shuttle being tested in downtown Las Vegas

There’s a new thrill on the streets of downtown Las Vegas, where high- and low-rollers alike are climbing aboard what officials call the first driverless electric shuttle operating on a public U.S. street.

Scientists hear voice of ancient humans in baboon calls

Baboon grunts and mating calls might hold secrets about human speech, according to a new study suggesting that the origins of human language could reach back as much as 25 million years.

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