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Washington's answer to big tech could be an office mothballed almost 25 years ago

Democratic members of the House are renewing a push to reopen a government office dedicated to providing expertise and analysis on new technologies.

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Half a century after Apollo 11, a new moon rush is coming

India, China and the European Space Agency are among the players looking to explore and exploit the moon.

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These technologists think the internet is broken. So they're building another one.

Mark Nadal is one of a growing number of technologists trying to right what they see as the wrongs of the internet by building a new one around decentralization.

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Buzz Aldrin says moon landing was chance to prove 'America's can-do spirit'

"Looking back, landing on the moon wasn't just our job, it was a historic opportunity,"Aldrin tweeted on the 50th anniversary of the day he and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.

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U.S. spy chief creates a new head of election security for intelligence agencies

DNI Dan Coats announced Friday he has appointed a career official, Shelby Pierson, to serve as the first intelligence community election threats executive.

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On Instagram, counterfeit cash is for sale — and a short search away

Instagram has struggled to crack down on the sellers of counterfeit goods, who use the platform's photo-focused network to show off their wares.

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Earth's core has been leaking for 2.5 billion years and geologists don't know why

Scientists made the discovery by studying rocks that had oozed to Earth's surface from the deep mantle.

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Unique Apollo 11 memorabilia up for auction on 50th anniversary of moon landing

Items include a flight manual, signed photographs and even Neil Armstrong's childhood teddy bear.

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As Area 51 raid becomes a joke, the U.S. Air Force issues a real warning

The U.S. Air Force warned on Friday against visiting the secretive base, saying that "any attempt to illegally access the area is highly discouraged."

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Photo editor FaceApp goes viral again, prompting security concerns

"In general, this app is not asking a lot of data from the user," Baptiste Robert, a security researcher, told NBC News.

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Apple announces 'disability-themed emojis' to arrive in the fall

"These new options help fill a significant gap in the emoji keyboard," Apple said.

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Eco-friendly biofuels made from food waste could cut 'flight shame' among air travelers

"Biofuels are what's going to save us when it comes to aviation."

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Where on Earth to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing

From meet-and-greets with astronauts to a concert that's "out of this world," America is celebrating Apollo 11 all month long.

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Don't have a cow, man: Startup to produce lab-grown steaks

Aleph Farms is seeking to tap into consumers' increasing awareness of health, environmental and ethical concerns related to eating meat.

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Buzz Aldrin, second man on moon, recalls 'magnificent desolation'

Buzz Aldrin, second man on moon, recalls 'magnificent desolation'

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Elon Musk wants to hook your brain up directly to computers

The Tesla and SpaceX founder announced a goal of implanting chips into human brains as early as next year to create direct human connections to computers.

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Shelf control? Largest textbook publisher is ditching books and going 'digital first'

The price of textbooks in the U.S. increased by 90 percent from 1998 to 2016.

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The next world cup? Fortnite. Here's everything you need to know

Hot favorite Tyler "Ninja" Blevins failed to qualify for the finals, so all eyes for the "Super Bowl of Fortnite" are on streamer Turner "Tfue" Tenney.

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David Marcus goes to Washington; Jeffrey Katzenberg lands NBC News

Byers Market is a daily newsletter from NBC News senior media reporter Dylan Byers that takes you behind the scenes in Hollywood, Silicon Valley, New York and Washington.

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Greek police question suspect over death of American scientist

Greek police question suspect over death of American scientist