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RIP, MSN Messenger: Microsoft Kills Old-School Chat App Microsoft reportedly began alerting Chinese users of Windows Live's imminent shutdown Thursday and told users they would need to switch to Skype. Project Wing vs. Prime Air: Google's Drones Soar Above Amazon's With Project Wing, Google has taken an aircraft design from history's junkpile and turned it into a template for the future of drone delivery. See Neptune and 'Dodgeball' Asteroid Tonight Armchair astronomers can enjoy a cosmic double play on Aug. 29, with back-to-back webcasts featuring faraway Neptune and a close-flying asteroid. The action starts at 8 p.m. EDT... United Nations: Nearly Half the Syrian Population Now Refugees The number of people who have fled conflict in the country has surpassed a record 3 million. Study: Jolts of Electricity to the Brain Can Improve Memory A new study from Northwestern University suggests that a non-invasive electrical current to the brain can improve an individual's memory. Every Parent Will Relate to Beyoncè's Poem About Daughter Blue Ivy Grab a tissue, parents. Beyoncé's poem for her daughter will remind you just how much you love your children. UK Raises Terrorist Threat Level to 'Severe' The UK raised its terrorist threat level, reflecting fears that UK citizens who traveled to the Middle East to fight with rebels could be plotting attacks. 20 Signs Your Cat Is Turning Into a Human How do you know if your precious pet is turning into a human being? Know the signs. 7 Tech Upgrades to the Old-School Science Class With tech breakthroughs and innovative ideas, science class isn't what it used to be. 29 High Contrast Photos That Use Harsh Mid-Day Light [#MashPics] We challenged you to implement harsh light in your photographs. Here are some of the most impressive submissions we saw. Iceland Investigating Two Volcanoes After Overnight Eruption Activity at two volcanoes in Iceland, Bardabunga and Askja, continues to worry geologists and international aviation interests after an overnight eruption. Read more at Mashable.com ▶ You received this email because you are registered on mashable.com. We respect your privacy. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely unsubscribe. Mashable, Inc. is a Delaware Corporation. P.O. Box 64 New York, NY, 10159-0064