Phys.org Spotlight Science News

Get the latest spotlight science and technology news from Phys.org
What is Phys.org Spotlight Science News?
'Phys.org Spotlight Science News' is a user-friendly Google Chrome extension that gives users real-time updates on the latest spotlight science and technology news from Phys.org. It also includes features such as an unread count for new stories, updating every 10 minutes, and allows you to open articles in a new tab by simply clicking on the title.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.50 (16)
Version: 2.3 (Last updated: 2017-01-18)
Creation date: 2017-01-17
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://phys.org/*
Size: 23.99K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

The official Phys.org extension for Google Chrome allows readers to peruse spotlight science and technology news. Clicking on an article title opens it in a new tab.

Features:

  • unread count for new stories;
  • updates every 10 minutes.

User reviews

This is a must have extension for anyone interested in or working in a science-related field.
by Jordan Burger, 2019-12-04

Love the idea and it would be even better if you can choose which new/categories are displayed
by Erin H, 2013-11-29

it seems nice for me ;D
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Phys.org Spotlight Science News requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Phys.org Spotlight Science News has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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