Phys.org Spotlight Science News

Get the latest spotlight science and technology news from Phys.org
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The Phys.org Spotlight Science News Chrome extension brings the latest highlights in science and technology directly to your browser. Users can easily browse top stories from Phys.org, with new articles updating every 10 minutes to keep information fresh and relevant.

Key features include an unread count for new stories, ensuring you never miss important updates. Clicking on any article opens it in a new tab for seamless reading. This extension provides a convenient way to stay informed about cutting-edge science news without leaving your current webpage.

Manifest V2 Extension
By:
http://phys.org/
Users:
1,000
Rating:
4.50
(16)
Version:
2.3 Last updated: 2017-01-18
Creation date:
2017-01-17
Risk:
Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • https://phys.org/*
Size:
23.99K
Email:
in*****@sciencex.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

# 24,404 ▲ 144
Other rankings
#95 in News & Weather #118 in news keyword 28 ▼ 34

User reviews

This is a must have extension for anyone interested in or working in a science-related field.
by Jo*****, 2019-12-04
Love the idea and it would be even better if you can choose which new/categories are displayed
by Er*****, 2013-11-29
it seems nice for me ;D
by Da*****, 2013-03-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Phys.org Spotlight Science News requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low Request access to the following domains: {{requestedDomains}}
Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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