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How to Use Bedtime for Tracking Sleep on iPhone
OS X Daily - 26 Sep 2020 17:18
Is your sleeping schedule all over the place at the moment? If so, you can easily get into a proper bedtime routine with the help of Bedtime on your iPhone. Apple’s Bedtime feature is baked into the default Clock app o...
CDC warns dried fungus is behind a multi-state outbreak in the US
Slash Gear - 26 Sep 2020 02:09
According to a new food safety alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dried fungus has been linked to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella in the United States, prompting a recall of the products. Wis...
She's Voting From Space, So Y'all Have No Excuse
Gizmodo - 26 Sep 2020 02:03
For this November's presidential election, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins plans to cast her ballot from the International Space Station, 200 miles above Earth, effectively obliterating every excuse in the book for why us ear...
What makes something fireproof?
Live Science - 26 Sep 2020 13:00
Fire safety involves "fire resistant" and "flame retardant" measures.
DOJ opposes TikTok request stall download ban, calls ByteDance CEO 'mouthpiece' for CCP
AppleInsider - 26 Sep 2020 05:11
The Department of Justice in a court filing on Friday opposed TikTok's requested injunction against an impending ban authorized by the Trump administration, saying a decision in TikTok's favor would weaken the president'...
Trump Administration Whacks China Again With New Restrictions on Its Biggest Chip Maker
Gizmodo - 26 Sep 2020 23:34
The Trump administration has another Chinese technology company on its radar: the Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, the country's biggest chip maker. And as you all can imagine if you've been followi...
Porsche shows off new racecar body kit made from renewable raw materials
Slash Gear - 26 Sep 2020 18:16
Porsche has an interesting new body kit for its 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR that will race this year’s Nürburgring 24-hour race. What’s interesting about the body kit is the material it’s made from. Porsche constr...
US slaps trade restrictions on China's top chipmaker
Engadget - 26 Sep 2020 17:27
The US didn't waste much time blocking sales to China's largest chipmaker. According to Reuters and the Wall Street Journal, the Commerce Department has added Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) ...
This Hacked Coffee Maker Demands Ransom and Demonstrates a Terrifying Implication About the IoT
Gizmodo - 26 Sep 2020 22:19
It's no secret that the Internet of Things is full of insecure gadgets. All you need is one high profile incident to be flooded with terrifying headlines about how everything from robotic vacuum cleaners to smart sex toy...
160 Genes Linked to Brain Shrinkage in Study of 45,000 Adults
Neuroscience News - 26 Sep 2020 21:08
Researchers have identified 160 genes linked to brain shrinkage in adults. The genes appear to be involved in brain development, vascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and some psychiatric conditions.
Faced with shortages, researchers combine heat and humidity to disinfect N95 masks
Science Daily - 26 Sep 2020 20:51
Researchers found that gently heating N95 masks in high relative humidity could inactivate SARS-CoV-2 virus trapped within the masks, without degrading the masks' performance.
Friday's delayed Delta IV Heavy rocket launch means three back-to-back launches
Slash Gear - 26 Sep 2020 18:02
United Launch Alliance had to delay the Delta IV Heavy rocket launch that was scheduled for Friday. With the launch delayed, the entire launch schedule had to be adjusted, setting the stage for three back-to-back mission...
Estee Lauder Pays NASA $128,000 for Photo Shoot on the ISS
PetaPixel - 26 Sep 2020 17:21Are some black holes wormholes in disguise? Gamma-ray blasts may shed clues.
Live Science - 26 Sep 2020 16:23
Unusual flashes of gamma rays could reveal that what appear to be giant black holes are actually huge wormholes, a new study finds.
From Tesla's smashed Cybertruck to Michael Bay's Samsung walkout: The most epic tech demo fails - CNET
CNET - 26 Sep 2020 14:00
Join us for a look at some of the funniest and cringiest tech demos of all time.
There's no speed limit in a superfluid universe. Now we know why.
Live Science - 26 Sep 2020 16:53
Physicists have figured out how objects traveling through a superfluid can exceed a critical speed limit.
Study taps AI to find brain regions driving dissociation from trauma
Slash Gear - 26 Sep 2020 13:15
A new study from McLean Hospital has potentially found brain regions that drive the dissociation response reported by individuals who suffered abuse and trauma during childhood. The findings add an element of legitimacy ...
Study claims silk beats cotton as the best material for DIY face masks
Slash Gear - 26 Sep 2020 00:53
Silk beats both cotton and synthetic materials like polyester when it comes to homemade and reusable face masks, according to a new study from the University of Cincinnati. The material offers a number of potential benef...
Florida doctors found a coronavirus cure that's nearly 100% effective
BGR - 26 Sep 2020 15:01
Researchers from Florida think they have found a coronavirus cure, saying their treatment protocols had a success rate of nearly 100%. AdventHealth Ocala doctors treated their patients with a combination of four types of...
International Observe the Moon Night 2020: Celebrate with NASA's Artemis program in webcast tonight.
SPACE.com - 26 Sep 2020 13:14
As International Observe the Moon Night goes virtual this year, NASA is inviting the public to join a live celebration online.
The Moon's surface is heavily radioactive
BGR - 26 Sep 2020 04:10
Researchers have determined that the surface of the Moon is highly radioactive due to a combination of factors. The surface of the Moon is approximately two to three times as radioactive as the International Space Statio...
NASA Releases a New Poster for the Europa Clipper Mission
Universe Today - 26 Sep 2020 02:30
In anticipation of this upcoming mission, NASA has released a stunning poster for the Europa Clipper mission! The post NASA Releases a New Poster for the Europa Clipper Mission appeared first on Universe Today.