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Haiti's earthquake aftermath is visible from space
SPACE.com - 17 Aug 2021 01:32
Satellite imagery captured the devastating damage left behind from the 7.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday (Aug. 14).
Galaxy S22 with AMD-powered Exynos 2200 might be hard to find
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2021 05:06
Those who have no love for foldable devices might be looking forward to what Samsung has planned for its flagship next year. That is especially true for those curious about what AMD will bring to Samsung’s family of Ex...
Check out some of the science heading to the ISS this month
Digital Trends - 17 Aug 2021 04:45
SpaceX is launching another cargo mission to the space station later this month, with the consignment including numerous science experiments for the crew.
Scientists tweak daddy long legs genes to make daddy short legs - CNET
CNET - 17 Aug 2021 02:59
Genetically engineering the leggy spiders could help unlock the secrets of how they develop such long gams in the first place.
Dune sequel will make Zendaya's character the protagonist - CNET
CNET - 17 Aug 2021 02:30
Director Denis Villeneuve reveals the next focus of the blockbuster's sequel. Let's just hope that sequel goes ahead.
Tinder ID verification lets you prove you are who you say you are - CNET
CNET - 17 Aug 2021 02:29
ID verification first launched in Japan in 2019 and soon it'll hit Tinder apps around the world.
First-gen Motorola Razr finally gets Android 11 amid Galaxy Z Flip 3 hype
Android Central - 17 Aug 2021 02:11
Motorola proves it hasn't forgotten the 4G Razr, despite quickly moving on. What you need to know Motorola rolls out the Android 11 update for the Razr. The update arrives with the July 2021 security patch. Android 11 on...
How Testosterone Works in the Brain
Neuroscience News - 17 Aug 2021 01:28
A new study is set to discover precisely which aspects of social behavior androgens regulate and how they do it.
You Should Put Sponges in Your Houseplants
Life Hacker - 17 Aug 2021 20:30
Certain plants, like azaleas and rhododendrons, like moisture but they don't like long periods of standing water. There is a delicate balance between adequately hydrating plants and drowning their roots, which can cause ...
Major nuclear fusion milestone reached as 'ignition' triggered in a lab
Phys.org - 17 Aug 2021 18:32
Ignition is a key process that amplifies the energy output from nuclear fusion and could provide clean energy and answer some huge physics questions.
Here's why you need to wash your hands for 20 seconds, according to physics
Live Science - 17 Aug 2021 17:26
The authors created a simple mathematical model to simulate the movement of particles during hand washing.
Wash your hands for 20 seconds: Physics shows why
Phys.org - 17 Aug 2021 17:11
Though hand-washing is proven effective in combating the spread of disease and infection, the physics behind it has rarely been studied. But in Physics of Fluids, researchers from Hammond Consulting Limited describe a si...
Xbox Game Pass adds Myst, Psychonauts 2, and more in August
Digital Trends - 17 Aug 2021 16:22
Xbox is bringing Myst, Psychonauts 2, and Twelve Minutes to Game Pass all on day one.
CES 2022 to require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 - CNET
CNET - 17 Aug 2021 16:12
The tech gathering is going back to Las Vegas after an all-digital event in 2021.
Titanium Apple Watch Series 6 Models Now Entirely Unavailable
Mac Rumors - 17 Aug 2021 16:04
The Apple Watch Edition with titanium for the Series 6 is currently entirely unavailable for purchase on Apple's online store, following some models being unavailable for delivery or pick-up earlier this month. On August...
FBI Reportedly Exposed Secret Terrorist Watchlist
SecurityWeek - 17 Aug 2021 16:03
Security researcher Bob Diachenko claims to have discovered an unprotected Elasticsearch database containing 1.9 million records related to what appeared to be a terrorist watchlist of the United States government.
Molecular Farming Means the Next Vaccine Could Be Edible and Grown in a Plant
Singularity Hub - 17 Aug 2021 16:00
It's the dog days of summer. You bite down on a plump, chilled orange. Citrus juice explodes in your mouth in a refreshing, tingling burst. Ahh. And congratulations--you've just been vaccinated for the latest virus. That...
Apple: CSAM Image-Detection Backdoor 'Narrow' in Scope
Threatpost - 17 Aug 2021 15:58
Computing giant tries to reassure users that the tool won't be used for mass surveillance.
Man Sentenced for Smuggling 80 Pounds of Speed Disguised as COVID Vaccine
Motherboard - 17 Aug 2021 15:33
A Polish man covered his van in magnetic stickers with the BioNTech logo to evade authorities.
Future MacBooks could support the Apple Pencil, report says - CNET
CNET - 17 Aug 2021 15:32
Apple might replace the Touch Bar with a slot for the Apple Pencil, according to a report on a new patent.
Mastercard will start removing magnetic strips from its cards in 2024 - CNET
CNET - 17 Aug 2021 15:10
Mastercard's magnetic strips on debit and credit cards will be gone by 2033.
See Boston Dynamics Atlas robots work a parkour course like it's nothing - CNET
CNET - 17 Aug 2021 15:00
"We're exploring how to push it to its limits, sometimes operating at those limits."