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Astronauts to return from space station next week: NASA
Phys.org - 6 Nov 2021 08:45
Four astronauts are scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station early Monday after spending more than six months in space, NASA announced.
Logitech G435 Lightspeed gaming headset review: Lighter than air, with added flair
Pocket-lint - 6 Nov 2021 14:00
We're pleasantly surprised by what this gaming headset has to offer - it's an incredibly lightweight and affordable option. It's comfortable to wear
The Role of Gene Associated With Alzheimer's Disease in Brain's Immune Cells
Neuroscience News - 6 Nov 2021 01:41
Deleting ABI3, a gene associated with Alzheimer's disease, significantly increased amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain and decreased the amount of microglia around amyloid-plaques, researchers report.
Digital divide fix gets a boost as House passes $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill - CNET
CNET - 6 Nov 2021 06:35
The bill includes $65 billion for broadband, which will expand internet access to more Americans and could help close the digital divide.
Just a Game? Study Shows No Evidence That Violent Video Games Lead To Real-Life Violence
Neuroscience News - 6 Nov 2021 02:04
Violent video games may increase agitation in young children, but the agitation does not translate into violence against other people, researchers say.
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Improves Memory in Mice Modeling Alzheimer's Disease
Neuroscience News - 6 Nov 2021 00:25
Glatiramer acetate, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, improved memory in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.
Crew-2 astronauts to return before Crew-3 launch
Space News - 6 Nov 2021 16:32
The four Crew-2 astronauts currently on the International Space Station will return to Earth ahead of the delayed launch of their replacements, NASA announced late Nov. 5. SpaceNews
Apple hires Tesla's director of Autopilot software
Engadget - 6 Nov 2021 12:48
Apple has been incredibly secretive about its efforts to develop a self-driving car, but according to Bloomberg, its latest move is hiring a key personnel from its toughest competition. The tech giant has reportedly hire...
This blockbuster Netflix horror movie is blowing up again now that the prequel is out
BGR - 6 Nov 2021 03:22
This probably shouldn’t come as a surprise, but the release of Zack Snyder’s newest hit film on Netflix (the immensely enjoyable Army of Thieves) has created a nice halo effect that’s also benefitting the Snyder fl...
18 States That Have Passed Permanent Daylight Savings Time and Why They Haven't Implemented It
Gizmodo - 6 Nov 2021 01:30
Come Sunday at 2:00 a.m. EST, Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end. An hour repeats, because the 20th-century federal government decided it should. It gets dark at 4:30 p.m, and we're Googling SAD lamps while we star...
NASA picks landing site at the moon's south pole for ice-drilling robot
SPACE.com - 6 Nov 2021 01:11
NASA and Intuitive Machines announced the Shackleton Crater landing site for an ice-drilling robot.
The astronauts SpaceX's Crew-2 mission talk toilet trouble in space and more, but when will they land?
SPACE.com - 6 Nov 2021 01:00
NASA and SpaceX are weighing when to bring the Crew-2 astronauts home, even as their replacements await launch.
Flame Retardants Cause Brain Changes in Mice Offspring
Neuroscience News - 6 Nov 2021 00:58
Female mice exposed to PBDEs, a type of flame-retardant found on everyday household items, pass on the chemicals to their developing offspring. In female offspring, this can cause alterations in social memories and behav...
FBI warns crypto scammers are using ATMs and QR codes to steal money
Slash Gear - 6 Nov 2021 00:25
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has published a new public service announcement warning the public to avoid a popular scam involving fiat currency, cryptocurrency ATMs, and QR codes. Though multiple variations ...
The Treasury Department is buying sensitive app data for investigations
Engadget - 6 Nov 2021 22:28
It's no secret that app data can reach investigators without much oversight, but you might be surprised at just who is buying that data. The Intercept and advocacy group Tech Inquiry have learned that the US Treasury Dep...
Someone stole an entire shipment of EVGA RTX graphics cards
The Verge - 6 Nov 2021 21:06
Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge As if the chip shortage didn't make it hard enough to get our hands on graphics cards, criminals are making it a heck of a lot worse. According to a forum post by EVGA product manager Jaco...
2022 Toyota Tundra pickup starts at under $36,000
Slash Gear - 6 Nov 2021 19:02
Toyota originally announced the all-new 2022 Tundra pickup in September. One of the most important things about the truck that we didn’t know was exactly how much it would cost. Toyota has now confirmed the official MS...
That The 100 Spinoff You Probably Forgot About Ain't Happening
Gizmodo - 6 Nov 2021 17:55
Remember The 100 over on The CW? It was a pretty good show for a solid chunk of its run, starting off as a story about 100 teens from space sent down to Earth to see if it was livable again after a nuclear apocalypse. An...
How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
Android Authority - 6 Nov 2021 09:00
No TPM? No UEFI? No Secure Boot? No problem!
Spider-Man: No Way Home delay confirmed for some countries
BGR - 6 Nov 2021 04:50
A new wave of infections hit various countries in the summer, proving that the pandemic wasn’t over. This surfaced fears that some of the highly anticipated events of the year, including movie releases, might see delay...
Hands on with DJI's dual-camera Mavic 3 drone - CNET
CNET - 6 Nov 2021 04:30
You want drone pics? We got 'em.
SecureAuth Buys Acceptto to Deliver Low-Friction Authentication to Enterprises
Dark Reading - 6 Nov 2021 03:34
Acceptto's contextual behavior threat intelligence technology will help SecureAuth deliver AI-driven MFA and continuous password-less authentication, SecureAuth says.