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Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Earth during northern spring, scientists argue
SPACE.com - 9 Dec 2021 14:10
The asteroid impact that wiped out most dinosaurs may have taken place during the Northern Hemisphere's spring or early summer, according to new research on the infamous mass extinction.
A terrifying new planet with oceans of lava was just discovered
BGR - 9 Dec 2021 03:12
A new planet discovered by scientists has oceans of lava covering its surface. The hellish planet is called GJ 367b, and it's roughly 30 light-years away from the Earth. The new planet is smaller than Earth — around th...
How a phishing campaign is able to exploit Microsoft Outlook
TechRepublic - 9 Dec 2021 17:52
Attackers can capitalize on a feature in Outlook that makes spoofed messages appear legitimate, says email security provider Avanan.
How to stretch your hamstrings
Live Science - 9 Dec 2021 23:00
Find out how to stretch your hamstrings properly to prevent and ease injuries.
New Zealand to Ban Tobacco Permanently for Anyone Born After 2008
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2021 14:00
The government of New Zealand is preparing to ban cigarette smoking forever by anyone born after 2008, according to a new report from the news outlet Stuff. The move would eventually make it illegal for anyone in New Zea...
Coping With Schizophrenia, When Emotions Can Be Too Much
Neuroscience News - 9 Dec 2021 02:39
People with schizophrenia struggle to manage low-level negative emotions as the negative emotions increase. Those with schizophrenia are less likely to employ coping strategies when stressed than those without the disord...
Does Air Pollution Reduce the Benefits of Physical Activity on the Brain?
Neuroscience News - 9 Dec 2021 01:55
People who exercise in areas with high air pollution levels show less benefit from their physical activity when it comes to markers for certain brain diseases.
NASA Invites Media to Briefing on Research Launching to Space Station
NASA Breaking news - 9 Dec 2021 04:10Space Development Agency to acquire 28 missile-tracking satellites to launch in late 2024
Space News - 9 Dec 2021 02:22
The Pentagon's Space Development Agency is planning a new procurement of satellites that will be part of a global constellation of missile-tracking space sensors. SpaceNews
Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan invest $3.4B for science advances
Fox News - 9 Dec 2021 01:59
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are investing up to $3.4 billion to advance human health over 10 to 15 years, according to a spokesperson for their philanthropic organization, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative...
Europe awards study contract for disruptive satellite constellation ideas
Space News - 9 Dec 2021 01:01
A consortium of more than 20 European space companies said Dec. 8 it won a six-month contract to study disruptive ideas for Europe's planned satellite broadband constellation. SpaceNews
Space Force official: U.S. has a broad range of options to respond to space aggression
Space News - 9 Dec 2021 00:50
If Russia, China or any other country targeted a U.S. satellite with missiles or other weapons, the United States would respond in a "proportional manner," said Brig. Gen. John Olson, the senior reserve officer of the U....
AMD may use Samsung's 4nm node for Chromebook processors
Digital Trends - 9 Dec 2021 00:11
A new J.P. Morgan report suggests that AMD may be working with Samsung foundries on launching a new 4nm Chromebook processor.
Does exercise help anxiety?
Live Science - 9 Dec 2021 16:41
Does exercise help anxiety? The four ways that exercise can help reduce anxiety
Take to the skies with the best drones for everyone
Mashable - 9 Dec 2021 14:41
Drones and quadcopters have become increasingly accessible in the last few years. As the cost of designing and manufacturing a good quality drone has gone down, more people have been able to get into drone flying as a ho...
WhatsApp begins offering Novi money transfers to some users in the US
Engadget - 9 Dec 2021 14:40Comet Leonard, the brightest of the year, is fading and acting strange
SPACE.com - 9 Dec 2021 14:04
Something strange is happening to skywatchers' most anticipated comet of the year.
How often you may poop may be (partly) written in your genes
Live Science - 9 Dec 2021 14:00
A new study aimed to find genetic risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome.
Chromecast with Google TV update fixes some of its worst lingering issues
Android Central - 9 Dec 2021 13:12
The streaming device gets a handy storage management feature and more. What you need to know Chromecast with Google TV has picked up a new update that improves its storage capacity. The streaming device also makes it a l...
How to take a screenshot on the Google Pixel
Android Central - 9 Dec 2021 13:00U.S. Senate Votes to Block President Biden's Vaccine Mandate in Symbolic Win for Covid-19
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2021 13:00
The U.S. Senate voted late Wednesday to block President Joe Biden's proposed covid-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses, a move that's largely seen as symbolic since the Democratic-controlled House of Representative...
Apple AR headset will use Face ID tech for hand gesture tracking, says Kuo
AppleInsider - 9 Dec 2021 12:35
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now claims that the forthcoming Apple AR headset will track hand movements, which will allow for the device to interpret gestures. In his second Apple AR report in as many days, respected analyst Min...