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Russian tanks in Ukraine are sprouting cages
The Economist - 14 Mar 2022 02:00
But they seem to be pretty-much useless
Double-shadowed moon craters may be coldest place in the solar system
New Scientist - 14 Mar 2022 19:53
The moon has deep craters that sit at such an angle that even reflected sunlight doesn't touch some areas, making them prime locations for water ice to collect
Even a low level of light at night may disrupt your blood sugar
New Scientist - 14 Mar 2022 21:00
Leaving even a dim light on while you sleep may disrupt blood sugar control, a small study in humans suggests
How do organisations find and debunk disinformation on war in Ukraine?
New Scientist - 14 Mar 2022 20:43
The war in Ukraine is the subject of much online disinformation and propaganda but fact-checking organisations are tracking down how social media posts spread and debunking them
Satellite images show fires and rubble in Mariupol after devastating Russian attack
Live Science - 14 Mar 2022 20:16
Over 2,500 civilians have been killed in the 10 days of the city's siege, Ukrainian officials say.
Ready, Set...Go! Brain Circuit That Triggers the Execution of Planned Movement Discovered
Neuroscience News - 14 Mar 2022 23:43
Researchers have identified a neural circuit that helps suppress the execution of planned actions in response to specific cues.
Close the blinds during sleep to protect your health
Science Daily - 14 Mar 2022 21:43
Exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit room, harms your cardiovascular function during sleep and increases your insulin resistance the following morning, re...
Telescopes trained on Parker Solar Probe's latest pass around the sun
Phys.org - 14 Mar 2022 13:15
As NASA's Parker Solar Probe completes its latest swing around the sun, it's doing so in full view of dozens of other spacecraft and ground-based telescopes.
Even Mild COVID Can Cause Brain Shrinkage and Affect Mental Function
Neuroscience News - 14 Mar 2022 00:57
Even mild COVID-19 infection can lead to cognitive alterations and brain shrinkage, researchers report. The findings could help explain the brain changes that contribute to long-COVID.
SNL star Pete Davidson is heading to space with crew of five on next Blue Origin flight
The Verge - 14 Mar 2022 16:02
Pete Davidson playing Chad as an astronaut on SNL | Photo By: Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson will actually go to space this month instead of just pretending to on ...
New cosmic-ray scan of the Great Pyramid of Giza could reveal hidden burial chamber
Live Science - 14 Mar 2022 14:42
The ultra-powerful scan of the Great Pyramid of Giza could reveal the 4,500-year-old secrets of two mysterious voids inside.
What Is Dark Matter? The Answer to Universe's Greatest Mystery Could Be Axions - CNET
CNET - 14 Mar 2022 01:06
The saga of how an odd hypothetical particle became a star dark matter candidate.
RSV vaccine in pregnancy lowers antibiotic use in babies
New Scientist - 14 Mar 2022 21:00
Babies whose mothers were vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus had less need for drugs against bacterial infections
Leonardo Da Vinci's Codex Leicester Replica!
Tested - 14 Mar 2022 18:50
Adam shares with us another piece from his collection of “impossible objects”–replicas of artifacts that we would never be able to touch and examine in person. This is Stefano Tartaglione’s recreation of Leonardo...
iPhone SE 3 review roundup: Ample power combined with aging features
Cult of Mac - 14 Mar 2022 16:39
With less than a week to go until Apple’s third-generation iPhone SE makes its official debut, the first reviews are out. They have plenty of great things to say about Cupertino’s most affordable handset -- and more ...
Apple's new iPhone SE is a modern phone stuck in yesterday's design
The Verge - 14 Mar 2022 15:00
Yesterday's iPhone, today
Pricing: How does a Mac Studio stand up to a fully-equipped (Intel) Mac mini?
ZDNet - 14 Mar 2022 14:31
We compare the new Mac Studio to the closest machine Apple currently sells, the Intel Mac mini. It's an interesting comparison that shows where the Mac line is heading.
Covid-19 Shuts Down Plants in China, Hitting Apple Supplier, Auto Makers
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2022 14:11
Lockdowns in Shenzhen and Changchun aimed at stopping coronavirus outbreaks have led to production halts, in the latest threat to the world's battered supply chain.
Google gives Samsung preferential treatment, here's why it should
Android Central - 14 Mar 2022 14:00
Experts say that Google partners with Samsung to push new features out, making it seem like it prefers Samsung. But that isn't the case; Google really wants to maintain its position in the market place.
Apple Watch remained king of the smartwatch market in 2021
AppleInsider - 14 Mar 2022 13:54
The Apple Watch is still the dominant wearable device in the global smartwatch market, with it maintaining its lead over competitors by a wide margin. Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 6 Apple has enjoyed its p...
Russia bans Instagram as promised, blocking access for 80 million users
The Verge - 14 Mar 2022 13:46
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Russia's promised ban on Instagram has kicked into effect today, with the social media platform inaccessible for the vast majority of the country's population, according to interne...
Ubisoft reveals 'security incident' forcing company-wide password refresh
ZDNet - 14 Mar 2022 13:41
The gaming giant remains tight-lipped on the particulars of the assumed hack.