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The Best Grocery Store Alternatives to Girl Scout Cookies
Life Hacker - 1 Jun 2022 21:00
Girl Scout Cookies are not only delicious, they are something of an American pastime. The problem, though, as we all know, is that they come around but once a year. If you don't want to wait until sometime early next yea...
Video Gaming Got Its First Major Union. Now What?
Wired - 1 Jun 2022 17:23
Raven Software's vote to unionize its QA team is historic, but getting Activision Blizzard to actually listen will require a lot more work.
How to use motor accessibility features on a Mac
Digital Trends - 1 Jun 2022 15:00
If you're unable to use your mouse or trackpad, these MacOS motor accessibility features can help you navigate, perform tasks, use apps, and control your Mac.
'God of War' leads final trio of free games before PlayStation Plus revamp
Engadget - 1 Jun 2022 21:45How the brain responds to surprising events
Science Daily - 1 Jun 2022 17:17
MIT researchers have found that one key role of the neuromodulator noradrenaline, produced by the locus coeruleus, is to help the brain learn from surprising outcomes.
How Do Black Holes Die?
Slash Gear - 1 Jun 2022 22:41
Nothing in the universe lasts forever, including black holes. Here's how life ends for the mysterious and captivating space phenomena.
Botanical gardens have a rich history, and still provide benefits now
New Scientist - 1 Jun 2022 20:00
While botanical gardens have evolved from their medicinal roots in 16th-century Italy, their plants can still bring peace and joy to our busy lives, says Beronda L. Montgomery
NASA Selects Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to Develop Next-Generation Spacesuits
Gizmodo - 1 Jun 2022 23:25
NASA announced today that it has partnered with two private U.S. companies, Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace, to develop its next spacesuits, which will be ready no earlier than 2025.
A stem cell model could help unravel the complex biology behind some psychiatric disorders
Science Daily - 1 Jun 2022 23:02
Researchers have applied a novel stem cell model to map disease risk variants in human neurons, which could help provide insights into the biological mechanisms that underlie neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism and...
Antibiotics wreak havoc on athletic performance
Science Daily - 1 Jun 2022 15:22
New research demonstrates that by killing essential gut bacteria, antibiotics ravage athletes' motivation and endurance. The mouse study suggests the microbiome is a big factor separating athletes from 'couch potatoes'.
Study evaluates how to eliminate telemedicine's virtual waiting room
Science Daily - 1 Jun 2022 19:30
Researchers have conducted a 10-week study to evaluate how text messaging a link to patients when their doctor is ready provides a way to connect patients and doctors without relying on the virtual waiting room.
New type of triterpenes discovered
Science Daily - 1 Jun 2022 17:17
A remarkable discovery and collaborative effort have revealed a new type of triterpenes, a group of organic compounds which are an important source of many medicines. Until now, all triterpenes were believed to be derive...
Scientists Sort Out Why Uranus and Neptune Are Different Shades of Blue - CNET
CNET - 1 Jun 2022 00:54
Mars is red. Neptune is blue. Uranus is hazy and kinda blue, too.
Amazon kills off book purchases via Kindle Android app: Here are a few solutions
Android Authority - 1 Jun 2022 09:10
Amazon has disabled book purchases via the Kindle app from June 1, but there are a few workarounds you can use.
As disruptions in China continue, Apple will start making iPads in Vietnam
Ars Technica - 1 Jun 2022 23:33
Lockdowns in China have Apple taking new measures to meet potential demand.
Who Is Your Obscure Star Wars Obsession?
Gizmodo - 1 Jun 2022 22:00
Star Wars is full of forgettable side characters that some people refuse to forget. From the man carrying an ice cream maker in Empire Strikes Back (who has a name, and it's Willow Hood, for some reason) to my editor's s...
Combination anti-HIV antibody infusions suppress virus for prolonged period
Science Daily - 1 Jun 2022 17:18
Individuals with HIV who began taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the early stages of infection achieved a lengthy period of HIV suppression without ART after receiving two broadly neutralizing anti-HIV antibodies (b...
What Really Happens At The Edge Of The Universe?
Slash Gear - 1 Jun 2022 03:15
The universe is an astronomical mystery, one that humans are still trying to understand. What would happen if you somehow managed to reach its edges?
Why Samsung Is Being Sued Over A Fundamental Android Feature
Slash Gear - 1 Jun 2022 22:51
Samsung is facing a patent-related legal fiasco that covers an Android feature capable of predicting how long the battery will last before a device turns off.
Tired mosquitoes would rather catch up on sleep than bite you
Science Daily - 1 Jun 2022 17:18
Turns out you're not the only one who needs a good night's rest to function well the next day. Researchers found that mosquitoes whose slumber is disrupted are more interested in catching up on their sleep than looking f...
Here's the full schedule of summer video game livestreams
Digital Trends - 1 Jun 2022 16:00
From Sony's State of Play to Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest, these are the game showcases throughout summer 2022 that should be on your radar.
Texas Law Forcing Tech Companies to Host Heinous Content Put on Hold by SCOTUS
Gizmodo - 1 Jun 2022 12:00
The U.S. Supreme Court put a controversial new Texas law on hold in a 5-4 decision late Tuesday. The law would allow social media users to sue companies like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook if those users felt they were b...