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A complex network of fungi links orchids in the rainforest canopy
New Scientist - 5 Oct 2022 23:42
Orchids that grow on trees in the forest canopy may access food by connecting to a network of fungal threads
5 Things to Know About the iPhone 14 Plus
Mac Rumors - 5 Oct 2022 12:24
The iPhone 14 Plus is Apple's latest entry-level iPhone alongside the standard iPhone 14, featuring a larger display, improved cameras, performance, and more. Announced last month, the iPhone 14 Plus official...
Startup SpinLaunch aces 10th suborbital launch with high-tech slingshot
SPACE.com - 5 Oct 2022 18:00
SpinLaunch, a California-based start-up developing a rotating arm that can tfling small satellites into near-Earth space has pulled off its tenth successful test launch in less than a year.
Penis worm's ancient cousin fossilized with its doughnut-shaped brain intact
Live Science - 5 Oct 2022 01:01
Scientists found preserved brain tissue in a Cambrian fossil.
Nutrient-measuring device could make microwaves that count calories
New Scientist - 5 Oct 2022 23:15
Scientists have found a way to use leaked electromagnetic radiation to measure nutrients in microwaved meals
South Korea Accidentally Hits Own Base With Missile During Show-of-Force Against North Korea
Gizmodo - 5 Oct 2022 12:45
South Korea's military accidentally hit its own air force base during a missile test on Tuesday, according to a new report from the Korea Times. The unfortunate accident caused a fire and sent the opposite of its intende...
Algorithms Predict Sports Teams' Moves With 80% Accuracy
Neuroscience News - 5 Oct 2022 23:42
A new machine learning algorithm can predict the in-game actions of volleyball players with 80% accuracy.
Petting Dogs Engages the Social Brain, According to Neuroimaging
Neuroscience News - 5 Oct 2022 21:23
Interacting with dogs leads to greater activation in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with emotional and social processing.
Apple isn't selling its own lanyard for AirPods Pro 2; here are some other options
9 to 5 Mac - 5 Oct 2022 17:34
AirPods Pro 2 is already out. One of the interesting features of this product is that a lanyard can hold it, so customers can lock their earbuds on their bags, jeans, or hands. While Apple is not planning to make its own...
The NLRB alleges that Apple "discriminated against employees" trying to unionize
The Verge - 5 Oct 2022 03:39
The company may have to attend a hearing in December if it doesn't settle with workers. | Nick Barclay / The Verge The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Apple, alleging that the company "discri...
How Twitter employees are reacting to today's Elon Musk news
The Verge - 5 Oct 2022 02:56
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Elon Musk is back, and now he wants to own Twitter again! Delightful. Today let's talk about the backdrop against which he made this decision, whether it's somehow an incredibly el...
Election Software Executive Arrested on Suspicion of Theft
The New York Times - 5 Oct 2022 02:34
The executive, Eugene Yu, and his firm, Konnech, have been a focus of attention among election deniers.
NASA Catches Sun Spitting Out a Dazzling X1 Solar Flare - CNET
CNET - 5 Oct 2022 02:20
The sun is so hot right now.
A Possible Brain Mechanisms Behind COVID-19 Delirium
Neuroscience News - 5 Oct 2022 22:21
Brain cells exposed to blood taken from COVID-19 patients with delirium showed a decrease in neurogenesis and an increase in cell death. The findings also indicate a key role for cytokines produced in the immune system d...
A study allays fears that covid vaccines harm menstrual cycles
The Economist - 5 Oct 2022 20:09
Those swayed by contrary anti-vaxxer propaganda should take note
Tailless comets could threaten Earth
The Economist - 5 Oct 2022 20:06
But they also offer an explanation of the solar system's earliest days
Experts Warn of New RatMilad Android Spyware Targeting Enterprise Devices
The Hacker News - 5 Oct 2022 14:46
A novel Android malware called RatMilad has been observed targeting a Middle Eastern enterprise mobile device by concealing itself as a VPN and phone number spoofing app. The mobile trojan functions as advanced spyware w...
Google's Pixel Watch Could Keep You From Dumping Android - CNET
CNET - 5 Oct 2022 14:00
The Apple Watch has helped lock people into Apple's ecosystem. Google needs to do the same.
Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day by Using These 7 Tips to Help You Save All Year - CNET
CNET - 5 Oct 2022 14:00
Yeah, it's a silly holiday. But celebrating it once could save you money for years.
Zipline drones will deliver medicine to communities in Utah
Engadget - 5 Oct 2022 13:47Sherpa tug yet to start raising orbit a month after launch
Space News - 5 Oct 2022 13:39
A Sherpa tug launched a month ago is still undergoing commissioning and has yet to start maneuvers as its orbit gradually decays. The post Sherpa tug yet to start raising orbit a month after launch appeared first on Spac...
Canadian NetWalker Ransomware Affiliate Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence in US
SecurityWeek - 5 Oct 2022 12:57
A former Canadian government employee was sentenced to prison in the United States this week for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks.