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Dino-killing asteroid triggered 'mega-earthquake' that rocked the planet for months
Live Science - 13 Oct 2022 12:00
The dinosaur-killing Chicxulub impact triggered a months-long mega-earthquake that left its mark in the rock.
Google's futuristic 3D meeting tech is taking another step forward
ZDNet - 13 Oct 2022 15:55
Google is expanding the testing of Project Starline, its experimental 3D telepresence video meeting system.
Scientists discover 1 million-year-old DNA sample lurking beneath Antarctic seafloor
Live Science - 13 Oct 2022 11:00
Analysis of DNA samples collected from beneath the seafloor in Antarctica has revealed that some of the ancient genetic material could be around 1 million years old.
Astronomers discover heaviest exoplanet element yet on alien world so hot it rains iron
SPACE.com - 13 Oct 2022 17:00
Astronomers have discovered the heavy element barium in the atmospheres of two blisteringly hot gas giant planets outside the solar system.
'Brain drain' hits Africa's tech developers
Phys.org - 13 Oct 2022 19:00
When Samuel Onidare returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom a year ago, he had difficulty convincing his colleagues that he made the right decision.
Quantum computers in action in chemistry
Phys.org - 13 Oct 2022 15:17
Quantum computers are one of the key future technologies of the 21st century. Their potential surpasses even the best supercomputers. They have proven to be a powerful tool, in particular for solving complex computationa...
This brain grown in a dish learned to play Pong in 5 minutes
Digital Trends - 13 Oct 2022 23:17
Scientists at Cortical Labs have taught a horrifying mass of brain cells to play Pong.
Machine learning takes hold in nuclear physics
Phys.org - 13 Oct 2022 23:06
Scientists have begun turning to new tools offered by machine learning to help save time and money. In the past several years, nuclear physics has seen a flurry of machine learning projects come online, with many papers ...
Distinct Brain Networks Associated With Risk and Resilience in Depression
Neuroscience News - 13 Oct 2022 22:33
Researchers have identified two distinct brain regions, one linked to increased and the other with decreased depressive symptoms, associated with the location of brain injuries.
Science Suggests Breath Training Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Twisted Sifter - 13 Oct 2022 14:12
Sometimes we just need to take a moment and breathe...
Budworm Hackers Resurface with New Espionage Attacks Aimed at U.S. Organization
The Hacker News - 13 Oct 2022 12:08
An advanced persistent threat (APT) actor known as Budworm targeted a U.S.-based entity for the first time in more than six years, according to latest research. The attack was aimed at an unnamed U.S. state legislature, ...
Astronomers spotted a bubble of gas zipping around our Galaxy's black hole
BGR - 13 Oct 2022 02:34
Astronomers have discovered a bubble of gas orbiting our galaxy's black hole. Earlier this year, astronomers brought us our first image of Sagittarius A (or Sgr. A* for short). The image was blurry, but for the first tim...
First space tourist, billionaire Dennis Tito, now wants to visit moon on SpaceX Starship
USA Today - 13 Oct 2022 02:20
Dennis Tito, the first space tourist, visited the International Space Station in 2001. This time, he wants to head to the moon on a SpaceX Starship.
The Perseverance Rover Spies What Appears To Be A Cat On Mars
Twisted Sifter - 13 Oct 2022 00:12
What a purrfect discovery!
Russia's 'General Armageddon' Is Now In Charge of Invasion in Ukraine
Motherboard - 13 Oct 2022 15:00
In recent days, Moscow has doubled down on bombing campaigns in Ukraine.
Physicists revisit and analyze the claims made by a 'sexist' senior scientist
Phys.org - 13 Oct 2022 14:50
The year was 2018 and physicist Fariba Karimi remembers feeling appalled and disgusted by the remarks made by a prominent male scientist during a presentation at CERN, the European nuclear research center in Geneva. "It ...
Microsoft's AR glasses aren't cutting it with US soldiers, says leaked report
The Verge - 13 Oct 2022 13:48
Microsoft's AR goggles are intended to provide soldiers with live information via a head-up display. | Image: US Army Microsoft's augmented reality Hololens goggles are getting a rough ride in tests by the US Army, accor...
Android security warning: These crooks phone you and trick you into downloading malware
ZDNet - 13 Oct 2022 13:15
Phishing websites steal your phone number - then a crook calls you to trick you into downloading malware.
Celsius Exchange Data Dump Is a Gift to Crypto Sleuths--and Thieves
Wired - 13 Oct 2022 13:00
By releasing half a million users' transactions in a bankruptcy court filing, the company has opened a vast breach in its users' financial privacy.
Conduct your own orchestra in a VR world with this immersive video game
The Gadget Flow - 13 Oct 2022 13:00
Love classical music? Maybe you even dream of becoming a conductor one day. Well, now you can experience the role for yourself in Real Orchestra, a new VR music game. Designed for Meta Quest2, this game puts you in the..
Palo Alto Networks, Aruba Patch Severe Vulnerabilities
SecurityWeek - 13 Oct 2022 12:24
Palo Alto Networks and Aruba Networks have each announced patches for severe vulnerabilities affecting their products.
Artemis 1, ispace lander set November launch dates
Space News - 13 Oct 2022 12:11
NASA's Artemis 1 mission and a Japanese lander are set to launch to the moon from Florida within days of each other in November. The post Artemis 1, ispace lander set November launch dates appeared first on SpaceNews.