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I'm in Awe of This '70s-Era Tank Simulator That Uses a Tiny Camera Roaming a Miniature Model
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2022 16:15
If you assumed that military training simulators were only made possible with the advent of 3D graphics and virtual reality, Tom Scott is here to prove you wrong as he test drives a fascinating '70s-era tank simulator th...
Energy jet traveling 7 times the speed of light appears to break the laws of physics
Live Science - 19 Oct 2022 12:00
A jet of particles released by two colliding stars appears to be moving seven times faster than the speed of light -- but astronomers blame a cosmic illusion known as superluminal motion.
Selection of Human Immune-Related Genes Was Driven by the Black Death
Neuroscience News - 19 Oct 2022 22:59
Bubonic plague, or the "Black Death" placed significantly selective pressure on humans, changing the frequency of certain immune-related genes and affecting our susceptibility to modern diseases.
Pain Relief Without Side Effects and Addiction
Neuroscience News - 19 Oct 2022 22:00
Researchers have developed a new substance that activates adrenalin receptors rather than opioid receptors to help relieve chronic pain. The new compounds have similar pain-relieving qualities as opioids but do not appea...
RIP Apple TV HD: Apple went all-in on 4K yesterday
Ars Technica - 19 Oct 2022 21:58
4K TV adoption hasn't been slowing down, and Apple knows the HD era is over.
Atlanta Film Company 500T Review - The Hope Photographers Need?
The Phoblographer - 19 Oct 2022 12:00
The story of Lamborghini and Atlanta Film Company (AFC) have some very similar parallels. Lamborghini was started out of anger, and considering how AFC's Bill Manning has been speaking on the Studio-C41 podcast for a whi...
Hundreds of Russia's top software developers may have left the country
New Scientist - 19 Oct 2022 21:19
Almost 23 per cent of developers in Russia who used the popular coding platform GitHub changed their location information or deleted their profiles between February 2021 and June 2022
Massive Space Structure May Have Been Left by Galactic 'Intruder,' Astronomers Say
Motherboard - 19 Oct 2022 17:00
The gigantic structure of gas in the galaxy group known as Stephan's Quintet may have had a violent origin, according to a new study.
Virgin Orbit may aid NATO in Europe with 'responsive launch infrastructure'
SPACE.com - 19 Oct 2022 12:00
Virgin Orbit will work with Luxembourg's Directorate of Defense to map out a possible way for the company to "strengthen the resiliency of NATO and other Allies."
Manipulating Stress Response in Cells Could Help Slow Down Aging
Neuroscience News - 19 Oct 2022 22:35
When switched on at a pre-reproductive age, stress response in cells could slow down aging and promote longevity.
The deadliest viruses in history
Live Science - 19 Oct 2022 20:55
These are the 12 most lethal viruses, based on their mortality rates or the number of people they have killed.
Instagram is Testing the Ability to Add Songs to Profiles
PetaPixel - 19 Oct 2022 18:01This Weather Resistant Camera Shoots Photos That Look Like Film!
The Phoblographer - 19 Oct 2022 18:00
Well, duh! I mean, have you seen the look of Classic Chrome or Astia? The Fujifilm GFX 50R is on sale right now for an insanely great price! Some of us only need a 50MP medium format camera body and don’t care for AI s...
Can Obesity and Stress Influence Appetite?
Neuroscience News - 19 Oct 2022 23:21
Stress impacts the brain's response to food, researchers report. Additionally, both lean and obese people react to food cues in brain areas associated with reward and cognitive control.
Research Paves Way for Innovative Theory of Cognitive Processing
Neuroscience News - 19 Oct 2022 21:15
A new theory suggests glial cells, specifically astrocytes, play a key role in cognitive processing.
Chip Maker TSMC Weighs Expansion in Japan to Reduce Geopolitical Risk
Wall Street Journal - 19 Oct 2022 11:07
Japan has signaled that it would like TSMC to expand in the country beyond a factory already under construction, but no decision has been made and TSMC is studying the feasibility, people familiar with the matter said.
Here's Why The Toyota 4Runner Is One Of The Most Reliable SUVs Ever Made
Slash Gear - 19 Oct 2022 03:43
The 4Runner has made a name for itself as one of the most reliable SUVs around, with some owners reporting that they're still going strong after 300,000 miles.
The moon has been drifting a few inches away from Earth for billions of years
USA Today - 19 Oct 2022 02:29
Astronomers say the lunar retreat from Earth is about the rate that fingernails grow and it's been happening for billions of years.
Revolutionary 'water batteries' may soon power 135,000 homes in California
BGR - 19 Oct 2022 00:24
San Diego is looking into new ways to keep power flowing. According to reports from NPR, the San Diego Water Authority wants to use the San Vicente Reservoir to store solar energy in water batteries that can power up to ...
WHO Warns of Surge in Chronic Disease by 2030 If People Don't Start Exercising
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2022 00:01
A new report from the World Health Organization finds that our collective lack of exercise will exact a heavy toll in the years to come if nothing changes. The report estimates that there will be nearly a half-billion ne...
COVID-19 Linked to Excessive Destruction of Connections Between Nerve Cells
Neuroscience News - 19 Oct 2022 22:19
COVID-19 infection causes microglia to excessively engulf synaptic structures and the upregulation of factors involved in phagocytosis.
Chinese Hackers Targeting Online Casinos with GamePlayerFramework Malware
The Hacker News - 19 Oct 2022 14:33
An advanced persistent threat (APT) group of Chinese origin codenamed DiceyF has been linked to a string of attacks aimed at online casinos in Southeast Asia for years. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said the ac...