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Cosmic 'tadpole' points to ultra-rare black hole hiding near the Milky Way's center
Live Science - 18 Feb 2023 00:04
Scientists detected a cloud of gas sculpted into a wonky tadpole shape near the Milky Way's center, possibly pointing to a rare intermediate-mass black hole.
What causes dimples?
Live Science - 18 Feb 2023 16:00
About 20 percent of people have dimples. But what causes them?
Apple's MLS Season Pass: Everything You Need to Know
Mac Rumors - 18 Feb 2023 14:15
Apple in February 2023 launched its very first MLS Season Pass. Keep reading to learn what's included in the pass, how much it costs, and how to sign up. What is Apple's MLS Season Pass? Apple's MLS Season Pass is a new ...
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through February 18)
Singularity Hub - 18 Feb 2023 17:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI Is Dreaming Up Drugs That No One Has Ever Seen. Now We've Got to See if They Work. Will Douglas Heaven | MIT Technology Review “There are now hundreds of startups exploring the use of machine...
Child Tax Credit Payments Linked to Reduced Child Abuse and Neglect
Neuroscience News - 18 Feb 2023 02:54
Child tax credit not only helped to reduce childhood poverty, but the expansion of monthly payments also helped to reduce child abuse and neglect, a new study reports.
What physicists can learn from shark intestines
Phys.org - 18 Feb 2023 14:00
In 1920, inventor Nikola Tesla patented a type of pipe that he called a "valvular conduit," which was built to draw fluid in one direction without any moving parts or added energy, and has applications ranging from soft ...
Microsoft "lobotomized" AI-powered Bing Chat, and its fans aren't happy
Ars Technica - 18 Feb 2023 01:11
Microsoft limits long conversations to address "concerns being raised."
5 Of The Best Motorcycles For Long-Distance Riding
Slash Gear - 18 Feb 2023 22:00
No greater appreciation for the open road can rival the experience of a motorcycle road trip, and these touring bikes are some of the best for the journey.
Microsoft Limits Bing AI Chats to 5 Replies to Keep Conversations Normal - CNET
CNET - 18 Feb 2023 04:48
Exchanges are being restricted so the AI chatbot won't get too strange.
Elon Musk attempts to debunk reporters but Twitter's own data proves him wrong
Mashable - 18 Feb 2023 01:38
Elon Musk's worst enemy may very well be his own website. On Friday, Twitter owner Elon Musk began pushing back against reports that the company tweaked the platform's algorithm in order to specifically boost Musk's own ...
Kleptomaniacs Exhibit Distinct Patterns of Gazing and Brain Activity
Neuroscience News - 18 Feb 2023 01:02
People with kleptomania, or the overwhelming impulse to commit theft or shoplift, exhibit distinct patterns of gaze and brain activity when exposed to environmental cues associated with their compulsion.
5 Ways To Make Your Old Chromebook Feel Like New
Slash Gear - 18 Feb 2023 18:00
Chromebook hardware can potentially become outdated fast, but there are ways to extend the life of your old ChromeOS device on a hardware and software level.
Microsoft Is Forcibly Removing Internet Explorer From Your PC
Wired - 18 Feb 2023 16:00
Also: Instagram launches a new messaging system for creators, and Minecraft gets some new branded casual footwear.
The Nintendo Switch OLED is nearly $50 off for President's Day
The Verge - 18 Feb 2023 15:00
Unlike the standard Nintendo Switch, the latest model features a crisp, 7-inch OLED display on the front. | Image: Nintendo Hey, y'all. President's Day weekend has arrived, and with it comes a slew of phenomenal deals on...
Sun unleashes massive X2-class solar flare during geomagnetic storm watch (video)
SPACE.com - 18 Feb 2023 14:51
A massive solar flare erupted from the sun on Friday (Feb. 17) as the Earth was under a geomagnetic storm watch from flares earlier in the week.
Harnessing plant molecules to harvest solar energy
Phys.org - 18 Feb 2023 14:00
Our current solar panels aren't very efficient; they are only able to convert up to about 20% of the sun's energy into electricity. As a result, to generate a lot of electricity, the panels require a lot of space--someti...
The Ohio Derailment Lays Bare the Hellish Plastic Crisis
Wired - 18 Feb 2023 14:00
Events in East Palestine are a stark reminder that plastic is destroying the planet. From its production to its use to its disposal, the stuff is a poison.
The First-Ever International Killer Robots Summit Was a Human Rights Flop
Gizmodo - 18 Feb 2023 14:00
When delegates from 50 countries met in the Netherlands this week to discuss the future of military artificial intelligence, human rights activists and non-proliferation experts saw an opportunity. For years, rights grou...
Twitter To Charge for SMS Two-Factor Authentication - CNET
CNET - 18 Feb 2023 05:16
Twitter users who rely on this method will have until March 20 to change how they secure their account.
The Glass Ceiling, Still Intact: Women and Power in Washington
The New Yorker - 18 Feb 2023 05:11
Our political roundtable discusses Senator Dianne Feinstein's retirement, Nikki Haley's announcement, and Vice-President Kamala Harris's political headwinds.
Microsoft to Limit Length of Bing Chatbot Conversations
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2023 03:12
The new technology has gone down unusual, sometimes unnerving paths in lengthy conversations with some early users.
Novel architecture can reduce noise-induced jitters in digital technology
Phys.org - 18 Feb 2023 03:00
The efficacy and efficiency of modern electronic devices often depend on their signal noise and jitter. Jitter is the fluctuation or deviation of the signal waveform in a high-frequency digital signal. There are many con...