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Scientists propose super-bright light sources powered by quasiparticles
Phys.org - 19 Oct 2023 17:00
An international team of scientists is rethinking the basic principles of radiation physics with the aim of creating super-bright light sources. In a new study published in Nature Photonics, researchers from the Institut...
Scientists finally solve mystery of strongest Marsquake ever detected
Live Science - 19 Oct 2023 13:00
The strongest recorded Marsquake, which rattled for six hours in May 2022, left no visible traces on the Red Planet surface. Now, scientists think they know what caused it.
Tropical parasite gains a foothold in the US, especially in Texas
Live Science - 19 Oct 2023 19:00
Scientists identified a new strain of a parasite that causes the disease leishmaniasis, and they mainly found it in people who had not recently traveled outside the U.S.
Xanax's Efficacy Questioned
Neuroscience News - 19 Oct 2023 22:02
Researchers have discovered discrepancies in the efficacy of alprazolam (Xanax XR), a widely prescribed benzodiazepine sedative, when analyzing both published and unpublished clinical trial data. The study found that onl...
Tesla's Cybertruck finally gets a delivery date
Digital Trends - 19 Oct 2023 03:10
Four years after it was unveiled, and following a series of development delays, Tesla has finally announced a delivery date for its all-electric Cybertruck.
If There Was Ever Life on Mars, this Ancient Mud Lake is the Perfect Place to Look
Universe Today - 19 Oct 2023 02:07
When it comes to Mars and our ongoing efforts to understand that planet’s ancient habitability, evidence is so far elusive. But scientists have an idea where the evidence is likely hiding: in sediments. New research sh...
UK tribunal agrees with Clearview AI - Brit data regulator has no jurisdiction
The Register - 19 Oct 2023 13:32
American selfie-scraper shakes off $9M privacy fine as the 'actions of a foreign state are out of scope' A British tribunal yesterday ruled US selfie-scraper Clearview AI would not have to pay a £7.5 million ($9 million...
Space junk pollution is poisoning Earth's upper atmosphere, new study says
BGR - 19 Oct 2023 01:52
Our planet is massive, and the surrounding space is even more massive. Despite that, scientists say that the amount of space junk pollution around our … The post Space junk pollution is poisoning Earth's upper atmosphe...
Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown Is Working--for Now
Wired - 19 Oct 2023 00:47
A tough campaign to squash password-sharing appears to be working, according to Netflix's latest earnings report.
SBF Made $9 Billion Disappear. This Forensic Accountant Found It
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2023 22:30
A forensic accountant at Sam Bankman-Fried's trial tried piecing together where $9 billion of missing FTX customer funds went on Wednesday. "Oh, yes," said the accountant when asked if FTX ever misused customer funds.
Best AirPods Deals: Save on AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and Beats - CNET
CNET - 19 Oct 2023 22:00
Apple's AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max are pretty great, but they're even better when you can get them at a discount as well.
Garmin just added ECG support to more of its smartwatches
ZDNet - 19 Oct 2023 18:29
The Garmin Venu 2 Plus received ECG capability in January and now more watches can help you record an ECG.
Hurricanes are growing stronger much faster than they did in the 1970s
New Scientist - 19 Oct 2023 18:00
An analysis of all tropical storms in the Atlantic between 1971 and 2020 has confirmed that hurricanes are intensifying more rapidly, giving people less time to prepare
Intel is pushing developers to make AI-enabled PC apps
Engadget - 19 Oct 2023 17:00
What good are AI-powered processors without apps that take full advantage of them? That seems to be the question Intel has been asking itself lately. The company just announced a new initiative, the AI PC Acceleration Pr...
U.S. Marines Strapped a Rocket Launcher to a Robot Dog You Can Buy on Amazon
Motherboard - 19 Oct 2023 16:30
"That thing's creepy."
Horrifying parasitic worm snatches its host's genes to control its mind
Live Science - 19 Oct 2023 16:00
Horsehair worms flood their hosts' minds with proteins made from copied chunks of their own genomes.
RESERVOIR watch KANISTER collection speed-inspired timepieces deliver timeless elegance
The Gadget Flow - 19 Oct 2023 16:00
Blend automotive heritage and elegance with the Swiss-made watches in the RESERVOIR KANISTER collection. Inspired by the rev counter of the legendary 356 Speedster car, they embody design excellence. - Titanium brilli...
AMD is decisively ending the CPU battle with Intel
Digital Trends - 19 Oct 2023 15:00
AMD revealed that it's bringing Threadripper CPUs back to high-end desktops, and Intel still doesn't have a way to compete.
San Francisco mayor suggests police drones and CCTV can cure city's crime woes
The Register - 19 Oct 2023 02:57
Suggests bodycam footage should replace paperwork for simple arrests San Francisco's mayor, London Breed, has proposed drone surveillance and cameras on public buildings to curb the city's crime problems....
What's unconstitutional about Google keyword search warrants? Nothing, says Colorado Supreme Court
The Register - 19 Oct 2023 01:00
Arson case produces a very tricky precedent for anyone who values digital privacy The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that police can use Google search histories to identify suspects in criminal investigations, leading ...
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NASA Breaking news - 19 Oct 2023 00:23The latest high-severity Citrix vulnerability under attack isn't easy to fix
Ars Technica - 19 Oct 2023 23:56
If you run a Netscaler ADC or Gateway, assume it's compromised and take action ... fast.