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SpaceX preps the mighty Starship rocket for its 8th flight test
Digital Trends - 12 Feb 2025 04:05
SpaceX has started preparations for the eighth flight test of its mighty Starship rocket, which could take place before the end of this month.
Microsoft wants to quit working on Army VR goggles, hand contract to Anduril
The Register - 12 Feb 2025 03:03
Will the Pentagon get Luckey with a new IVAS vendor? Microsoft plans to quit developing augmented-reality headsets for the US Army and have Oculus founder Palmer Luckey's Anduril Industries take over the gig....
You can watch the 'city-killer' asteroid as it soars toward Earth
BGR - 12 Feb 2025 23:54
A telescope in Chile has captured footage of Asteroid 2024 YR4, an asteroid large enough to wipe out an entire city. While the city-killer asteroid … The post You can watch the 'city-killer' asteroid as it soars toward...
Elon Musk Claims the DOGE Website Offers Transparency, but There's Nothing There
Gizmodo - 12 Feb 2025 16:25
The billionaire Tesla CEO is a fountain of lies.
Researchers Find New Exploit Bypassing Patched NVIDIA Container Toolkit Vulnerability
The Hacker News - 12 Feb 2025 16:04
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a bypass for a now-patched security vulnerability in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit that could be exploited to break out of a container's isolation protections and gain complete ac...
Watch robot dog and drone locked in fierce battle -- blasting fireworks at each other in future warfare demo
Live Science - 12 Feb 2025 15:49
A viral video captured in an unknown location and widely shared on social media in China shows a robotic dog and a drone firing fireworks at each other.
Astronomers just found the largest known object in the entire universe
BGR - 12 Feb 2025 02:43
Astronomers have been mapping vast cosmic structures for decades, from galaxy clusters to immense superclusters. But now, researchers have identified what they say is officially … The post Astronomers just found the la...
Apple now lets you transfer purchases from one Apple Account to another
AppleInsider - 12 Feb 2025 02:14
Apple has made it possible for users to move their purchased content, such as apps and music, from one Apple Account to a different one of their choosing. Here's how it works. Purchases can now be migrated from one Apple...
Cybercrime Threatens National Security, Google Threat Intel Team Says
SecurityWeek - 12 Feb 2025 02:01
On the eve of the Munich Security Conference, Google argues that the cybercriminal threat should be treated as a national security threat like state-backed hacking groups. The post Cybercrime Threatens National Security,...
Thomson Reuters lands copyright win against AI company. What's next?
Digital Trends - 12 Feb 2025 01:15
An AI company lifted material from Thomson Reuters' research platform, arguing fair use and innocent infringement. A court has ruled it was copyright violation.
A Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter TV Series Will Pick Up Where Twilight Left Off
Gizmodo - 12 Feb 2025 23:55
What's the only thing better than a werewolf? A meta-werewolf!
AI vs. Human Therapists: Study Finds ChatGPT Responses Rated Higher
Neuroscience News - 12 Feb 2025 23:53
A new study suggests that ChatGPT's responses in psychotherapy scenarios are often rated higher than those written by human therapists. Researchers found that participants struggled to distinguish between AI-generated an...
Eye Doctors Are Finding New Links Between Ozempic and Vision Problems
Gizmodo - 12 Feb 2025 23:50
A new case series links GLP-1 use to three different eye conditions, all of which can lead to blindness.
Cultivators of research
MIT - 12 Feb 2025 23:50
Professors Maria Yang and Kenneth Oye are honored as "Committed to Caring" for their mentorship of graduate students.
Homing in on ∆g: Study nearly nixes negative gluon spin
Phys.org - 12 Feb 2025 23:43
Researchers have been working for decades to understand the architecture of the subatomic world. One of the knottier questions has been where the proton gets its intrinsic angular momentum, otherwise referred to as its s...
Rest in Peace Duo, the Duolingo Owl, Cruelly Murdered by ... a Tesla Cybertruck?
CNET - 12 Feb 2025 23:41
Even on-again-off-again romantic partner Dua Lipa responded to the manufactured death of Duo.
Space Development Agency seeks industry input on integrating satellite network into 'Iron Dome'
Space News - 12 Feb 2025 23:38
The agency plans to award one or more contracts for 60-day studies focused on several areas. The post Space Development Agency seeks industry input on integrating satellite network into ‘Iron Dome’ appeared first on ...
It's a Model of Government Efficiency, but DOGE Wants It Gone
The Atlantic - 12 Feb 2025 23:38
Musk is going after an agency that exists to protect consumers.
Scientists directly prove the existence of a nuclear-spin dark state
Phys.org - 12 Feb 2025 23:38
Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize technology by solving complex calculations and computations that are difficult, if not impossible, for traditional computers. One major roadblock, however, is instabi...
Semaglutide Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol Cravings and Consumption
Neuroscience News - 12 Feb 2025 23:37
A new study suggests that semaglutide, a drug commonly used for diabetes and obesity, may also help reduce alcohol consumption. Researchers found that weekly injections of semaglutide decreased alcohol cravings, drinking...
FCC Targets Comcast Over DEI Initiatives, Because of Course
Gizmodo - 12 Feb 2025 23:35
Conservatives are in favor of small government, until they're not.
Framework keeps fans guessing on February launch event product details
Digital Trends - 12 Feb 2025 23:35
Modular computing company, Framework has announced a launch event for second-generation devices and had opened invites to enthusiasts.