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Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH
Wired - 2 Apr 2025 02:12
Leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health, the US's leading medical research agency, were swept up Tuesday in the Trump administration's latest firing blitz.
Drone pilot who flew over Vandenberg Space Force Base sentenced to 4 months in jail
SPACE.com - 2 Apr 2025 15:00
A California man has been sentenced to jail for flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base and photographing the installation.
Mozilla is rolling Thundermail, a Gmail, Office 365 rival
The Register - 2 Apr 2025 02:49
Thunderbirds are Pro: Open-source email client to get message hosting, appointment scheduling, more Thunderbird, Firefox maker Mozilla's open-source email client, is aiming to reinvent itself as a more comprehensive comm...
National Security Council adds Gmail to its list of bad decisions
Engadget - 2 Apr 2025 00:26US government fired researchers running a crucial drug use survey
New Scientist - 2 Apr 2025 00:15
A termination letter obtained by New Scientist reveals that the Trump administration has gutted the office that runs the country's only nationwide survey on drug use and mental health
NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope takes its 1st cosmic images: 'The instrument team nailed it'
SPACE.com - 2 Apr 2025 00:06
NASA's new infrared telescope named "SPHEREx" has officially opened its eyes to the cosmos.
FBI warns about new extortion scam targeting sensitive data
Fox News - 2 Apr 2025 16:00
According to the FBI, cybercriminals are sending extortion letters, threatening to release victims' sensitive information unless a ransom is paid.
NASA Webb Explores Effect of Strong Magnetic Fields on Star Formation
NASA Breaking news - 2 Apr 2025 16:00
Follow-up research on a 2023 image of the Sagittarius C stellar nursery in the heart of our Milky Way galaxy, captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, has revealed ejections from still-forming protostars and insigh...
Meta's head of AI research stepping down
Phys.org - 2 Apr 2025 15:30
The head of Meta's artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology.
Social Security Website Crashes as DOGE-Linked Disruption at the Agency Continues
Gizmodo - 2 Apr 2025 14:30
Elon Musk's organization has been monkeying with America's retirement system, with no positive results so far.
Outlaw Group Uses SSH Brute-Force to Deploy Cryptojacking Malware on Linux Servers
The Hacker News - 2 Apr 2025 12:43
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on an "auto-propagating" cryptocurrency mining botnet called Outlaw (aka Dota) that's known for targeting SSH servers with weak credentials. "Outlaw is a Linux malware that relie...
Trump Set to Meet With Top Aides to Decide TikTok's Fate
The New York Times - 2 Apr 2025 03:13
They are expected to convene on Wednesday to discuss a potential sale of the app, which faces a Saturday deadline to change its ownership structure.
Space gas stations are real: US Space Force readies plan to refuel satellites in orbit
BGR - 2 Apr 2025 02:22
Space isn't just about exploration anymore. It's about infrastructure. And the US Space Force is getting ready to test space gas stations, a key part … The post Space gas stations are real: US Space Force readies plan ...
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3 teaser trailer promises more gimmicky hijinks in the final frontier (video)
SPACE.com - 2 Apr 2025 23:59
Paramount+ will serve up a balanced blast of silly and serious sci-fi stories with Season 3 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
Elon Musk Lost His Big Bet
The Atlantic - 2 Apr 2025 23:58
Grievance politics can only carry him so far.
The Founder of OnlyFans Wants to Buy TikTok
Wired - 2 Apr 2025 23:57
Tim Stokely partnered with a crypto company to bid for TikTok as the social media company faces a deadline to either sell or be banned in the US. Amazon also placed a last minute bid.
Raw Deel: Corporate spy admits role in espionage at HR software biz Rippling
The Register - 2 Apr 2025 23:56
Double-oh-sh... The name's not Bond. It's O'Brien - Keith O'Brien, now-former global payroll compliance manager at the Dublin, Ireland office of HR software-as-a-service maker Rippling....
With the Switch 2, it seems like Nintendo is kind of figuring out online
The Verge - 2 Apr 2025 23:55
It's perhaps no surprise that Nintendo opened its Switch 2 Direct with Mario Kart World, a Switch 2-exclusive launch title that's a sequel to the original Switch's most popular game. But it was more of a surprise that th...
Starseeker, Silksong and Other New Switch 2 Games Revealed During Stream Freeze
CNET - 2 Apr 2025 23:52
Viewers who woke up early to watch the Nintendo Direct live missed out on a handful of first-ever looks at new games.
Starquakes Serenade Us With Songs of the Galaxy's Formation
Discover - 2 Apr 2025 23:50
Learn more about the songs of the stars, which tell of the transformation of our galaxy over time.
NASA Makes Progress on Advanced Drone Safety Management System
NASA Breaking news - 2 Apr 2025 23:49
From agriculture and law enforcement to entertainment and disaster response, industries are increasingly turning to drones for help, but the growing volume of these aircraft will require trusted safety management systems...
Donald Trump announces tariffs that could raise the price of almost everything you buy
The Verge - 2 Apr 2025 23:45
At an event in the Rose Garden on Wednesday, Donald Trump unveiled a new set of planned tariffs that are being described as "short-sighted," and having "no basis in logic," and being compared to Great Depression-era poli...