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Novel method detects microbial contamination in cell cultures
MIT - 26 Apr 2025 04:00
Ultraviolet light "fingerprints" on cell cultures and machine learning can provide a definitive yes/no contamination assessment within 30 minutes.
Rare deal: Get the Google TV Streamer while it is still on sale!
Android Authority - 26 Apr 2025 02:38
We have a feeling this deal won't last much longer!
How to track Nintendo Switch 2 restocks at Best Buy, GameStop, and more
BGR - 26 Apr 2025 00:36
Trying to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 preorder on Wednesday was predictably infuriating. Retailers were overwhelmed by the crowds assailing their sites. Target removed consoles … The post How to track Nintendo Switch 2 ...
Chipolo and Motorola trackers prove the shortcomings of Google's Find My Device
Android Authority - 26 Apr 2025 14:00The Oldest Known Ant Specimen Held Its Prey With Weird Mandibles, Researchers Claim
Gizmodo - 26 Apr 2025 15:00
The paleontological treasure sat in a fossil collection in Brazil, unnoticed.
George Lucas says there's a good reason Yoda talks that way
Digital Trends - 26 Apr 2025 15:09
The Star Wars creator recently discussed the little green man during an anniversary screening of The Empire Strikes Back.
How Do Psychedelics Battle Stress? Scientists Find Their Influence Extends Beyond the Brain
Singularity Hub - 26 Apr 2025 00:24
The drugs disrupted communication between the brain and immune system to lower stress in mice. The post How Do Psychedelics Battle Stress? Scientists Find Their Influence Extends Beyond the Brain appeared first on Singul...
Pete Hegseth's Signal Scandal Spirals Out of Control
Wired - 26 Apr 2025 12:30
Plus: Cybercriminals stole a record-breaking fortune from US residents and businesses in 2024, and Google performs its final flip-flop in its yearslong quest to kill tracking cookies.
GPU prices are out of control again
The Verge - 26 Apr 2025 03:16
Every so often, Central Computers - one of the last remaining dedicated Silicon Valley computer stores - lets subscribers know it's managed to obtain a small shipment of AMD graphics cards. Today, it informed me that I c...
Meet the 'Doctor Who' actors who brought the retrofuturistic robots to life for season 2's 'The Robot Revolution' (interview)
SPACE.com - 26 Apr 2025 18:00
Veteran creature artists Stephen Love and Rob Strange share the rigors of having zero vision and taking tumbles while playing retro robots.
OpenAI's GPT-4 might be coming to an end. Here's why that's actually good news
Digital Trends - 26 Apr 2025 15:00
OpenAI is streamlining its AI model lineup, retiring popular models like GPT-4 and GPT-4.5, all in anticipation of the launch of GPT-5 later this year.
UK bans game controller exports to Russia in bid to ground drone attacks
The Register - 26 Apr 2025 12:35
Moscow likely to respawn elsewhere The British government is banning the export of video game controllers to Russia, claiming these can be repurposed for piloting drones on the frontline in Ukraine....
Chinese humanoid robot with eagle-eye vision and powerful AI
Fox News - 26 Apr 2025 12:00
Iron, a robot that stands 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 154 pounds, combines advanced artificial intelligence with human-like movement and exceptional vision.
'We learned so much that we didn't know': Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander mission was full of surprises
SPACE.com - 26 Apr 2025 11:00
Firefly Aerospace's CEO Jason Kim says the company's successful Blue Ghost moon lander mission revealed 'so much that we didn't know' about the lunar surface.
Science news this week: A 'skull' on Mars and the discovery of a brand-new color
Live Science - 26 Apr 2025 06:00
April 25, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Bending to industry, Donald Trump issues executive order to "expedite" deep sea mining
The Verge - 26 Apr 2025 02:31
Donald Trump wants to mine the depths of the ocean for critical minerals ubiquitous in rechargeable batteries, signing an executive order on Thursday to try to expedite mining within US and international waters. It's a...
If Google is forced to sell Chrome, you should be wary of the buyer
BGR - 26 Apr 2025 01:31
I’m a longtime MacBook user browsing the web primarily through Microsoft Edge. It might seem a very odd choice, considering that Apple has a great … The post If Google is forced to sell Chrome, you should be wary of ...
Critical Hub for Logical Thinking Identified
Neuroscience News - 26 Apr 2025 23:48
Researchers have identified that the right frontal lobe plays a critical role in logical thinking and problem-solving. Using lesion-deficit mapping in 247 patients with brain injuries, they found that damage to this area...
This Transformable Electric Truck Could Become the Cheapest EV in the US
CNET - 26 Apr 2025 23:30
Merging retro flair and a high-tech electric platform, the Slate Truck offers a customizable, budget-friendly alternative to traditional EVs.
Umbilical Cord DNA May Predict Future Metabolic Health Risks
Neuroscience News - 26 Apr 2025 23:22
DNA changes in umbilical cord blood may help predict which children are at higher risk for future health issues like diabetes, liver disease, and stroke. Researchers analyzed chemical tags on DNA, known as methylation pa...
NASA's Mars orbiter snapped this image of Curiosity trucking along down at the surface
Engadget - 26 Apr 2025 23:14China to lend Chang'e-5 moon samples to U.S. universities
Space News - 26 Apr 2025 23:02
China approved international requests, including from two U.S. universities, to borrow small portions of moon samples collected by its Chang'e-5 mission. The post China to lend Chang'e-5 moon samples to U.S. universities...