EFF, Cory Doctorow Warn About the Dangers of De-Platforming and Censorship
Last week Cory Doctorow shared his own answer for what Apple and Google should've done about Parler: They should remove it, and tell users, "We removed Parler because we think it is a politically odious attempt to foment violence. Our judgment is sub.....»»
A global imbalance in reference genomes: Research highlights need for sequencing resources in biodiversity-rich areas
Montana State University and Universidad de los Andes researchers have detected a significant imbalance in the distribution of tetrapod reference genomes. They find a disproportionate concentration of studies in high-latitude regions compared to wher.....»»
Don’t fall for AI scams cloning cops’ voices, police warn
AI scammers impersonating cops sound “scary” and “real,” victim warned. AI is giving scammers a more convincing way to impersonate police, reports show. Just last week, th.....»»
Mullvad beefs up its defense against AI surveillance and censorship
Mullvad beefs up its defense against AI surveillance and censorship.....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook was business-focused at an early age
Apple CEO Tim Cook was entrepreneurial from an early age, using money from a paper route to save toward his college education.Tim Cook - Image credit: AppleAs the head of a major tech company, Tim Cook has a lot of experience dealing with business de.....»»
Researchers warn against weakening Clean Air Act regulations
A new commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health has found that power plants' use of air pollution control devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023. These estimates reveal the substantial healt.....»»
What’s that dirt piling up along I-41 south of Scheuring Road near De Pere? We found out
What’s that dirt piling up along I-41 south of Scheuring Road near De Pere? We found out.....»»
This week only: Save $50 on a new De’Longhi espresso machine
Are you ready to start pulling espresso shots like a true artist? Save $50 when you order the De’Longhi Magnifica at Best Buy, but act fast!.....»»
Cracked skull, fractured bones show dangers at Rivian"s factory
Rivian has only one plant, yet has racked up more U.S. safety violations initially deemed “serious” than any other automaker since the start of last year. .....»»
De-extinction company provides a progress report on thylacine efforts
Stem cell editing, complete genome, and cane toad resistance mark necessary steps. Colossal, the company founded to try to restore the mammoth to the Arctic tundra, has also deci.....»»
Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current
Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current.....»»
On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food
On a warm late-summer evening, a small speedboat motored across a pea-green stretch of Lake Erie past a beach where a child sat splashing and a pair of newlyweds waded for a portrait photographer. On the sand, unseen or ignored, bright red signs warn.....»»
De"Longhi"s new fully manual coffee machine lets you call the shots
From grinding to steaming, you're in control.....»»
Turns out your standing desk may not be so healthy for you after all
Looks like standing desks may not be so healthy after all according to study from highly reputable universities. What are the dangers to look out for?.....»»
New genome reconstruction advances thylacine de-extinction efforts
New scientific milestones in the mission to reverse the extinction of the thylacine (Tasmanian tiger) are advancing University of Melbourne research and progressing potential solutions to the broader extinction crisis......»»
Adobe shows off 3D rotation tool for flat drawings
Project Turntable uses machine learning to craft posable 3D models from 2D vectors. At this point, we're used to AI-powered image tools that instantly pull off previously high-eff.....»»
South Africa asks Taiwan to move its de facto embassy from Pretoria
South Africa asks Taiwan to move its de facto embassy from Pretoria.....»»
Rare ultra-luminous nova spotted in the Small Magellanic Cloud
A rare, extremely luminous X-ray outburst has been observed in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy that is a close neighbor of our own Milky Way galaxy. The observations, made by the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and other telescopes, were de.....»»
Colorado video shows Tren de Aragua gang beating apartment complex worker in extortion bid, company says
Colorado video shows Tren de Aragua gang beating apartment complex worker in extortion bid, company says.....»»
Trump and Harris Have Vastly Different Plans for Public Education
The presidential candidates differ on classroom censorship, school choice, federal funding for schools, and more.....»»
Fossil unearthed in Brazil is 237-million-year-old sister-group to Dinosauria
Paleontologist Rodrigo Temp Muller with Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, working with colleagues in Brazil, has confirmed the finding of one of the oldest dinosauromorph fossils ever uncovered in South America......»»