FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment
Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX......»»
Stoke Space ignites its ambitious main engine for the first time
"This industry is going toward full reusability. To me, that is the inevitable end state." Enlarge / A drone camera captures the hotfire test of Stoke Space's full-flow staged combustion engine at the company's testing facility i.....»»
Earthquakes are shaking North Georgia: Here"s what may be behind them
The Peach State is not typically a hotbed of seismic activity, but residents in pockets of North Georgia have been feeling some unexpected vibrations lately after the area was jolted by four small earthquakes over the last week......»»
Haiku poems may shine a light on humans" relationship with insects, study suggests
Haiku poems have reflected humans' experiences in nature for hundreds of years, including observations of bugs and other wildlife. Recently, Penn State researchers analyzed which insects were mentioned the most in haiku—with butterflies, fireflies.....»»
Are men dissatisfied with their penis size more likely to own a gun? Researchers find out
A small team of sociologists from The University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas A&M University, and Florida State University has tested the supposition that men who are unhappy with the size of their penis are more apt to buy a gun—presumably as a.....»»
Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics
This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on cybersecurity jobs, skills shortages, and workforce dynamics. Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation Entrust | 2024 State of Zero Trust.....»»
Pesticides impair mobility and immune system of Brazilian native stingless bees, study shows
A study conducted by Brazilian researchers affiliated with São Paulo State University (UNESP), the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) has shown how three pesticides widely used by farmers in Brazil.....»»
The 31 best sitcoms on Netflix right now (June 2024)
The best sitcoms on Netflix include How I Met Your Mother, Tires, Reba, Blue Mountain State, The Upshaws, The Conners, Martin, Loudermilk, and more......»»
Study: An estimated 135 million premature deaths linked to fine particulate matter pollution between 1980 and 2020
A study led by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) revealed that fine particulate matter from 1980 to 2020 was associated with approximately 135 million premature deaths globally. The findings were published i.....»»
Study reveals complex dynamics of philanthropic funding for US science
Private philanthropy has long been a key source of funding for U.S. scientists, particularly as government support has failed to keep pace with the rising cost of research......»»
Lone star state: Tracking a low-mass star as it speeds across the Milky Way
It may seem like the sun is stationary while the planets in its orbit are moving, but the sun is actually orbiting around the Milky Way galaxy at an impressive rate of about 220 kilometers per second—almost half a million miles per hour. As fast as.....»»
ISPs ask FCC for tax on Big Tech to fund broadband networks and discounts
USTelecom cites death of discount program in new call for payments from Big Tech. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) Internet service providers are again urging the Federal Communications Commission to impose.....»»
Ky. appeals court reinstates $100,000 damage award against Ford dealership
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has reinstated a $100,000 punitive damage award against a Lexington dealership that failed to disclose a pickup it sold as new was previously damaged while an employee was driving it......»»
Elephants have names for each other like people do, new study shows
Colorado State University scientists have called elephants by their names, and the elephants called back. Wild African elephants address each other with name-like calls, a rare ability among nonhuman animals, according to a new study published in Nat.....»»
Legislation would block carbon dioxide pipelines in Illinois for up to two years
With the prospect of vast networks of carbon dioxide pipelines looming in Illinois and other Midwestern states, the state legislature has taken steps to protect landowners, taxpayers and the environment......»»
Flooding and landslides kill three in Vietnam"s north
Flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam have killed three people, state media said Monday, after days of heavy rain that partially submerged thousands of homes......»»
Protecting identity in a world of deepfakes and social engineering
In this Help Net Security video round-up, security experts discuss various aspects of identity verification and security, including generative AI’s impact, the state of identity fraud prevention, and the potential impact of identity challenges.....»»
State of Decay 3 reemerges with a new trailer, but no release date
Undead Labs revealed a new trailer for State of Decay 3, along with a logo rebrand to mark its first release as a Xbox first party studio......»»
Why AI gadgets and wearables won"t replace smartphones anytime soon
Dedicated AI hardware devices like the Rabbit R1 and the Humane AI Pin have so far failed to gain market traction because they are few-trick ponies in a world used to versatile workhorses like the iPhone.The Humane AI Pin has a futuristic vibe, but j.....»»
People are seizing, being intubated after eating microdose chocolates
"Extreme caution" urged as at least 8 people in 4 states sickened, 6 hospitalized. Enlarge / A Diamond Shruumz chocolate bar, which come in a variety of flavors. (credit: diamondshruumz.com) Various federal and state hea.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Robust May sales; Lithia cuts staff in cost-saving move
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»