Kiwi Farms ruling sets “dubious” copyright precedent, expert warns
Ruling shows how copyright law could become "Kiwi Farms killer," expert says. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) Kiwi Farms—a website credited with launching a range of targeted harassment campaigns, which Cloudfl.....»»
Some birds win and some lose with sea level rise, expert says
Global sea level rise is accelerating every year due to climate change, and it could threaten the very existence of some coastal bird species......»»
Extreme Hail Storms Are Wrecking Solar Farms—but Defending Them May Be Easier Than It Seems
Climate change is making hail storms more intense, so designers have to find novel solutions to protect panels from expensive damage......»»
AI trains on kids’ photos even when parents use strict privacy settings
Even unlisted YouTube videos are used to train AI, watchdog warns. Enlarge (credit: Aitor Diago | Moment) Human Rights Watch (HRW) continues to reveal how photos of real children casually posted online years ago are bein.....»»
Nitrogen-using bacteria can cut farms’ greenhouse gas emissions
Nitrogen fertilizers get converted to nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. Enlarge (credit: Timothy Hearsum) Fritz Haber: good guy or bad guy? He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1918 for his part in developing the.....»»
Federal agency warns critical Linux vulnerability being actively exploited
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urges affected users to update ASAP. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added a critical security bug in Linux to i.....»»
Washing machine chime scandal shows how absurd YouTube copyright abuse can get
Samsung's catchy end-of-cycle jingle gets caught up in YouTube copyright drama. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) YouTube's Content ID system—which automatically detects content registered by rights.....»»
As No Mow May ends, here"s why we should keep patches of lawn permanently wild
Over the last century, nearly all of the UK's wildflower meadows have been destroyed by expanding farms, towns and cities. This loss of habitat has driven nature's decline, according to research led by birds and nature conservation charity the RSPB......»»
Neuralink rival sets brain-chip record with 4,096 electrodes on human brain
Precision expects its minimally invasive brain implant to hit the market next year. Enlarge / Each of Precision's microelectrode arrays comprises 1,024 electrodes ranging in diameter from 50 to 380 microns, connected to a customi.....»»
Ever dream of a LEGO Apple Store? This fan built one, and hopes to see it go mass market
It seems like there’s a LEGO set for everything these days, as the popularity of LEGO continues to cross generational divides. There are LEGO sets for all kinds of popular movies, video games, and iconic locations, but if you’re looking for an Ap.....»»
US Offshore Wind Farms Are Being Strangled With Red Tape
This year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition—but the industry is far from dead......»»
Does String Theory Actually Describe the World? AI May Be Able to Tell
Using machine learning, string theorists are finally showing how microscopic configurations of extra dimensions translate into sets of elementary particles—though not yet those of our universe......»»
Fire sets off explosions, injures animals in Fresno Co.
Fire sets off explosions, injures animals in Fresno Co......»»
White sharks lurking in Massachusetts waters, New England Aquarium warns ahead of Memorial Day weekend
White sharks lurking in Massachusetts waters, New England Aquarium warns ahead of Memorial Day weekend.....»»
Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months
Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months.....»»
President warns new army officers to be ‘guardians of American democracy’
President warns new army officers to be ‘guardians of American democracy’.....»»
A “Zombie Expert” Shares Advice on How to Survive the Apocalypse
Cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis talks about zombies, game theory, go bags and more in her new book, A Field Guide to the Apocalypse......»»
Bird Flu’s Missed Clues on Dairy Farms in Texas
Detecting bird flu signs in dairy cows sooner could have helped staunch the virus's spread.....»»
SpaceX sets date for next Starship flight, explains what went wrong the last time
Clearing blocked filters and clogged valves is the order of the day. Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship vehicle undergoes a wet dress rehearsal prior to its fourth launch attempt. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is targeting June 5 for.....»»
Federal circuit says GM must meet higher standard for design patent protection
The ruling will increase scrutiny on design patents, making it easier for third-party manufacturers to produce spare parts for vehicles, a change that could reduce the cost of repairs......»»
Desert locusts" jaws sharpen themselves, materials scientist discovers
Sharks lose teeth all their lives, replacing them in a kind of endless rotating Rolodex, while humans, of course, get only our two sets. Beavers' teeth, notoriously, grow all their lives and have to be worn down to prevent injury......»»