Make a Tortilla Press
Taking a look at the press, it is evident how to use it. And with a few photos and simple steps, I am thrilled to teach you how to make your own tortilla press. The best part- you can make your own incredible tortillas with it for years and generati.....»»
War metaphors have not proved very effective in COVID communication in Italy
At the peak of the pandemic, Italians got used to watching the press conferences of Giuseppe Conte, who was in his second term as Italian prime minster (from 5/9/2019 to 13/2/2021), to keep people posted on the evolution of the health crisis. But how.....»»
Searching for solutions to a crisis decades in the making
A readable book on a depressing subject: the ongoing challenge of plastic pollution. Enlarge (credit: Makiko Tanigawa / Getty Images) Island Press is “the nation’s leading publisher on environmental issues.” In its lates.....»»
Florida strips federal funding from schools as further punishment for masking
The state withheld nearly $700,000 in funding from two counties. Enlarge / Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wears a face mask during a press conference on July 13, 2020. (credit: Getty | CHANDAN KHANNA) The state of Florida this we.....»»
Cheap Antidepressant Shows Promise Treating Early COVID-19
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Associated Press: A cheap antidepressant reduced the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19 in a study hunting for existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat coronavirus. Resea.....»»
Florida’s surgeon general refused to wear mask to meet senator with cancer
State Surgeon General Ladapo reportedly declined to say why he wouldn't wear a mask. Enlarge / Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo speaks during a press conference at Neo City Academy in Kissimmee, Florida. (credit: Paul Hennessy.....»»
Archaeologists in Iraq find ancient wine press, carvings
Archaeologists in Iraq revealed Sunday their discovery of a large-scale wine factory from the rule of the Assyrian kings 2,700 years ago, along with stunning monumental rock-carved royal reliefs......»»
Trump"s Truth App Bans Criticism of Itself - and Also "Excessive Use of Capital Letters"
Time magazine spotted three things in the terms of service for former U.S. president Trump's "Truth Social" site: - Despite advertising itself as a platform that will "give a voice to all," according to a press release, TRUTH Social's terms of servi.....»»
Micron to install EUV equipment at Taiwan fabs in 2024
Micron Technology has plans to install EUV lithography tools at its Taiwan-based fabs in 2024, said Manish Bhatia, executive VP of global operations for the US memory chip vendor, at an online press event held October 21......»»
Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused of “crimes against humanity” over COVID response
Brazilian lawmakers walked back initial claims of mass homicide and genocide. Enlarge / BRASILIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 19: President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro coughs during a press conference. (credit: Getty | Andressa Anholete).....»»
Facebook Plans To Hire 10,000 In Europe To Build "Metaverse"
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Associated Press: Facebook said it plans to hire 10,000 workers in the European Union over the next five years to work on a new computing platform that promises to connect people virtually but could raise.....»»
The 5 most successful Hispanic tech startups in the world
The Hispanic startup scene might not get as much press as that of Silicon Valley, but it's absolutely booming nonetheless. Here are the biggest of the bunch......»»
Missouri gov. calls journalist who found security flaw a “hacker,” threatens to sue
Governor also threatens to sue paper for finding flaw that exposed teachers' SSNs. Enlarge / Gov. Mike Parson at a press conference on May 29, 2019, in Jefferson City, Missouri. (credit: Getty Images | Jacob Moscovitch ) Misso.....»»
California To Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers and Mowers
"California will soon ban the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers," reports the Associated Press, calling it "a move aimed at curbing emissions from a category of small engines on pace to produce more pollution each year than passeng.....»»
Mexican science board tells researchers: don"t criticize
Mexico's newly politicized government science board has reportedly ordered researchers not to publicly criticize the body, and said they have to clear any public comments through its press office......»»
Less restrictive "bioburden" rules would make some Mars missions simpler
A new report that could make it simpler to send spacecraft to some areas of Mars while still protecting the planet from Earth-based contamination was presented today at a press conference at the 53rd annual meeting of the American Astronomical Societ.....»»
UN Report Warns of Global Water Crisis Amid Climate Change
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Associated Press: Much of the world is unprepared for the floods, hurricanes and droughts expected to worsen with climate change and urgently needs better warning systems to avert water-related disasters,.....»»
Capcom reveals PC release date for Monster Hunter Rise, with a free demo coming sooner
As part of a Tokyo Game Show 2021 presentation, Capcom confirmed Monster Hunter Rise is coming to PC on January 12, 2022, with a press release and pre-order details on the game's Steam page. A free demo will be available on October 13 this year. Play.....»»
The First Reviews of Rivian"s R1T Electric Pickup
Rivian held a three-day press event in Colorado last week where a number of journalists, including TechCrunch's Kirsten Korosec, were able to take the R1T electric truck for a spin. Today, the embargo lifted and we're able to hear about their experie.....»»
US Military Seeks Comments on Its Plan to Build a Small, Transportable Nuclear Reactor
America's Department of Defense "is taking input on its plan to build an advanced mobile nuclear microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho," reports the Associated Press: The department began a 45-day comment period on.....»»
After 47 Years, US Power Company Abandons Still-Unfinished $6 Billion Nuclear Power Plant
America's federally-owned electric utility, the Tennessee Valley Authority, has spent billions of dollars with nothing to show for it, reports the Chattanooga Times Free Press. "Nearly 47 years after construction began on the Bellefonte Nuclear Pow.....»»