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Should we stop having casual sex?

In her new book Rethinking Sex: A Provocation, author and Washington Post columnist Christine Emba argues that consent is not enough — that love should be the standard in which we have sex. She decries casual sex and the broader sexual liberati.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableApr 12th, 2022

Why Super Typhoons Like Yagi Are More Common Than You’d Think

Unlike in the Atlantic, there is little to stop high-intensity storms forming in Southeast Asia, and climate change is making conditions even more perilous......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

The attack with many names: SMS Toll Fraud

Bad actors leverage premium-rate phone numbers and bots to steal billions of dollars from businesses. In this Help Net Security video, Frank Teruel, CFO at Arkose Labs, discusses how to spot and stop them. The post The attack with many names: SMS Tol.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

No, an actual Apple Watch Ultra does not have a hidden camera

If you find a viral video claiming the Apple Watch Ultra has a hidden camera in it, what you're actually watching is a reminder that some unethical sites and companies will stop at nothing to fool the gullible.Counterfeiters are fooling YouTubers wit.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Apple stuck between a rock and a hard place tackling nonconsensual porn generators

Apple seems unable to stop influx of so-called "dual use" apps that look innocent on the surface but help users create deepfake porn — at a steep price.Altered image found in face swap adApple takes pride in regulating the App Store, and part of th.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

A long, weird FOSS circle ends as Microsoft donates Mono to Wine project

Mono had many homes over 23 years, but Wine's repos might be its final stop. Enlarge / Does Mono fit between the Chilean cab sav and Argentinian malbec, or is it more of an orange, maybe? (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

We must stop evictions to end chronic homelessness, says researcher

Homelessness, a crisis that affects about 11% of Canadians in their lifetime, often begins with eviction. Once a person or family is evicted, they are set on a trajectory that can lead to chronic homelessness as they try to find affordable housing in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Stop! And watch these 3 great movies leaving Netflix by September 1

Watch these three films leaving Netflix by September 1. Our picks include a Jim Carrey staple, an assassin thriller, and a hilarious 1990s comedy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Widespread culling of crocodiles is not an effective way to stop attacks on humans, study shows

Education and community awareness, removal of problem animals and exclusion areas are significantly more effective in reducing saltwater crocodile attacks in the Northern Territory than a widespread culling program to reduce crocodile numbers, accord.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Flooding: Is it time to stop living in basements?

Repeated flooding is neither inevitable nor exceptional. Whether it's the result of a river overflowing, torrential rain or even a failure in the water supply network, flooding has become part of our daily lives......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Australia tackles poor Great Barrier Reef water quality

Australia on Friday launched a multi-million dollar effort to stop pesticide runoff and other water quality issues on the Great Barrier Reef, the latest effort to save the ailing natural wonder......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Delay California"s oil drilling protections until 2031? No way

Communities across California, from Los Angeles to the San Joaquin Valley, have fought for more than a decade to stop oil companies from drilling in their neighborhoods and spewing health-damaging pollution into the air......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Alleged iPhone 16 Pro box label corroborates production in India

We’re only a few weeks away from the official announcement of the iPhone 16, and the rumors never stop. As some sources have previously reported, Apple is expected to produce the Pro models of this year’s iPhones for the first time in India, in a.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Study finds "DNA scavengers" can stop some antibiotic resistance from spreading

For nearly a century, scientists have waged war on antibiotic-resistant microbes. Michigan State University researchers say they've found a new way to prevent it—by unleashing "DNA scavengers" in wastewater treatment plants......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Environmental laws failing to slow deforestation, researchers say

Australia's environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of tree clearing to make way for agriculture, development and mining, according to University of Queensland research......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

How to stop Steam from opening on startup

If you don't want Steam to open when you boot up your computer, we'll tell you how to turn this setting off. Don't worry — it's a very quick and easy fix!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

The best armor in Black Myth: Wukong

is all about non-stop action as you bring down dozens of bosses. While there are a plethora of moves at your disposal, including combos, spells, and transformations, it’s still worth looking into various gear pieces. After all, we can’t j.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Two things that might stop me from buying the Google Pixel Watch 3

The Google Pixel Watch 3 looks like a big upgrade on paper. However, two things may stop me from buying it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Newly discovered protein stops DNA damage

Researchers from Western University have discovered a protein that has the never-before-seen ability to stop DNA damage in its tracks. The finding could provide the foundation for developing everything from vaccines against cancer, to crops that can.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

California is home to millions of urban trees: What happens when they die?

To stop California's 6 million urban trees from knocking out power lines, crashing through houses, or lying across streets when they die, humans have to intervene......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Waymo robotaxis waking San Francisco neighbors with nightly honking

People who live near a San Francisco parking lot used by Waymo say the self-driving vehicles won't stop honking at each other, even though no one is inside them......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024