Subreddits respond to CEO’s comments by extending blackouts indefinitely
The Reddit blackout is still ongoing, and for some subreddits, it will extend indefinitely. As the Reddit blackouts to protest the company’s planned API pricing … The post Subreddits respond to CEO’s comments by extending blackouts.....»»
Reddit NSFW protestors now given ‘final warning’ by company
Reddit NSFW protestors – moderators who applied the Not Safe For Work flag to their subreddits to prevent monetization – have now been given a “final warning” to remove the label … more… The post Reddit NSFW protestors now given ‘.....»»
Testing of wind sensing in rats shows sub-orbital whiskers play a role in assessing direction
A team of neurobiologists and neuroscientists at the Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory has found that sub-orbital whiskers play a role in helping rats determine which direction air movement is coming from and to respond accordingly. In their pa.....»»
Astronomers discover elusive planet responsible for spiral arms around its star
Depictions of the Milky Way show a coiling pattern of spiral "arms" filled with stars extending outward from the center. Similar patterns have been observed in the swirling clouds of gas and dust surrounding some young stars—planetary systems in th.....»»
Scientists discover new clues to cause of devastating coral disease
Biologists at The University of Texas at Arlington have published new findings from a study to learn how different coral species respond to a devastating disease and which species are more vulnerable......»»
Analyzing the expression of hate speech in YouTube comments
Researchers at the Interactive Technologies Institute have conducted a study on hate speech targeting marginalized communities in YouTube comments. Cláudia Silva joined a research team led by Paula Carvalho (INESC-ID/IST), that aimed to analyze the.....»»
How to watch Hijack on Apple TV, starring Idris Elba
Idris Elba stars in the new seven-part thriller ‘Hijack’, streaming now on Apple TV+. The limited series features Idris Elba’s character Sam Nelson respond to an airplane hijacking. Similar to shows like ’24’, Hijack is told in real time a.....»»
A Grid Collapse Would Make a Heat Wave Far Deadlier
Climate change is making summers hotter, blackouts more common, and heat-related illness more dangerous. The power system may be resilient—but it still has vulnerabilities......»»
Research proposes extending Earth"s internet to Mars with orbital data servers
You've done it. After years of effort and training, sacrifice, and pain, you become an astronaut and have finally set foot on Mars. Time to post your triumph on TikTok for that sweet social media cred. If only you can get a signal......»»
Reddit threatened protesting moderators: Subreddits ‘cannot remain closed’
Reddit threatened multiple moderators of subreddits, after they made the decision to remain closed as a continuing protest against the upcoming API charges that killed the popular third-party app Apollo. Effectively, they have been told that the sub.....»»
Sonic cuts EchoPark footprint amid used-vehicle struggles
In a significant change of fortune for EchoPark, Sonic Automotive Inc. has indefinitely suspended operations at eight used-only locations and will take a second-quarter impairment charge......»»
Like dogs, wolves recognize familiar human voices
Here, wolfie, wolfie, wolfie! Like dogs, wolves recognize and respond to the voices of familiar humans more than strangers, according to a study that has implications both for the story of canine domestication and our broader understanding of the nat.....»»
Sonic suspends operations at 8 EchoPark sites, will take Q2 charge
Sonic Automotive Inc. has indefinitely suspended operations at eight EchoPark used-only locations, citing lower used-vehicle availability and higher wholesale pricing. The auto retailer will take a significant second-quarter charge as it writes down.....»»
Sonic suspends operations at 8 EchoPark locations, will take Q2 charge
Sonic Automotive Inc. has indefinitely suspended operations at eight EchoPark used-only locations, citing lower used-vehicle availability and higher wholesale pricing. The auto retailer will take a significant second-quarter charge as it writes down.....»»
After porn-y protest, Reddit ousted mods; replacing them isn’t simple
Replacement volunteers have big shoes to fill. Enlarge (credit: Getty) After threatening to do so last week, Reddit has now removed the moderators of some of the subreddits that were protesting Reddit's new API pricing.....»»
Demonstrating the significance of individual molecules during mechanical stress in cells
The cells in our bodies are continuously exposed to mechanical forces that are either externally applied or generated by the cells themselves. Being able to respond to such mechanical stimuli is an indispensable prerequisite for a large number of bio.....»»
Reddit API backlash continues, with moderators demonetizing subreddits
The Reddit API backlash continues, with moderators finding a new way to protest: They’ve come up with a simple way to demonetize their subreddits, to ensure the company cannot profit from them. The latest development has seen moderators removed, a.....»»
Stretched police branded "unjust" by Australian youth battling mental health
Criminologists have warned dangerous and fatal consequences will continue when overburdened and undertrained police respond to mental health incidents......»»
Reddit usage metrics fall thanks to CEO’s plan to boost revenue
While CEO Steve Huffman may be dismissive of the thousands of subreddits going dark to protest his planned API changes, new Reddit usage metrics show that the protests had a definite effect. Analytics data shows that daily visits dropped steadily as.....»»
Reddit got hacked, and that"s not even the most ludicrous news about it today
The protest against Reddit's API changes continue, with hackers demanding API cost changes as part of a ransom demand, while subreddits tap the power of John Oliver and Tim Cook.Reddit's management is currently under fire from users over a decision t.....»»
Why is Reddit full of pictures of John Oliver?
Some of the biggest subreddits are now only allowing posts featuring the British comedian......»»