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2020-09-02 13:00:00 |
The Flagrant Hypocrisy of Bungled College Reopenings (lien direct) |
Higher education has ignored its main mission: to teach critical thinking. It's time to take the adults back to school. |
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2020-09-02 13:00:00 |
Google Wants to Remix News Radio Just for You (lien direct) |
The company's latest news product is an ever-replenishing playlist of audio stories-curated, in part, by the wealth of data it has on you. |
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2020-09-02 12:00:00 |
Your Beloved Blue Jeans Are Polluting the Ocean-Big Time (lien direct) |
When you wash denim, tiny fibers shed and flow into the environment. Scientists just found that Arctic waters are now loaded with little bits of jeans. |
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2020-09-02 12:00:00 |
No, Public Trust in Scientific Institutions Has Not Eroded (lien direct) |
But given what we've seen during the pandemic, maybe it should. |
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2020-09-02 11:00:00 |
Covid Snuffed Out Burning Man-but the Festival Goes On in VR (lien direct) |
No one in the meatspace is going to the Black Rock Desert this year. So I soared into the sprawling digital reconstruction that is BRCvr. |
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2020-09-02 11:00:00 |
Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review: An Expensive 2-In-1 (lien direct) |
Microsoft's refreshed 2-in-1 brings more power than ever before-but for the price, you're neither getting the best tablet nor the best laptop. |
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2020-09-02 11:00:00 |
Flu Season and Covid-19 Are About to Collide. Now What? (lien direct) |
Hospitals in the US are already stressed. Now, they must brace for a wave of flu patients needing more beds, lab tests, and ventilators. |
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2020-09-02 11:00:00 |
How to Deal With the Anxiety of Uncertainty (lien direct) |
Our brains weren't wired to deal with the "psychological pandemic" of not knowing what the future holds. Here's how to cope with living in limbo. |
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2020-09-01 22:41:42 |
Amazon Deletes Job Posts Seeking Analysts to Track \'Labor Organizing Threats\' (lien direct) |
The company says the descriptions of the roles were incorrect. Critics say it's a warning shot. |
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2020-09-01 20:01:16 |
Here\'s the Real Reason You Miss the Nokia 3310 (lien direct) |
The iconic mobile phone, which turns 20 years old, was an all-timer-and a reminder of less-connected times. |
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2020-09-01 18:42:39 |
Google and Apple Change Tactics on Contact Tracing Tech (lien direct) |
The companies will handle more of the technology for notifying people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Privacy won't be affected, they say. |
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2020-09-01 17:24:56 |
A Grim Reality of Reopening: More Mold (lien direct) |
Unoccupied buildings, abandoned during the coronavirus shutdowns, give fungi a great opportunity to move in. |
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2020-09-01 13:00:00 |
How States Can Join Forces to Expand Covid Testing (lien direct) |
Through quadratic funding, big and small states can be rewarded to form compacts that expand testing capacity-and enable states to finally control the pandemic. |
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2020-09-01 13:00:00 |
One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack - September 2020 (lien direct) |
This month brings attention to the cases of missing reporters worldwide-including Sri Lankan writer Prageeth Eknelygoda, who was abducted over 10 years ago. |
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2020-09-01 12:00:00 |
A Saudi Prince\'s Attempt to Silence Critics on Twitter (lien direct) |
An ongoing investigation reveals how Mohammed bin Salman's team allegedly infiltrated the platform-and got away with it. |
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2020-09-01 11:00:00 |
The Oysters That Knew What Time It Was (lien direct) |
Scientists long believed that biological clocks were predominantly driven by internal rhythms. Then came a fraught discovery-about mollusks and the moon. |
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2020-09-01 11:00:00 |
Can a Bubble Net Stop a Hurricane? Some Norwegians Think So (lien direct) |
An idea to use underwater bubbles to cool oceans and deflate oncoming storms is the latest in a series of far-out schemes for controlling the weather. |
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2020-08-31 20:00:00 |
The Blurred Lines and Closed Loops of Google Search (lien direct) |
Seemingly small design tweaks to the search results interface may change how and where people find information online. |
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2020-08-31 15:35:11 |
A Beautiful Yet Grim Map Shows How Wildfire Smoke Spreads (lien direct) |
California's blazes have sent a haze across the United States. An experimental model shows where that cloud ends up. |
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2020-08-31 14:29:44 |
Are Radioactive Diamond Batteries a Cure for Nuclear Waste? (lien direct) |
Researchers are developing a new battery powered by lab-grown gems made from reformed nuclear waste. If it works, it will last thousands of years. |
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2020-08-31 14:04:22 |
I Was a Floating Head at an NBA Game. It Gets Weirder (lien direct) |
Crowds of spectral, legless virtual fans are part of the league's stab at preserving the ambiance of pre-pandemic basketball. I took a seat. |
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2020-08-31 14:00:00 |
Apple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS (lien direct) |
The ubiquitous Shlayer adware has picked up a new trick, slipping past Cupertino's “notarization” defenses for the first time. |
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2020-08-31 12:00:00 |
The Pheromonophone Lets You Reach Out and Smell Someone (lien direct) |
The prankish device is the subject of a new audiobook that pokes serious fun at Silicon Valley's culture of disruption. We spoke with its inventor. |
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2020-08-31 11:00:00 |
Should Google\'s Ad Market Be Regulated Like the Stock Market? (lien direct) |
A leading antitrust scholar says yes. Congress may be listening. |
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2020-08-31 11:00:00 |
How Cryptography Lets Down Marginalized Communities (lien direct) |
Speaking at a prestigious crypto conference this month, Seny Kamara called on the field to recognize its blind spots-and fix them. |
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2020-08-30 13:00:00 |
Covid Is Accelerating a Global Censorship Crisis (lien direct) |
Autocracies and democracies alike are suppressing information within their borders, which will affect public health and security around the world. |
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2020-08-30 13:00:00 |
Porn Sites Still Won\'t Take Down Nonconsensual Deepfakes (lien direct) |
The videos are racking up millions of views. Meanwhile, for victims, the legal options aren't keeping up with the technology |
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2020-08-30 13:00:00 |
6 Kids School Supplies for Online Distance Learning (lien direct) |
Whether your children are distance learning, in the classroom, or somewhere in between, we've got a school supplies list to make this year a little easier. |
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2020-08-30 12:00:00 |
These New Shape-Shifting Materials Get Super Cool, Super Fast (lien direct) |
Shape memory alloys and a kind of plastic crystal chill quickly under force or pressure. They could lead to eco-friendly fridges and air conditioners. |
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2020-08-30 11:00:00 |
Can Australia Force Google and Facebook to Pay for News? (lien direct) |
A proposed law would require the tech giants to negotiate with publishers. Similar attempts in Europe have largely failed. |
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2020-08-30 11:00:00 |
How to Protect the Data on Your Laptop (lien direct) |
Your laptop is a treasure trove of personal and sensitive information-make sure it's as secure as it can be. |
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2020-08-30 11:00:00 |
The Joy of \'Analog\' Cooking on a Green Coleman Camp Stove (lien direct) |
The best way to unplug from all your digital kitchen gadgetry is to fire up a pair of propane burners in the middle of nowhere. |
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2020-08-29 13:00:00 |
A Spate of Arrests Sends the Piracy World Reeling (lien direct) |
Plus: ATM hacks, the Belarus internet shutdown, and more of the week's top security news. |
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2020-08-29 12:00:00 |
The Biblical Flood That Will Drown California (lien direct) |
The Great Flood of 1861–1862 was a preview of what scientists expect to see again, and soon. |
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2020-08-29 11:00:00 |
14 Best Weekend Deals: Video Games, Headphones, and More (lien direct) |
Want 'Fall Guys'? It's free if you have PlayStation Plus! We've also rounded up a ton of other sales, including discounts on robot vacuums and earbuds. |
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2020-08-29 11:00:00 |
California Lawmakers Push for More Diversity in the Boardroom (lien direct) |
If it succeeds, AB979 would require Facebook, Netflix, Nvidia, Salesforce, and others to add directors of color. |
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2020-08-28 22:08:34 |
Can People Without Symptoms Get Tested for Covid? Who Knows (lien direct) |
Top health officials have issued contradictory statements, and the CDC's newest guidance limiting testing comes just as the Trump Administration invests in rapid tests. |
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2020-08-28 16:00:00 |
The \'Double Dragon\' Movie Should Be a Cult Classic (lien direct) |
The adaptation of the 1987 arcade game didn't get the credit it deserved-and would probably fare much better with modern audiences. |
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2020-08-28 13:00:00 |
Google Offers to Help Others With the Tricky Ethics of AI (lien direct) |
After learning its own ethics lessons the hard way, the tech giant will offer services like spotting racial bias or developing guidelines around AI projects. |
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2020-08-28 13:00:00 |
How Many of Maria Ressa\'s Warnings Will We Ignore? (lien direct) |
Plus: An unheeded red flag at Facebook, TikTok security questions, and this week's once-in-a-century disaster. |
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2020-08-28 13:00:00 |
Turns Out Late Night Talk Show Hosts Are Just Like Us (lien direct) |
We had really started to worry about James Corden, TBH. |
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2020-08-28 12:00:00 |
Does Sony Think You\'re Worthy Enough to Preorder a PS5? (lien direct) |
A unique direct-sales program extends purchase invites to players based on "previous interests and PlayStation activities." |
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2020-08-28 12:00:00 |
Alexa, Play My Alibi: The Smart Home Gets Taken to Court (lien direct) |
This week, we discuss the growing trend of data from smart speakers and other connected devices being used to solve crimes. |
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2020-08-28 12:00:00 |
What Virtual Reality for Flies Teaches Us About Human Vision (lien direct) |
Optical illusions can be a useful tool for studying how we see stuff, but it's hard to uncover just how they work. Unless, that is, you show them to flies. |
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2020-08-28 11:00:00 |
iMac Review (27-Inch, 2020): A Powerful and Reliable Mac (lien direct) |
This Intel-powered all-in-one desktop computer is back and retuned for working from home. |
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2020-08-28 11:00:00 |
To Stop the Eviction Tsunami, We Need Online Chats (lien direct) |
Tenants who get dragged to court are often at a disadvantage. But a new system, known as online dispute resolution, gives them a better shot. |
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2020-08-28 11:00:00 |
Elon Musk Is About to Show Off His Neuralink Brain Implant (lien direct) |
Musk tweeted that his “V2” update will blow our minds. But how close is he to putting computer chips in them? |
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2020-08-28 03:31:27 |
A Tesla Employee Thwarted an Alleged Ransomware Plot (lien direct) |
Elon Musk confirmed Thursday night that a ransomware gang had approached a Gigafactory employee with alleged promises of a big payout. |
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2020-08-27 21:30:00 |
How WeChat Censored the Coronavirus Pandemic (lien direct) |
In China, the messaging platform blocked thousands of keywords related to the virus, a new report reveals. |
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2020-08-27 19:48:49 |
It\'s Time to Revisit the Games That Gave Rise to \'Halo\' (lien direct) |
'Halo Infinite,' the latest entry in the blockbuster franchise, has been delayed. But we'll always have 'Marathon.' |
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