canopic jug writes:Mike Masnick, usually editor for Techdirt, has written an essay on a technological approach to preserving free speech online in spite of the direction things have been heading in regards to locked-in platforms. He proposes moving back to an Internet where protocols dominate.
RandomFactor writes:Ever since the discovery of cuprate (copper oxide) superconductors in 1986, scientists have wondered if oxides of nickel, which sits next to copper on the periodic table, could also be used to form superconducting materials, and more importantly high-temperature superconductors.Now, post doctoral researcher Danfeng Li and other scientists at the Department of Energy's SLAC (named from the original 'Stanford Linear Accelerator Center) National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have reported the first nickel oxide material that shows clear signs of superconductivity.
canopic jug writes:In a growing number of online activities, bots are the main means of interaction. Online shopping is increasingly one of those areas. Vice has an interview with someone who built their own bot in order to compete against the other bots when buying online, just to have a chance at making a purchase for sought after items.
takyon writes:SpaceX's Starhopper has successfully completed a 150-meter test hop. Due to two orbital prototypes of Starship already nearing completion, Starhopper will not fly again, and will instead be converted into a vertical test stand for Raptor engine static fire tests:
"Chocolate" writes:Due to popular demand Blizzard has brought a new version of World of Warcraft online that closely resembles the original version: WoW Classic. Some players already have access, and the rest of the world can go queue.Original SubmissionRead more of this story at SoylentNews.