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upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:Sand dunes can 'communicate' with each other:

upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:Scientists unravel mystery of photosynthesis:

canopic jug writes:Mac Bowley at the Raspberry Pi blog asks about ending hardware upgrades for the sake of upgrades as well as ending planned obsolescence. The softwre for the Raspberry Pi, he notes, still runs on the first models even if the newer models are faster. In fact the old models are still being produced and bought. Fully exploiting the natural life spans of hardware would have a lot of advantages, not the least of which would be reduction of the enviornmental impact.

RandomFactor writes:The recently discovered galaxy XMM-2599 is three times the size of any other galaxy ever imaged. And models indicate it should have continued forming stars for well over a paltry billion years, but according to new research the supermassive galaxy only did so for about 800 Million years.

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upstart writes in with an IRC submission for RandomFactor:Phishers impersonate WHO, exploit coronavirus-related anxiety - Help Net Security:

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DeathMonkey writes:[Note: The announcement of these records just occurred; the highs actually occurred in the years: 1982, 1989, and 2015. --martyb]Highest Recorded Temperatures In Antarctica Announced And They May Surprise You:

Editor's Comment: The figures and statistics regarding the novel coronavirus outbreak are changing daily and there are differences between reports from different sources. The latest figures, which we believe to be from a reputable source and which are being regularly updated, can be found at the worldometers. If you have a favourite site for updated information please leave a link in the comments.Chinese Whistleblower Doctor Dies Due to Coronavirustakyon writes:Li Wenliang: Coronavirus kills Chinese whistleblower doctor

Two Soylentils sent in stories about the US TSA (Transportation Security Administration) and their handling of Ballaké Sissoko's kora (musical instrument).US customs dismantled 'impossible to replace' instrumentc0lo writes:Prominent Malian Musician Alleges that TSA Destroyed His Instrument:

RS3 writes:https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a30784690/chernobyl-fungus/

Phoenix666 writes:Scientists discover virus with no recognizable genes:

takyon writes:NASA safety panel calls for reviews after second Starliner software problem

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upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:Pluto's icy heart makes winds blow:

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An Anonymous Coward writes:https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/02/when-your-used-car-is-a-little-too-mobile/

upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:The CIA's Infamous, Unsolved Cryptographic Puzzle Gets a 'Final Clue':

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takyon writes:The Road to 80 TB HDDs: Showa Denko Develops HAMR Platters for Hard Drives

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upstart writes in with an IRC submission for carny:Oh ****... Sudo has a 'make anyone root' bug that needs to be patched – if you're unlucky enough to enable pwfeedback:

upstart writes in with an IRC submission for carny:Sketchy behavior? Wacom tablet drivers phone home with names, times of every app opened on your computer:

takyon writes:Casper's IPO is officially a disaster

An Anonymous Coward writes:Swiss federal government organisations and agencies will soon be free to share the source code of their software solutions as open source. In addition, software developers working for the federal government should be able to be part of open source communities. The government wants to anchor this in federal law, according to new Guidelines on Open Source in the Federal Government, made public last Friday.

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chromas from IRC writes:Google Photos test subscription prints your best pictures every month:

exec (on IRC) submitted this story for chromas:Publishers are growing audiences by producing less content:

upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:Supercomputers help link quantum entanglement to cold coffee:

upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:Newest solar telescope produces first images: Preeminent telescope to play critical role in better understanding sun, space weather:

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upstart writes in with an IRC submission for RandomFactor:Your shrieking alarm clock sound might be the reason your mornings suck:

takyon writes:Zhaoxin's x86-Compatible CPUs for DIY Enthusiasts Now Available

Chocolate writes:According to Boing Boing, Australia's location corrected:

upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Cowardly_Anonymizer:More dangerous vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs:

takyon writes:Sea Jellies Triple Swimming Speed Through Cybernetic Implants

Cascade from IRC writes:First peanut allergy drug approved in the US:

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upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Cowardly_Anonymizer:Neural Networks Upscale Film from 1896 to 4K, Make It Look Like It Was Shot on a Modern Smartphone:

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upstart from IRC writes:Ancient poop reveals what happened after the fall of Cahokia: