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Capture Carbon in Concrete Made with CO2
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Sand Dunes Can 'Communicate' With Each Other
upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:Sand dunes can 'communicate' with each other:
Scientists Unravel Mystery of Photosynthesis
upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:Scientists unravel mystery of photosynthesis:
Is Upgrade Culture Out of Date?
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.
Largest Galaxy Ever Discovered Died Fast
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.
Using Neutrons and X-Rays to Analyze the Aging of Lithium Batteries
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Galaxy Formation Simulated Without Dark Matter
upstart writes in with an IRC submission for RandomFactor:Galaxy formation simulated without dark matter:
The 120-Year Old Cold Case for the Grignard Reaction is Finally Solved
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Phishers Impersonate WHO, Exploit Coronavirus-Related Anxiety
upstart writes in with an IRC submission for RandomFactor:Phishers impersonate WHO, exploit coronavirus-related anxiety - Help Net Security:
Russians Engaging in Ongoing 'Information Warfare,' FBI Director Says
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Genetically Engineered Moth Released for First Time
MrPlow writes:Submitted via IRC for chopchop1
Highest Recorded Temperatures in Antarctica Announced: Up to 67.6 F
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:
Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Roundup
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
Ballaké Sissoko's Kora Dismantled by American TSA
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:
Radiation-Resistant Graphite-Eating Fungus
RS3 writes:https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a30784690/chernobyl-fungus/
Scientists Discover Virus with No Recognizable Genes
Phoenix666 writes:Scientists discover virus with no recognizable genes:
NASA Safety Panel Calls for Reviews after Second Starliner Software Problem
takyon writes:NASA safety panel calls for reviews after second Starliner software problem
World's most Powerful Particle Accelerator One Big Step Closer
PiMuNu writes:Phys.org:
Pluto's Icy Heart Makes Winds Blow
upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:Pluto's icy heart makes winds blow:
Shelter, Safest Air Intake Locations During Urban Pollution Events Identified [Updated]
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Tennessee Bill Aims to Have Internet Providers Automatically Block Porn on All Devices
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Wind Turbine Blades Can’t Be Recycled, So They’re Piling Up in Landfills
chromas writes:Bloomberg:
When Your Used Car is a Little Too ‘Mobile’
An Anonymous Coward writes:https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/02/when-your-used-car-is-a-little-too-mobile/
The CIA’s Infamous, Unsolved Cryptographic Puzzle Gets a ‘Final Clue’
upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:The CIA's Infamous, Unsolved Cryptographic Puzzle Gets a 'Final Clue':
How Camera Companies can Survive the Smartphone
An Anonymous Coward writes:https://photographylife.com/camera-companies-smartphone-survival
The Road to 80 TB HAMR HDDs
takyon writes:The Road to 80 TB HDDs: Showa Denko Develops HAMR Platters for Hard Drives
Clearview AI Hit with Cease-And-Desist from Google, Facebook Over Facial Recognition Collection
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sudo Command with 'Defaults pwfeedback' in sudoers File Enables 'Make Anyone Root' Bug
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:
Sketchy Behavior? Wacom Tablet Drivers Phone Home With Your Data
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:
Casper: The Unfriendly IPO
takyon writes:Casper's IPO is officially a disaster
Switzerland Plans to Anchor Public Services’ Contribution to Open Source Software in Law
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.
Smaller Detection Device Effective For Nuclear Treaty Verification and Archaeology Digs
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Google Photos Test Subscription Prints Your Best Pictures Every Month
chromas from IRC writes:Google Photos test subscription prints your best pictures every month:
Publishers are Growing Audiences by Producing Less Content
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Supercomputers Help Link Quantum Entanglement to Cold Coffee
upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Bytram:Supercomputers help link quantum entanglement to cold coffee:
National Science Foundation's Newest Solar Telescope Produces First Images
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:
Twitter Says Someone Tried to Discover the Phone Numbers Used by Potentially Millions of Subscribers
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Avro’s Project 1794: A Canadian Flying Saucer
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EU Tells UK: Cut The BS (Brexit Satellite) and You Can Have Access to Galileo Sat's Secure Service
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Your Shrieking Alarm Clock Sound Might be the Reason Your Mornings Suck
upstart writes in with an IRC submission for RandomFactor:Your shrieking alarm clock sound might be the reason your mornings suck:
Zhaoxin x86 CPUs Available to PC Makers in China
takyon writes:Zhaoxin's x86-Compatible CPUs for DIY Enthusiasts Now Available
Australia Moved Six Feet in 26 Years; NSW and Victoria Maps Updated with New GPS Coordinates
Chocolate writes:According to Boing Boing, Australia's location corrected:
Additional Dangerous Vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs Manufactured Since 2015
upstart writes in with an IRC submission for Cowardly_Anonymizer:More dangerous vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs:
Jellyfish Triple Swimming Speed Through Cybernetic Implants
takyon writes:Sea Jellies Triple Swimming Speed Through Cybernetic Implants
First Peanut Allergy Drug Approved in the US
Cascade from IRC writes:First peanut allergy drug approved in the US:
Ancestry Says Police Requested Access To Its DNA Database
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Neural Networks Upscale Film From 1896 to 4K, Make It Look Like It Was Shot on a Modern Smartphone
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:
New Synthetic Route for Amanitin, a Therapeutically Interesting Mushroom Toxin
Phoenix666 writes:Phys.org:
Among U.S. States, New York's Suicide Rate is the Lowest. How's That?
An Anonymous Coward wrote in with a story which inspired:Among U.S. States, New York's Suicide Rate Is The Lowest. How's That?
Ancient Poop Reveals What Happened After the Fall of Cahokia
upstart from IRC writes:Ancient poop reveals what happened after the fall of Cahokia:
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