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taylorvich writes:https://phys.org/news/2023-11-reveals-clues-whales-dolphins-echolocation.html

hubie writes:A system of ancient ceramic water pipes, the oldest ever unearthed in China, shows that neolithic people were capable of complex engineering feats without the need for a centralised state authority:

fliptop writes:Google's Threat Analysis Group announced a zero-day against the Zimbra Collaboration email server that has been used against governments around the world:

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/starships-33-engines-created-the-mother-of-all-shock-diamondsThe War Zone has an interesting report on the shock diamonds produced by the engines of the Starship rocket during the recent launch attempt."When you typically see a shock diamond or a mach diamond, it can be from like a jet engine test, or a single rocket nozzle test. [When you] look at those up close... you see the same shock diamond effect on the smaller scale.""But what was interesting, specifically about this case [the second Starship launch], is you had 33 engines firing together, which you would kind of intuitively think would make for a pretty messy environment. I think close up [this] is probably true, there's some complicated dynamics happening there."Additionally, the article features a passel of pictures of the launch.Original SubmissionRead more of this story at SoylentNews.

hubie writes:An innovative new study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health offers objective insight on employee behavior and the potential benefits of flexible work arrangements:

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taylorvich writes:https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-emotions-music-powerful-memories.html

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acid andy writes:https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/math/a45533729/periodic-table-of-shapes/

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Motor Trend reports https://www.motortrend.com/news/buy-hyundai-car-on-amazon that next year you will be able to buy a Hyundai car through Amazon (at least in USA). The top picture at the link shows a typical car dealer building, surrounded by a parking lot with a mix of new cars and car-sized brown cardboard Amazon boxes. While cute, this is also a clue--cars still have to be picked up at a dealer.

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hubie writes:Study reveals limitations of commercial exercise machines, emphasizing the need for a more personalized approach to exercise:

[Editor's note. I found it unnerving to see tracking links in this article. I encourage readers to "right-click" and "view source" on each link before actually clicking on each link in the article. (I despise trackers!) You have been warned. --Martyb]Arthur T Knackerbracket writes following story:

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canopic jug writes:The Telegraph is reporting that Aardman Studios is running out of its unique clay. The studio is famous for its Wallace & Gromit animated films, which features characters made from said clay. Unfortunately the factory which made the special clay has gone under and although Aardman Studios bought out their stocks as they closed, the studio is now running terminally low on the clay:

Hi Soylents. As a member of the governance committee I was asked to post an article for cirulation to the community at large showing off the latest set of bylaws being discussed. It is the opinion of those involved that we are nearing a completed document. It seemed appropriate now to publicize those efforts wider for discussion and suggestions. At some time after these bylaws have been finalized we will seek to get a community vote approving them.Read more of this story at SoylentNews.

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upstart writes on behalf of aristarchus:Huawei could say goodbye to Android apps for good next year:

upstart writes:Giant Telescope - 8x the Size of Earth - Reveals Unprecedented View of Colossal Cosmic Jet:

owl writes:https://www.10stripe.com/articles/why-is-56k-the-fastest-dialup-modem-speed.php

upstart writes:Nutrition experts are reviewing data on ultra-processed foods for 2025 guidance:

takyon writes:Russia pivots to Chinese CPUs that aren't subject to US sanctions - Russia's homegrown Linux-based Alt OS now supports Chinese LoongArch chips

fliptop writes:The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation has taken extortion to a new level by filing a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission complaint against one of their alleged victims for not complying with the four-day rule to disclose a cyberattack:

Freeman writes:https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/11/from-toy-to-tool-dall-e-3-is-a-wake-up-call-for-visual-artists-and-the-rest-of-us/

DannyB writes:On Nov 15, the Intel 4004, the world's first commercially produced microprocessor, was launchedThe Intel 4004 was released on Nov 15 52 years ago, and it was an incredibly important chip with an interesting history.

Freeman writes:https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/11/ai-outperforms-conventional-weather-forecasting-for-the-first-time-google-study/

upstart writes on behalf of aristarchus:AMD Readies 8-Core Ryzen 7 5700X3D and 6-Core Ryzen 5 5500X3D With 96MB L3 Cache:

taylorvich writes:https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/11/capacitor-based-heat-pumps-see-big-boost-in-efficiency/

takyon writes:OpenAI President Greg Brockman quits as shocked employees hold all-hands meeting

Freeman writes:https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/apple-discriminated-against-us-citizens-in-hiring-doj-says/

You may think you have fast fingers from typing or texting, but how fast can you assemble a V-8 NASCAR engine? Jayski (NASCAR news site) reports on the annual Hendrick Motorsports engine building contest, https://www.jayski.com/2023/11/14/danny-emerick-bill-sullivan-win-2023-randy-dorton-hendrick-engine-builder-showdown/

taylorvich writes:Research suggests that your body may enjoy an exercise routine more than you do:

owl writes:https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/15/righttorepair_ftc_petition/

Freeman writes:https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/11/people-think-white-ai-generated-faces-are-more-real-than-actual-photos-study-says/

upstart writes:The space agency is waiting out a phenomenon known as a solar conjunction:NASA is putting pause on sending commands to its Mars exploration instruments from November 11 through November 25 as it waits out the Mars solar conjunction. With the sun in the way, any commands sent to Mars could suffer interference capable of harming the robotic explorers.

upstart writes:Many transgressions come from "very large companies that have robust security teams":

Freeman writes:https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/11/teens-with-digital-bazookas-are-winning-the-ransomware-war-researcher-laments/

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SpaceX's Starship gets all clear for Texas takeoffDannyB writes:FAA grants license to fly, though not fry local wildlife:

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hubie writes:A new study found that more than one million US deaths per year-including many young and working-age adults-could be avoided if the US had mortality rates similar to its peer nations:

upstart writes:'Coyote Vs. Acme': Warner Bros Setting Up Screenings For Streamers Of Axed Looney Tunes Film; Amazon A Prime Candidate - The Dish:

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upstart writes:Egyptians often mentioned a trading partner but neglected to say where it was:

fliptop writes:The vast majority of dog and cat owners will say their pets enrich their lives in countless ways and bring immeasurable levels of extra happiness, but researchers from Michigan State University suggest that most pet owners may just be telling themselves what they want to hear. Their new study found that despite owners claiming pets improve their lives, researchers did not see a reliable association between pet ownership and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic:

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upstart writes:Packages downloaded thousands of times targeted people working on sensitive projects: