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Resist, eggheads! Universities are not as weak as they have chosen to be.
Opinion: It's time for public resistance.
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Ghost forests are growing as sea levels rise
As trees choked by saltwater die along low-lying coasts, marshes may move in.
Knowable Magazine
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Lichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive Mars
The symbiotic organisms appear to be able to avoid some radiation damage.
Elizabeth Rayne
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Google adds YouTube Music feature to end annoying volume shifts
Automatic audio leveling is coming to YouTube Music.
Ryan Whitwam
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Trump official to Katy Perry and Bezos’ fiancée: “You cannot identify as an astronaut”
It turns out the FAA now takes no role in identifying who is an astronaut.
Eric Berger
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Ghost forests are growing as sea levels rise
As trees choked by saltwater die along low-lying coasts, marshes may move in.
Knowable Magazine
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Lichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive Mars
The symbiotic organisms appear to be able to avoid some radiation damage.
Elizabeth Rayne
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Google adds YouTube Music feature to end annoying volume shifts
Automatic audio leveling is coming to YouTube Music.
Ryan Whitwam
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Trump official to Katy Perry and Bezos’ fiancée: “You cannot identify as an astronaut”
It turns out the FAA now takes no role in identifying who is an astronaut.
Eric Berger
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Microsoft’s “1‑bit” AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems
Future AI might not need supercomputers thanks to models like BitNet b1.58 2B4T.
Kyle Orland
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Synology confirms that higher-end NAS products will require its branded drives
Firm will later add "curated drive compatibility" lists after testing.
Kevin Purdy
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To regenerate a head, you first have to know where your tail is
Planaria can't replace a missing head until after the tail develops sufficiently.
John Timmer
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Regrets: Actors who sold AI avatars stuck in Black Mirror-esque dystopia
Is $1,000 worth being the AI face of obvious scams? Rueful actors say no.
Ashley Belanger
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“Lab leak” marketing page replaces federal hub for COVID resources
The site previously hosted links to resources on long COVID, vaccines, and testing.
Beth Mole
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Rover finds hints of an ancient Martian carbon cycle
Rather than cycling, some of Mars' carbon took a one-way trip into rocks.
Jacek Krywko
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Difficulty Levels
Diablo vs. Darkest Dungeon: RPG devs on balancing punishment and power
In interviews, two devs offer contrasting views of what makes an RPG fun.
Alan Bradley
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Women rely partly on smell when choosing friends
College women smelled each other's T-shirts in new study to evaluate "friendship potential."
Jennifer Ouellette
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Trump’s tariffs trigger price hikes at large online retailers
Americans will soon pay more for cheap online items amid tariff chaos.
Ashley Belanger
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Cupra is all about affordable cars, funky styling, electrified performance
Cupra aims to be in the US in 2030, doesn’t expect tariff-related delays.
Jonathan M. Gitlin
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Nintendo raises planned Switch 2 accessory prices amid tariff “uncertainty”
Prices for hardware and games remain steady, delayed US preorders open April 24.
Kyle Orland
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Sunderfolk review: RPG magic that transports your friends together
Using your phone as a controller keeps you engaged with this accommodating RPG.
Kevin Purdy
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the dad rock of video games, and I love it
It also proves AAA publishers should be more willing to delay their games.
Samuel Axon
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Recap: Wheel of Time’s third season balefires its way to a hell of a finish
Revolution, rebellion, fae dealings, and desert rain—things are wild in Randland.
Andrew Cunningham & Lee Hutchinson
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Rocket Report: Daytona rocket delayed again; Bahamas tells SpaceX to hold up
A Falcon 9 core has now launched as many times as there are Merlins on a Falcon Heavy.
Eric Berger
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There’s a secret reason the Space Force is delaying the next Atlas V launch
The Space Force is looking for responsive launch. This week, they're the unresponsive ones.
Stephen Clark
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Company apologizes after AI support agent invents policy that causes user uproar
Frustrated software developer believed AI-generated message came from human support rep.
Benj Edwards
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Trump admin accused of censoring NIH’s top expert on ultra-processed foods
Kevin Hall claims an aide for Kennedy edited his written responses to a reporter.
Beth Mole
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At monopoly trial, Zuckerberg redefined social media as texting with friends
Mark Zuckerberg played up TikTok rivalry at monopoly trial, but judge may not buy it.
Ashley Belanger
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HP agrees to $4M settlement over claims of “falsely advertising” PCs, keyboards
HP.com customers from June 2021 to October 2024 are eligible for compensation.
Scharon Harding
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Trump’s FCC chair threatens Comcast, demands changes to NBC news coverage
"Comcast outlets spent days misleading the American public," Brendan Carr claims.
Jon Brodkin
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US Interior secretary orders offshore wind project shut down
Stoppage comes the same week a government report finds few problems with permitting.
John Timmer
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Gemini 2.5 Flash comes to the Gemini app as Google seeks to improve “dynamic thinking”
Gemini 2.5 Flash is ready for you to try in the Gemini app, but it's starting as a preview.
Ryan Whitwam
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Synology could bring “certified drive” requirements to more NAS devices
German press release suggests expansion of the company's "integrated ecosystem."
Kevin Purdy
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Skepticism greets claims of a possible biosignature on a distant world
It's really difficult to get a clear sign of life on an exoplanet.
John Timmer
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Chris Krebs, who debunked 2020 election lies, vows full-time fight against Trump
Trump administration is "pulling its levers to punish dissent," Krebs said.
Jon Brodkin
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Google is gifting a year of Gemini Advanced to every college student in the US
Got a .edu email? You can sign up for a free year of Google One AI Premium.
Ryan Whitwam
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Google loses ad tech monopoly trial, faces additional breakups
Google plans to appeal as DOJ seeks to untether ad products.
Ashley Belanger
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Sony releases new trailer for 28 Years Later
"There are many kinds of death. And some are better than others."
Jennifer Ouellette
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What do you actually do in Mario Kart World’s vast open world?
Nintendo also shows off new "Charge Jump" race technique, "reimagined" classic courses.
Kyle Orland
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Tesla odometer uses “predictive algorithms” to void warranty, lawsuit claims
This is a separate case to the lawsuits alleging Tesla misleads about range.
Jonathan M. Gitlin
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