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NASA Battery Tech to Deliver for the Grid
Technologies for space are designed to be tough, safe, and long-lasting. So what happens when you bring the battery chemistry deployed on the International Space Station, nickel-hydrogen, down to Earth? “[It’s] the most durable battery ever invented,” says Jorg Heinemann.
Backdoored firmware lets China state hackers control routers with “magic packets”
Hackers backed by the Chinese government are planting malware into routers that provides long-lasting and undetectable backdoor access to the networks of multinational companies in the US and Japan, governments in both countries said Wednesday.
Researcher Meredith Whittaker says AI’s biggest risk isn’t ‘consciousness’—it’s the corporations that control them
The former Googler and current Signal president on why she thinks Geoffrey Hinton’s alarmism is a distraction from more pressing threats.
Rooftop Solar Power Has a Dark Side
This year, during the heat of summer, when temperatures in New York surpassed 90°F, the 22 solar panels on the roof of my house were doing absolutely nothing.
So Much for ‘Learn to Code’
In the age of AI, computer science is no longer the safe major. The quickest way to second-guess a decision to major in English is this: have an extended family full of Salvadoran immigrants and pragmatic midwesterners.
New Study: Older Adults Who Participate in This Leisure Activity Have the Memory of a 20-Year-Old
New research found that older adults playing digital puzzle games maintain memory abilities comparable to those in their 20s and have enhanced abilities to ignore distractions.
Army Corps will barge in up to 36 million gallons of freshwater a day as saltwater threatens drinking water south of New Orleans
The US Army Corps of Engineers is planning to barge 36 million gallons of fresh water daily into the lower Mississippi River near New Orleans as an expected saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico in October threatens the area’s drinking water supply, officials said Friday.
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The 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S.
Outside—Associate managing editor Tasha Zemke and deputy editor and travel director Mary Turner
Twitter ranks worst in climate change misinformation report
A report ranking climate change misinformation gave Twitter (recently rebranded as X) only a single point out of a 21-point scorecard when assessing policies aimed at reducing inaccurate information – the worst out of five major tech platforms.
Community organizers come together to recruit citizens for need of water operators
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Local water department leaders say they are in need of operators because there are 100 vacancies and those on the front lines are soon retiring. There’s a need to fill the positions soon. Water operators help provide clean and safe water for everyday use.
7 Signs That Predict Divorce, According To Scientific Studies
No one can say with 100% certainty that a couple is heading for disaster. But social scientists have gotten pretty good at predicting who's most likely to wind up there.
New Vaccine Can Completely Reverse Autoimmune Diseases Like Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes, and Crohn’s Disease
Researchers from Pritzker Molecular Engineering, under the guidance of Prof. Jeffrey Hubbell, demonstrated that their compound can eliminate the autoimmune response linked to multiple sclerosis.
Musk’s X revokes paid blue check from United Auto Workers after strike called [Updated]
[Update: The Intercept updated its report, noting that X confirmed that a policy to temporarily remove checkmarks from verified accounts that change their profile pictures was the issue here. UAW told The Intercept that their account's profile picture was updated in conjunction with the walkout.
The Best Survival Tips From Reddit
The internet can be a great source to learn new skills and better prepare yourself for any situation in the outdoors. For the Reddit page focused on survival, it’s all they talk about.
New files shed light on ExxonMobil’s efforts to undermine climate science
ExxonMobil executives privately sought to undermine climate science even after the oil and gas giant publicly acknowledged the link between fossil fuel emissions and climate change, according to previously unreported documents revealed by the Wall Street Journal.
A constitutional revolution is underway at the Supreme Court, as the conservative supermajority rewrites basic understandings of the roots of US law
In a 2006 episode of the television show “Boston Legal,” conservative lawyer Denny Crane asserted that he had a constitutional right to carry a concealed firearm: “And the Supreme Court is going to say so, just as soon as they overturn Roe v. Wade.”
Earth ‘well outside safe operating space for humanity’, scientists find
Earth’s life support systems have been so damaged that the planet is “well outside the safe operating space for humanity”, scientists have warned.
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Circuit Breaker Installation: How to Connect a New Circuit
We believe in safe DIY. That’s why we’ve always been reluctant to show readers how to open a breaker box and connect a new circuit. Even with the power shut off, there’s a chance you could touch the wrong parts and die.
Doctors have been measuring blood pressure all wrong, study explains
BOSTON — If you’re someone with high blood pressure, you’re going to want to sit up for this news.
Georgia criminalizing post-George Floyd protests is a new blow to democracy
If you watch cable TV news, you’ve probably learned a lot over the last month about Georgia’s racketeering, or RICO (Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations) law, and understandably so.
If You Had a Concussion When You Were Younger, Scientists Have Bad News
New research shows that suffering concussions — or even just one — is linked to increased cognitive decline later in life, including in patients who appeared to have fully recovered from the injury.
Even Dimming The Sun Wouldn't Save Antarctica's Ice Now, Scientists Say
Geoengineering is often presented as a last-resort technological fix to the climate crisis that can still swoop in and save the day. But new models suggest that such risky measures, like dimming the Sun, are not enough to save Antarctica now.
Study uncovers disturbing side effect of using microwaves: ‘[This] should be a wake-up call’
Research from the University of Nebraska has resulted in clear advice: Don’t nuke plastics.
Ukraine is furious with Elon Musk for thwarting an attack on Russia's navy
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has come under fire from Ukraine after it emerged he thwarted a major attack on the Russian navy.
Antarctica warming much faster than models predicted in ‘deeply concerning’ sign for sea levels
Antarctica is likely warming at almost twice the rate of the rest of the world and faster than climate change models are predicting, with potentially far-reaching implications for global sea level rise, according to a scientific study.
NOAA Finds Carbon Concentrations Highest in 800,000 Years as Sea Level Rise Hits Record
Amid a summer of extreme heat across the Northern Hemisphere, an international report led by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration revealed Wednesday that greenhouse gas concentrations, global sea level, and ocean heat content hit record highs last year.
Judging How U.S. States Performed in the COVID-19 Pandemic Depends on the Metric
Pandemics are, by definition, transnational, but the battle against them is won and lost in local trenches.
Causes of the Qing Dynasty's collapse: Parallels to today's instability
The Qing Dynasty in China, after over 250 years, crumbled in 1912. Led by the Complexity Science Hub (CSH), an international research team has pinpointed key reasons behind the collapse, revealing parallels to modern instability and offering vital lessons for the future.
Bizarre, Expensive or Incredible Things Found Found Only in the Netherlands
Found In: Nationwide (And Worldwide) Est. Cost: $150 million in annual brand value* Nijntje Knuffel, also known as Miffy, is not a person, place, or thing, but rather a fictional rabbit. This bunny is beloved in the Netherlands, and she was first created in 1955 by Dick Bruna.
Rewriting the Rules of Longevity: Scientists Propose Alternative Connection Between Diet and Aging
Researchers have found that dietary changes in yeast can lead to healthy aging without calorie restriction.
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How Decades of Drought and the Climate Crisis Could Mean the Twilight of the American West
I first visited the Grand Canyon in 1967 with two school friends and an elderly teacher who filled his summers by taking young students on long road trips, camping across the country.
A Whiff of Genius: Simple Fragrance Method Boosts Cognitive Capacity by 226%
When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed.
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New analysis suggests human ancestors nearly died out
Multiple lines of evidence indicate that modern humans evolved within the last 200,000 years and spread out of Africa starting about 60,000 years ago. Before that, however, the details get a bit complicated. We're still arguing about which ancestral population might have given rise to our lineage.
How the AI Revolution Will Reshape the World
We are about to see the greatest redistribution of power in history. Over millennia, humanity has been shaped by successive waves of technology. The discovery of fire, the invention of the wheel, the harnessing of electricity—all were transformational moments for civilization.
Opinion: Retirees just wanted a little sun and warmth. With climate change, they’re getting more than they bargained for
Retiree Jeanne Langan Burris, 61, a resident of Naples, Florida, often starts her daily tennis match at 7 a.m. Even at that early hour, however, she says she sometimes finds herself baking on the court in triple-digit temperatures.
A longevity doctor says this is the No. 1 mistake that will 'make you age faster'
While aging is not fully understood, it can be broken down into two categories: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic aging is due to genetic factors, while extrinsic aging can be attributed to lifestyle choices like alcohol consumption, smoking, diet, exercise and stress management.
Elon Musk calls his transgender daughter Vivian a 'communist' who thinks the rich are evil and accuses private Santa Monica high school Crossroads of brainwashing her
Elon Musk calls his transgender daughter Vivian a 'communist' who thinks the rich are evil and accuses private Santa Monica high school Crossroads of brainwashing her Elon Musk has spoken out about his painful estrangement from his transgender daughter, calling her a 'communist' and blaming her poli
Scientists may have just found a cure for alcoholism
Alcohol addiction ruins millions of lives every year, but scientists may have found a cure for this terrible affliction. As they noted, in the journal Nature Medicine, people suffering from AUD commonly return to alcohol use even if they attempt to quit.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/30/health/marijuana-pros-and-cons-wellness/index.html
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‘Off-the-charts records’: has humanity finally broken the climate?
The record-shattering heatwaves, wildfires and floods destroying lives in the US, Europe, India, China and beyond in 2023 have raised an alarming question: have humanity’s relentless carbon emissions finally pushed the climate crisis into a new and accelerating phase of destruction?
US businessman is wannabe ‘warlord’ of secretive far-right men’s network
The founder and sponsor of a far-right network of secretive, men-only, invitation-only fraternal lodges in the US is a former industrialist who has frequently speculated about his future as a warlord after the collapse of America, a Guardian investigation has found.
Drunks of Antiquity: The Detroit Historic Bar Tour
What happens if I miss the bus? Will the bus wait for me if I’m late? If you miss your pickup in Detroit, you can hustle and make the pickup in Ferndale. We can’t hold the bus for you if you’re late, though. Sorry to be so mean about that.
Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one
“My family has owned my home since the ‘60s. … Even when my dad was a kid and lived there, no floods, no floods, no floods, no floods. Until [2021],” one southeast Michigan resident told us.
Right-Wing Extremism Is Going to Boil Us Alive
What planet are Republicans living on? Hey, who knows? It could be the Gulf Stream collapsing or the planet eternally breaking heat records. But whatever the specifics, we’re living it right now, not in the next century, the next decade, or even next year.
We Are Witnessing the First Stages of Civilization’s Collapse
Will our own elites perform any better than the rulers of Chaco Canyon, the Mayan heartland, and Viking Greenland? Flames from the Caldor Fire crown in trees at Echo Lake, Calif., in August 2021.
Monthly High Tide Flooding Outlook
Above-normal tides can trigger high tide flooding, disrupting coastal communities. This flooding can occur on sunny days and in the absence of storms. More severe flooding may occur if high tides coincide with heavy rains, strong winds, or large waves.
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