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NASA workers plan 'Moon Day' protest on July 20 to oppose mass layoffs, budget cuts. 'This year has been an utter nightmare that has not stopped.'
SPACE.com - 18 Jul 2025 16:00
Workers from within NASA will protest the space agency leadership's "preemptive over-compliance" of the White House's proposed budget, gutting science and eliminating jobs.
Court Rules Trump's Firing of F.T.C. Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter Was Illegal
The New York Times - 18 Jul 2025 04:35
A federal judge said Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, whom President Trump fired from the Federal Trade Commission in March, was still a "rightful member" of the agency.
US passes first major national crypto legislation
BBC - 18 Jul 2025 03:17
It marks a milestone for the once fringe industry, as it expands its power in Washington.
Wi-Fi Experts Reveal How Trump's Budget Bill Could Slow Down Your Wi-Fi
CNET - 18 Jul 2025 02:05
The Federal Communications Commission will be required to auction off public airwaves on the 6GHz band used by the latest Wi-Fi routers.
Tiny AI Models Reveal How We Really Make Decisions
Neuroscience News - 19 Jul 2025 00:45
Decision-making often involves trial and error, but conventional models assume we always act optimally based on past experience. A new study used small, interpretable artificial neural networks to uncover how humans and ...
Samsung's 'Nanoprism' Sensor Technology Promises Brighter, Clearer Photos
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Exposure to microplastic makes animals want to eat it more
New Scientist - 18 Jul 2025 22:00
Over multiple generations, small nematode worms began preferring microplastic-contaminated food over cleaner options, which could have consequences for ecosystem health
Obesity may come in 11 different types, each with their own cause
New Scientist - 18 Jul 2025 20:00
Obesity could exist in many forms, which may benefit from different treatments and prevention strategies
Spin currents control device magnetization using low-cost materials
Phys.org - 18 Jul 2025 18:20
Research from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities gives new insight into a material that could make computer memory faster and more energy-efficient.
As companies race to add AI, terms of service changes are going to freak a lot of people out
The Register - 18 Jul 2025 17:48
WeTransfer added the magic words 'machine learning' to its ToS and users reacted predictably Analysis WeTransfer this week denied claims it uses files uploaded to its ubiquitous cloud storage service to train AI, and rol...
Astronomers discover monster exoplanet hiding in 'stellar fog' around young star
Live Science - 18 Jul 2025 17:00
A monster exoplanet as big as 10 times the size of Jupiter has emerged from the stellar gas and dust surrounding a young star, thanks to the telescope tag team of Gaia and ALMA.
How the Brain Decodes Social Emotions and Anxiety
Neuroscience News - 18 Jul 2025 16:54
The anterior temporal lobe (ATL) plays a key role in interpreting social hierarchies and facial emotions, offering insight into anxiety and mood disorders. A research project used advanced imaging techniques to overcome ...
House Democrats accuse NASA of illegal impoundment of funds
Space News - 18 Jul 2025 16:03
Top Democrats on the House Science Committee are accusing NASA leadership of impounding funds and taking steps to implement a budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 before Congress can act. The post House Democrats accuse ...
MIT's new AI can teach itself to control robots by watching the world through their eyes -- it only needs a single camera
Live Science - 18 Jul 2025 16:00
The new training method doesn't use sensors or onboard control tweaks, but a single camera that watches the robot's movements and uses visual data.
No More Waiting: New Crypto Law Unlocks Cheaper, Faster Money for Everyone
Gizmodo - 18 Jul 2025 15:52
The GENIUS Act gives stablecoins real legal backing, paving the way for instant payments, lower fees, and a safer digital dollar you can actually trust.
AWS sheds more jobs as Jassy's automation layoff prophecy comes true
The Register - 18 Jul 2025 04:26
Insiders tell The Register that a company-wide automation push means jobs are disappearing Amazon.com CEO Andy Jassy's predictions that automation would cost jobs at the company have proven accurate at Amazon Web Service...
Google sues 25 alleged BadBox 2.0 botnet operators, all of whom are in China
The Register - 18 Jul 2025 03:30
Ads giant complains of damage to its reputation and finances ... and crime, too Google has filed a lawsuit against 25 unnamed individuals in China it accuses of breaking into more than 10 million devices worldwide and us...
Designer Bacteria Could One Day Make Cheese Without Milk
Singularity Hub - 18 Jul 2025 02:30
Weird? Maybe. But bacteria are efficient chemical factories that can make a large range of products. The post Designer Bacteria Could One Day Make Cheese Without Milk appeared first on SingularityHub.
Meta Swears This Time Is Different
The Atlantic - 19 Jul 2025 01:58
The tech giant has floundered on AI. Now it's going all in on a "superintelligence" team.
Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26
Wired - 19 Jul 2025 01:58
In a lawsuit filed against prominent leaker Jon Prosser, Apple alleges a conspiracy to break into a development device and steal its trade secrets. Prosser insists Apple has it all wrong.
Google Fi is offering the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for just $199.99!
Android Authority - 19 Jul 2025 01:45
You can save up to $900 on the new Samsung flip phone!