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Astronauts Use Bacteria and Fungi to Harvest Metals in Space
Universe Today - 8 Mar 2026 02:19
If humankind is to explore deep space, one small passenger should not be left behind: microbes. In fact, it would be impossible to leave them behind, since they live on and in our bodies, surfaces and food. Learning how ...
China Installed Pedestrian Speed Bumps On Certain Streets - And Here's Why
Slash Gear - 8 Mar 2026 01:45
China flipped a common road safety tool on its head at a famous landmark, leaving visitors puzzled. Here's why pedestrian speed bumps were put in place.
Apple is reportedly looking into 3D printing aluminum iPhones and Apple Watches
Engadget - 8 Mar 2026 16:37China Is Doing More Than Just Turning Deserts Into Fertile Soil
BGR - 8 Mar 2026 13:17
China has morphed into a green powerhouse over the past decade, and their push to fight desertification is doing more than restoring the soil.
Apple still expected to release an even bigger MacBook Pro update this year
9 to 5 Mac - 8 Mar 2026 12:52
This week, Apple unveiled MacBook Pro models that run on the newly announced M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The new Macs are available for pre-order now and hit stores on Wednesday, March 11. For that reason, it may come as a ...
Telepathy Machine? Here's What MIT's AlterEgo Wearable Actually Does
CNET - 8 Mar 2026 12:00
AlterEgo, a company born out of MIT's Media Lab, recently shared a demo of its "silent speech" device that looks like telepathy. Here's what's really going on.
Scientists tracked faint signals from the stars - and may have turned up hundreds of undiscovered planets
Live Science - 8 Mar 2026 12:00
A new study shows that stars with low magnetic activity are likely to support exoplanetary systems, making the hunt for these celestial objects less random.
AI CEOs Worry the Government Will Nationalize AI
Slashdot - 8 Mar 2026 11:34
Palantir's CEO was blunt. "If Silicon Valley believes we are going to take away everyone's white-collar job and you're going to screw the military - if you don't think that's going to lead to the ...
AI agents now help attackers, including North Korea, manage their drudge work
The Register - 8 Mar 2026 11:00
Crims 'will do what gets them their objective easiest and fastest,' Microsoft threat intel boss tells The Reg interview AI agents allow cybercriminals and nation-state hackers to outsource the "janitorial-typ...
RFA plans first launch this summer
Space News - 8 Mar 2026 01:31
German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) says it is planning its first launch for this summer after delivering two of its stages to the launch site. The post RFA plans first launch this summer appeared first o...
A First for Humanity Confirmed: NASA's DART Mission Slowed the Asteroid's Orbit
Slashdot - 8 Mar 2026 00:16
NASA heralded a new study published Friday documenting a first for humanity - "the first time a human-made object has measurably altered the path of a celestial body around the Sun." It was 2022's DART missio...
Could Home-Building Robots Help Fix the Housing Crisis?
Slashdot - 8 Mar 2026 23:49
CNN reports on a company called Automated Architecture (AUAR) which makes "portable" micro-factories that use a robotic arm to produce wooden framing for houses (the walls, floors and roofs): Co-founder Mollie Cl...
5 Places Where Smart Glasses Like Meta Ray-Bans Should Never, Ever Be Worn
Slash Gear - 8 Mar 2026 23:45
Wearable tech is everywhere, but recording devices are strictly prohibited in certain locations. Here are five places to leave your frames behind.
Why Do PS5 Controllers Have A Hole On The Back?
BGR - 8 Mar 2026 23:17
PlayStation 5's official Sony-branded DualSense controllers have many features, but one many might not be aware of involves a hole on the controller's back.
FBI is investigating breach that may have hit its wiretapping tools
The Register - 8 Mar 2026 23:14
PLUS: Europol takes down two crime gangs; LastPass users phished (again); Crooks increase crypto hauls; And more Infosec In Brief The FBI is investigating a breach of its systems which reportedly affected systems related...
Coming Soon, From the People Behind ICE Detention Camps: Data Center Company Towns
Gizmodo - 8 Mar 2026 23:00
After partnering with CoreCivic to detain minors, this company now wants to give data center contractors a cushy home-away-from-home.
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Dreaming Whilst Black creator Adjani Salmon on calling out the entertainment industry
Mashable - 8 Mar 2026 22:55
"Dreaming Whilst Black" co-creator, co-writer, and star Adjani Salmon talks about his sharp, must-watch satire about the entertainment industry.
Harbor Freight's New Rolling Toolbox Packs 2 Very Useful Features
Slash Gear - 8 Mar 2026 22:45
Harbor Freight has released a new version of its much-loved Bauer modular rolling toolbox that introduces a handful of very welcome new features.
A Security Researcher Went 'Undercover' on Moltbook - and Found Security Risks
Slashdot - 8 Mar 2026 22:39
A long-time information security professional "went undercover" on Moltbook, the Reddit-like social media site for AI agents - and shares the risks they saw while posing as another AI bot: I successfully masquera...
12 Apps That Play Hi-Res Audio At Full Quality On Your Apple Devices
Slash Gear - 8 Mar 2026 22:30
Elevate your favorite music with lossless audio from Tidal, Apple Music, Qobuz, and many other specialist apps with powerful equalizer functions and more.
5 Cool Solar-Powered USB-C Gadgets You Can Find On Amazon
BGR - 8 Mar 2026 22:17
From camping gear to emergency backups, these Amazon picks blend solar charging with USB-C for flexible power at home or outside.