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White House Unveils National AI Policy Framework To Limit State Power
Slashdot - 21 Mar 2026 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: The Trump administration on Friday issued (PDF) a legislative framework for a single national policy on artificial intelligence, aiming to create uniform safety and security...
These forever chemicals could be weakening kids bones for life
Science Daily - 21 Mar 2026 00:51
Forever chemicals may be affecting kids in ways that last a lifetime. A new study links early PFAS exposure to lower bone density during the teen years, especially in girls. Researchers also found that when exposure happ...
CISA Flags Apple, Craft CMS, Laravel Bugs in KEV, Orders Patching by April 3, 2026
The Hacker News - 21 Mar 2026 13:55
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added five security flaws impacting Apple, Craft CMS, and Laravel Livewire to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, urging federal a...
NASA's Hubble Unexpectedly Catches Comet Breaking Up
Slashdot - 21 Mar 2026 11:00
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope unexpectedly captured a rare, early-stage breakup of comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) just days after it first began disintegrating. Phys.org reports: "Sometimes the best science happens by a...
Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck
Wired - 21 Mar 2026 10:30
Plus: The FBI admits its buying phone data to track Americans, Iranian hackers disrupt medical care at Maryland hospitals, and more.
Creepy robot mom that gives birth is training future midwives
Fox News - 21 Mar 2026 10:05
Meet Mama Anne, a lifelike childbirth simulator that blinks, breathes and talks, helping midwifery students practice real labor scenarios safely.
Pinterest CEO Backs Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
Gizmodo - 21 Mar 2026 10:00
The CEO likened social media companies to Big Tobacco.
Mars evidence shows ancient river likely larger and faster than thought
Mashable - 21 Mar 2026 09:00
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered new evidence that Mars had a stable, flowing river at Jezero Crater about 4 billion years ago.
Anthropic Denies It Could Sabotage AI Tools During War
Wired - 21 Mar 2026 00:03
The Department of Defense alleges the AI developer could manipulate models in the middle of war. Company executives argue thats impossible.
Ancient DNA reveals a farming shift that pushed a society to the brink
Science Daily - 21 Mar 2026 23:21
A new study reveals that farming in Argentinas Uspallata Valley was adopted by local hunter-gatherers rather than introduced by outside populations. Centuries later, a stressed group of maize-heavy farmers migrated into ...
Before PlayStation And Xbox, '80s Kids Played On These Consoles
BGR - 21 Mar 2026 23:17
Console wars have been a mainstay in gaming culture since the existence of the gaming console. Even in the '80s, gamers argued about which one was better,
Don't use Google Wallet on your Pixel without changing these 2 settings
Pocket-lint - 21 Mar 2026 23:005 Gadgets Sold At Costco That Many Gamers Would Consider A Must-Have
Slash Gear - 21 Mar 2026 22:45
Gaming accessories can add up fast, but you can often find some pretty solid deals at your local Costco. If you've got a membership, check out these products.
4 Features The C9 Corvette Needs To Put Itself Ahead Of The Pack
Slash Gear - 21 Mar 2026 22:30
Chevrolet launched the Corvette into the supercar stratosphere with the C8. Now the C9 faces a lofty challenge to keep up with the competition.
Do 'B' Size Batteries Exist? Why This Type Was Forgotten
BGR - 21 Mar 2026 22:17
There are a multitude of sizes of batteries that you likely use for your everyday objects, but you may have wondered why you never see B batteries.
Blood Test Predicts Long-Term Cognitive Function After Cardiac Arrest
Neuroscience News - 21 Mar 2026 21:59
A new study reveals that neurofilament light chain (NfL) is a superior biomarker for predicting cognitive function after cardiac arrest. Learn how this 48-hour blood test outperforms current methods in identifying long-t...
4 Of The Worst Places To Store A USB Drive
BGR - 21 Mar 2026 21:47
USB drives are convenient for storing data and fit just about anywhere, but they're also easy to damage or lose. Here are the worst places to store a USB drive.
How Will Martian Gravity Affect Skeletal Muscle?
Universe Today - 21 Mar 2026 21:39
Marie Mortreux, an assistant professor in the University of Rhode Islands College of Health Sciences, is part of an international team of researchers studying how the Marss gravity would affect astronauts skeletal muscle...
Millions Face Mobile Internet Outages in Moscow. 'Digital Crackdown' Feared
Slashdot - 21 Mar 2026 21:38
13 million people live in Moscow, reports CNN. But since early March the city "has experienced internet and mobile service outages on a level previously unseen." (Though Wi-Fi access to the internet is still avai...
Does anyone even use 3-button navigation anymore?
Android Central - 21 Mar 2026 21:21
Android offers a choice between 3-button navigation and gesture navigation. In our latest poll, we want to know which one you prefer.
A massive freshwater reservoir is hiding under the Great Salt Lake
Science Daily - 21 Mar 2026 21:20
A hidden freshwater system deep beneath the Great Salt Lake has been revealed using airborne electromagnetic surveys. Scientists found that freshwater extends much farther under the lake than expected, reaching depths of...
How Does An '80s Supercomputer Compare To A Modern iPhone?
BGR - 21 Mar 2026 21:17
The Cray-2 supercomputer was the peak of computing power back in 1985, but a modern iPhone puts that old hardware to shame in a shocking way.