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Trump use of AI-generated videos raising concerns about spread of misinformation
Trump use of AI-generated videos raising concerns about spread of misinformation President Trump has posted multiple AI-generated videos on YouTube, sparking concerns about the spread of misinformation. The use of AI-generated content raises questions about the authenticity and credibility of the information being shared. AI-generated videos can be difficult to distinguish from real footage, potentially […]
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DIP RFI Outbrief Session
DIP RFI Outbrief Session NASA’s Digital Information Platform (DIP) sub-project has received responses to its Request for Information (RFI) from the aviation community, and will be hosting an online information session to brief out on the summary of RFI inputs. The DIP RFI Outbrief Session will take place on August 18, 2021, from 10:00 AM […]
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We went to 10 anti-Tesla protests — and a couple counter protests, too
We went to 10 anti-Tesla protests — and a couple counter protests, too A Tesla Cybertruck drives past protestors during a Tesla Takedown, a nationwide peaceful protest movement, at a Tesla Showroom in the Coral Gables neighborhood on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Miami. | Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui / The Verge Thousands of […]
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What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later?
What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later? Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall in Louisiana in August 2005, still offers lessons for disaster recovery researchers 20 years later. Research has shown that having strong social ties and community support increases resilience and people’s ability to recover after disasters, while being displaced from one’s […]
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If you can get past the terrible logo, Audacity 4 looks pretty great
If you can get past the terrible logo, Audacity 4 looks pretty great Audacity 4 has been released, but its new logo has received backlash from users due to its unusual design. The new version of Audacity includes several significant improvements, including a revamped user interface and the removal of restrictive “modes” that limited user […]
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The best instant cameras you can buy right now
The best instant cameras you can buy right now The best instant cameras currently available are: Polaroid Now Plus Generation 3, Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo, and Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 for their excellent photo quality and features. For those who prefer square prints, the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 is a great option, offering high-quality images […]
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Lagniappe for April 2025
Lagniappe for April 2025 3 Min Read Lagniappe for April 2025 Explore the April 2025 issue, highlighting the NASA-sponsored FIRST Robotics competition, Space Flight Awareness honorees and more! Credits: NASA/Danny Nowlin Explore Lagniappe for April 2025 featuring: NASA-Sponsored FIRST Robotics Welcomes Teams to Magnolia Regional NASA Leaders Visit Representatives Blood Moon in South Mississippi Gator […]
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‘Night of the Living Dead’ helped me process the Tree of Life massacre and other real-world horrors
‘Night of the Living Dead’ helped me process the Tree of Life massacre and other real-world horrors The author, a professor of English and film studies, reflects on how the Halloween season has taken on a different connotation for them since the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue attack in Pittsburgh. The author credits George A. […]
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Apple may stagger next year’s iPhones to make way for a foldable
Apple may stagger next year’s iPhones to make way for a foldable Apple plans to stagger its iPhone release schedule next year to make way for the first foldable iPhone, which will be released alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and “Air” models. The standard iPhone 18 will be delayed until spring 2027, releasing alongside an […]
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The chance of getting hit by a Soviet spacecraft goes up next week
The chance of getting hit by a Soviet spacecraft goes up next week A Soviet spacecraft called Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere around May 10th. The lander, weighing 1,091 pounds (495 kg), was designed to survive passage through Venus’ atmosphere but its parachute deployment system may not work after […]
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Thousands sign petition calling for ban AI “superintelligence”
Thousands sign petition calling for ban AI “superintelligence” Over 28,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a ban on AI “superintelligence”. The petition includes signatures from hundreds of public figures and several prominent AI pioneers. The development of AI superintelligence is seen as a potential threat to humanity’s existence. The petition aims to […]
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Antibody therapy shows promise against multiple myeloma
Antibody therapy shows promise against multiple myeloma Researchers have made promising progress against multiple myeloma using an immune and cancer cell-targeting antibody therapy called linvoseltamab, which eradicates residual traces of the blood cell cancer in patients. The interim results from a clinical trial show that none of the 18 patients who completed up to six […]
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The Fujifilm X Half is on sale for what it should have originally cost
The Fujifilm X Half is on sale for what it should have originally cost Fujifilm’s X Half camera is on sale for $649, which is significantly cheaper than its original price of $849.95. The X Half features a 1-inch sensor, fixed 32mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens, and nostalgic design elements inspired by old-school analogue cameras. The camera […]
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Wars without clear purpose erode presidential legacies, and Trump risks political consequences with further military action in Venezuela
Wars without clear purpose erode presidential legacies, and Trump risks political consequences with further military action in Venezuela President Donald Trump’s plans to intervene militarily in Venezuela are unlikely to gain significant public support due to a lack of a clear purpose or narrative for the action. The US has not seen a similar story-driven […]
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More than half of coastal settlements are retreating due to climate change
More than half of coastal settlements are retreating due to climate change More than half of coastal settlements (56%) have retreated from the coast over the past 30 years due to climate change, according to a new study. The study found that regions in Africa and Oceania are leading the retreat, while communities in Asia […]
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A Roman governor ordered Jesus’ crucifixion – so why did many Christians blame Jews for centuries?
A Roman governor ordered Jesus’ crucifixion – so why did many Christians blame Jews for centuries? Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, ordered Jesus’ crucifixion, but many Christians blamed Jews for centuries due to a misunderstanding of the Gospels and ancient Christian literature. The Gospels portray Pilate as believing Jesus was innocent, but he ultimately condemned […]
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Sculpted by Luminous Stars
Sculpted by Luminous Stars NASA and ESA have released a new image of NGC 346, a young star cluster, showcasing its vibrant star-forming factory. The image combines data from the Hubble Space Telescope at infrared, optical, and ultraviolet wavelengths for the first time. Hubble’s sensitivity and resolution helped uncover the secrets of NGC 346’s star […]
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Ikea just took over your smart home
Ikea just took over your smart home Ikea has taken over my smart home, apparently. This week’s reading list included articles on David Ellison and Common Crawl, as well as catching up on TV shows like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Great British Baking Show. I discovered a new Olivia Dean song on […]
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A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone
A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone A database is being used to revive the Arapaho language, which has fewer than 100 speakers today, all over the age of 70. The language has been in decline due to Euro-American pressure and boarding schools suppressing its use, but tribal […]
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NASA Marsquake Data Reveals Lumpy Nature of Red Planet’s Interior
NASA Marsquake Data Reveals Lumpy Nature of Red Planet’s Interior NASA’s InSight lander has revealed that Mars’ interior is composed of giant lumps of rocky material, scattered throughout the planet’s mantle, which were formed by massive impacts 4.5 billion years ago. The discovery was made possible by the InSight lander’s seismometer, which recorded over 1,300 […]
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Why can’t ChatGPT tell time?
Why can’t ChatGPT tell time? ChatGPT, a popular chatbot, has a surprising limitation: it can’t tell time. The bot’s inability to provide current time is due to its lack of access to device real-time clocks and location information. When asked about the time, ChatGPT may respond that it can’t do so or ask for clarification […]
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Scientific objectivity is a myth – cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it
Scientific objectivity is a myth – cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it The idea of scientific objectivity is a myth, as cultural values and beliefs always influence science and its practitioners. Cultural norms and assumptions shape the questions scientists ask, the methods they use, and the conclusions they […]
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Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk
Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk Recording law enforcement is protected speech, but it also creates data that can be searched, linked, purchased, and reused, making ordinary people more visible to the state. The risks of recording law enforcement go beyond physical confrontation, including […]
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Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought
Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought Climate models suggest that human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought due to its influence on the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), a climate pattern that swings between wet and dry phases every few decades. The PDO has been […]
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NASA’s GUARDIAN Tsunami Detection Tech Catches Wave in Real Time
NASA’s GUARDIAN Tsunami Detection Tech Catches Wave in Real Time NASA’s GUARDIAN tsunami detection technology successfully detected and confirmed a tsunami up to 45 minutes prior to detection by tide gauges in Hawaii, estimating the speed of the wave to be over 580 miles per hour. The technology, called GUARDIAN (GNSS Upper Atmospheric Real-time Disaster […]
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Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows
Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows A study published in JAMA Network Open found that more than half of U.S. teens living in households with firearms believe they can access and load a firearm at home, even when parents report storing all firearms locked […]
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NASA Sets Coverage for Astronaut Don Pettit, Crewmates Return
NASA Sets Coverage for Astronaut Don Pettit, Crewmates Return NASA astronaut Don Pettit, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, will depart the International Space Station on April 19 after a 220-day mission. The crew will undock from the station at 5:57 p.m. EDT and land in Kazakhstan on April 20, marking Pettit’s […]
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Trump’s aggressive actions against free speech speak a lot louder than his words defending it
Trump’s aggressive actions against free speech speak a lot louder than his words defending it Harvard University has sued the Trump administration, claiming that pressure campaigns to force viewpoint diversity on campus violate the Constitution’s guarantees of free speech. The Trump administration has taken aggressive actions against free speech, including targeting law firms and attorneys […]
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The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2026
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2026 The best overall wireless earbuds for 2026 are the Sony WF-1000XM5, offering excellent noise cancellation and sound quality. The best budget earbuds under $100 are the Nothing Ear (a), providing great performance, compact design, and affordable price. The best noise-canceling earbuds are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd […]
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Deportation tactics from 4 US presidents have done little to reduce the undocumented immigrant population
Deportation tactics from 4 US presidents have done little to reduce the undocumented immigrant population Despite efforts by four US presidents to reduce the undocumented immigrant population, the number has remained around 11 million from 2005 to 2022. The Trump administration’s deportation tactics have been particularly harsh, including workplace raids and mass deportations of noncitizens, […]
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