Phys Org

• newDissecting the circadian clock in real time
  As our bodies and minds continue to adjust to the recent time change, debates continue around society about whether to make daylight saving time a permanent fixture, eliminate it or stay with the current semi-annual clock adjustment.
  - 15 mins ago 29 Mar 23, 7:39pm -
• newWhy flexible franchises win in financial markets
  If you've stayed at a brand-name hotel or eaten at a fast food restaurant recently, it's more likely than not that you've supported a franchised company. Franchising is a distribution strategy where a larger company, the franchisor, licenses the righ…
  - 18 mins ago 29 Mar 23, 7:36pm -
• newResearchers come up with a better way to forecast election results
  Elections are nail-biting affairs for several reasons, including their seeming lack of predictability. Forecasts of results delivered with great confidence before balloting regularly get upended.
  - 30 mins ago 29 Mar 23, 7:24pm -
• newStinky seaweed blooms: Turning an ecological risk into an opportunity
  As Atlantic beaches brace for their annual onslaught of a potent-smelling seaweed, scientists on a project led by the University of Southampton are sharing their research into how communities affected can make use of this putrid problem—by turning…
  - 53 mins ago 29 Mar 23, 7:01pm -
• new'Just old age' or is your dog experiencing a serious clinical issue?
  A study from veterinary researchers at the University of Liverpool has shown that dog owners need clearer guidance on which behavioral and physical signs are a normal part of the aging process and which could be indicative of a serious condition.
  - 55 mins ago 29 Mar 23, 6:59pm -
• newCOVID-19 causes chaos in infected cells' RNA, finds study
  Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hijacks parts of infected cells' vital RNA machinery, thereby blocking important functions in the cells. These damaging changes in the RNA can likely be reversed, potentially leading to new drugs against COVID-19, Unive…
  - 1 hour ago 29 Mar 23, 6:52pm -
• newUnderstanding how cohesin makes DNA loops in the human genome and its role in Cornelia de Lange syndrome
  Cohesin is a ring-shaped protein that surrounds and moves around the DNA molecule, forming the loops. It is a crucial process for the cell. Understanding how cohesin works has been one of the challenges of molecular biology in recent decades. A study…
  - 1 hour ago 29 Mar 23, 6:47pm -
• newPromising probiotic for dairy cattle headed to marketplace
  A probiotic developed at the University of Alberta is the first of its kind to have widespread benefits for dairy cows, and is starting to make its way into the marketplace.
  - 1 hour ago 29 Mar 23, 6:41pm -
• newCorruption episodes haunt democracies for decades, study finds
  The short-term effects of corruption are often obvious. Numerous sources, both in Russia and in the West, consider the military's endemic corruption one of the main reasons of the logistical problems, very low troop morale, and massive casualties of…
  - 1 hour ago 29 Mar 23, 6:32pm -
• newScientists uncover ice-age shift in Pacific Ocean circulation
  The overturning circulation of the Pacific Ocean "flipped" during the last ice age, altering the placement of ancient waters rich in carbon dioxide, according to Earth system scientists at the University of California, Irvine.
  - 1 hour ago 29 Mar 23, 6:31pm -

Wired

• newThe 21 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now
  The Bear and Great Expectations are just two of the shows you won’t want to miss on this streaming service.
  - 54 mins ago 29 Mar 23, 7:00pm -
• newWatches & Wonders 2023: Rolex Has an Emoji Watch
  Colored lab-grown diamonds, 3D printing, and more titanium that you can shake a stick at mark the wild releases from Watches & Wonders 2023.
  - 4 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 4:23pm -
• newIn Sudden Alarm, Tech Doyens Call for a Pause on ChatGPT
  Tech luminaries, renowned scientists, and Elon Musk warn of an “out-of-control race” to develop and deploy ever-more-powerful AI systems.
  - 4 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 4:01pm -
• newLamborghini’s Revuelto Is Its First Hybrid
  The 217-mph electrified Revuelto puts out 1,001 horsepower and boasts 13 driving modes, but it can manage only 8 miles on battery power alone.
  - 5 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 3:15pm -
• newHow to End Bias and Taboos in Women’s Health Care
  Equity will require educating medical staff, reducing maternity and fertility costs for employees, and investing more in female health research.
  - 5 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 2:27pm -
• newHow Good Smile, a Major Toy Company, Kept 4chan Online
  Documents obtained by WIRED confirm that Good Smile, which licenses toy production for Disney, was an investor in the controversial image board.
  - 5 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 2:26pm -
• newThe Best iPad (2023): Which Apple Tablets to Buy or Avoid
  Apple’s tablet lineup is more confusing than ever. We're here to help you find the right slate for your needs.
  - 7 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 1:00pm -
• newAll-Clad Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender Review: Cordlessness Isn't a Necessity
  All-Clad's stick lets you blend things that are far away from a power outlet. That may not be a good reason to buy it.
  - 8 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 12:00pm -
• newThe Chemical Menace Inside Glaciers and Icebergs
  Ice can trap pollutants and accelerate their breakdown, with troubling environmental consequences.
  - 9 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 11:00am -
• newRed Teaming GPT-4 Was Valuable. Violet Teaming Will Make It Better
  To keep up with the speed of AI advances, we need to develop systems that use AI to defend public goods, too.
  - 9 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 11:00am -

Security

Popular Science

• AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine completely prevents severe illness and death

  

  AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine is 100 percent effective at preventing serious illness and 79 percent effective at preventing symptomatic disease.
  - 22 Mar 21, 9:45pm -
• Razer's flagship keyboard has clever tech under its caps

  

  Razer's optical analog switches offer a unique level of control in a keyboard that feels amazing to type on.
  - 22 Mar 21, 9:33pm -
• A new poll reveals split opinions on how—and when—police body cam footage is released

  

  Thousands of US residents and police chiefs responded to a survey on whether recordings from body-worn cameras, which are meant to increase transparency, should be edited and shared immediately.
  - 22 Mar 21, 7:19pm -
• Best snowboard boots: Snowboard equipment for every level

  

  Check out the best snowboard boots on the market. From brands like Burton, DC, Nike or Vans snowboard boots & more. You’ll find the perfect fitting pair here.
  - 22 Mar 21, 6:59pm -
• Countries resume use of the AstraZeneca vaccine after new data shows it’s safe

  

  The Biden Administration hit its goal of 100 million vaccines in 100 days, and the CDC has revised its distancing guidelines for schools.
  - 22 Mar 21, 6:19pm -
• The process sea slugs use to regrow severed body parts is surprisingly common

  

  Scientists have identified at least two species of slugs that can steal the photosynthesizing powers from the algae around them.
  - 22 Mar 21, 6:00pm -
• The best tablet for gaming, drawing, editing and more: Our picks for all ages and activities

  

  Buy the best tablet on the market that suits your specific needs. Check out the best gaming tablets, for reading, or even a drawing tablet.
  - 22 Mar 21, 2:59pm -
• Best leaf blowers to tame your wild yard

  

  Get the best leaf blower to add to your lawn equipment and say goodbye to raking leaves by hand. This fall, lawn maintenance will be a breeze.
  - 22 Mar 21, 1:28pm -
• Why people cared less about catching COVID when it mattered most

  

  As COVID cases climbed last year, perceived levels of risk decreased. But why?
  - 22 Mar 21, 12:20pm -
• Turn yourself into an illustrated avatar for free

  

  In the Work-From-Home Era, an illustrated avatar may be the perfect solution for the selfie-averse. These apps and services will help you make one.
  - 22 Mar 21, 12:00pm -

Singularity Hub

• newThe World’s Biggest Guaranteed Income Trial Will Launch in India This Year
  Universal basic income (UBI) schemes are often dismissed as being too expensive to implement on a large scale, but several cities are trying them out among small subsets of their populations. Giving people even a small financial leg up can go a long…
  - 6 hours ago 29 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
• Mice With Two Dads Were Born From Eggs Made Out of Male Skin Cells
  Seven mice just joined the pantheon of offspring created from same-sex parents—and opened the door to offspring born from a single parent. In a study published in Nature, researchers described how they scraped skin cells from the tails of male mice…
  - 1 day ago 28 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
• Cultured Chicken Is a Step Closer as a Second US Company Gets FDA Approved
  At the end of last year, Israeli cultured meat company Believer Meats broke ground on a 200,000-square-foot factory outside Raleigh, North Carolina. The facility will be the biggest cultured meat factory in the world (well, unless a bigger one goes u…
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
• This Chipmaking Step Is Crucial to the Future of Computing—and Just Got 40x Faster Thanks to Nvidia
  If computer chips make the modern world go around, then Nvidia and TSMC are flywheels keeping it spinning. It’s worth paying attention when the former says they’ve made a chipmaking breakthrough, and the latter confirms they’re about to put it…
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 23, 5:15pm -
• This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through March 25)
  ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OpenAI Connects ChatGPT to the Internet Kyle Wiggers | TechCrunch “[This week, OpenAI] launched plugins for ChatGPT, which extend the bot’s functionality by granting it access to third-party knowledge sources and database…
  - 4 days ago 25 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
• AI Could Make More Work for Us, Instead of Simplifying Our Lives
  There’s a common perception that artificial intelligence (AI) will help streamline our work. There are even fears that it could wipe out the need for some jobs altogether. But in a study of science laboratories I carried out with three colleagues a…
  - 5 days ago 24 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
• The First 3D-Printed Rocket Launch Is a Step Toward Even Greater Access to Space
  Reducing the cost of space launches will be critical if we want humanity to have a more permanent presence beyond orbit. The partially successful launch of the first 3D-printed rocket could be a significant step in that direction. Getting stuff into…
  - 6 days ago 23 Mar 23, 5:25pm -
• AI Won’t Kill Our Jobs, It Will Kill Our Job Descriptions—and Leave Us Better Off
  The hype around artificial intelligence has been building for years, and you could say it reached a crescendo with OpenAI’s recent release of ChatGPT (and now GPT-4). It only took two months for ChatGPT to reach 100 million users, making it the fas…
  - 7 days ago 22 Mar 23, 4:08pm -
• Meta’s New ChatGPT-Like AI Is Fluent in the Language of Proteins—and Has Already Modeled 700 Million of Them
  The race to solve every protein structure just welcomed another tech giant: Meta AI. A research offshoot of Meta, known for Facebook and Instagram, the team came onto the protein shape prediction scene with an ambitious goal: to decipher the “dark…
  - 8 days ago 21 Mar 23, 2:00pm -
• Solar Panels Floating on Reservoirs Could Provide a Third of the World’s Electricity
  Solar power is going to play a major role in combating climate change, but it requires huge amounts of land. Floating solar panels on top of reservoirs could provide up to a third of the world’s electricity without taking up extra space, and also s…
  - 9 days ago 20 Mar 23, 2:00pm -