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• new'Happy' SpaceX tourist crew spend first day whizzing around Earth
  SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew spent their first day in orbit conducting scientific research and talking to children at a pediatric cancer hospital, after blasting off on their pioneering mission from Cape Canaveral the night before.
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• newDesolate villages face famine in Madagascar drought
  Nothing to eat, nothing to plant. The last rain in Ifotaka fell in May, for two hours.
  - 39 mins ago 17 Sep 21, 6:51am -
• newCalifornia wildfires threaten famous giant sequoia trees
  Firefighters wrapped the base of the world's largest tree in a fire-resistant blanket as they tried to save a famous grove of gigantic old-growth sequoias from wildfires burning Thursday in California's rugged Sierra Nevada.
  - 40 mins ago 17 Sep 21, 6:50am -
• newChinese astronauts return to earth after 90-day mission
  Chinese astronauts returned to earth Friday after completing the country's longest-ever crewed mission, the latest landmark in Beijing's drive to become a major space power.
  - 41 mins ago 17 Sep 21, 6:49am -
• newGround-breaking bacteria-killing viruses unite with antibiotics to fight devastating antibiotic-resistant bacteria
  Mycobacterium abscessus, a relative of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy, is responsible for particularly severe damage to human lungs and can be resistant to many standard antibiotics, making infections extremely challenging to treat.…
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• newResearchers in Germany discover a new species of otter
  Researchers from the Universities of Tübingen and Zaragoza have discovered a previously unknown species of otter from 11.4-million-year-old strata at the Hammerschmiede fossil site.
  - 9 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 11:00pm -
• newSpaceX's tourist crew 'healthy, happy and resting'
  SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew are "healthy, happy and resting comfortably," the company said Thursday in its first update since the pioneering mission blasted off from Cape Canaveral the night before.
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• newJaws: How an African ray-finned fish is helping us to rethink the fundamentals of evolution
  A family of fishes called cichlids in Africa's Lake Malawi is helping researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst to refine our understanding of how evolution works.
  - 11 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 8:41pm -
• newScientist shepherds Perseverance rover through first phase of Martian rock sampling
  The evening of Aug. 1 felt a lot like a birthday to NASA planetary scientist Justin Simon. On that night, Simon attended a virtual watch party for researchers preparing to use NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover to conduct the first detailed study of…
  - 11 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 8:39pm -
• newTake a 3D spin on Mars and track NASA's Perseverance rover
  It's the next best thing to being on Mars: Two online interactive experiences let you check out Jezero Crater—the landing site and exploration locale for NASA's Perseverance rover—without leaving our planet.
  - 11 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 8:39pm -

Wired

• newHow to Preorder the iPhone 13—and Which One You Should Get
  Get those Apple Wallets ready. From the Mini to the Pro Max, we break down all your options.
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• newJoin Us for RE:WIRED—Conversations on Humanity’s Biggest Bets
  This November, some of the most interesting thinkers, technologists, and artists in the world will convene to discuss how tech is shaping our future.
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• newTrick Out Your iPhone 12 With These Cases and Accessories
  Last year’s flagship phone is still a great pick. If you’ve got a 2020 model, here are the cases, chargers, and other extras you’ll want to snag.
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• newCozy Management Games Remind Us How to Care
  Sometimes a gentle nudge is all we need to start looking after ourselves, and others.
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• newGoPro’s Upgraded Action Cam Lets You Shoot More Silly Stunts
  The biggest name in action cameras is back with an improved model. The GoPro Hero 10 has a better chip, better software, and water-friendly enhancements.
  - 19 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 1:00pm -
• newCync’s First Security Camera Adds an Extra Layer of Privacy
  This capable, affordable camera has a manual shutter to block the lens when you don’t want it peeping.
  - 20 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 12:00pm -
• newWhich Apple Watch Is Best Right Now?
  Apple now offers multiple versions of its popular fitness smartwatch. Here's our guide to them all.
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• newNo, Lovecraft Country Didn't Need a Second Season
  The Emmy-nominated HBO series has been lauded for subversive storytelling. But its final episodes had fallen apart.
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• newReview: Deathloop Is a Unique Reflection on Time and History
  It's not only a masterfully crafted stealth shooter, it also shows the possibility of radical ruptures with the present.
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• new4 Ways to Sell or Trade In Your Old iPhone
  If you plan to upgrade to Apple's new models, don't forget to cash in on your old one.
  - 21 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Why people cared less about catching COVID when it mattered most

  

  As COVID cases climbed last year, perceived levels of risk decreased. But why?
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• 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.
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Singularity Hub

• newWalmart Is Launching an Autonomous Delivery Service in Three US Cities
  Walmart has been America’s biggest retailer since the 1990s, its focus on low costs and ultra-efficient logistics helping it edge out competitors and keep customers coming back. But Amazon has been gaining on Walmart, and the pandemic gave the onli…
  - 18 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 2:00pm -
• Tele-Driving Startup to Deploy Remote-Controlled Cars as a Step Towards Full Autonomy
  Self-driving cars are taking longer to hit roads than many experts predicted. Despite impressive progress in the field—like trucks using self-driving features to move freight more efficiently, Waymo launching its robotaxi service for vetted riders…
  - 2 days ago 15 Sep 21, 2:00pm -
• The CRISPR Family Tree Holds a Multitude of Untapped Gene Editing Tools
  Thanks to CRISPR, gene therapy and “designer babies” are now a reality. The gene editing Swiss army knife is one of the most impactful biomedical discoveries of the last decade. Now a new study suggests we’ve just begun dipping our toes into th…
  - 3 days ago 14 Sep 21, 2:00pm -
• Electrifying the Future: Toyota Puts Over $13 Billion Into Battery Technology
  The world’s largest car manufacturer by volume has been sluggish in its efforts to electrify compared to competitors. But Toyota has just announced a huge investment in battery technology that may be a sign it’s shifting course.  Although Toyota…
  - 4 days ago 13 Sep 21, 2:00pm -
• New Study Finds a Single Neuron Is a Surprisingly Complex Little Computer
  Comparing brains to computers is a long and dearly held analogy in both neuroscience and computer science. It’s not hard to see why. Our brains can perform many of the tasks we want computers to handle with an easy, mysterious grace. So, it goes, u…
  - 5 days ago 12 Sep 21, 2:00pm -
• This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through September 11)
  LONGEVITY Meet Altos Labs, Silicon Valley’s Latest Wild Bet on Living Forever Antonio Regalado | MIT Technology Review “Altos is pursuing biological reprogramming technology, a way to rejuvenate cells in the lab that some scientists think could b…
  - 6 days ago 11 Sep 21, 2:00pm -
• New Research Reveals Animals Are Changing Their Body Shapes to Cope With Climate Change
  Global warming is a big challenge for warm-blooded animals, which must maintain a constant internal body temperature. As anyone who’s experienced heatstroke can tell you, our bodies become severely stressed when we overheat. Animals are dealing wit…
  - 7 days ago 10 Sep 21, 2:00pm -
• The World’s Largest Direct Air Capture Plant Is Now Pulling CO2 From the Air in Iceland
  A little over four years ago, the world’s first commercial plant for sucking carbon dioxide out of the air opened near Zurich, Switzerland. The plant was powered by a waste heat recovery facility, with giant fans pushing air through a filtration sy…
  - 8 days ago 9 Sep 21, 5:10pm -
• Hyundai Goes All-In on Hydrogen With Its ‘Trailer Drone’ and More
  Between the grim outlook reported by the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report last month and frequent reports of extreme weather events all over the world, the climate crisis feels like it’s getting more dire by the week. Accordingly, calls for action…
  - 9 days ago 8 Sep 21, 2:00pm -
• Gene Therapies Are Almost Here, But Healthcare Isn’t Ready for Sky-High Prices
  Zolgensma—which treats spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic disease that damages nerve cells, leading to muscle decay—is currently the most expensive drug in the world. A one-time treatment of the life-saving drug for a young child costs $2.1…
  - 10 days ago 7 Sep 21, 2:00pm -