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Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?
Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.
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El impacto ambiental de los disfraces de Halloween: más del 80 % termina en vertederos, mientras los intercambios buscan reducir los residuos
Los disfraces de Halloween suelen usarse una sola vez y luego se desechan. Esto puede dejar una huella ambiental preocupante porque cada año más del 80 % de los disfraces de Halloween termina en vertederos, y muchos dejan residuos de…
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NASA, Partners Accelerate Lander Development for 2028 Moon Missions
As NASA returns humans to the lunar surface and establishes a long-term presence on our closest celestial neighbor, the agency and commercial human landing system providers Blue Origin and SpaceX have streamlined the designs and changed…
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NASA’s Artemis III Mission to Test Future Moon Lander Operations
Before astronauts return to the lunar surface, NASA will first conduct one of the most ambitious and complex test missions in the agency’s history. Launching in 2027, Artemis III will send NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre…
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The Vulnerability Apocalypse and Why We Should Fund Open Source
If you use the internet at all, you may have noticed that a large percentage of sites suddenly went down earlier this week—and all your nerdiest friends were talking about "The Vulnerability Apocalypse” and this thing called PHP that…
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Computer Security Is About to Get a Lot Worse, Here’s What You Can Do
It is a commonly held truth among computer geeks that there is no such thing as bug free software, or a secure computer. Any piece of software that anyone actually uses will have a security vulnerability somewhere in the code. The more…
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This Cozy ’90s-Inspired Tree House-Themed Bed Nook Was Once a Kitchen
Here’s a home renovation you don’t hear about every day: turning a bedroom into a kitchen, and vice versa. But several months ago, Emma Shoemaker (@shoemakesnew) decided to do exactly that, swapping her kitchen and her 4-year-old son…
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NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has ended its science mission now that the spacecraft is orbiting less than 171 miles (275 kilometers) above Earth’s surface. The greater atmospheric drag at this height prevents the satellite’s…
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Quick Study
Tool: Quick Study Prompt to Claude Opus 5.5 High: Build an artifact where you open a photo and it rapidly (in a few seconds) paints a version of that photo using a canvas element and simulated paintbrush See also my previous experiment…
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Friday Squid Blogging: Increasing Squid Populations
This article in Nature argues that it’s due to an overfishing of predators and warming sea temperatures. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Blog moderation…
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Ditch Overhead Lights: This $20 Projector Instantly Transforms Any Room’s Ambiance
It adds so much fun to your space! READ MORE...
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Tumbaron cuatro represas y volvió el salmón: la historia que le da esperanza a ese pez en Estados Unidos
El río Klamath, en Estados Unidos, fue represado en gran medida durante el siglo XX, impidiendo el paso de los salmones Chinook. Como consecuencia, la población de salmones que desovaba en este río se redujo en un 90 %. Sin embargo, un…
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Introducing Kimi K3.1 Pro
Introducing Kimi K3.1 Pro Kimi K3.1 Pro landed on the Kimi API today - it's not yet open weights, but Moonshot promise "Full model weights will be released by Nov 4, 2026". They're also offering a "Highspeed" version that's 2-3x faster, at…
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RS-25 Engine Tests at NASA Stennis
Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi tested RS-25 engine No. 10001 on Oct. 21, 2026. The hot fire test lasted for almost eight-and-a-half minutes (500 seconds), the same amount of time RS-25 engines fire…
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The planet’s vital signs are getting worse. One of the easiest fixes is your diet.
A lot of climate change is beyond the control of individuals alone, but how you eat can matter more than you may think.
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Two States Can Now Restrict Social Media Access—Here’s What To Do Next
Last week, two federal appeals courts issued opinions that will allow Florida and Georgia to start enforcing laws that will age-gate and block young people from accessing social media. The laws do not adequately respect minors’ rights to…
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Why did humans’ brains surpass chimps’? A tiny foe might help explain it
A viral infection from millions of years ago may have influenced chimp brain evolution through DNA leftovers in the genome.
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NASA, Virginia Launch Power Partnership for Energy Security
NASA is helping to foster long-term energy security in Virginia. NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is partnering with the Virginia Department of Energy to support informed decisions for effective energy generation…
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Mapped: How Many Starbucks Stores Are in Each Country?
Which countries have the most Starbucks stores in 2026? Explore global rankings, expansion trends, and store closures.
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Podcast: ‘Reverse-Engineer Anything’ Is the Next Wave of AI Slop
How people are removing surveillance ads from their TVs; a big AI shakeup at Accenture; and the Character.ai bankruptcy.
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This “Mesmerizing” Viral IKEA Lamp Is Back for 2026
I don’t say this often, but seriously, this whimsical find is sure to sell out soon. READ MORE...
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Ranked: Countries That Visit the Doctor Most Often
South Koreans see a doctor 18 times a year, almost five times as often as Americans. See how doctor visits compare across 40 countries.
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A Designer Made Her Rental Feel Warm and Layered Without Renovating
Designer Nataliya Gerasimova transformed her Bellevue rental with natural materials, sculptural furniture, and layered textures, creating a warm, inviting home for herself, her husband, and their dog — without making permanent renovation…
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Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles
For the first time, new-energy vehicles (NEVs) made up 67% of new car sales in China in September, according to… The post Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles appeared first on Carbon Brief.
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Behind the Blog: Brute Forces
This week, we discuss reverse engineering and some wild court docs.
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The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand...
The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand
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Eating too much sugar on antibiotics could squash helpful gut bacteria
In people being treated for blood cancer, consuming sugar while on antibiotics boosted harm to the diversity of the gut microbiome.
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These Vintage Thrift Store Finds Can Be Worth Hundreds of Dollars
Every time I shop secondhand, I’m on the lookout for this one coveted vintage item. A complete set can be worth hundreds! READ MORE...
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Palantir: PHP2Shell: What Happened and How to Know Your Site Is Safe
PHP2Shell: What Happened and How to Know Your Site Is Safe demet Fri, 10/23/2026 - 10:18 A pair of critical PHP vulnerabilities affected much of the web this week. Here’s how they were fixed, how to check your site, and how to stay…
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‘Street Photography Africa’ is a Colorful and Energetic Survey Across the Continent
The street becomes a stage. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article ‘Street Photography Africa’ is a Colorful and…
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Civil servant who juggled five jobs says he was 'surprised' to be charged with fraud
Kashim Chowdhury denied being dishonest when not telling employers he had other jobs.
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Malaria Parasite Caught in the Act of Breaking and Entering
To invade red blood cells, the deadly protist creates a temporary molecular portal that disappears behind it — a door we can now see in fine detail. The post Malaria Parasite Caught in the Act of Breaking and Entering first appeared on…
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Visualized: Inside the UAE’s Food Imports
What makes up the UAE’s food imports? Explore the 2025 category breakdown and the logistics behind the journey from origin to shelf.
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The Drop Times: Bringing Drupal Learning Closer to Home: Southwestern Ontario Drupal Camp 2026
Major Drupal conferences can be difficult to attend for people with limited budgets or family commitments. Megan McDermott explains why regional events matter and how local sponsorship helps bring learning opportunities within reach.
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The Drop Times: Southwestern Ontario Drupal Camp 2026 Tackles AI Trust and Drupal 12 Readiness
How much should developers trust AI, and what changes will Drupal 12 demand of maintainers? Nine speakers share practical lessons on development, accessibility, infrastructure and governance ahead of Southwestern Ontario Drupal Camp.
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La amenazada cotorra serrana occidental revela sus refugios invernales en México, pero solo el 10 % está protegido | ESTUDIO
Durante años, Javier Cruz Nieto había escuchado a la gente decir que, cuando llegaban las cotorras, el cielo parecía nublarse. Le costaba creerlo hasta que, después de dos años de búsquedas fallidas, él mismo se encontró bajo una enorme…
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Yaguarundí: el misterioso felino que parece una nutria y que científicos buscan conservar en América Latina | Reportaje fotográfico
El yaguarundí es un felino que parece una nutria por su cuerpo esbelto, cabeza pequeña, orejas redondeadas y cola larga. La pérdida de hábitat, el tráfico ilegal y las enfermedades transmitidas por perros domésticos amenazan la…
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Teaching Students to See What They Miss
A classroom exercise in slow looking uses art to sharpen observation skills and encourage more attentive listening. The post Teaching Students to See What They Miss appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
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Distorted — October 28, 2026
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