science and technology 250 million-year-old marine reptile 'evolved pebble-shaped teeth to crush prey' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:03:22Z Experts believe they are more closely related to crocodiles and dinosaurs and birds than they are to lizards and snakes Full Article
science and technology Scientists get 'lucky' with new image of Jupiter that could help solve mystery of its powerful swirling storms By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:46:00Z Pictures are some of the sharpest infrared images of Jupiter ever taken from the Earth Full Article
science and technology China's new experimental spacecraft returns to Earth – after experiencing mysterious malfunction By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:37:00Z Chinese space agency hopes capsule can one day carry six astronauts into space Full Article
science and technology U.S. Industries Are Taking A Massive Toll During The Coronavirus Pandemic By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 The pandemic has devastated the job markets across the U.S. The April jobs report reveals the massive toll the crisis took on industries — from restaurants and retail to health care and automotive. Full Article
science and technology Two Men Are Arrested And Charged With A Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 Georgia State Bureau of Investigation has arrested suspects in the shooting death of an unarmed black jogger, Ahmaud Arbery. It would have been Arbery's 26th birthday on Friday. Full Article
science and technology Coronavirus Update: The U.S. Health Care Industry Is Challenged By The Pandemic By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 The health care sector has cut 1.4 million jobs in April. And as COVID-19 has consumed health care resources, other essential routine procedures — like screenings for strokes — have gone down. Full Article
science and technology What One Needs To Know Before Starting Gardening By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 While staying at home during the pandemic, people are now trying gardening to find out if they have a green thumb. But gardening is not an easy hobby and requires some research. Full Article
science and technology Civilian Coronavirus Corps Aims To Get Pennsylvania Back To Work By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:45:00 -0400 Gov. Tom Wolf hopes a New Deal-inspired plan will help get the state's more than 1.7 million unemployed residents working again. Full Article
science and technology More Census Workers To Return To Rural Areas In 9 States To Leave Forms By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:46:45 -0400 The Census Bureau says it plans to continue its relaunch of limited 2020 census operations on May 13, when the next round of workers is set to resume hand-delivering paper forms in rural communities. Full Article
science and technology Tyson's Largest Pork Plant Reopens As Tests Show Surge In Coronavirus Cases By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:51:00 -0400 The Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, reopened Thursday after a coronavirus outbreak there. Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson says he'd support a second shutdown if the changes aren't enough. Full Article
science and technology What Happened Today: Health Care System Crumbles, Testing Questions By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:12:00 -0400 Marc Lipsitch, a professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, answers questions about access to testing for COVID-19, false-negative results and the challenges of mass testing. Full Article
science and technology Public Health Experts Say Many States Are Opening Too Soon To Do So Safely By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 By Monday at least 31 states will be open or partially open. This as President Trump pushed for the country to get back to work despite public health experts warning that it's too soon. Full Article
science and technology Chief Medical Officer's Handling Of Coronavirus Inspires Alaskans To #ThinkLikeZink By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:00:27 -0400 Dr. Anne Zink works from a yurt 40 miles north of Anchorage. She has the ear of the Republican governor and has helped keep the state's COVID-19 deaths the lowest in the nation. Full Article
science and technology Reopening After COVID: The 3 Phases Recommended By The White House By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:00:57 -0400 President Trump wants businesses to start reopening after the coronavirus forced shutdowns. Here's what the White House task force recommends for states. Full Article
science and technology How The Approval Of The Birth Control Pill 60 Years Ago Helped Change Lives By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:00 -0400 Before the pill was approved by the FDA on May 9, 1960, there were few contraceptive options available to young women. It revolutionized family planning and the sex lives of millions of Americans. Full Article
science and technology A Realtor Reflects On The Impact Of Lockdown On Her Business By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:00 -0400 Marilyn Rivera Torres, a realtor in Puerto Rico, says the lockdown has dried up her finances. Confusion over the governor's executive orders also make it unclear how to resume her business. Full Article
science and technology Runners Across U.S. Pay Tribute To Ahmaud Arbery With #IRunWithMaud By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:00 -0400 People across the country dedicated 2.23 miles to show solidarity for Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot and killed on Feb. 23 while jogging in Georgia. Two men have been charged with murdering Arbery. Full Article
science and technology A Salon Owner Worries About The Lockdown's Impact On Her Business By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:00 -0400 Christine Maccarone of New Jersey styles hair in nursing homes and hospitals. She's worried about her business surviving the state lockdown, and the well-being of her elderly clients. Full Article
science and technology ‘Finding light:’ High school gay-straight alliances go virtual amid coronavirus By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 15:19:41 +0000 Students, teachers and community groups are working to ensure that support is still available as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps kids out of school. Full Article Canada Health Tech Coronavirus COVID-19 Gay Straight Alliance gay straight alliance canada gay straight alliance canada coronavirus LGBTQ LGBTQ coronavirus LGBTQ groups coronavirus LGBTQ2
science and technology Coronavirus: Apple, Google to ban location tracking in joint contact tracing system By globalnews.ca Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:44:49 +0000 Both companies said privacy and preventing governments from using the system to compile data on citizens was a primary goal. Full Article Health Tech Alphabet Inc Apple contact tracing Contact Tracing App Coronavirus Coronavirus Cases coronavirus news coronavirus tracing app coronavirus update COVID-19 covid-19 news Google Smartphone App
science and technology Quebec police investigate 4 cellphone tower fires, possible link to conspiracy theory By globalnews.ca Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:24:35 +0000 Police have no suspects in connection with the fires. Full Article Canada Crime Tech 5G 5G conspiracy theory 5G Network Cellphone Towers Cellphone towers fire COVID-19 Laval police novel coronavirus Piedmont Prevost Quebec cellphone towers Quebec cellphone towers fire Quebec provincial police Sureté du Québec Wireless access
science and technology Facebook removes accounts linked to QAnon far-right conspiracy theory By globalnews.ca Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 06:14:00 +0000 In addition to the QAnon accounts, Facebook also removed accounts linked to VDARE, a U.S. website known for posting anti-immigration content. Full Article Politics Tech World Conspiracy theories Conspiracy Theory deep state Donald Trump Facebook facebook removes qanon Misinformation qanon qanon facebook Qanon posts Qanon twitter Social Media trump conspiracy theory what is QAnon who is Q
science and technology Provinces eye technology-enhanced contact tracing in next phase of COVID-19 fight By globalnews.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:13:59 +0000 Alberta is currently the only Canadian jurisdiction to have a contact-tracing app available to download, but several other provinces, including Ontario, B.C. and New Brunswick, have said they are investigating this technology. Full Article Health News Tech ABtracetogether Alberta health Coronavirus COVID-19 Doug Ford Public health Smartphone Apps smartphones Technology theresa tam
science and technology COVID-19 tracing apps come with privacy risks to Canadians, watchdogs warn By globalnews.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:48:00 +0000 Federal privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien says the health crisis calls for some flexibility when it comes to the application of privacy laws. Full Article Canada Tech contact tracing contact tracing alberta contact tracing canada contact tracing coronavirus Coronavirus coronavirus canada COVID covid canada COVID-19 Privacy privacy Canada Privacy Commissioner What Is Contact Tracing
science and technology Google data suggests Canadians following COVID-19 rules, but experts wary over privacy By globalnews.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:27:57 +0000 While location-tracking technology is nothing new, privacy and ethics experts have been wary about its use on such a large scale — especially by governments. Full Article Canada Health Politics Science Tech Canada Coronavirus Canada COVID-19 Coronavirus coronavirus canada Coronavirus In Canada COVID-19 google coronavirus google mobility data google tracking coronavirus google tracking COVID-19 google tracking data Privacy privacy google
science and technology Uber sees ride bookings recovering slowly, pins hopes on food delivery demand By globalnews.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:54:38 +0000 Uber on Wednesday said it would lay off 3,700 full-time employees, or roughly 17 per cent of its head count. Full Article Consumer Economy News Tech coornavirus ride share impact Coronavirus coronavirus lyft coronavirus uber app COVID-19 covid-19 uber Dara Khosrowshahi Lyft quber eats ride share apps Ride sharing Ridesharing Uber uber Dara Khosrowshahi uber eats
science and technology First at-home saliva test to detect coronavirus authorized by U.S. FDA By globalnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:45:00 +0000 Rutgers received the U.S. FDA's permission last month to collect saliva samples from patients at test sites and Friday's decision expands the permission to sample collection at the convenience of people's homes. Full Article Health Science Tech World corona virus Coronavirus coronavirus saliva test Coronavirus testing Coronavirus US COVID COVID-19 COVID-19 Testing FDA FDA authorizes saliva test Rutgers Testing US FDA virus testing
science and technology Kids are online more than ever during the pandemic, creating ‘opportunity’ for predators By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Cybertip.ca, an online sexual exploitation of children tipline, says it saw a 66 per cent spike in reports in April. Full Article Lifestyle Tech Canada Coronavirus children cyber safety Coronavirus Coronavirus Cases coronavirus children screentime coronavirus cyber safety Coronavirus In Canada coronavirus news coronavirus update COVID-19 covid-19 canada covid-19 news Cyber Exploitation
science and technology Trials of Mana demo taken down after crackers use it to enable piracy By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:11:19 +0000 Workaround tricked Steam to get past Denuvo's DRM protection. Full Article Gaming & Culture Crackers demo denuvo Square Enix Steam trials of mana workaround
science and technology Stadia’s latest woe: Its PUBG port is overrun with official, crappy bots [Updated] By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:41:44 +0000 If 98 painfully stupid bots fall onto a PUBG island, do they make a sound? Full Article Gaming & Culture google stadia playerunknown pubg stadia
science and technology It’s one last time-traveling mission for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in S7 trailer By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:59:50 +0000 Final season picks up where S6's cliffhanger finale left off. Full Article Gaming & Culture ABC Television agents of shield entertainment marvel universe Phil Coulson television Trailers
science and technology War Stories: How Prince of Persia slew the Apple II’s memory limitations By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:55:15 +0000 We're resurfacing our interview from last month now that Mechner's book is out. Full Article Ars Technica Videos Gaming & Culture ars technica videos Jordan Mechner Prince of Persia video war stories
science and technology Sony says major The Last of Us Part 2 leak didn’t come from employee [Updated] By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:09:09 +0000 No spoilers here, but details about character relationships, fates are out there. Full Article Gaming & Culture last of us nuaghty dog Sony spoilers
science and technology Zachary Quinto’s child-snatching psychic vampire is back in NOS4A2 S2 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 21:15:37 +0000 “Are you ready for the ride of your life?” Full Article Gaming & Culture AMC entertainment joe hill NOS4A2 television Trailers
science and technology First trailer for HBO’s Lovecraft Country blends eldritch horrors and racism By arstechnica.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 01:04:37 +0000 Jonathan Majors plays Atticus Black, who takes a road trip to find his missing father. Full Article Gaming & Culture entertainment HBO jordan peele Lovecraft Country television Trailers
science and technology Review: Sagrada, a top dice-drafting board game, goes digital By arstechnica.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 12:30:35 +0000 Get yer glass on with this great version of the board game hit. Full Article Gaming & Culture ars cardboard Board games sagrada
science and technology SXSW on Amazon—French electronica, Dark Web subcultures, and two great shorts By arstechnica.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 14:00:19 +0000 SXScreeners: Shorts and soundtracks rule this Amazon-hosted digital film fest Full Article Gaming & Culture
science and technology It’s a wonderful afterlife: Smart, funny Upload is a sheer delight By arstechnica.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 18:20:06 +0000 VFX supervisor Marshall Krasser on the challenge of keeping it real—but not too real. Full Article Gaming & Culture Amazon Prime entertainment streaming television television upload vfx
science and technology Indulge your morbid curiosity about the pandemic with these ten films By arstechnica.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 16:53:25 +0000 New study on mid-pandemic media preferences shows some of us lean into the morbid. Full Article Gaming & Culture Science film Media studies morbid curiosity pandemics psychology science
science and technology Billy Mitchell takes his Donkey Kong high-score cheating case to court By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:23:10 +0000 Newly revealed Twin Galaxies defamation suit has been quietly proceeding for months. Full Article Gaming & Culture billy mitchell Donkey Kong king of kong twin galaxies
science and technology The Half-Life effect on PC-VR is the biggest Steam has ever seen By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:20:52 +0000 A big jump, but if you were expecting a jolt that would “save” the PC-VR space, well... Full Article Gaming & Culture oculus quest oculus rift oculus rift s steamvr valve index virtual reality Windows Mixed Reality
science and technology Generating Game of Thrones characters in Skyrim’s character creator By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 15:13:03 +0000 Watch a professional (non-gaming) illustrator adapting to a new medium. Full Article Ars Technica Videos Gaming & Culture ars technica video character creator Skyrim video
science and technology Boots on the Moon! Netflix drops official Space Force trailer By arstechnica.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:41:33 +0000 Think Veep meets The Office and Parks and Recreation. Full Article Gaming & Culture entertainment Netflix sitcoms space force Steve Carell streaming television television Trailers
science and technology How Animal Crossing’s fake industries let players afford real rent amid COVID-19 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:30:06 +0000 Amid quarantine, New Horizons provides an outlet for creativity and commerce. Full Article Features Gaming & Culture
science and technology Beyond emulation: The massive effort to reverse-engineer N64 source code By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:33:58 +0000 It's about much more than just enabling PC ports. Full Article Gaming & Culture
science and technology Prince of Persia concept video appears—and confirms why series has been dormant By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:16:40 +0000 PoP: Redemption video has hid in plain sight since 2012, elicits former devs' response. Full Article Gaming & Culture Assassin's creed Jordan Mechner Prince of Persia Ubisoft
science and technology Microsoft shows off 13 “launch window” games for Xbox Series X By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:49:19 +0000 Majority of titles will be available across generations with “Smart Delivery.” Full Article Gaming & Culture
science and technology Sniff Petrol’s wonderfully interesting book of boring car facts: A review By arstechnica.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:40:50 +0000 A Medium-Sized Book of Boring Car Trivia is inaccurately named. Full Article Cars Gaming & Culture book review Sniff Petrol trivia
science and technology The pandemic ‘unicorn’: Canadian startup dependent on travel joins $1-billion-plus club By business.financialpost.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 23:02:58 +0000 Platform connects international students to universities, colleges and high schools with one application system Full Article Innovation coronavirus unicorns universities
science and technology Apple borrows on the cheap to fund buybacks, dividends By business.financialpost.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 23:57:53 +0000 Apple capitalized on the Federal Reserve's emergency measures in response to the coronavirus outbreak to issue its cheapest bonds in year Full Article Innovation FP Street News Apple Inc. Bond Market