w Coronavirus causing doubts among some anti-vaxxers but others doubling down on denial, experts say By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T14:23:00Z Covid-19 could be 'antidote to complacency' among those on the fence about vaccines, scientists say Full Article
w As people disappear under lockdown, goats, rats and coyotes prowl the streets By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T14:30:23Z Humans can easily forget that the cities and towns they call home and frequently visit are also home to wild animals, writes Sandra E Garcia. In Wales, goats roam the streets, while in San Francisco the Coyotes have come out Full Article
w Football players should practice mindfulness in training, new study says By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T08:55:29Z Iranian football subjects taught to focus on present moment, accept their thoughts and feelings, and commit to goals Full Article
w Climate change deniers now downplaying seriousness of coronavirus By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T17:01:04Z Infowars founder Alex Jones among conspiracy theorists sowing doubts about pandemic Full Article
w Coronavirus: Timeline of pandemics and other viruses that humans caught by interacting with animals By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T16:54:00Z Stop the Wildlife Trade: From 1918 to today, the deadly diseases that have become more frequent Full Article
w Climate crisis: Releasing bison, reindeer and horses into the Arctic would slow warming, say scientists By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T19:03:00Z 'This type of natural manipulation in ecosystems ... has barely been researched to date, but holds tremendous potential,' says researcher Full Article
w Genes could affect body's coronavirus response, research on twins suggests By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T14:36:25Z DNA blueprint 50-per-cent responsible for presentation of key coronavirus symptoms, study finds Full Article
w Glowing flowers created through insertion of DNA from luminous mushroom By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T13:14:00Z Scientists have created glowing flowers after editing the DNA of a plant. Full Article
w Comet Atlas: Nasa shares new images of 'doomed' space object as it breaks into pieces By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:39:00Z Nasa and the European Space Agency have shared new images of Comet Atlas as it flies towards Earth. Full Article
w Sliding glaciers 'a new threat' as global warming melts ice By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T18:09:16Z Meltwater caused a 500-metre slab of ice to cascade down an Alaskan valley — and researchers say warmer summers are making similar events more likely Full Article
w Science news in brief: From a deep-space mystery to the longest creature in the ocean By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:02:41Z And other stories from around the world Full Article
w 'Superfast' new manufacturing method could mean breakthrough in battery technology, scientists say By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T13:29:00Z 'Reinvention' of ceramics firing process could be used by artificial intelligence to create new materials with wide range of possible applications Full Article
w Koalas drink water by licking wet trees, scientists discover By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T16:45:50Z Enigmatic marsupial has previously been thought to absorb almost all its moisture from eating leaves Full Article
w From new ultraviolet wavelengths to virucidal face masks: Could these new technologies help defeat coronavirus? By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:40:09Z David Keys speaks to scientists and health experts about the new tools that could help in the fight against Covid-19 and future coronavirus outbreaks Full Article
w Tesla applies to become UK energy provider raising hopes its giant batteries could help power the country By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T12:04:00Z The company has submitted an application to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority "authorising it to generate electricity" Full Article
w Tumblr deletes millions of white supremacist reblogs after new policy update By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T07:51:00Z The social media site says it has removed over 4.5 million reblogs in an attempt to rid the site of hateful content on the platform. Full Article
w 'Tug of war' effect could explain why North Magnetic Pole has moved from Canada towards Siberia, scientists say By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:49:00Z Researchers suggest unusual rapid shift is due to competing patches of magnetic field Full Article
w Twitter launches coronavirus fact-checks for people who search for 5G conspiracy theories By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T11:11:38Z Users will receive a prompt from the UK government with a link to accurate information Full Article
w New black hole discovered closer than any other to Earth By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:16:00Z System could be 'tip of the iceberg' and many more could be waiting to be found, scientists say Full Article
w Flower full moon 2020: How to watch the final supermoon of the year this week By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T13:00:00Z May will be the the last chance to see the celestial event until 2021 Full Article
w Coronavirus: Intensive farming provides perfect conditions for viruses to spread between animals and humans, study shows By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:38:37Z Stop the Wildlife Trade: 'I think this is a wake-up call to be more responsible about farming methods, so we can reduce the risk of outbreaks of problematic pathogens in the future,' say scientists Full Article
w Bright time: Why is the sun less active than other stars? By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T15:02:05Z A new study shows that the brightest object in the solar system has significantly less starlight than previously thought, but what might that mean for life here on earth? Andrew Norton explains Full Article
w 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
w 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
w RiteAid BonusCash rewards for Apr 5-11, 2020 ... 20% ROI on Xbox, GameStop, Apple, Google, Netflix, Nike, Panera, Fandango, AMC, & Regal GC's By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:16:09 +0000 It's a bumper crop of BonusCash at your local Rite-Aid this week, with not 1, 2, 3, but 4 gaming GC's, and 1 of those gives you even more options! Nike, GameStop, Netflix ... $5 BonusCash when you buy $25 of these items.* Google Play, AMC Theatres, Apple AppStore/iTunes, Fandango, XBOX, Panera Bread, Regal Theatres ... $6 BonusCash when you buy $30 of these items.* FYI, "GameStop" is a big win, because not only can you purchase (additional) XBOX, PSN, Nintendo, and Steam credit there, but you order the GC credit from their website, and get a redemption code instantly after checkout. For those who are new to the "Rite-Aid wellness+ reward BonusCash" program, you'll receive the $$$ amount when you purchase the minimum amount specified. Gift-cards within the same bullet-point share the same "limit 2 offers per customer", but you can earn rewards on the other bullet-point lines as well. For example, you can purchase $25 each of GameStop & Netflix (or $50 of GameStop) ... and still be able to purchase another $60 mix of Google & Apple & XBOX, and can stagger your 4 GC purchases throughout the week.Screenshot of 2 separate GC offers (bullet points) included here: Spoiler Small print (at bottom of weekly ad) and BonusCash T&C's included here: Spoiler Small print at bottom of the page *BonusCash will be awarded when you purchase eligible promoted items. Unless noted otherwise, wellness+ rewards BonusCash purchase requirements must be satisfied in a single transaction. Wellness+ BonusCash will be loaded automatically to wellness+ rewards card only for use in-store or at riteaid.com, beginning at 6AM on the day after issuance. BonusCash will expire 30 days from the date it was first issued. Buy one get one free good on items equal or lesser value of the same brand, no mix & match. Buy one get one free items offered at regular price, application sales tax applies. Wellness+ rewards enrollment required for promotional pricing and BonusCash rewards.wellness+ Terms & ConditionsEarning BonusCash BonusCash will be awarded when you purchase eligible promoted items. wellness+ BonusCash is or will be loaded automatically to wellness+ or Plenti® card only for use in-store or at riteaid.com, beginning at 6AM on the day after issuance. BonusCash for online purchases will be issued after the entire order has shipped. BonusCash will expire 30 days from the date it was first issued. The products on which wellness+ BonusCash can be earned are determined by Rite Aid, in its sole discretion, and will change from time to time without notice. wellness+ BonusCash cannot be earned from the purchase of tobacco products, alcohol, lottery tickets, gift cards, licenses, money orders, money transfers, newspapers, stamps, other mail services, dairy products, items and services distributed by RediClinic®, items distributed by Moran Foods and Save-A-Lot® Food Stores, prescriptions, or other items prohibited by law, or for the payment of prescription copays, tax or shipping costs(together, “Excluded Items”). You can check your Rite Aid BonusCash balance here.Redeeming BonusCash BonusCash is promotional in nature, has no cash value, and is not redeemable for cash - it can only be applied toward the purchase of eligible merchandise sold at Rite Aid stores and on-line at www.riteaid.com. wellness+ BonusCash cannot be used for Excluded Items or prescriptions (including co-pays). BonusCash cannot be applied to previous purchases, even if on the same day. You can redeem BonusCash during the checkout process by providing either your wellness+ card or the phone number associated with your account. Although Rite Aid may as a courtesy inform you at check-out that you have BonusCash available for redemption, you may choose to use or save your BonusCash for use on a later date, subject to expiration as described below. Online purchases made with BonusCash will ship in the normal course of business. FYI ... the limit of "2 offers per customer" is tracked by your "wellness+ rewards" account, so you'll need to limit yourself to 2 offers per line item throughout the week, and not just "2 per transaction" or "2 per day". At the time of purchase, your printed receipt will indicate how many of the "limit 2" you've met, but neither the website nor register will indicate ... if you've met the limit of 2 items per BonusCash group with the current transaction, or if the transaction you're about to complete exceeds the limit of 2 per week, or when your BonusCash rewards will expire. Luckily the mobile RiteAid app (and website) list your individual accumulation & cashing out on a per transaction basis, so that's a good way to keep tabs on the expiration dates, since you only get 30 days to spend the BonusCash once earned. Good luck! --> Full Article
w Final Fantasy Remake - Double 10 Dollar Rewards for Preorder? By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:25:58 +0000 Not sure if it was a glitch or intentional, but I got a notice this morning saying that my copy of Final Fantasy Remake Standard Edition had shipped. That made me happy enough, as I was afraid it might be delayed - had it pre-ordered on Amazon but it shifted to delivery unknown earlier in the week so I canceled it. But, back on topic - about 3 hours later I got a message that I had a 25 dollar reward. I did not have anywhere near that many points before so I looked for where they came from. When I clicked on the Final Fantasy VII Remake purchase, this is what it said: Total Points: 1142 My Best Buy Visa Purchase Bonus - 83 $10 Dollar Certificate for Final Fantasy VII Preorder - 500 $10 Dollar Certificate for Final Fantasy VII Preorder - 500 Base Points - 59 Did this happen to anyone else? Considering I preordered it when I still had Gamers Club - so got it for 51.23 ... this has been an especially Cheap Ass Gamer type of purchase. P.S. Sigh, I really miss Gamers Club. Hate spending 64.04 on new releases (that includes local tax). Full Article
w Console Games, Merch Sale with Free Shipping and 50% Off 1 Month Uplay+ at Ubi Store By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:47:44 +0000 Uplay+ service, with access to + 100 games is is 50% off for the 1st month! Members can get unlimited access to + 100 games for $6.99https://store.ubi.com/us/uplayplus/ Free shipping and +50% off on all physical games until April 19th. There's merch on sale as well.https://store.ubi.com/us/free-shipping-sale/ Full Article
w PlayStation Move Motion Controller Two-Pack & Tilt Brush Bundle - $99.99 @ PlayStation Direct By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:38:30 +0000 https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/accessory/playstationmove-motion-controller-two-pack-tilt-brush-bundle.3005196 NEW, free shipping automatic at checkout for any order over $70. Tilt Brush on PSN - $19.99 https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP9000-CUSA18125_00-TILTBRUSH0000000 Deals on these a far and few between. New Move controllers are out of stock in a lot of places. This is direct from PlayStation and likely to be the newest batch of manufactured controllers as they are in a new box with a digital code included. Much better than dealing with the used PS3 era Moves with degraded batteries. Alternatively, purchase an open-box from Best Buy for $84.99. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-playstation-move-motion-wireless-controller-for-playstation-4-and-playstation-vr-2-pack-black-with-white-balls/6209601.p?skuId=6209601 Not a blazing deal, but if you are in the market for these it might be the best you'll find for a bit. Full Article
w Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99, (Switch) - $21.99 at Best Buy By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:38:24 +0000 I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet since its been going on for a few days now. Great game. Price before GCU. Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-playstation-4/6379879.p?skuId=6379879 Slay the Spire (Switch) - $21.99 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-nintendo-switch/6379876.p?skuId=6379876 Full Article
w Xbox One X (as-is condition, console only FOR REPAIR, PARTS ONLY NOT NEW IN BOX, YOU MIGHT NEED TO FIX THEM understood? NOTNEW) $139.99 (Ebay seller) By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:56:12 +0000 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Xbox-One-X-1TB-Black-Console-as-is-for-repair-or-parts-only/264227168298 YMMV obviously--I ordered two of these a month ago and they have been running fine for me. All I had to do was reinstall the newest system update and they have both been fine with no issues. One system's issue noted was "freezes" and the other was "no video". It says he has only 2 in stock, but I bought two a while back and the listing has remained active for the entire time with stock available, so he probably leaves the number low to keep demand going. This is probably a bulk buyer who doesn't extensively troubleshoot the systems. I am not affiliated with the seller. Cosmetically, the systems are nice enough to trade in without taking a refurb fee when stores re-open for business. Full Article
w Woot - Factory Reconditioned X1X for $230 By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:15:04 +0000 Microsoft Xbox One X 1 TB Console - Black - $229.99 - Free shipping for Prime members https://electronics.woot.com/offers/microsoft-xbox-one-x-1-tb-console-black-1?utm_medium=share&utm_source=app Full Article
w PM Studios "Stay Safe" Sale - Featuring Switch/PS4, and Limited Run Games. By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:06:29 +0000 PM Studios online store is back and they made a new sale featuring new reprints, overall deals and restock on rare out-of-print titles from Limited Run Games. https://twitter.com/PMStudiosUSA/status/1253401043414781959 Also all orders over $49.99 will get Cytus Alpha Limited Edition Original Soundtrack CD for free with the Coupon "FREEGIFT". Kinda sick move they did now. https://www.pm-studios.com/store Edit: Price list. Reprints/Pre-Orders: Horizon Chase Turbo (Switch) - $29.99 Ministry of Broadcast (Steelbook Edition) (Switch) - $39.99 Deals: Deemo (Switch) $39.99 - $19.99 Opus Collection (Switch) $39.99 - 19.99 Horizon Chase Turbo (First Print - PS4) $29.99 - $14.99 Hover (Switch) - $29.99 - $24.99 WILL: A Wonderful World Limited Edition (Plush, 120 page Artbook, etc) : $79.99 $69.99 WILL: A Wonderful World - Artbook: $29.99 - $24.99 Limited Run Games products: Mercenaries Series Double Pack (PAX Exclusive): $69.99 Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (PS4 - LRG) : $59.99 Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (Switch - LRG): $59.99 Musynx First Print (Vita - LRG): $29.99 Deemo: The Last Recital (Vita - LRG): $29.99 --> Full Article
w Iffy's Online Store 20% Off Everything, Golden Week Sale, Ends 5/6 By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:19:06 +0000 "Happy Golden Week! Receive 20% off all items added to your cart until 5/6!! Free shipping on all US orders over $57.99!" https://www.iffysonlinestore.com/ Limited Editions included. A couple Switch recommendations (prices before discount), Moero Chronicle Hyper Standard Edition $29.99 Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force Standard Edition $39.99 Enjoy. Full Article
w (DEAD) Alien Isolation - PC - $2.00 ($1.59 with Humble Monthly sub) By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:41:45 +0000 https://www.humblebundle.com/store/alien-isolation https://store.steampowered.com/app/214490/Alien_Isolation/ Thought this discount was notable enough to warrant its own thread. Thanks MysterD for the following post GameBillet has Alien: Isolation Collection [Steam key] for $9.29. Side note: On GameBillet, all the Alien Isolation's DLC's, Season Passes, etc. are on sale on GameBillet too: Alien Isolation sale on GameBillet: Alien Isolation: Collection (Base Game & All 7 DLC's) = $9.29. Alien Isolation: Season Pass (The 5 Challenge Maps DLC Pack) = $4.10 Alien Isolation: Crew Expendable DLC (Story DLC #1) = 79 cents Alien Isolarion: Last Survivor DLC (Story DLC #2) = 79 cents. Full Article
w Total War: Shogun 2 Free on STEAM! By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:18 +0000 Total War: Shogun 2 is FREE on Steam right now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/201270/Total_War_SHOGUN_2/ Full Article
w Fortnite Darkfire Bundle (PS4/XB1/Switch) $14.99 & BOGO Fortnite Figures at Best Buy - DotD By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:17:01 +0000 Fortnite Darkfire Bundle (PS4/XB1/Switch) $14.99 msrp $29.99 Amazon has the PS4 version for the same price. BOGO Fortnite Figures Other Fornite deals: Buy any v-bucks card, get the SteelSeries - Arctis 1 Wireless Stereo Gaming Headset for PC for $59.99 Here's what the Darkfire Bundle includes: https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/darkfire Spoiler --> Full Article
w One piece: world seeker ps4 $15.99 @ Best Buy By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:20:41 +0000 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/one-piece-world-seeker-playstation-4/6180300.p?skuId=6180300 Full Article
w Apple iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 128GB - $329.99 ($100 off) - Best Buy By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:45:29 +0000 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-ipad-latest-model-with-wi-fi-128gb-space-gray/5985613.p?skuId=5985613 I'm thinking about it, but I am uniformed about the current ipads. Airpods are $139.99 Full Article
w Free $15 Target GiftCard with $100 iTunes Digital Gift Card purchase at Target By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:25:35 +0000 Different digital styles to choose from! Online only. http://goto.target.com/itunesgiftcards --> Full Article
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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