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• Subscale Booster Motor for Future NASA Artemis Missions Fires Up at Marshall Space Flight Center

  09-06-2022 23:33 via scitechdaily.com
  
  The Space Launch System (SLS) is NASA’s super heavy-lift expendable launch vehicle that has been in development since 2011. It will be capable of launching...
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• Scientists release first analysis of rocks plucked from speeding asteroid - Phys.org

  09-06-2022 21:32 via news.google.com
  Scientists release first analysis of rocks plucked from speeding asteroid  Phys.orgSolar-System Rocks Could Have Helped Jump-Start Life on Earth, Asteroid Study Finds  The Wall Street Journal'Rubber-ducky' asteroid 200 million miles away holds building blocks of life  Livescience.comReturned asteroid sample unlocks time capsule older than the Sun  New AtlasAsteroid samples contain clues to origin of life, say Japan scientists  ฺBangkok Post
  
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• TikTok adds options to encourage users to take a break from endless scrolling

  09-06-2022 20:57 via cnn.com
  
  TikTok plans to roll out new options to encourage users to take a break from endlessly scrolling short-form videos on the platform amid public pressure for tech companies to address excessive social media usage.
  
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• Teslas with Autopilot a step closer to recall after wrecks

  09-06-2022 20:44
  
  Teslas with partially automated driving systems are a step closer to being recalled after the U.S. elevated its investigation into a series of collisions with emergency vehicles or trucks with warning signs
  
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• Want To Reduce Stroke Risk? Researchers Discover Simple Secret

  09-06-2022 20:43 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Vacuuming, mopping, walking a pet or playing catch may be enough activity to avoid a stroke, according to a San Diego State University (SDSU) research...
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• Russia says West risks ‘direct military clash’ over cyberattacks

  09-06-2022 20:17 via nbcnews.com
  
  Russia warned the West on Thursday that cyber attacks against its infrastructure risked leading to direct military confrontation, and that attempts to
  
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• Analysis of Mars Audio Reveals Different Rules for Sound on the Red Planet

  09-06-2022 20:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The Perseverance mission captured sound with microphones for the first time on Mars. A new study reveals some surprising findings about these acoustics and sound behavior.
  
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• The Chemistry of the Sun: Resolving a Decade-Long Controversy About the Composition of Our Star

  09-06-2022 18:46 via scitechdaily.com
  
  New calculations of Solar spectrum resolve decade-long controversy about the composition of our star. Although our sun is far closer than any other star in...
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• Facebook fails again to detect hate speech in ads

  09-06-2022 18:44
  
  Facebook has failed another test of its ability to detect blatant, violent hate speech in advertisements submitted to the platform by the nonprofit group Global Witness
  
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• FTC chair issues a warning shot to the tech industry

  09-06-2022 18:37 via cnn.com
  
  The Federal Trade Commission is keeping a close eye on Big Tech as the industry expands into newer technologies such as artificial intelligence and the metaverse.
  
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• The Racist Researcher Cited in the Buffalo Gunman’s Manifesto

  09-06-2022 17:57 via nytimes.com
  
  The work of Michael Woodley, a Briton who was cited by the teenager who killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, included pseudoscientific theories that have been used to justify racism.
  
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• Meta Slapped With 8 Lawsuits Over Algorithms That Hook Youth And Ruin Their Lives

  09-06-2022 17:38 via technocracy.news
  
  Facebook and Instagram have been hit with lawsuits claiming their programs are addictive, especially to young persons, and cause psychological and emotional harm that can last a lifetime. It’s about time. The effects of continuous reinforcement on social media acts to trigger the release of dopamine in the brain, in similar fashion to hard drugs.
  Bloomberg reports that victims are fighting back by filing lawsuits in Federal courts:
  Eight complaints filed in courthouses across the US over t
  
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• Therapy on a Plate: How Your Diet Can Benefit Your Mental Health

  09-06-2022 17:30 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The new field of nutritional psychiatry empowers patients to take care of their mental well-being — starting with dinner.
  
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• Investigators Discover Key Parkinson’s Disease Protein “Toggle Switch”

  09-06-2022 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Researchers have uncovered a new function for alpha-synuclein, a well-known protein marker of Parkinson’s, with relevance toward treatment for the disease. When many people think...
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• New Insights Into Neutron Star Matter: Combining Heavy-Ion Experiments and Nuclear Theory

  09-06-2022 16:26 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Combining heavy-ion experiments, astrophysical observations, and nuclear theory. When a massive star explodes in a supernova, if it isn’t completely destroyed, it will leave behind...
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• Bank for International Settlements Lowers The Boom On Cryptocurrencies

  09-06-2022 15:50 via technocracy.news
  
  Fintech is the chosen financial system for Sustainable Development. Today’s cryptocurrencies will be completely driven out of existence by Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) which collectively serve to “build trust in sovereign currencies.” Technocrats will not allow the existence of things they cannot control, so unfortunately, crypto’s days are numbered. ⁃ TN EditorWhile citing multiple problems with the decentralization model for cryptocurrencies (some of th
  
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• Study: Unvaccinated Had Lower Hospitalizations, Lower Rates Of Severe Disease

  09-06-2022 15:37 via technocracy.news
  
  This study shows further evidence that if the Big Pharma/medical cartel had just left the world alone, that the health of people around the world would have been a lot better off. Notably, the extreme discrimination and vilification of the unvaccinated caused significant mental health problems, however, exacerbating the the overall problem. ⁃ TN EditorAn international survey of a health-aware, ‘Control Group’ that includes over 300,000 people who have chosen to avoid COVID-19 v
  
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• Denying Abortions Can Negatively Impact a Woman's Future Well-Being

  09-06-2022 15:30 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Research shows the negative impacts on women who were denied an abortion, including their mental and physical well-being.
  
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• Silicon Valley braces for the good times to end

  09-06-2022 15:07 via cnn.com
  
  For much of the past two decades, the ethos of Silicon Valley was largely defined by Facebook's former motto: "move fast and break things." But in a sudden and dizzying shift, the current mood in the tech sector could perhaps best be described with a far more restrained mantra: "cut costs and try to survive."
  
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• When Companies’ Diversity Messages Backfire

  09-06-2022 15:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  The business case for diversity can undermine belonging for potential employees from underrepresented groups, research finds. Many companies have efforts to increase their diversity and...
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• FTC Chair Khan plans key work on kids’ data privacy online

  09-06-2022 14:22 via nbcnews.com
  
  The head of the Federal Trade Commission says the agency is pushing a robust agenda of actions and policies to help safeguard children’s privacy online.
  
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• Trees Might Not Be As Effective at Combating Climate Change As We Thought

  09-06-2022 13:38 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Questions remain about what variables limit tree growth New research from an international team of researchers reveals that tree growth seems to be restricted by...
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• British advocate for sustainable living wins Spanish prize

  09-06-2022 13:35
  
  Ellen MacArthur, a British sailor who set world solo yachting records before creating a charity that advocates a sustainable way of life, has won this year’s Princess of Asturias Award for international cooperation
  
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• Remains of Europe’s Largest Land Predator Discovered on the Isle of Wight

  09-06-2022 13:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Paleontologists have identified the remains of one of Europe’s largest ever land hunters. Spinosaurids, or spinosauridae (meaning “spined lizards”) is a family of carnivorous theropod...
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• Research Shows That Playing Video Games Increases Your Intelligence

  09-06-2022 12:29 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A new study finds that playing video games boosted children’s intelligence by 2.5 IQ points In today’s world, video games are only becoming more popular....
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• Almost all of Portugal in severe drought after hot, dry May

  09-06-2022 12:06
  
  Portugal's weather service says that almost the whole of Portugal was in severe drought at the end of May
  
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• Jupiter Discovered To Be Inhomogeneous – Metallicity Reveals New Clues About Planet’s Origin

  09-06-2022 11:48 via scitechdaily.com
  
  New research finds that Jupiter’s gaseous envelope doesn’t have a homogeneous distribution and its metallicity reveals clues about its origin. An international team of astronomers...
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• Be Careful of Overeating While Pregnant: Maternal Obesity Greatly Increases a Child’s Risk of Heart Problems

  09-06-2022 08:39 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of lifelong heart disease in offspring Obesity is defined as an abnormal or excessive buildup of fat that poses...
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• Eat These Vegetables To Reduce Air Pollution Toxins in Your Body

  09-06-2022 07:50 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Toxins from cigarette smoke and air pollution may be absorbed by celery, carrots, parsnips, and parsley. Air pollution is defined as the release of pollutants...
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• NASA’s $10 Billion Webb Space Telescope Struck by Micrometeoroid

  09-06-2022 06:36 via scitechdaily.com
  
  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope sustained an impact to one of its primary mirror segments between May 23 and 25. Our solar system is filled...
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• PG&E pledges net-zero emissions by 2040, will keep using gas

  09-06-2022 01:51
  
  The nation's largest utility is pledging to take as many carbon emissions out of the atmosphere as it emits by 2040
  
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• Reports: Cooper Kupp agrees to three-year, $78.5 million extension - NBC Sports

  09-06-2022 01:43 via news.google.com
  Reports: Cooper Kupp agrees to three-year, $78.5 million extension  NBC SportsCooper Kupp, Rams reach agreement on 3-year extension, making All-Pro one of NFL's top-paid receivers  CBS SportsRams, WR Cooper Kupp agree to 3-year extension worth up to $80 million  NFL.comReport: Cooper Kupp, Rams make significant progress toward new deal  NBC SportsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• House to vote on gun measures just hours after wrenching testimony - The Washington Post

  09-06-2022 01:34 via news.google.com
  House to vote on gun measures just hours after wrenching testimony  The Washington PostHouse votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to spate of shootings  Fox NewsHouse votes to raise age to buy semi-automatic rifles after Uvalde, Buffalo families testify: Live updates  USA TODAYHouse passes sweeping gun package in largely party-line vote  The HillView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• California Primary Election Results 2022 - The New York Times

  09-06-2022 01:33 via news.google.com
  
  California Primary Election Results 2022  The New York TimesWhat Did We Learn From Tuesday's Primaries?  BloombergCalifornia Governor Primary Election Results 2022  The New York TimesNewsom advances in California governor’s race  The HillView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Small cancer drug trial sees tumors disappear in 100 percent of patients - The Washington Post

  09-06-2022 01:29 via news.google.com
  Small cancer drug trial sees tumors disappear in 100 percent of patients  The Washington PostHere's who could be helped after new cancer drug — and when  New York Post Every patient in this experimental cancer drug trial saw their cancer disappear, researchers say  CBS NewsGravitas: Medical miracle: Clinical trial manages to free 14 patients of cancer  WIONView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Armed Man Traveled to Justice Kavanaugh’s Home to Kill Him, Officials Say - The New York Times

  09-06-2022 01:23 via news.google.com
  
  Armed Man Traveled to Justice Kavanaugh’s Home to Kill Him, Officials Say  The New York TimesFeds: Simi Valley man tried to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh  CBS Los AngelesArmed Man Arrested Near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's House  NBC NewsJudge's murder, Kavanaugh attempt, threatens all our safety  The HillArmed Man Said He Wanted to 'Give His Life Purpose' by Killing Kavanaugh: Feds  The Daily BeastView Full Coverage on Google New
  
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• Survivor Miah Cerillo recounts horror of Uvalde school shooting - The Washington Post

  09-06-2022 01:14 via news.google.com
  Survivor Miah Cerillo recounts horror of Uvalde school shooting  The Washington PostMass shooting survivor testifies before Congress: Live updates  CNNGun Violence Hearing Live: House Passes Gun Control Legislation  The New York TimesUvalde student who played dead, victim’s family testify before Congress  KXAN.comOpinion | Congress must find the courage shown by families affected by gun violence  The Washington PostView Full Coverage on Goo
  
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• Nicholas Roske charged with attempting to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh - CBS News

  09-06-2022 01:08 via news.google.com
  Nicholas Roske charged with attempting to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh  CBS NewsArmed Man Arrested Near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's House  NBC NewsFeds: Simi Valley man tried to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh  CBS Los AngelesJudge's murder, Kavanaugh attempt, threatens all our safety  The HillArmed Man Said He Wanted to 'Give His Life Purpose' by Killing Kavanaugh: Feds  The Daily BeastView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Attorney Tony Buzbee - Houston Texans, others to be added as defendants in lawsuits against Deshaun Watson - ESPN

  09-06-2022 01:08 via news.google.com
  Attorney Tony Buzbee - Houston Texans, others to be added as defendants in lawsuits against Deshaun Watson  ESPNThings Seem To Not Be Looking Good For Deshaun Watson | Pat McAfee Reacts  The Pat McAfee ShowDeshaun Watson said he's 'never disrespected a woman,' which suggests an ugly truth of his massage encounters  Yahoo SportsCleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson saw at least 66 massage therapists over 17-month period, report says  ESPNDeshaun Watson lawsuit
  
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• Uvalde survivor and victim's parents deliver emotional testimony at House hearing on gun violence - CBS News

  09-06-2022 01:04 via news.google.com
  
  Uvalde survivor and victim's parents deliver emotional testimony at House hearing on gun violence  CBS NewsKey moments from Wednesday's emotional hearing on gun violence  CNNYoung survivor of Texas school massacre tells U.S. Congress of day's horror  Yahoo News“We demand action” Uvalde victim’s family, surviving student testify before Congress  KTSM 9 NewsOpinion | Congress must find the courage shown by families affected by gun violence&
  
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• House passes sweeping gun bill to raise assault rifle purchase age to 21; plan faces long odds in the Senate - CNBC

  09-06-2022 01:00 via news.google.com
  
  House passes sweeping gun bill to raise assault rifle purchase age to 21; plan faces long odds in the Senate  CNBCHouse votes to increase minimum age to buy semi-automatic weapons  KHOU 11House Passes Gun Control Legislation  The New York TimesHouse to vote Wednesday on Slotkin's Safe Gun Storage Bill  FOX 17 WXMI10 GOP lawmakers voted to raise minimum age to buy semi-automatic weapons  Business InsiderView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• One person dead, six with life-threatening injuries after car driven into crowd in Berlin - CNN

  09-06-2022 00:36 via news.google.com
  One person dead, six with life-threatening injuries after car driven into crowd in Berlin  CNNFatal incident leaves several injured after car ploughs into crowd in Berlin - BBC News  BBC News1 dead, 8 injured after vehicle drives into crowd in Berlin, authorities say  Fox NewsAt least one person dead, several others hurt after car hits crowd in Berlin, Germany  CBS News1 dead, 8 injured after car hits pedestrians in Berlin  WHNT News 19View Full
  
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• M2 MacBook Air: We Got Our Hands on Apple's Newest Laptop - CNET

  09-06-2022 00:19 via news.google.com
  
  M2 MacBook Air: We Got Our Hands on Apple's Newest Laptop  CNETApple's New MacBook Air Hides An Expensive Upgrade  ForbesNEW M2 MacBook Air vs M2 MBP - Don't Choose Wrong!  9to5MacApple's M2 MacBook Air Only Has 4 Ports. Here's What They Do  CNETView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• US Marines aircraft crashes in California - Fox News

  09-06-2022 00:18 via news.google.com
  
  US Marines aircraft crashes in California  Fox NewsFour dead after military aircraft crashes near California highway: report  New York Post At Least Four Dead After Military Aircraft Crashes in California  The Daily BeastV-22 Osprey Crash  ABC 10 NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• iOS 16: Release Date, New Features and Everything We Know From WWDC - CNET

  09-06-2022 00:18 via news.google.com
  iOS 16: Release Date, New Features and Everything We Know From WWDC  CNETEven More iOS 16 Tidbits: Battery Charging Notifications, New AirPods Symbols, Refreshed iCloud Settings, and More  MacRumorsHere are the biggest changes coming to your iPhone in Apple's new update  CNBC10 things iOS 16 'stole' from Android  Android CentralThe most exciting WWDC announcement will need years to get right  MacworldView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Warriors vs. Celtics prediction, pick, odds, spread, line for 2022 NBA Finals Game 3 - CBS Sports

  09-06-2022 00:12 via news.google.com
  
  Warriors vs. Celtics prediction, pick, odds, spread, line for 2022 NBA Finals Game 3  CBS SportsNBA Finals 2022 - What we're watching in Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors  ESPNHow Warriors Bounced Back, Favorite Beatles, Head-Coaching Update  The RingerWarriors Injury Report: Andre Iguodala “questionable” for Game 3  Golden State of MindNBA World Reacts To Mike Breen, Game 3 News  The SpunView Full Coverage o
  
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• Abortion clinics are ditching emails, texts in favor of encrypted apps as Roe’s expected end looms

  09-06-2022 00:04 via nbcnews.com
  
  Abortion clinics and providers are rushing to strengthen their digital privacy and protect the data of their patients due to the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade.
  
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• 'Jurassic World Dominion' review: Colin Trevorrow caps saga with ungodly blockbuster blend - The Washington Post

  09-06-2022 00:00 via news.google.com
  'Jurassic World Dominion' review: Colin Trevorrow caps saga with ungodly blockbuster blend  The Washington PostJurassic World Dominion Review  IGNJurassic World Dominion Is Colossally Terrible  GizmodoJurassic World: Dominion proves that the once-beloved franchise is ready for extinction  The A.V. ClubNot even the hilarious Jeff Goldblum can save Jurassic World Dominion  Ars TechnicaView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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