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Radical Joy: A Black and Dalit Dialogue

A conversation between Black and Dalit feminists reveals how joy can be an act of resistance and a seed for the future.

UniSQ Finds Earth-Sized Planet Orbiting Sun-Like Star

Researchers have identified an Earth-sized planet orbiting a sun-like star. Located 150 light-years away, it sits near the habitable zone and could be a target for future missions.

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NASA Satellite Tracks How Rivers Shape the Earth

NASA’s SWOT satellite isn’t just tracking water levels; it’s helping scientists see how rivers carve valleys and change landscapes on a global scale.

Bots Built a Reddit That Humans Can’t Use

147,000 bots signed up for Moltbook in three days. They post and argue autonomously, but security experts are concerned about the risks they pose.

Emails show Musk lied about refusing Epstein island

Newly released DOJ emails show Musk wasn't refusing Epstein's invites. In fact, he asked about the "wildest party" on the island and tried to schedule visits.

Wreckage found for missing Indonesia Air Transport flight

The aircraft was located in mountainous terrain with no survivors. Early reports indicate the plane had deviated from its approach path before radar contact was lost.

CMA CGM returns to Red Sea with full Suez Canal service

CMA CGM Verdi will sail from Karachi to New York via Suez Canal in January, cutting transit time by two weeks compared to Cape route.

Motorola's latest budget phone gets no OS updates

Motorola's new budget phone ships with Android 15 and, surprisingly, won't be receiving any OS upgrades at all.

How to get good data for data science

Good data science starts with high-quality ingredients. Ensure your question is sharp and your data is accurate, relevant, and connected.

Why we need remediation, not just recovery

It’s easy to fix a server or rebuild a home, but it's harder to prevent the same failure. Here’s why remediation matters for code, architecture, and life.

Blue Origin pauses New Shepard for lunar projects

Blue Origin is grounding its New Shepard rocket for at least two years. The company is shifting resources to work on its lunar lander and New Glenn rocket.

Capgemini criticized in France over ICE contract

French officials are demanding answers after the company's US branch signed a multimillion-dollar deal to assist immigration enforcement.

Can You Eat Food Past Its Expiration Date?

Most dates indicate quality, not safety. Find out what expiration labels mean and which foods are still okay to eat.

The battle over Hampstead's park cafes

Locals and famous faces are fighting the City of London over the future of cafes on Hampstead Heath.

Why Your Notes Feel Incomplete

Our tools are built for storage, but we often want dynamic connections. Here is why that mismatch happens.

Sam Raimi Returns with 'Send Help' Thriller

Sam Raimi directs Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien in 'Send Help,' a survival thriller about coworkers stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash.

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Why Another Government Shutdown Would Fail

The first shutdown hurt millions without achieving goals. Here's why repeating it would achieve nothing new.

Ancient DNA solves 1,500-year-old pandemic mystery

After centuries of debate, researchers used genetic evidence to confirm that the plague bacterium caused the first pandemic.

Using AI to Manage Emergency Room Wait Times

Hospitals are using AI to estimate wait times and ease overcrowding. See how one medical center built its own solution.

Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness departs

CEO Peter McGuinness leaves after four years of repositioning Impossible Foods for flexitarians and expanding retail availability.

What is Society? Luhmann's Communication Theory

Luhmann's counterintuitive view: society is not people or shared values, but a network of communications that reproduce themselves.

Why it's okay to go to bed angry

Pushing to fix every fight before sleep is unrealistic. A therapist explains why sleeping on an argument can sometimes be the loving choice.

Talking About Productivity Without Guilt

Productivity advice often implies we aren't doing enough. Here is a look at how to discuss writing strategies without making writers feel guilty about external barriers.

First German State Visit to UK in 27 Years

President Steinmeier is in the UK for the first state visit in nearly three decades, blending royal pageantry with political talks.

When to Use Private Constructors

Private constructors prevent instantiation from outside the class. Here’s how they work and common patterns like singletons.

Using Droidian on a Google Pixel 3AXL

After trying Ubuntu Touch, I gave Droidian a shot. Installation was mostly smooth, though I ran into some scaling issues and compatibility bugs that required a downgrade.

How 1,200 drones lit up CES with a tiny crew

A 1,200-drone light show closed CES 2026, run by just six people who managed four performances in three hours, highlighting how drone shows have become more streamlined.

Tripadvisor & Best Western Launch AI Tool for Soccer Fans

Navigating multiple cities for the World Cup is tricky. Tripadvisor and Best Western launched an AI planner to help fans organize logistics, hotels, and routes in one place.

When a Photograph Becomes a Place

An architect explores how photography frames space, arguing that the best images don't just document buildings but place the viewer inside them.

DeCV: Decompiler for Code Virtualizer

This post introduces DeCV, a tool that reverses Code Virtualizer's obfuscation by translating its custom virtual machine bytecode back to x86 assembly.

Testing Shuttle Arms on Apollo Missions

Engineers proposed using surplus Apollo hardware to test prototype Space Shuttle robot arms in Earth orbit.

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