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Hive ransomeware extorted $100 million from victims. The DOJ just hit back.
Federal officials announced the results of a months’ long infiltration campaign against a major international ransomware group called Hive on…
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The best safety advice for any beginner woodworker
Woodworking is a fun, fulfilling hobby for a lot of people, but it can also be a dangerous one. Anytime…
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Taxing sugary drinks may not cut obesity as much as headlines claim
A study has suggested that the UK’s 2018 sugar tax prevents 5000 cases of obesity among 10 to 11-year-old girls…
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The FDA says get used to COVID-19 vaccine boosters
On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously voted to support a…
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When alpha mice are trounced by weaklings, they spiral into depression
When two male mice meet in a confined space, the rules of engagement are clear: The lower ranking mouse must…
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We drove the most powerful Honda in the US: a Civic
It might not be the first name that springs to mind when it comes to high-performance automobiles, but Honda has…
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A gold-laced mummy could be the ‘oldest and most complete’ specimen found in Egypt
Egyptologists announced that they have uncovered multiple 4,300 year old tombs and a gold laced mummy in the Saqqara necropolis,…
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Earth’s ‘geological thermostat’ is too slow to prevent climate change
Rock weathering has helped keep Earth’s climate relatively stable for millions of years, but the process isn’t fast enough to…
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The size of skin cancer cells may affect how they respond to treatment
Smaller melanoma skin cancer cells may be more vulnerable to drugs that block DNA repair, while larger cells might be…
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‘Historical’ AI chatbots aren’t just inaccurate—they are dangerous
In the grand and lengthy list of distasteful ideas, paywalling the ability to engage in “fun and interactive” conversations with…
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