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  1. NASA selects SpaceX to launch a gamma-ray telescope into an unusual orbit

    The Falcon 9 rocket is pretty much the only rocket available to launch this mission.

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  2. Millions of OnlyFans paywalls make it hard to detect child sex abuse, cops say

    Cops want more access to OnlyFans to detect more child sex abuse, report says.

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  3. Paralyzed driver Robert Wickens tests Formula E car with hand controls

    Robert Wickens was paralyzed from the waist down in a 2018 IndyCar crash.

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  4. The Earth heated up when its day was 22 hours long

    Noontime skies were largely cloud-free, warming the planet by several degrees.

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  5. Can’t stop your cat from scratching the furniture? Science has some tips

    Aggressive scratching is a stress response; small children are a common source of stress.

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  6. Two of the German military’s new spy satellites appear to have failed in orbit

    Did OHB really not test the satellite antennas on the ground?

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  7. Apple Vision Pro, new cameras fail user-repairability analysis

    Meta Quest 3, PS5 Slim also received failing grades despite new right-to-repair laws.

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  8. AI trains on kids’ photos even when parents use strict privacy settings

    Even unlisted YouTube videos are used to train AI, watchdog warns.

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  9. US prepares for bird flu pandemic with $176M Moderna vaccine deal

    Phase 3 trial is expected to begin next year.

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  10. “RegreSSHion” vulnerability in OpenSSH gives attackers root on Linux

    Full system compromise possible by peppering servers with thousands of connection requests.

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  11. SCOTUS agrees to review Texas law that caused Pornhub to leave the state

    Law that requires porn sites to verify user ages faces First Amendment challenge.

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  12. Google’s greenhouse gas emissions jump 48% in five years

    Google's 2030 "Net zero" target looks increasingly doubtful as AI use soars.

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  1. Here’s how Michelin plans to make its tires more renewable

    The tire company wants a completely sustainable tire by 2050.

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  2. Biden rushes to avert labor shortage with CHIPS act funding for workers

    To dodge labor shortage, US finally aims CHIPS Act funding at training workers.

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  3. Call the ant doctor: Amputation gives injured ants a leg up on infections

    "Ants are able to diagnose a wound, see if it's infected... and treat it accordingly."

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  4. Tesla posts disappointing production and sales numbers for Q2 2024

    Sales fell by 5 percent, with production cut by more.

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  5. Surface Pro 11 and Laptop 7 review: An Apple Silicon moment for Windows

    Superfluous AI features and compatibility issues don't detract from good PCs.

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  6. Yes, you should be a little freaked out about Hurricane Beryl

    "It's hard to communicate how unbelievable this is."

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  7. Ars Live: Join us July 9 for a lively discussion on time travel in the movies

    Bill and Ted co-creator Ed Solomon joins physicists Sean Carroll and Jim Kakalios

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  8. Firefly is building fast and breaking things on path to a reusable rocket

    "For our base design, we're designing around return to launch site propulsive landing."

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  9. 3 million iOS and macOS apps were exposed to potent supply-chain attacks

    Apps that used code libraries hosted on CocoaPods were vulnerable for about 10 years.

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  10. The best Audi EV so far? We drive the 2025 Q6 e-tron SUV

    We drive Audi's new 800-volt EV ahead of US deliveries in Q4 2024.

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  11. GameStop investor retracts suit accusing Roaring Kitty of pump-and-dump scheme

    Roaring Kitty was briefly accused of deceiving his meme stock army.

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  12. Bleeding subscribers, cable companies force their way into streaming

    Companies like Charter brought about the streaming industry they now want to join.

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  1. Supreme Court vacates rulings on Texas and Florida social media laws

    Supreme Court remands two cases, saying lower courts didn't do full analysis.

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  2. Teaser for Hellboy: The Crooked Man brings the low-budget horror vibes

    Hellboy creator Mike Mignola co-wrote the screenplay based on his short story from comics.

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  3. Alzheimer’s scientist indicted for allegedly falsifying data in $16M scheme

    The work underpinned an Alzheimer's drug by Cassava, now in a Phase III trial.

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  4. Lightening the load: AI helps exoskeleton work with different strides

    A model trained in a virtual environment does remarkably well in the real world.

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  5. Meta defends charging fee for privacy amid showdown with EU

    EU finding that Meta’s subscription option violates DMA could impact many sites.

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  6. Why Fisker’s bankruptcy is likely to leave its EV owners without warranty

    Build problems and unmet need for software updates have Fisker owners worried.

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  7. Chinese space firm unintentionally launches its new rocket

    Space Pioneer had been prepping the vehicle for its debut launch later this summer.

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  8. The telltale words that could identify generative AI text

    New paper counts "excess words" that started appearing more often in the post-LLM era.

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  9. The 2025 Polestar 4: Great steering and a small carbon footprint stand out

    The styling is sharp inside and out, but the infotainment needs some polishing.

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  10. An ultra-athlete goes head-to-head with the world’s most formidable sharks

    Ross Edgley faces a challenge like no other in NatGeo's Shark vs. Ross Edgley.

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  11. Nature interrupted: Impact of the US-Mexico border wall on wildlife

    Scientists are working to understand how the barrier is affecting the area’s biodiversity.

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  12. The new Riven remake is even better than Myst

    The original developers revised puzzles and realized the immersive world in 3D.

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