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arstechnica , vor 4 Stunden an Random Englisch

384,000 sites link to code library caught performing supply-chain attack

Many website admins, it seems, have yet to get memo to remove Polyfill[.]io links.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/07/384000-sites-link-to-code-library-caught-performing-supply-chain-attack/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 5 Stunden an Random Englisch

High-altitude cave used by Tibetan Buddhists yields a Denisovan fossil

Cave deposits yield bones of sheep, yaks, carnivores, and birds that were butchered.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/high-altitude-cave-used-by-tibetan-buddhists-yields-a-denisovan-fossil/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 6 Stunden an Random Englisch

The hunt for the most efficient heat pump in the world

A new generation of engineers has realized they can push heat pumps to the limit.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/the-hunt-for-the-most-efficient-heat-pump-in-the-world/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 6 Stunden an Random Englisch

“Everything’s frozen”: Ransomware locks credit union users out of bank accounts

Patelco Credit Union in Calif. shut down numerous banking services after attack.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/everythings-frozen-ransomware-locks-credit-union-users-out-of-bank-accounts/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 7 Stunden an Random Englisch

Japan’s government finally exits ’90s, ends floppy disk use

But what about fax machines?

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/japans-government-finally-exits-90s-ends-floppy-disk-use/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 7 Stunden an Random Englisch

Soda additive “no longer considered safe,” gets long-awaited FDA ban

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is used in citrus sodas but has largely been phased out.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/soda-additive-no-longer-considered-safe-gets-long-awaited-fda-ban/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 8 Stunden an Random Englisch

SpaceX selected to launch NASA mission probing the creation of matter

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

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/07/spacex-selected-to-launch-nasa-mission-probing-the-creation-of-matter/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 8 Stunden an Random Englisch

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.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/millions-of-onlyfans-paywalls-make-it-hard-to-detect-child-sex-abuse-cops-say/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 9 Stunden an Random Englisch

Paralyzed driver Robert Wickens tests Formula E car with hand controls

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

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/07/paralyzed-driver-robert-wickens-tests-formula-e-car-with-hand-controls/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 12 Stunden an Random Englisch

The Earth heated up when its day was 22 hours long

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

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/the-earth-heated-up-when-its-day-was-22-hours-long/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 19 Stunden an Random Englisch

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

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/cant-stop-your-cat-from-scratching-the-furniture-science-has-some-tips/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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?

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/07/two-of-the-german-militarys-new-spy-satellites-appear-to-have-failed-in-orbit/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

Apple Vision Pro, new cameras fail user-repairability analysis

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

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/apple-vision-pro-new-cameras-fail-user-repairability-analysis/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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

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

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/ai-trains-on-kids-photos-even-when-parents-use-strict-privacy-settings/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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

Phase 3 trial is expected to begin next year.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/us-prepares-for-bird-flu-pandemic-with-176m-moderna-vaccine-deal/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

“RegreSSHion” vulnerability in OpenSSH gives attackers root on Linux

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

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/07/regresshion-vulnerability-in-openssh-gives-attackers-root-on-linux/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

Supreme Court will review Texas law requiring age verification on porn sites

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

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/supreme-court-will-review-texas-law-requiring-age-verification-on-porn-sites/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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

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

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/googles-greenhouse-gas-emissions-jump-48-in-five-years/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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

The tire company wants a completely sustainable tire by 2050.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/07/heres-how-michelin-plans-to-make-its-tires-more-renewable/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/biden-rushes-to-avert-labor-shortage-with-chips-act-funding-for-workers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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."

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/call-the-ant-doctor-amputation-gives-injured-ants-a-leg-up-on-infections/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

Tesla production fell by 15 percent in Q2 2024 as sales continue to decline

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

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/07/tesla-production-fell-by-15-percent-in-q2-2024-as-sales-continue-to-decline/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/surface-pro-11-and-laptop-7-review-an-apple-silicon-moment-for-windows/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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

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

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/yes-you-should-be-a-little-freaked-out-about-hurricane-beryl/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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

https://arstechnica.com/culture/2024/07/ars-live-join-us-july-9-for-a-lively-discussion-on-time-travel-in-the-movies/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor einem Tag an Random Englisch

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."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/07/firefly-is-building-fast-and-breaking-things-on-path-to-a-reusable-rocket/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 2 Tagen an Random Englisch

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.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/07/3-million-ios-and-macos-apps-were-exposed-to-potent-supply-chain-attacks/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 2 Tagen an Random Englisch

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.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/07/the-best-audi-ev-so-far-we-drive-the-2025-q6-e-tron-suv/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 2 Tagen an Random Englisch

Lawsuit accuses Roaring Kitty of deceiving his meme stock army

Lawsuit: Roaring Kitty targeted followers with GameStop pump-and-dump scheme.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/lawsuit-accuses-roaring-kitty-of-deceiving-his-meme-stock-army/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 2 Tagen an Random Englisch

Bleeding subscribers, cable companies force their way into streaming

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

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/bleeding-subscribers-cable-companies-force-their-way-into-streaming/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 2 Tagen an Random Englisch

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.

https://arstechnica.com/culture/2024/07/teaser-for-hellboy-the-crooked-man-brings-the-low-budget-horror-vibes/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 2 Tagen an Random Englisch

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.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/alzheimers-scientist-indicted-for-allegedly-falsifying-data-in-16m-scheme/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 2 Tagen an Random Englisch

AI helps exoskeleton adjust to different users, handle stairs

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

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/ai-helps-exoskeleton-adjust-to-different-users-handle-stairs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 2 Tagen an Random Englisch

Texas social media law likely violates First Amendment, SCOTUS majority says

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

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/texas-social-media-law-likely-violates-first-amendment-scotus-majority-says/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 2 Tagen an Random Englisch

Meta’s pay-for-privacy plan falls afoul of the law, EU regulators say

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

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/metas-pay-for-privacy-plan-falls-afoul-of-the-law-eu-regulators-say/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 2 Tagen an Random Englisch

Fisker owners fear for future support after bankruptcy

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

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/07/fisker-owners-fear-for-future-support-after-bankruptcy/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 3 Tagen an Random Englisch

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.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/06/the-2025-polestar-4-great-steering-and-a-small-carbon-footprint-stand-out/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 3 Tagen an Random Englisch

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 .

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/an-ultra-athlete-goes-head-to-head-with-the-worlds-most-formidable-sharks/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 3 Tagen an Random Englisch

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.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/nature-interrupted-impact-of-the-us-mexico-border-wall-on-wildlife/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 3 Tagen an Random Englisch

The new Riven remake is even better than Myst

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

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/the-new-riven-remake-is-even-better-than-myst/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 4 Tagen an Random Englisch

30 years later, FreeDOS is still keeping the dream of the command prompt alive

Project's creator talks to Ars about where FreeDOS has been, where it's going.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/30-years-later-freedos-is-still-keeping-the-dream-of-the-command-prompt-alive/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 4 Tagen an Random Englisch

Last population of mammoths survived a severe population bottleneck

The mammoths of Wrangel Island purged a lot of harmful mutations before dying off.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/last-population-of-mammoths-survived-a-severe-population-bottleneck/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 4 Tagen an Random Englisch

Inside a violent gang’s ruthless crypto-stealing home invasion spree

More than a dozen men threatened, assaulted, tortured, or kidnapped 11 victims.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/06/inside-a-violent-gangs-ruthless-crypto-stealing-home-invasion-spree/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 4 Tagen an Random Englisch

Maybe it’s time to reassess the risk of space junk falling to Earth

“Safety tends to not be on the front burner until it really needs to be on the front burner.”

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/maybe-its-time-to-reassess-the-risk-of-space-junk-falling-to-earth/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 5 Tagen an Random Englisch

NASA orders more tests on Starliner, but says crew isn’t stranded in space

“I want to make it very clear that Butch and Suni are not stranded in space."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/nasa-orders-more-tests-on-starliner-but-says-crew-isnt-stranded-in-space/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 5 Tagen an Random Englisch

Apple’s Vision Pro goes on sale outside the US for the first time

Since February, the headset has only been available in the United States.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/apples-vision-pro-goes-on-sale-outside-the-us-for-the-first-time/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 5 Tagen an Random Englisch

ChatGPT outperforms undergrads in intro-level courses, falls short later

Software that promises to detect AI-produced text fails to deliver.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/06/chatgpt-outperforms-undergrads-in-intro-level-courses-falls-short-later/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 5 Tagen an Random Englisch

Microdosing candies linked to seizures, intubation finally recalled

Muscimol, found in the candy, is from hallucinogenic Amanita muscaria mushrooms.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/microdosing-candies-linked-to-seizures-intubation-finally-recalled/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social