Lifehacker
How to Easily Memorize All Eight Phases of the Moon
What most people know about the moon is that it orbits Earth, and there may or may not be a giant face carved into it. But the luminescent orb contains multitudes that might interest layman stargazers, and understanding its phases is a good place...
How to Get Early Access to iOS 14.5 Before Next Week's Launch
iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 are officially hitting iPhones and iPads next week, but you don’t have to wait until then to get your hands on the final release candidates of the new operating systems.Read more...
How To Avoid Having to Pay Back the $3,600 Child Tax Credit
This year, U.S. parent are eligible for a tax credit that’s worth up to $3,600 per child—up from a maximum of $2,000 last year—and half of that money will be sent as a monthly check, starting in July. However, since those checks are actually...
Pesticide Action Network
Aldicarb’s return puts children and farm workers at risk
Aldicarb, a pesticide that has seen minimal use in the United States over the past decade, was re-approved for use on citrus crops in January, after a rushed process that barely accommodated the legally mandated public comment period for the...
Industry attacks Mexico's glyphosate ban
Pressure on Mexico to reverse its intended ban on glyphosate and phaseout of genetically engineered (GE) corn has been coming from its neighbor to the north… us. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...
Industry attacks Mexico's glyphosate ban
Pressure on Mexico to reverse its intended ban on glyphosate and phaseout of genetically engineered (GE) corn has been coming from its neighbor to the north… us. The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, recently called for...
BBC News - Home
Covid-19: Delhi hospitals run out of oxygen supplies
Hospitals are overwhelmed, with more than 99% of intensive care beds occupied.
Russia to pull troops back from near Ukraine
Military units are told to return to base after weeks of tension, in a move welcomed by Ukraine.
Arsenal owner Kroenke apologises to Arteta over Super League
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says club owner Stan Kroenke has apologised to him after they pulled out of the European Super League.
The Register
US aviation regulator warns of mid-air collision risk if Garmin TCAS boxes are not updated
Software fixes available, says FAA American aviation regulators have ordered private jet operators to install software updates for Garmin collision avoidance units after multiple reports of false alarms – raising the risk of a mid-air...
Canonical and Microsoft get cosier with Active Directory integration in Ubuntu 21.04
SQL Server optimisations on way too, but 'Hirsute Hippo' not an LTS release so take-up may be tepid Canonical's love-in with Microsoft has continued apace with the arrival of Ubuntu 21.04, replete with Active Directory integration. Optimisations...
Yes, you can bring your legacy apps to the cloud, but don’t bring their technical debt, too
Find out how OutSystems and AWS can help you clean up your legacy Promo Moving your applications and data to the cloud give you the opportunity to revamp your existing software and enable you to reach new customers, drive efficiencies and enhance...
BBC News - Technology
Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk agree on bitcoin's green credentials
But their opinions are not shared with those more cynical about the cryptocurrency's impact.
Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'
Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Met Office and Microsoft to build climate supercomputer
The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change.
Further
She Was A Child
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
Do Your Best, Darwin
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
ForceChange
Emaciated Dog Apparently Shot, Abandoned, and Left to Die Deserves Justice
A starving dog was reportedly shot and left outside to die in agony after the owner refused to seek medical care for his distressed pet. Demand the suspect be adequately punished if found guilty.
Mike Pompeo: Apologize for Personal Use of Federal Funds
Mike Pompeo used federal funds and personnel to complete personal errands while serving as Secretary of State under former President Trump. Sign this petition to urge Pompeo to apologize for this breach of trust...
Fire Cops Who Reportedly Hog-Tied Elderly Woman With Dementia Accused of Shoplifting
An elderly woman with dementia reportedly had her arm broken and was hog-tied by cops who made jokes about the incident. One officer apparently turned off his body-cam to cover-up the evidence. Demand these police officers face justice...
Unexplained Mysteries
Dead Sea Scroll had two authors, not one
A new study has revealed that one of the famous historical scrolls was written by more than one person. Peter Phillips of Durham University takes a lo...
Russia to quit ISS, build new space station
Russia's co-operation with NASA and other space agencies could be coming to an end very soon. According to Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin, Russia has ...
Could we find alien probes in our solar system ?
A NASA report published in 2018 takes the idea of finding alien 'technosignatures' very seriously indeed. The search for evidence of intelligent extra...
All Things Considered : NPR
Minneapolis Mayor Says He Welcomes Justice Department Policing Investigation
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says his city is taking more steps to change policing following the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
Competition With The Greatest: Podcast Winner Fact-Checked Family Lore
Every family has that story it tells a million times. For NPR's student Podcast Challenge winner Miriam Colvin, that story is of a family friend boxing against an unknown up-and-comer: Cassius Clay.
Cuba's Communists Change Leadership, But Likely Not Much Else
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Patrick Oppmann, a CNN reporter based in Havana, about what it means for Cuba that a Castro is not at the helm for the first time in more than sixty years.
Science@NASA Headline News
Happy Earth Day 2021!
Eyebrow: Earth ScienceBody: Astronauts onboard the International Space Station mention the importance of citizen science to studying Earth’s climate. Link: View Now
Earth Day Poster 2021
From big to small, we’re all connected. This year’s Earth Day poster was inspired by the beauty and importance of the honey bee. Contributions by Citizen Scientists have helped beekeepers make more informed decisions. Video Links: YouTube...
From Sea to Space, NASA in Silicon Valley Works for Our Changing Earth
Portal origin URL: From Sea to Space, NASA in Silicon Valley Works for Our Changing EarthPortal origin nid: 470171Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 09:12Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: At NASA’s Ames...
How to of the Day
How to Grow Philodendron from Cuttings
Philodendron make great houseplants because they thrive in normal indoor conditions away from direct sunlight. If you want to add a philodendron to your inside vegetation, you don't necessarily need to buy a plant from a garden center —...
How to Ship Food
Shipping food can be tricky, especially if you’re sending something perishable, like refrigerated foods or baked goods. It’s important to ship these foods out as quickly and efficiently as possible, or else they can start collecting...
How to Lighten Dark Grey Hair
If your grey hair is darker than you'd like, you definitely have options for lightening it up a bit. Working with grey hair can be tricky, though, since it's fragile and technically has no pigment in it. Don't worry—we've researched everything...
Democracy Now!
Decolonization or Extinction: Indigenous Red Deal Lays Out Plan to Save the Earth
On Earth Day, we speak with two of the more than two dozen Indigenous authors of a new book that looks at the history of resistance against colonialism and capitalism and lays out a vision for the future to address the climate crisis. "The Red Deal...
Meet the Texas Doctor Developing a "People's Vaccine" to Help Inoculate Billions Around the World
We look at the state of the pandemic and vaccine rollout in the United States and around the world with Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children's Hospital and dean of the National School of Tropical...
"An Apocalyptic Situation": Indian Hospitals Overwhelmed as COVID Cases Soar in "Modi-Made Disaster"
We go to Mumbai, India, for an update on the state of crisis in the country as COVID-19 cases surge and hospitals run out of oxygen. India recently recorded 315,000 new cases in a single day, the highest daily toll in any country since the start...
News : NPR
Vaccine Passports: Israel, Bahrain Reach Landmark Agreement
"This is the most effective way to enable movement of people between countries," an Israeli official says. Israel says this is the world's first bilateral agreement on COVID-19 vaccine passports.
An 'Overjoyed' LeVar Burton Welcomes Chance To Guest-Host 'Jeopardy!'
"I've had my eye on that job for a long time," the actor and director said recently. Nearly 250,000 people have signed a petition backing his dream.
Oklahoma Law Grants Immunity To Drivers Who Unintentionally Harm Protesters
The new law also makes blocking public roadways a misdemeanor offense.
WebMD Health
'Disrupted' Sleep Could Be Seriously Affecting Your Health
Disrupted sleep may actually increase your odds of dying early from heart disease or any other cause, and women seem to be harder hit by these effects than men.
Chocolate, Butter, Sodas: Avoid These Foods for a Healthier Middle Age
A new study looks at how combinations of foods affect long-term health outcomes.
Brain Study Suggests Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys
Research conducted mainly with boys might not apply to girls, a new study suggests.
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