oldephartte(in training): 6 June - iG Tab - 7

Monday, June 07, 2021

WIRED

The Incredible, Absurd World of Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
The update has been a long time coming, and if you haven't played, now's the time. We asked Robert Kurvitz, the game's designer, if he’s finally satisfied with it.
2 hours ago
A New Way to Shape Metal Nanoparticles—With a Magnetic Field
Making the tiny nanoparticles used in everything from electronics to paint isn't easy. But a new experiment creates order out of chaos.
3 hours ago
China's Quiet Ecommerce Giant Thrives on Fresh Produce
Pinduoduo, which recently passed Alibaba as the shopping site with the most customers, connects 12 million farmers to more than 800 million users.
3 hours ago

F.D.A. Approves Alzheimer’s Drug Despite Fierce Debate Over Whether It Works
Aducanumab is the first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 18 years and the first to attack the disease process. But some prominent experts say there’s not enough evidence it can address cognitive symptoms...
4 minutes ago
Senate Poised to Pass Huge Industrial Policy Bill to Counter China
The broad support for the bill highlights how competition with Beijing is one of the few issues that can still unite both political parties.
8 hours ago
C.I.A. Scrambles for New Approach in Afghanistan
The rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops has left the agency seeking ways to maintain its intelligence-gathering, war-fighting and counterterrorism operations in the country.
18 hours ago

Foreign aid: Rebel Tories blocked in attempt to reverse cuts
The Commons Speaker did not allow the attempt - but said MPs should be able to vote on the issue in future.
21 minutes ago
Covid vaccine: 25 to 29-year-olds in England invited
Rollout continues, with all over 25s able to book a Covid vaccine in England from tomorrow.
32 minutes ago
Covid: Euro 2020 fan zone in Glasgow an 'absolute slap' for hospitality
A trade body fears mass gatherings of up to 6,000 fans a day could see Glasgow return to level three.
an hour ago