U.S. Officials Called Signal a Tool for Terrorists and Criminals. Now They’re Using It.
For years, U.S. officials villainized end-to-end encrypted messaging apps like Signal as the domain of criminals and terrorists and a threat to national security. As fallout over a Signal group
Pluralistic: Why I don’t like AI art (25 Mar 2025)
Today's links Why I don't like AI art: I think I've figured it out. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: 2010, 2015, 2020, 2024 Upcoming appearances: Where
‘Perfect space crop’: Australian company to attempt to grow first mushrooms in orbit
Experiment onboard upcoming SpaceX mission will examine how nutrient-rich oyster mushrooms grow in microgravityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily
A Swirl of a Day for Phytoplankton
In the Gulf of Oman, eddies drew seasonal phytoplankton blooms into mesmerizing whirls. Read More... Read More
Welsh Senedd Members vote to pass food promotion legislation
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Royal Society decides not to take disciplinary action against Elon Musk
Exclusive: Fellows argue Musk has violated code of conduct but council believes investigation ‘could do more harm than good’The Royal Society has decided not to take disciplinary action against Elon
“Self-densified” wood could give metal a run for its money
While sustainably-grown wood can be an economical and eco-friendly building material, its relatively low tensile strength limits its potential applications. That could soon change, however, thanks to a new self-densifying
Meet Abelujo, a free software solution for managing bookstores
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Meta’s BitTorrent Uploads of ‘Pirate Library’ Data Equaled 30% of Downloads, Expert Says
Over the past two years, rightsholders of all kinds have filed lawsuits against companies that develop AI models. Most of these cases allege that AI developers used copyrighted works to
Fediverse Report – #109
An essay on user preferences, and how the fediverse’s interconnected network of communities can play into that, as well as some other news. User Intents The Bluesky Company (Bluesky PBC)
COP30 countdown: Leaders urge stronger climate action
With geopolitical tensions rising and economic uncertainty on the rise, climate diplomats are meeting in Berlin to shape the agenda for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
Assisted dying law could take four years to implement
A proposed change to the assisted dying bill could push back the introduction of the law by two years.