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New forensic evidence supports Egyptian "retainer sacrifice"

Fresh analysis of First Dynasty mass burials finds signs of fatal blunt force trauma on 39 percent of skulls.

Oct 5, 2026Read Brief →
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Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: a spotlight on Africa's diverse wildlife

Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners, Loki) narrates NatGeo's new documentary Africa: Earth's Wild Home

Oct 4, 2026Read Brief →
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All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part.

The IEA and climate negotiators want to set a target for shifting the economy to run on electricity.

Oct 4, 2026Read Brief →
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Milt Windler, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13, dies at 94

"...we were making history."

Oct 3, 2026Read Brief →
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The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton

The devices continue to show noticeable benefits for users in various real-world tasks.

Oct 3, 2026Read Brief →
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Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents

Meta says FDA isn't sufficient to Muse reading messages. Apple begs to differ.

Oct 2, 2026Read Brief →
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Someone got Doom in an SQL database

1,300 lines of SQL querying renders accurate bitmapped views of Hell at 35 fps.

Oct 2, 2026Read Brief →
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Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash

Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.

Oct 2, 2026Read Brief →
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Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed

Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.

Oct 2, 2026Read Brief →
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The 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV is now $100 more expensive thanks to AI

Initially launched in 2019, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro now retails for $299.99.

Oct 2, 2026Read Brief →
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Rocket Report: SpaceX completes launch triple-header; Rocket Lab nets big contract

Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for up to 50 New Glenn launches and 50 booster landings per year.

Oct 2, 2026Read Brief →
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TCL is right to question Samsung’s use of the term “Mini LED”

Can it be Mini LED without a FALD backlight?

Oct 2, 2026Read Brief →