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Pofatu: A new database for geochemical 'fingerprints' of artefacts
Due to the improvement and increased use of geochemical fingerprinting techniques during the last 25 years, the archaeological compositional data of stone tools has grown exponentially. The Pofatu Database is...
NASCAR events, with no fans attending, mark return of sports to U.S.
NASCAR races will be back starting next week as live sports events try a gradual return after being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Beaches reopen in L.A., but don't expect to go to restaurants or malls soon
Health officials in L.A. County say that, despite the reopening of public spaces like the beach, parts of the stay-at-home order could last into summer.
FBI: China trying to hack U.S. firms for coronavirus data
The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned Wednesday the Chinese government and affiliates are looking to hack U.S. organizations doing coronavirus research.
NASCAR events, with no fans, adjusted rules, mark return of sports to U.S.
NASCAR races will headline the month of May as live sports events make their slow return after being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
GAO audit: Lack of parts slowing F-35 production
The F-35 fighter plane program is behind schedule and over budget, with production slowed by the lack of key parts, a General Accounting Office audit said.
Army cancels ROTC Cadet Summer Training camp, citing COVID-19 concerns
The U.S. Army will not send 10,000 ROTC cadets to Fort Knox, Ky., for its annual Cadet Summer Training exercises because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pofatu: A new database for geochemical 'fingerprints' of artefacts
Due to the improvement and increased use of geochemical fingerprinting techniques during the last 25 years, the archaeological compositional data of stone tools has grown exponentially. The Pofatu Database is...
Why anti-vaxxers often win out on Facebook
Groups that spread vaccine misinformation on social media have more impact than government health agencies and other expert organizations on undecided people, a new study finds.
'Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party' virtual series coming to truTV
"Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party," featuring The Tenderloins' Joe Gatto, James "Murr" Murray, Brian "Q" Quinn and Sal Vulcano at home, will premiere May 21.
The best computer keyboards for every budget and requirement
Keyboards for everybody. (YongGuang Tian via Unsplash/)It’s true that the most important items in life are the ones we touch and use every day, and few pieces of hardware see as much...
Watch: Ben Harper shares 'Don't Let Me Disappear' video
Ben Harper released a video for "Don't Let Me Disappear," his first new song in nearly a year.
Stocks down after Fed chief Jerome Powell says more help may be needed to revive economy
U.S. stocks fell after the opening bell on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. government may need to throw more help at the coronavirus crisis.
Column: No middle seats? Some companies' bold pandemic promises are easier made than kept
Unoccupied middle seats on airline flights and "hero bonuses" for grocery workers? The measures were nice while they lasted.
Company offers $1,000 to host virtual brunches via video chat
A website is offering $1,000 for an unusual social distancing "dream job" -- hosting virtual brunches using video chat apps.
Ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort leaves Pennsylvania prison for home confinement
Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, was transferred from prison in Pennsylvania on Wednesday to serve the rest of his seven-year sentence at home in Virginia due to...
I lost my passport and my Real ID. Oh, and my arm is broken. Now what?
Getting a passport can take as long as four months. Replacing a driver's license can be done online and even at newly reopened DMVs.
Twitter to let some employees to work from home permanently
Twitter has become the first major tech company to allow employees who can work remotely to do so indefinitely, as the coronavirus outbreak forces unprecedented changes in work culture across...
Google Play Music is going away, but migrating your library is surprisingly simple
It can take years to get a music service tuned to your specific tastes. After curating playlists, building a library, and honing the algorithmic recommendations, the idea of switching to a fresh new...
Why it's wrong to blame livestock farms for coronavirus
As part of the global response to the current pandemic, scientists are trying to identify the source of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Some commentators have promoted unsubstantiated theories suggesting that "factory...
Supreme Court hears cases challenging laws against 'faithless electors'
The U.S. Supreme Court began hearing two cases Wednesday that could have a major impact on "faithless electors," rogue voters in the Electoral College who cast the formal ballots for...
Watch: James Kennedy, Raquel Leviss respond to skeptics of their love
James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss dismissed their "Vanderpump Rules" co-stars Jax Taylor and Kristen Doute's doubts about their relationship.
Ottawa examining new, existing tools to get web giants to pay up: Guilbeault
The federal heritage minister says if new tools are needed to get digital giants to pay for Canadian content, they will be built.
U.K. Supreme Court dismisses 1970s convictions for politician Gerry Adams
The British Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned convictions for politician Gerry Adams, ruling that his imprisonment in Northern Ireland in the 1970s was unlawful.
Report: North Korea replaced military intelligence chief, Supreme Guard commander
Kim Jong Un may have swapped out his military intelligence chief and Supreme Guard commander in 2019, and his sister Kim Yo Jong may be a year younger than previously...
New locust outbreak threatens food security for millions
Millions face famine and food insecurity caused by a second desert locust outbreak as management resources are directed towards the COVID-19 crisis, scientists warn.
Fiscal multipliers: The evidence backing economic vitality by direct cash payments to the poor
COVID-19 and the related government-led lockdowns have resulted in widespread economic shock and job loss, in the UK and around the world. Governments, including in low and middle-income countries, have...
Lockdowns and research: What we lost and what we stand to gain
The COVID-19 pandemic—and the resulting lockdowns—have had a major impact on research at institutions across the world, and universities in particular.