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Longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shares a report from Phys.org: Researchers from Imperial College London have discovered that a space-returned sample from asteroid Ryugu was rapidly colonized by terrestrial microorganisms, even under stringent contamination control measures. In the study, [...] researchers analyzed sample A0180, a tiny (1 x 0.8 mm) particle collected by the JAXA Hayabusa 2 mission from asteroid Ryugu.
Transported to Earth in a hermetically sealed chamber, the sample was opened in nitrogen
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In this article, we discuss how the key to brand success lies in not ‘chasing trends,’ but embracing an agile, data-driven approach that prioritises real-time insights and responsiveness. Connecting with consumers in a meaningful way Today’s brands, in and outside of Southeast Asia, face a constant challenge: Cutting through the noise and connecting with consumers... Read more » Read more ›
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Realme has been teasing the Neo7 for the past few days, and today, the brand announced the Neo7 will be unveiled on December 11 in China at 4 PM local time. Realme's Weibo post said the Neo7 "will be released with flagship-level durable performance, amazing durability, and full-level durable quality, sweeping the mid-range!" All this is machine-translated from Chinese, but it gives us a fair idea about how Realme wants... Read more ›
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The Samsung S95D series is one of the best TVs you can have in 2024. Read more ›
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The TSA said the individual made it through security and two checkpoints at JFK before getting on the plane. Delta said it was investigating. Read more ›
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The Duet 11 is perfect for both work and play, and its compact, lightweight design makes it ideal for commuting or travel. Plus, it's surprisingly affordable, especially during Black Friday sales. Read more ›
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We tested popular massage guns like Therabody to help you find the right one for your needs. Read more ›
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I bought Forspoken on PS5 for £5. I didn't want to play Forspoken at all, but I had £5. Forspoken on PS5 has sat on my desk (complete with character cards) sealed since November 17, 2023. Yes, this was a waste of £5. I'm an idiot who does stuff like this (glances over at a shelf full of Mega Drive games I can't play as I don't own a Mega... Read more ›
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Apple today shared its annual holiday season ad. The video is titled "Heartstrings" and highlights the new hearing aid feature on AirPods Pro 2. "For so many of us, sound and how we hear shape how we connect to the world around us," said Apple, in the video description. "Yet, people with hearing loss wait an average of 10 years before getting their hearing tested and fitted for hearing aids.... Read more ›
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Chinese companies aggressively recruiting personnel from ASML and Zeiss to build their own wafer fabbing equipment. Read more ›
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Sriram Krishnan confirmed he is leaving Andreessen Horowitz and said it's "obvious we are living through a unique moment in history." Read more ›
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A Nvidia sales lead said in an email to colleagues that Musk's demand for chips was straining the company's supply chain, per The Wall Street Journal. Read more ›
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I tested the Dwell Dripper from Verve Coffee Roasters, and it's your gateway to a great cup of coffee that doesn't break the bank. Read more ›
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Creality’s Ender 3 V3 SE, the best budget 3D printer on our list, is now on sale on Amazon for Black Friday at an all-time low price of $173. Read more ›
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US car prices would rise by over $2,000 if President-elect Donald Trump pushed ahead with tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Wells Fargo said in a note. Read more ›
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With just five days until the general election, political parties and independents have outlined their positions on key issues, from housing and the cost of living to healthcare. While these topics have dominated much of the debate so far, where do the parties stand on retrofitting homes and businesses? Ireland imports over 80% of its […] Read more ›
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Typing on the new, revised Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 16 has changed my mind about using a physical keyboard with my touchscreen phone. Read more ›
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According to Business Insider (paywalled), Microsoft's Copilot tool inadvertently let customers access sensitive information, such as CEO emails and HR documents. Now, Microsoft is working to fix the situation, deploying new tools and a guide to address the privacy concerns. The story was highlighted by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. From the report: These updates are designed "to identify and mitigate oversharing and ongoing governance concerns," the company said in a... Read more ›
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NBC News reports that a newly identified chemical byproduct "may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found." "Scientists do not yet know whether the byproduct is dangerous. But some are worried that it could have toxic properties because of similarities to other chemicals of concern." The newly identified substance, named "chloronitramide anion," is produced when water is treated with chloramine, a chemical... Read more ›
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schwit1 writes: Undergraduates with family income below $200,000 can expect to attend MIT tuition-free starting next fall, thanks to newly expanded financial aid. Eighty percent of American households meet this income threshold. And for the 50 percent of American families with income below $100,000, parents can expect to pay nothing at all toward the full cost of their students' MIT education, which includes tuition as well as housing, dining, fees,... Read more ›
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A Stanford study of over 50,000 software engineers across hundreds of companies has found that approximately 9.5% of engineers perform minimal work while drawing full salaries, potentially costing tech companies billions annually. The research showed the issue is most prevalent in remote work settings, where 14% of engineers were classified as "ghost engineers" compared to 6% of office-based staff. The study evaluated productivity through analysis of private Git repositories and... Read more ›
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Longtime Slashdot reader theodp writes: Past corporate-sponsored Hour of Code tutorials for the nation's schoolchildren have blurred the lines between coding lessons and product infomercials. So too is the case again with this year's newly-announced Hour of Code 2024 flagship tutorials, which include Microsoft Minecraft, Amazon Music, and Transformers One movie-themed intros to coding. The press release announcing the tutorials from tech-backed nonprofit Code.org, which organizes the Hour of Code... Read more ›
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An anonymous reader shares a report: Plex is beginning to test its "newly reimagined Plex experience," which will be available first on mobile and is coming to TV platforms "very soon." Plex says the new experience has been in development for almost two years and is "designed to bring everything you love into one seamless interface." But don't worry -- while the new version of the app is currently missing... Read more ›
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Pakistan's IT Industry Association (P@SHA) -- the nation's sole tech biz lobby group -- has warned that government policy could lead to business closures and financial losses among its constituents, and damage the nation's IT exports. From a report: P@SHA's main beef is with a slowing of internet access speeds, and government-imposed service outages. Pakistan went offline in May 2022 around the time of mass political protests and blackouts have... Read more ›
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"Scientists have found what seems to be the oldest direct evidence of hot water flowing on Mars during its ancient past," reports Space.com. "The discovery could further indicate that the Red Planet, despite its arid and desolate appearance today, may have been capable of supporting life long ago." The evidence was delivered to Earth and sealed within the well-known Martian meteorite NWA7034, found in the Sahara Desert in 2011. Due... Read more ›
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Microsoft-owned GitHub published a blog post asking "Does GitHub Copilot improve code quality? Here's what the data says." Its first paragraph includes statistics from past studies — that GitHub Copilot has helped developers code up to 55% faster, leaving 88% of developers feeling more "in the flow" and 85% feeling more confident in their code. But does it improve code quality? [W]e recruited 202 [Python] developers with at least five... Read more ›
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Despite significant enterprise AI hype, most job seekers remain unconvinced of its benefits, with 69% doubting its ability to enhance work performance and 62% skeptical it reduces workloads. The findings come from a study conducted by Resume Genius. The Register reports: Consistent with the majority opinion that AI in the workplace has failed to impress, only 34 percent of respondents said they were worried about being replaced by a bot,... Read more ›
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