Ancient fish-trapping network supported the rise of Maya civilization The Maya were landscape engineers on a grand scale, even when it came to fishing.

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Ancient fish-trapping network supported the rise of Maya civilization

The Maya were landscape engineers on a grand scale, even when it came to fishing.

Our Universe is not fine-tuned for life, but it’s still kind of OK Inspired by the Drake equation, researchers optimize a model universe for life.

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A new version of the drake equation

Star formation is key for life, and a different version of our universe could make more stars.

Microsoft’s controversial Recall scraper is finally entering public preview First Recall iteration never released, was picked apart by security researchers.

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Microsoft’s controversial Recall scraper is finally entering public preview

First Recall iteration never released, was picked apart by security researchers.

How real is this European space startup that aims to launch astronauts? "I know it's super hard, and I know it was crazy."

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A former Orion manager has surprisingly credible plans to fly European astronauts

I know it's super hard, and I know it was crazy."

DirecTV plan to buy Dish for $1 is off as satellite rivals remain separate DirecTV says it's ending deal after Dish debt holders refused to accept loss.

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DirecTV announces termination of deal to buy Dish satellite business

DirecTV says it's ending deal after Dish debt holders refused to accept loss.

Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine portends new era of warfare This is the first time an IRBM, once restricted by a Cold War arms treaty, has been used in combat.

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Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine portends new era of warfare

This is the first time an IRBM, once restricted by a Cold War arms treaty, has been used in combat.

Microsoft president asks Trump to “push harder” against Russian hacks Brad Smith wants US to take a tougher approach to state-sponsored cyberattacks.

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Microsoft asks Trump for help with Russian hacks

Brad Smith wants US to take a tougher approach to state-sponsored cyberattacks.

Google seems to have called it quits on making its own Android tablets—again Reports have the Pixel Tablet 2—or maybe 3?—being canceled over sales concerns.

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Google seems to have called it quits on making its own Android tablets—again

Reports have the Pixel Tablet 2—or maybe 3?—being canceled over sales concerns.

Rocket Report: Next Vulcan launch slips into 2025; Starship gets a green light "Constellation companies and government satellite operators are desperate."

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Rocket Report: Next Vulcan launch slips into 2025; Starship gets a green light

Constellation companies and government satellite operators are desperate."

Surgeons remove 2.5-inch hairball from teen with rare Rapunzel syndrome The teen didn't return for follow-up. Instead, she planned to see a hypnotherapist.

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Surgeons remove 2.5-inch hairball from teen with rare Rapunzel syndrome

The teen didn't return for follow-up. Instead, she planned to see a hypnotherapist.