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Recycling

SIM Card Recycling: How to Protect Yourself When You Buy a New SIM Card

Many Nigerians have been sharing disturbing experiences about what happened to them after buying and registering new SIM cards in the country. Understanding how SIM card recycling works and what steps to take can protect you from becoming a victim of the same problem. What Is a Recycled SIM Card?…

bubmagApril 1, 2026

Vietnam

Another Vietnam? Trump Sends Mixed Messages on Iran, from Ending War to Sending in Ground Troops

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: As the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran enters its 33rd day, President Trump is preparing to address the nation about Iran tonight. On Tuesday, Trump said the war could end in the coming weeks.…

bubmagApril 1, 2026

Moravec‘s Paradox

The Download: gig workers training humanoids, and better AI benchmarks

This is today's edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. The gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home When Zeus, a medical student in Nigeria, returns to his apartment from a long day…

bubmagApril 1, 2026

Moon Mission

Artemis II’s toilet is a moon mission milestone

On their voyages to the moon, NASA’s astronauts are finally getting some creature comforts of terrestrial toilets—such as having a door and being able to pee and poop simultaneously By K. R. Callaway edited by Lee Billings The lunar-bound astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission will go boldly where none…

bubmagApril 1, 2026

Global Warming

Extreme wildfires, droughts and storms could happen even under moderate global warming, study finds

Extreme climate outcomes are possible under moderate levels of warming, a new study shows. (Image credit: Robert Lang Photography via Getty Images) Dangerous weather events typically associated with extreme global warming could become more frequent even under moderate levels of heating, a new study finds. Deadly floods in cities and…

bubmagApril 1, 2026

Space Debris

America is going back to the moon

I have yet to see Project Hail Mary, the buzzy space blockbuster starring Ryan Gosling. But who needs science fiction when you have…science reality? At 6:24 pm Eastern, NASA is scheduled to launch four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon. The launch is part of the Artemis program,…

bubmagApril 1, 2026

Hydrogen

Soil survey underway for Dutch hydrogen and CO2 pipeline network

Home Hydrogen Soil survey underway for Dutch hydrogen and CO2 pipeline network April 1, 2026, by Nadja Skopljak Fugro and Sweco are carrying out soil investigation fieldwork for a pipeline network that will link three industrial areas in the Netherlands and transport hydrogen and directly captured CO2 to designated offshore…

bubmagApril 1, 2026

Pandemic

‘Contractor invoiced R2m after supplying school with two Jojo tanks, urinals, basins’

The Mpumalanga department of public works, roads and infrastructure is facing serious allegations of inflated Covid-19 spending after the DA claimed a R2-million tender was issued for the installation of just two Jojo tanks, urinals, and basins at a school in Carolina. The claim shines a light on emergency procurement…

bubmagApril 1, 2026

Space Debris

“Leave Me Alone!’ — Busola Oke Slams Those Criticizing Her Music [Video]

Nigerian singer Busola Oke has addressed the criticism she has been receiving over her music. In a video shared on her Instagram page, the singer asked people who criticize her songs to give her some space and stop the negativity. Busola Oke, who is popularly known for her song “Eleyele,”…

bubmagApril 1, 2026

Virtual Reality

Meta Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Across Reality Labs and Other Divisions

MENLO PARK, United States — Meta Platforms began laying off hundreds of employees on Wednesday as part of a broader internal reorganisation affecting multiple divisions, according to a person familiar with the matter. The job reductions include staff in the company’s Reality Labs virtual reality unit, as well as teams…

bubmagApril 1, 2026

SIM Card Recycling: How to Protect Yourself When You Buy a New SIM Card

Another Vietnam? Trump Sends Mixed Messages on Iran, from Ending War to Sending in Ground Troops

The Download: gig workers training humanoids, and better AI benchmarks

Artemis II’s toilet is a moon mission milestone

Extreme wildfires, droughts and storms could happen even under moderate global warming, study finds

America is going back to the moon

Soil survey underway for Dutch hydrogen and CO2 pipeline network

‘Contractor invoiced R2m after supplying school with two Jojo tanks, urinals, basins’

“Leave Me Alone!’ — Busola Oke Slams Those Criticizing Her Music [Video]

Meta Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Across Reality Labs and Other Divisions

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