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Brasilia

Brazil’s President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus again

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gives the thumb up while attending the flag unveiling ceremony at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, on July 15, 2020. Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for coronavirus again, CNN Brazil said on Wednesday, quoting the far right leader, who…

bubmagJuly 15, 2020

Elon Musk

Twitter facing major security problems as Apple, Uber, Bill Gates, Elon Musk verified accounts all used to post BTC scam

Posted by Jason Cartwright on July 16, 2020 Right now a major security event is occurring on Twitter with the major, verified accounts on the service being used to propegate a Bitcoin scame. So far we know the list of accounts to be: Elon MuskBill GatesJeff BezosKanye WestMike BloombergJoe BidenUberAppleCashApp…

bubmagJuly 15, 2020

NOAA

The Greatest Journey of All Time

In the summer of 1977, on a field trip in northern Patagonia, the American archaeologist Tom Dillehay made a stunning discovery. Digging by a creek in a nondescript scrubland called Monte Verde, in southern Chile, he came upon the remains of an ancient camp. A full excavation uncovered the trace…

bubmagJuly 15, 2020

Antarctica

Mars Is a Second-Rate Backup Plan

These days, when I’ve listened in on strangers’ conversations—all properly socially distanced and discretely of course—I’ve heard several fatigued souls talk about how they’d like to get off this planet, or wish the timeline would correct itself. It’s easy to sympathize, we’re living in a world that feels like it…

bubmagJuly 15, 2020

Bushfire

Bushfires stretched many states’ resources

Coronavirus restrictions are expected to make it challenging to bring in the international firefighting aircraft and crews that Australia needs in the coming bushfire season.Emergency Management Victoria deputy commissioner Chris Stephenson says the possible impact on international assistance, particularly in terms of aircraft, is an issue across Australia."One of the…

bubmagJuly 15, 2020

Antarctica

Less than a third of Antarctica remains untouched by humans

Environment 15 July 2020 By Adam Vaughan An Antarctic cruise in 2007imageBROKER / AlamyLess than a third of Antarctica is still entirely pristine and free from direct human influence, according to an analysis that scientists say shows the need for greater environmental protections in the remote region. Scientific research on…

bubmagJuly 15, 2020

Virtual Reality

Paper Beast Launches Later This Month for PC

by William D'Angelo , posted on 15 July 2020 / 720 ViewsPublisher Plug In Digital and developer Pixel Reef announced the virtual reality exploration and adventure game, Paper Beast, will launch on July 24 for PC with support for the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, or Valve Index VR headsets. The…

bubmagJuly 15, 2020

Global Warming

South Africa: Air Pollution, Temperature and Respiratory Disease

Global warming and air pollution have something in common: their effects on human health. Air pollution is a well-known cause of breathing problems. Hot weather can also bring on these symptoms. Pollution and global warming also affect health in combination. Studies have shown that air pollution can have a bigger…

bubmagJuly 15, 2020

Pre-Crime

Amazon releases Echo Buds software update to prevent overheating safety risk

Amazon is warning Echo Buds owners and asking them to carry out a software update on their earbuds to address a "potential safety risk" and improve the long-term performance of the batteries.Must read: The real reason Apple is warning users about MacBook camera coversEmails were sent out to Echo Buds owners,…

bubmagJuly 15, 2020

Black Hole

Spotting Quantum Black Holes in the Lab

In physics, we discover a new law by making a guess, and then comparing the consequences of the guess with experimental results. As the ever-quotable Richard Feynman put it: “It does not make any difference how beautiful your guess is. It does not make any difference how smart you are…

bubmagJuly 15, 2020

Brazil’s President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus again

Twitter facing major security problems as Apple, Uber, Bill Gates, Elon Musk verified accounts all used to post BTC scam

The Greatest Journey of All Time

Mars Is a Second-Rate Backup Plan

Bushfires stretched many states’ resources

Less than a third of Antarctica remains untouched by humans

Paper Beast Launches Later This Month for PC

South Africa: Air Pollution, Temperature and Respiratory Disease

Amazon releases Echo Buds software update to prevent overheating safety risk

Spotting Quantum Black Holes in the Lab

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