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TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators www.theverge.com/policy/87474...
TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators
Infinite scroll may have to become finite.
www.theverge.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:05 AM
TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators www.theverge.com/policy/87474...
This simple diet shift cut 330 calories a day without smaller meals www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
This simple diet shift cut 330 calories a day without smaller meals
People who switch to a fully unprocessed diet don’t just eat differently—they eat smarter. Research from the University of Bristol shows that when people avoid ultra-processed foods, they naturally…
www.sciencedaily.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:33 AM
This simple diet shift cut 330 calories a day without smaller meals www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Road Rage Is Out of Control: AAA Says Nearly Every Driver Is Guilty www.autoblog.com/news/road-ra...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Road Rage Is Out of Control: AAA Says Nearly Every Driver Is Guilty www.autoblog.com/news/road-ra...
Extremely Dense Analysis Of Recent Classroom Management Studies Finds That You Can’t Beat Positive Teacher-Student Relationships larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/10/12/e...
Extremely Dense Analysis Of Recent Classroom Management Studies Finds That You Can’t Beat Positive Teacher-Student Relationships
An Update of the Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Classroom Management Interventions on Students’ Academic, Behavioral, Social-Emotional, and Motivational Outcomes is a new review of tons of …
larryferlazzo.edublogs.org
February 11, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Extremely Dense Analysis Of Recent Classroom Management Studies Finds That You Can’t Beat Positive Teacher-Student Relationships larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/10/12/e...
New TED-Ed Video: “Why don’t ‘tough’ and ‘dough’ rhyme?” larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/11/21/n...
New TED-Ed Video: “Why don’t ‘tough’ and ‘dough’ rhyme?”
I’m adding this video to The Best Videos Documenting The History Of The English Language:
larryferlazzo.edublogs.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:36 AM
New TED-Ed Video: “Why don’t ‘tough’ and ‘dough’ rhyme?” larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/11/21/n...
A Nobel Prize for explaining when technology leads to growth www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g...
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February 10, 2026 at 12:12 AM
A Nobel Prize for explaining when technology leads to growth www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g...
I significantly cut my PC’s boot time and it wasn’t from disabling startup apps www.makeuseof.com/reduce-windo...
I significantly cut my PC’s boot time and it wasn’t from disabling startup apps
These overlooked tweaks make Windows start up at lightning speed.
www.makeuseof.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM
I significantly cut my PC’s boot time and it wasn’t from disabling startup apps www.makeuseof.com/reduce-windo...
"I grew up with Alex Pretti" www.theverge.com/policy/86856...
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by federal agents was my childhood best friend.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:32 AM
"I grew up with Alex Pretti" www.theverge.com/policy/86856...
Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown enzyme that plays a crucial role in fat production. By blocking it, they stopped weight gain, reduced liver damage, and lowered harmful cholesterol…
www.sciencedaily.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
A hidden brain effect of prenatal alcohol exposure www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
A hidden brain effect of prenatal alcohol exposure
New research using rhesus monkeys suggests that the brain’s relationship with alcohol may begin forming long before a person ever takes a drink. Scientists found that exposure to alcohol before birth…
www.sciencedaily.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:20 AM
A hidden brain effect of prenatal alcohol exposure www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it
The Factbook survived the Cold War and became a hit online. It mixed quirky cultural notes and trivia with maps, data, and photos taken by CIA officers. But it was discontinued this week.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
I Tried Malwarebytes' ChatGPT App, and It's Actually Good at Detecting Scams lifehacker.com/tech/malware...
I Tried Malwarebytes' ChatGPT App, and It's Actually Good at Detecting Scams
Malwarebytes now has a ChatGPT plugin that can give you instant advice on suspicious links, emails, and texts. I tried it out, and I was impressed with its accuracy.
lifehacker.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:38 AM
I Tried Malwarebytes' ChatGPT App, and It's Actually Good at Detecting Scams lifehacker.com/tech/malware...
COVID-19 cleared the skies but also supercharged methane emissions
COVID-19 cleared the skies but also supercharged methane emissions
Less pollution meant lower amounts of a methane-destroying chemical.
arstechnica.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:46 AM
COVID-19 cleared the skies but also supercharged methane emissions
Over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception start Monday
Over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception start Monday
If taken within 72 hours after intercourse, the pill can prevent pregnancy with a probability of about 80%.
www.japantimes.co.jp
February 3, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception start Monday
'Moltbook' Is a Social Media Platform for AI Bots to Chat With Each Other
'Moltbook' Is a Social Media Platform for AI Bots to Chat With Each Other
Moltbook is a Reddit-like platform for OpenClaw agents to communicate. They can post, comment, and create submolts.
lifehacker.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM
'Moltbook' Is a Social Media Platform for AI Bots to Chat With Each Other
I bought "Remove Before Flight" tags on eBay in 2010—it turns out they're from Challenger
I bought "Remove Before Flight" tags on eBay in 2010—it turns out they're from Challenger
This is the story of 18 "Remove Before Flight" tags that were detached before NASA's first space shuttle tragedy.
arstechnica.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:32 AM
I bought "Remove Before Flight" tags on eBay in 2010—it turns out they're from Challenger
Moltbot, the AI agent that ‘actually does things,’ is tech’s new obsession
Moltbot, the AI agent that ‘actually does things,’ is tech’s new obsession
What could go wrong, or right?
www.theverge.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Moltbot, the AI agent that ‘actually does things,’ is tech’s new obsession
Too many kids already know someone who’s been deepfaked
Too many kids already know someone who’s been deepfaked
The increasing availability of AI nudification tools has fueled skyrocketing reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
www.japantimes.co.jp
February 1, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Too many kids already know someone who’s been deepfaked
Technology is changing how we write — and how we think about writing
Technology is changing how we write — and how we think about writing
An exploration of how writing systems, from ancient Chinese characters to modern alphabets, shape language, and whether users of ChatGPT can be said to be authors at all.
www.nature.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Technology is changing how we write — and how we think about writing
Common Plastic Chemical Found To Feminize Males and Masculinize Females
Common Plastic Chemical Found To Feminize Males and Masculinize Females
Low-level exposure to bisphenol A before birth can permanently alter metabolism, immunity, and disease risk in sex-specific ways. Very low exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) can have lasting effects on…
scitechdaily.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Common Plastic Chemical Found To Feminize Males and Masculinize Females
I'm A Doctor Who Almost Died Because Of My Own Doctors Refused To Do This 1 Basic Thing
I'm A Doctor Who Almost Died Because Of My Own Doctors Refused To Do This 1 Basic Thing
Unfortunately, my experience is all too common. If you find yourself in a situation like I did, here's what you should do.
www.huffpost.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:31 AM
I'm A Doctor Who Almost Died Because Of My Own Doctors Refused To Do This 1 Basic Thing
Scientists call for urgent action as dangerous amoebas spread globally
Scientists call for urgent action as dangerous amoebas spread globally
Scientists are warning that a little-known group of microbes called free-living amoebae may pose a growing global health threat. Found in soil and water, some species can survive extreme heat,…
www.sciencedaily.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Scientists call for urgent action as dangerous amoebas spread globally
Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: Reports | TechCrunch
Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: Reports | TechCrunch
The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.
techcrunch.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: Reports | TechCrunch
Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests
Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests
Google also explored the impact of YouTube on mental health.
www.theverge.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests
Countries With the Best Reputations in 2025 - The Big Picture
Countries With the Best Reputations in 2025 - The Big Picture
Source: Visual Capitalist
ritholtz.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Countries With the Best Reputations in 2025 - The Big Picture