Science and Technology


Halted rocket test could stall NASA moon shot, redo possible

(AP) — NASA is considering a second firing of its moon rocket engines after a

@POTUS resets as Twitter juggles presidential accounts

(AP)—It’s a Twitter user’s worst nightmare: Wake up to find most of your followers gone.

U.S. asks Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news

(Reuters) – The U.S. government has asked Australia to scrap proposed laws that will make

Spaniards killed women, kids over slaying of conquistadores

(AP) — New research suggests Spanish conquistadores butchered at least a dozen women and their

Beetle keeps rivals off scent of food buried for offspring

(AP)—Some beetles go to great — and disgusting — lengths for their children. They scout

Deaths, self-immolation draw scrutiny on China tech giants

(AP) — E-commerce workers who kept China fed during the coronavirus pandemic, making their billionaire

Facebook to ban ads promoting weapon accessories, protective gear in U.S.

(Reuters) – Facebook Inc said on Saturday it will ban advertisements for weapon accessories and

Semeru volcano on Indonesia’s Java island spews hot clouds

 (AP) — Mount Semeru, the highest volcano on Indonesia’s most densely populated island of Java,

Apple fails to overturn VirnetX patent verdict, could owe over $1.1 billion

(Reuters) – A federal judge denied Apple Inc’s bid to set aside or reduce a

Extremists exploit a loophole in social moderation

(AP)—Major social platforms have been cracking down on the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories