Prices of the electricity we use to charge

[lenny]

We found a germ that ‘feeds’ on hospital plastic – new study

We found a germ that ‘feeds’ on hospital plastic – new study

We discovered how a plastic-eating enzyme made a germ more harmful.

theconversation.com

National parks ordered to police 'negative' history under Trump directive

https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/national-parks-negative-history-trump-20343308.php

Microsoft locks Windows 11 user out, shows how easy losing data from forced encryption is

Microsoft locks Windows 11 user out, shows how easy losing data from forced encryption is

The forced Microsoft Account requirement and BitLocker auto encryption can lead to catastrophic issues on Windows if you aren't careful, and especially in the case of a lockout.

www.neowin.net

Farmers fuming over California's ban on driverless tractors, other robots
A robot revolution is expanding to farmlands all across America, but in California – where autonomous technology has largely been developed – farmers aren't legally allowed to harness the tech's full potential in their own agricultural equipment.

Farmers fuming over California's ban on driverless tractors, other robots

From flame-wielding robots to driverless tractors, autonomous technology is fueling a robot revolution across America’s farmlands.

www.nbcbayarea.com

China's automakers aim for cars with 100% domestic chips from 2026
BYD, Geely and SAIC among those racing to meet Beijing's ramped-up targets

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/China-s-automakers-aim-for-cars-with-100-domestic-chips-from-2026

 

[lenny]

Wing and Walmart are bringing drone delivery to 100 new stores

Wing and Walmart are bringing drone delivery to 100 new stores

Deliveries from above.

www.theverge.com

Smart tires will report on the health of roads in new pilot program
Pirelli is partnering with Apulia to monitor roads with connected tires.

Smart tires will report on the health of roads in new pilot program

Pirelli is partnering with Apulia to monitor roads with connected tires.

arstechnica.com

Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water
MIT engineers developed an atmospheric water harvester that produces fresh water anywhere — even Death Valley, California.

Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water

MIT engineers developed an atmospheric water harvester that captures water vapor and produces safe drinking water across a range of relative humidities, including dry desert air.

news.mit.edu

 

[lenny]

The nine-armed octopus and the oddities of the cephalopod nervous system

The nine-armed octopus and the oddities of the cephalopod nervous system

A mix of autonomous and top-down control manage the octopus’s limbs.

arstechnica.com

An Introduction to George Orwell’s 1984 and How Power Manufactures Truth

An Introduction to George Orwell’s 1984 and How Power Manufactures Truth

Soon after the first election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States, George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four became a bestseller again.

www.openculture.com

Patent reveals Huawei's quad-chiplet rival for Nvidia's Rubin AI GPUs could use packaging tech that rivals TSMC — Ascend 910D rumors have seemingly solid foundation

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/huaweis-quad-chiplet-rival-for-nvidias-rubin-ai-gpus-could-use-packaging-tech-that-rivals-tsmc-ascend-910d-rumors-have-seemingly-solid-foundation

Thermal Detection of People with Mobility Restrictions for Barrier Reduction at Traffic Lights Controlled Intersections

https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.08568

Pentagon Has Been Pushing Americans to Believe in UFOs for Decades, New Report Finds
The government wants you to believe.

Pentagon Has Been Pushing Americans to Believe in UFOs for Decades, New Report Finds

The government wants you to believe.

gizmodo.com

prxy is a command-line reverse proxy written in Go for forwarding HTTP requests through an outbound proxy, while automatically rewriting the Host header for you.
The idea for prxy was born out of a common, yet specific, personal need: accessing self-hosted services in my homelab from the other side of the world.

GitHub - Madh93/prxy: Command-line reverse proxy for forwarding HTTP requests through an outbound proxy

Command-line reverse proxy for forwarding HTTP requests through an outbound proxy - Madh93/prxy

github.com

High-volume exercise tied to increased coronary artery calcification score

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-high-volume-coronary-artery-calcification.html

 

[lenny]

Microwave blasters can down even jam-proof drones

Microwave blasters can down even jam-proof drones

America’s army is already deploying the technology

www.economist.com

 

[lenny]

Scientists discover 230 new giant viruses that shape ocean life and health
Study reveals new insights into giant viruses and their role in marine ecosystems

Scientists discover 230 new giant viruses that shape ocean life and health

Study reveals new insights into giant viruses and their role in marine ecosystems and human health

news.miami.edu

 

[lenny]

 

[lenny]

 

[Woosh]

prxy is a command-line reverse proxy written in Go for forwarding HTTP requests through an outbound proxy, while automatically rewriting the Host header for you.
The idea for prxy was born out of a common, yet specific, personal need: accessing self-hosted services in my homelab from the other side of the world.

I use Tailscale. Simple and free to use if you don't want to pay.

 

[MikelBikel]

Rather tardy, what, what, old man?

 

[lenny]

 

[MikelBikel]

Which leccy auto maker will go bust and brick its cars next?

I wonder if DeLoreans still work?
(He Had to rebuild it though :-/ )

40 Years on, is the DeLorean DMC-12 better than you thought? #deloreandmc12 #backtothefuture

youtube.com

 

[lenny]

Millions more to get £150 off energy bills

Warm Homes Discount: Millions on benefits to get £150 off bills

The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[MikelBikel]

Konstantin trying to talk sense to a Klimate NGO lady?

Your thoughts? #alphamale #automobile #mentalhealthcare #funny

youtube.com

 

[MikelBikel]

Isn't it great that the Arctic Ice had NOT melted, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to walk across!

'25yrs after leaving the Paras'. Must be getting on now?

The man walking around the world

Karl Bushby is a British ex-paratrooper and adventurer known for his extraordinary attempt to walk around the world on foot. His journey, known as “The Golia...

youtube.com