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tech-science

Scientists Want to Build a Giant Moon Telescope to See Into the Deep Past

The Ultimately Large Telescope, a concept for a spinning liquid telescope, could see the light of the first stars.
Becky Ferreira
11.23.20
2020 election

The Trump Campaign Fired QAnon Lawyer Sidney Powell But She's Tweeting Through It

Last week she was part of Trump's "elite strike force." Now she's "practicing law on her own."
Paul Blest
11.23.20
Games Opinion

Why Multiplayer Modes Keep Scaling Down

Large-scale online multiplayer was one of the major promises about the future of shooters and sims, so why do multiplayer matches keep shrinking?
Henry Ewins
11.23.20
COVID-19

COVID-19 Is a Symptom of a Planet That's Been Pushed Past a Tipping Point

The pandemic could signal that we've passed a series of civilizational tipping points that will usher in a new era of ecological emergencies.
Nafeez Ahmed
11.23.20
Palantir

The UK Government Isn't Being Transparent About Its Palantir Contracts

Rights groups say the UK has been quietly signing contracts with Palantir and we have no idea what's in them.
Gabriel Geiger
11.23.20
Tech

This Database Is Finally Holding AI Accountable

The database documents everything from incidents with Alexa to robot stabbings.
Samir Ferdowsi
11.23.20
qanon

QAnon Lies Are Taking Over Election Conversations Online

One in 20 tweets about the election now come from a QAnon account.
David Gilbert
11.23.20
The VICE Guide to Right Now

Canada To Return a Statue It Stole From India Over a Century Ago

After a virtual repatriation ceremony on November 19, the statue is expected to soon begin its journey home.
Varsha Rani
11.23.20
mental health

How to Deal with ‘Pandemic Fatigue’

If ongoing restrictions and general uncertainty are sapping your strength, you’re not alone. Here’s what you can do about it.
Leonardo Bianchi
11.23.20
health care

The Worst Stuff I've Had to Deal with at Work Because of How I Look

As a healthcare professional, it's hard to be taken seriously when you don't fit the mould of a white middle-aged man in a lab coat.
Djanlissa Pringels
11.23.20
Philippines

US Provides Weapons to Philippines Amid Questions Over Commitment to Southeast Asia

Experts say President Donald Trump has been inconsistent with his policies towards the region.
Anthony Esguerra
11.23.20
10 Questions

10 Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask a Professional Exterminator

"If you saw what was going on beneath some shelves, you wouldn’t want to eat there.
Yannah Alfering
11.23.20
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