Ward: Science

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Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses UK extradition fight

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The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes.

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Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses UK extradition fight

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The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes.

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NYC Joins National Effort to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools

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Gov. Kathy Hochul argued that the “bell-to-bell” ban — which restricts the devices during class, lunch and other parts of school — would help prevent disruption and cyberbullying.

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Catastrophic fires and soil degradation: possible link with Neolithic revolution

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Article URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11368-025-04021-x
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43801000
Points: 3
# Comments: 0

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Catholics Expected a Revolution From Pope Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them

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Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.

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RFK Jr. Wants to Ban Some Food Dyes. Here’s What the Data Shows.

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The federal health department has said it will move to phase out eight artificial dyes, citing health concerns.

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N.Y. Budget Deal Includes School Cellphone Ban and Public Safety Changes

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion state budget agreement that includes tax credits. A measure to restrict mask wearing was watered down.

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More Kneecap gigs cancelled amid 'kill your MP' controversy

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A ticket site for the Irish rap band's gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead.

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More and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer's status, survey finds

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A survey of 1700 Americans 45 and older found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer's.

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Trump celebrates 'revolution of common sense' after 100 days in office

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He tells a crowd in Michigan that he is using his presidency to deliver "profound change".

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No Evidence of Cremations at Mexican Ranch, Attorney General Says

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Mexico’s top prosecutor said the ranch, which some groups searching for missing relatives had called an “extermination camp,” had been used by a cartel for training and recruiting.

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Government not taking climate seriously - advisers

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The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.

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NYC Joins National Effort to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools

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Gov. Kathy Hochul argued that the “bell-to-bell” ban — which restricts the devices during class, lunch and other parts of school — would help prevent disruption and cyberbullying.

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O3 beats a master-level GeoGuessr player, even with fake EXIF data

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Article URL: https://sampatt.com/blog/2025-04-28-can-o3-beat-a-geoguessr-master
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43835044
Points: 368
# Comments: 258

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No Evidence of Cremations at Mexican Ranch, Attorney General Says

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Mexico’s top prosecutor said the ranch, which some groups searching for missing relatives had called an “extermination camp,” had been used by a cartel for training and recruiting.

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O3 beats a master-level GeoGuessr player, even with fake EXIF data

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Article URL: https://sampatt.com/blog/2025-04-28-can-o3-beat-a-geoguessr-master
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43835044
Points: 64
# Comments: 49

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O3 Beats a Master-Level GeoGuessr Player–Even with Fake EXIF Data

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Article URL: https://sampatt.com/blog/2025-04-28-can-o3-beat-a-geoguessr-master
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43835044
Points: 14
# Comments: 2

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Hestus, Inc. (YC S24) Is Hiring an ML Engineer to Revolutionize CAD

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Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/hestus-inc/jobs/WQVdwX8-machine-learning-engineer
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43835216
Points: 0
# Comments: 0

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Chimpanzees more empathetic than assumed, says study

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Durham University finds that chimpanzees are as likely to console as the 'more empathic' bonobo.

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Century-old genetics mystery of Mendel's peas solved

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Article URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01269-8
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43794081
Points: 4
# Comments: 0