This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shawn Ryan, a retired Navy SEAL and former CIA contractor and the host of the “Shawn Ryan Show,” a podcast sharing uncensored first-person stories from military…
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Skip Sushi No More – Designer Microbes Can Now Reduce Mercury Poisoning
Have you ever hesitated to treat yourself to a tuna steak or a colorful sushi plate because of concerns about mercury and other heavy metals? You’re not alone — and your caution is justified. Considered one of the top ten chemicals of public…
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Building resilience against blackouts: Lessons from Europe’s critical infrastructure disruption
At midday on April 28th, Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and parts of Southern France experienced a sudden and unprecedented power outage. This blackout disrupted a wide range of services such…
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The U.S. is leading an effort to end the war in Ukraine. Talks looks favorable to Russia, but mixed signals emerge
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The discussions have taken place in an ornate Kremlin hall, on the polished marble of St. Peter’s Basilica and in a famously contentious session in the Oval Office of the White House.
What’s…
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Poland criticizes Germany’s plan for tougher border controls – POLITICO
“Anyone who tries to enter Germany illegally must expect to be stopped at the German border from May 6,” Thorsten Frei, the incoming head of the Chancellery, a powerful role akin to a chief of staff, reinforced earlier this week.
When…
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High On Fire announce headlining tour of Europe, UK
Metal and rock veterans High On Fire will headline a European (and Turkish) tour this fall in support of their latest album, Cometh the Storm. Support on most non-festival dates will come from Necrot.
“Europe, take shelter; a storm is coming!,”…
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Why TikTok ruling sparks trouble for EU-China relations – POLITICO
Friday’s ruling means the “screw is turning” on data flows to China, said Joe Jones, research director at the International Association of Privacy Professionals, which represents people working in the world of privacy globally….
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Who looks set to qualify and how?
The race for European qualification is hotting up as the end of the Premier League campaign approaches.
It remains to be seen how many English teams will qualify for Europe next season. That will depend on how the clubs currently in European…
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These Bacteria Can Generate Electricity
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at quantum computing for image recognition, a gene therapy using a patient’s own skin cells, electricity-generating bacteria, using physics to cook perfect pasta and more. You can sign up to…
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