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Small improvements to California’s air quality made a big difference in asthma rates

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Health Studies like these are crucial for public health officials and lawmakers, but future funding for them looks bleak. Over the past few decades, strict emissions and clean fuel rules in California have helped improve air quality, driving down levels of harmful pollutants like nitrogen… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2HsDYTs"

Now Available on Steam - Beat Saber

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Beat Saber V1.0 is out of Early Access and is Now Available on Steam! Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world. via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2HvYBON"

This new box full of sensors could help more flying machines get off the ground

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Technology But in aviation, systems must be redundant and completely reliable. Bosch has developed a universal control unit that can help air taxis know what they're doing as they fly. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2wbdq2D"

Get into cloud computing with this extensive certification training

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Get 79 hours of training on AWS, Azure and more for $39. Get into cloud computing with this extensive certification training that includes 79 hours of training on AWS, Azure and more for $39. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WVdxuY"

BlackWater Campaign Linked to MuddyWater Cyberspies

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A recently discovered campaign shows that the cyber-espionage group MuddyWater has updated tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to evade detection, Talos' security researchers report.  MuddyWater   was first detailed in 2017 and has been   highly active   throughout 2018. The cyber-spies have been focused mainly on governmental and telco targets in the Middle East (Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon) and nearby regions (Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Afghanistan). The recently observed campaign, which Talos calls   BlackWater , aims to install a PowerShell-based backdoor onto the victim's machine, for remote access. Analyzed samples show that, while the actor made changes to bypass security controls, the underlying code was unchanged.  Observed modifications include the use of an obfuscated VBA script to establish persistence as a registry ke

BlackWater Campaign Linked to MuddyWater Cyberspies

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A recently discovered campaign shows that the cyber-espionage group MuddyWater has updated tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to evade detection, Talos’ security researchers report.  MuddyWater   was first detailed in 2017 and has been   highly active   throughout 2018. The cyber-spies have been focused mainly on governmental and telco targets in the Middle East (Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon) and nearby regions (Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Afghanistan). The recently observed campaign, which Talos calls   BlackWater , aims to install a PowerShell-based backdoor onto the victim’s machine, for remote access. Analyzed samples show that, while the actor made changes to bypass security controls, the underlying code was unchanged.  Observed modifications include the use of an obfuscated VBA script to establish persistence as a registry key and trigger a PowerShell stager. The stager would connect to the attacker’s server to obtain a component of the open-so

How Pluto keeps its secret ocean warm

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Space Gas might keep the dwarf planet’s subsurface ocean from freezing. How could a subsurface ocean on Pluto, should it really exist, possibly stay unfrozen? via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WoJGyg"

23 percent off a portable AC unit other cool summer deals happening today

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Gadgets A quick guide to getting the goods for cheaper. PopSci is always on the lookout for today's best deals. Our lists will be updated throughout the day, so check back to see if stumbled upon any awesome new discounts. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2JvpVPn"

Oculus Quest brings your real-world motion into VR. Here's what that's like.

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Technology The next-gen headset is totally self-contained. We played with the new Oculus Quest VR headset. It's pretty cool. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2GPzkxt"

Daily Deal - GRID Franchise, 80% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 80% during the GRID Franchise Sale !* Get Grid 2 for free until May 22 at 10AM Pacific Time. Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2Jxu3hT"

Daily Deal - Atelier Franchise up to 40% Off

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Today's Deal: Atelier Franchise up to 40% off to celebrate the release of Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2JV8tTG"

Baby sharks are eating the birds that live in your backyard

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Animals Tiger shark barf reveals sparrows and woodpeckers are on the menu. Sharks eat birds. And not just gulls and other seafaring avians, either. They consistently eat common backyard birds like sparrows, doves, and woodpeckers. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2VSN3Ob"

The Maya dealt with a form of climate change, too. Here's how they survived.

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Environment The Classic civilization could only respond to their changing climate. We can do far more if we choose to. Instead of focusing on the final stages of Classic Maya civilization, society can learn from the practices that enabled it to survive for nearly 700 years as we consider… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2JRe25w"

Now Available on Steam - Team Sonic Racing™

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Team Sonic Racing™ is Now Available on Steam! Team Sonic Racing combines the best elements of arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing as you face-off with friends in intense multiplayer racing. via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2HumCpa"

The coolest way to keep food cold without refrigeration

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DIY Electricity not necessary. Believe it or not, you don’t need a fridge to keep food cold. Just gather some ceramic pots, sand, and water, and you’ve got a portable, non-electric mini-fridge with a… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WRYFO8"

Scientists want to reduce CO2 by releasing more CO2

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Environment Converting methane to carbon dioxide could mitigate climate change. In a surprising and counterintuitive proposal published Monday in the journal Nature Sustainability, Stanford University scientists argue that we can limit warming by… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Hue9T4"