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Opioid risks are different for kids and teens—the guidelines should be, too

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Health Emergency rooms and urgent care centers often use opioid prescribing rules meant for adults. A pair of new studies, published this week in the journal Pediatrics , turned attention to opioid prescribing rates in the pediatric population. Specifically, they… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2ECOtC0"

5 reasons you might actually want to buy the new iPod Touch

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Technology It’s the most minimalist, and cheapest, touchscreen gadget you can get from Apple. The newest gadget out of Cupertino may be best described by what it can’t do. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2YUs6zG"

Get award-winning online protection for under $50 with Private Internet Access VPN

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Save up to 77 percent on new subscriptions. Save up to 77 percent on new subscriptions when you get award-winning online protection for under $50 with Private Internet Access VPN. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2JJlC3a"

The World Health Organization knows ‘burnout’ is a problem—but is it a disease?

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Health ICD-11 has a few crucial changes. You may have already heard about burn-out being included as a medical condition for the first time, which isn’t actually true at all, but there are other, real changes… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2VYfC8i"

Inside the racing simulators drivers use for realistic training

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Cars Moving platforms, hyper-realistic responsiveness, and really big screens. Intense simulation training helps drivers prepare for rigorous races. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2I2hurz"

Now Available on Steam - SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest

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SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest is Now Available on Steam! Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era. via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2JIMksE"

Daily Deal - Ultimate Fishing Simulator, 45% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 45% on Ultimate Fishing Simulator !* 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 Friday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2MdJrCg"

Daily Deal - Pinball FX3, up to 60% off on DLC

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Today's Deal: Save up to 60% on Pinball FX3 DLC !* 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/2Wu5fgD"

Researchers Analyze the Linux Variant of Winnti Malware

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Chronicle, the cybersecurity arm of Google’s parent Alphabet, has identified and analyzed samples of the Winnti malware that have been designed specifically for the Linux platform. Believed to be operating out of China, the Winnti group was initially discovered in 2012, but is believed to have been operating since at least 2009, targeting software companies, particularly those in the gaming sector, for industrial cyber-espionage purposes. Recent reports suggested that various Chinese actors might be sharing tools, and the Winnti malware family too might have been used by multiple groups. The threat has been used in numerous attacks, with the most recent ones observed in April 2019. The Linux version of Winnti, Chronicle’s security researchers reveal , is comprised of the main backdoor (libxselinux) and a library (libxselinux.so) designed to hide the malicious activity on the infected system. The same as other variants of the malware, the Linux iteration was designed to handle

Peak Design is reimagining the travel tripod

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Gadgets It’s super compact, sturdy, and is super easy to set-up. The company launched its ninth Kickstarter campaign to fund its Travel Tripod this morning. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2YRLDRc"

Researchers Analyze the Linux Variant of Winnti Malware

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Chronicle, the cybersecurity arm of Google's parent Alphabet, has identified and analyzed samples of the Winnti malware that have been designed specifically for the Linux platform. Believed to be operating out of China, the Winnti group was initially discovered in 2012, but is believed to have been operating since at least 2009, targeting software companies, particularly those in the gaming sector, for industrial cyber-espionage purposes. Recent reports suggested that various Chinese actors might be sharing tools, and the Winnti malware family too might have been used by multiple groups. The threat has been used in numerous attacks, with the most recent ones observed in April 2019. The Linux version of Winnti, Chronicle's security researchers reveal , is comprised of the main backdoor (libxselinux) and a library (libxselinux.so) designed to hide the malicious

Ancient fungi may have laid the groundwork for complex life

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Science Enjoy being alive? Thank these fossilized shrooms. The newly discovered billion-year-old fossilized fungal spores and hyphae suggest that fungi may have occupied land well before plants. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2EEQrSt"

Great robot vacuums that will clean up your mess

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Gadgets Things to consider: battery life, trash compartment size, and smart features Robot vacuums are a huge time saver. Over the past few months, I’ve gotten to see some of these suckers in action. Here's a list of some of my favorites. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2EGBYp4"

7 ways to find new music, shows, and movies

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DIY Stick it to those fancy recommendation algorithms and do it yourself. You don't have to rely on your streaming apps to recommend new content for you—here are some worthwhile alternatives. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2YPYCml"

Birds might follow their noses home

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Animals Excerpt: Supernavigators Animal navigation has been an understudied field. Scientists are currently at an impasse as to whether birds smell their way home, or have another system underlying… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2JHJVyk"