Scientists Discover the Key to Axolotls’ Ability to Regenerate Limbs A new study reveals the key lies not in the production of a regrowth molecule, but in that molecule's controlled destruction. The discovery could inspire future regenerative medicine.

The axolotl possesses a science fiction-like superpower: the ability to regenerate entire limbs. But how does an amputated limb know where to regenerate from? This mystery of “positional identity” has fascinated scientists for decades.

Discarded clothes from UK brands dumped in protected Ghana wetlands Garments thrown out by consumers from Next, George, M&S and others found in or near conservation areas Clothes discarded by UK consumers and shipped to Ghana have been found in a huge rubbish dump in protected wetlands, an investigation has found. Reporters for Unearthed working with Greenpeace Africa found garments from Next in the dump and other sites, and items from George at Asda and Marks & Spencer washed up nearby. Continue reading...

Discarded clothes from UK brands dumped in protected Ghana wetlands

"Bluesky is dead."

Meanwhile, on Bluesky...

The road to fascism is lined with people telling you to stop over reacting

There is no such thing as an overreaction with what has now happened. This is the line in the sand.

Every red hat who supports killing Americans is a traitor.

Better CSS Shapes Using shape() — Part 2: More on Arcs | CSS-Tricks This is the second part of a series that dives deep into the CSS shape() command, continuing with a more detailed look at the arc command.

The shape() function's arc command is a bit of a head scratcher, but @css-only.dev breaks it down nicely and demonstrates how to bend it to your will.

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In Gaza, Famine is the Weapon — and So Is Aid Amid Israel’s blockade on Gaza, death can come from the lack of food — or from trying to find food.

Amid Israel's blockade on Gaza, death can come from the lack of food -- or from trying to find food.

Really well put!

AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demand—and It’s Only Getting Worse A new analysis of AI hardware being produced and how it is being used attempts to estimate the vast amount of electricity being consumed by AI.

A researcher calculates that, without increased production, AI will consume up to 82 terrawatt-hours of electricity this year—around the same as the annual electricity consumption of Switzerland.

Gaza’s youngest influencer aged 11 among children killed by Israeli strikes Yaqeen Hammad offered tips for surviving in war zone and is one of dozens of minors who have died in recent attacks Eleven-year-old Yaqeen Hammad, Gaza’s youngest influencer, is among the dozens of children killed by Israel in recent strikes, as its forces intensify their military offensive across the Palestinian territory. Known for her bright smile and volunteering efforts, Yaqeen was killed on Friday night after Israeli forces shelled the al-Baraka area of Deir al-Balah in northern Gaza, amid intense fighting in the region. Continue reading...

Gaza’s youngest influencer aged 11 among children killed by Israeli strikes

#MayThe4thBeWithYou

You can’t scream through barbed wire. 💔🇺🇲

So at Bluebonnet detention center in Texas, migrant men used their bodies to spell S-O-S — hoping a Reuters drone would see it.

A quiet, powerful call for help. 🚨📢

#Migration #HumanRights

People with endometriosis more likely to experience early menopause, study finds Surgical menopause occurs on average 19 months earlier, while natural menopause happens five months earlier, new global research shows * Get our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast Women with endometriosis face a higher risk of premature and early menopause and are seven times more likely to experience surgical menopause, a study has found. Surgical menopause occurs when a woman has both ovaries removed before reaching natural menopause, and may be done to treat endometriosis if other treatments fail. Continue reading...

People with endometriosis more likely to experience early menopause, study finds

‘It makes me sick’: the Amsterdam shops closing because of soaring rents As Dutch capital prepares to celebrate 750th anniversary, small business owners fear for independent retail

‘It makes me sick’: the Amsterdam shops closing because of soaring rents

Meta faces Ghana lawsuits over impact of extreme content on moderators Workers at contractor in Accra say they have suffered from depression and anxiety as a result of their work Meta is facing a second set of lawsuits in Africa over the psychological distress experienced by content moderators employed to take down disturbing social media content including depictions of murders, extreme violence and child sexual abuse. Lawyers are gearing up for court action against a company contracted by Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, after meeting moderators at a facility in Ghana that is understood to employ about 150 people. Moderators working for Majorel in Accra claim they have suffered from depression, anxiety, insomnia and substance abuse as a direct consequence of the work they do checking extreme content. Continue reading...

Meta faces Ghana lawsuits over impact of extreme content on moderators

ChatGPT - QuackGPT Not a chatbot, but actually a duck

Yes, QuackGPT
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Public health tip of the day! 🦠😷

Cubicles are a software development anti-pattern Developers don’t need open office spaces that foster spontaneous collaboration. They need a quiet place for deep concentration.

Developers don’t need open office spaces that foster spontaneous collaboration. They need a quiet place for deep concentration. www.infoworld.com/article/3967...

EU fines Apple and Meta for breaching fair competition rules First penalties under landmark Digital Markets Act are fines of €500m to Apple and €200m to Facebook owner The European Commission has fined Apple €500m (£429m) and Meta €200m for breaking rules on fair competition and user choice, in the first penalties issued under one of the EU’s landmark internet laws. The fines under the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is intended to ensure fair business practices by tech companies, are likely to provide another flashpoint with Donald Trump’s administration, which has fiercely attacked Europe’s internet regulation. Continue reading...

EU fines Apple and Meta for breaching fair competition rules