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Scientists crack the case of “screeching” Scotch tape

In 1953, Russian scientists peeling Scotch tape in a vacuum reported detecting electrons with sufficient energy to emit X-rays. Other scientists were skeptical, but this phenomenon was finally confirmed in 2008, when UCLA physicists produced X-rays while unwinding a roll of Scotch tape in a vacuum chamber. The goal was to harness triboluminescence for X-ray …

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Pentagon buyer: We’re happy with our launch industry, but payloads are lagging

“The point is to get missions out the door as fast as possible. Two to three years is too slow.” Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy oversees the Space Force’s acquisition programs at the Pentagon. Credit: Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images DALLAS—The Space Force officer tasked with overseeing more than $24 billion in research and …

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What’s behind the OpenClaw ban wave

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Anthropic and Google are banning users who connect flat-rate Claude or Gemini accounts to OpenClaw due to excessive AI token consumption. Google DeepMind cites “malicious usage” and service degradation as reasons for these unannounced bans, which offer no refunds or account reinstatements. OpenAI currently …

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The big new Linux release isn’t a big deal

Image: Pexels Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Linux 7.0-rc1 is now available for testing, though creator Linus Torvalds emphasizes the major version number change reflects his preference for smaller numbers rather than revolutionary features. The update includes typical kernel improvements with two-thirds being driver updates, plus new hardware support …

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Microsoft names Copilot as ‘best’ Windows productivity app. Really?

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld critiques Microsoft’s “best productivity apps” list that controversially places Copilot at the top despite widespread user dissatisfaction and low adoption rates. While other Microsoft apps like To Do, Calendar, and OneNote offer genuine utility, Copilot has proven unhelpful and problematic in various testing scenarios. The ranking …

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