The beta test for Bethesda’s next open-world game hits Xbox One on October 23, PS4 and PC on Oct. 30.
Bumble asks court to rule Tinder patents invalid
Bumble and Match Group aren’t going to be friendly any time soon. Today, Bumble responded to Match Group’s lawsuit from earlier this year that claimed the dating app stole a trade secret from Tinder and ripped off two of its patents. Bumble says in a filing today that these claims are invalid and should be dismissed. The motion comes amid a long, contentious relationship between the companies, including an open letter ad in The New York Times published earlier this year in which Bumble called Match Group a “bully” and an aggressive countersuit.
Bumble filed its $400 million countersuit against Match earlier this year alleging that the dating app conglomerate acted interested in purchasing Bumble to acquire trade secrets and that it…
Cities Are Teaming Up to Offer Broadband, and the FCC Is Mad
By working collectively, an unlikely group in Southern California is defying the FCC and by building powerful (and affordable) internet infrastructure.
Plasma thruster: New space debris removal technology
An research group has discovered new technology to remove space debris using a single propulsion system in a helicon plasma thruster.
The warm glow of kindness is real, even when there’s nothing in it for you
We feel the benefit of kind acts regardless of whether they are altruistic or strategically motivated.
Genetically engineered viruses discern, destroy E. coli in drinking water
To rapidly detect the presence of E. coli in drinking water, food scientists now can employ a bacteriophage — a genetically engineered virus — in a test used in hard-to-reach areas around the world.
Silver fox study reveals genetic clues to social behavior
After more than 50 generations of selective breeding, a new study compares gene expression of tame and aggressive silver foxes in two areas of the brain, shedding light on genes responsible for social behavior.
A protein prevents plants from premature flowering
The induction of flowering is of major importance from an ecological and agronomic point of view. Environmental factors regulate flowering time, the mechanisms of which have been the subject of many studies. A team has discovered that UV-B, a type of radiation that is a natural component of sunlight can be a powerful inducer of flowering, but that a protein called RUP2 blocks their action to prevent early flowering.
Dark Phoenix trailer sets the X-men alight – CNET
Sophie Turner and the X-Men return to the big screen as Jean Grey deals with the full power of the Phoenix.
The Best Electric Cargo Bikes For a Family (2018): Tern, Yuba, and More
We’ve spent months riding and testing the best electric cargo bikes for every budget.