Superbug gene that resists "last resort" antibiotics detected in US for the first time

Antibiotics were one of the most important scientific developments of the 20th century, helping to easily control bacterial infections and make previously life-threatening procedures and illnesses safe. But inversely, they might also be one of the biggest medical issues of the 21st century, as bacteria evolve resistances to our best drugs. Now, a bacterial gene that grants resistance to "last resort" antibiotics has been detected in a patient in the US, for the first time.

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Valve's latest 'Dota' spinoff is 'Underlords,' free beta starts next week

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Semi-autonomous robots to make decommissioning nuclear reactors faster and safer

Nobody wants to get near nuclear waste, so a team of Lancaster University engineers is developing a new semi-autonomous robotic system to help dismantle decommissioned reactors. Using new imaging software and a Microsoft Kinect camera, the two-armed mobile robot can identify, grasp, and cut objects like pipes without the operator having to control every movement.

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Courts to decide Assange fate after UK signs US extradition request: Report

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will face an extradition hearing on Friday.

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Cooling effect of zebra stripes observed in the wild for the first time

Debate has long raged over the reasons for a zebra's stripes, with scientists spending decades theorizing over the evolutionary causes for the animal's iconic patterns. A new study has shed further light on this topic, uncovering new evidence that suggests the stripes are indeed used to help zebras control their temperature, even describing a previously unknown mechanism they use to keep them cool.

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American Airlines Wants to Win Back Trust in Its 737 Max Jets by Making Its Execs Fly on Them

American Airlines has a plan for convincing consumers that the Boeing 737 Max aircraft in its fleet are safe for flight: Stick their top brass on them and see how it goes.

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Miley Cyrus' Black Mirror music video is the next best thing out of Netflix - CNET

The song features in an episode of Black Mirror, but it's a fire-emoji hit on its own.

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FDA issues safety alert for fecal transplants after reported death

A new safety alert, issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is recommending extra precautions for those medical and scientific professionals using fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) after revealing one person recently died due to a bacterial infection.

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E3 -- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order trailer, gameplay footage revealed - CNET

Draw deeply on the Force and learn all you can about this Jedi adventure, coming Nov. 15.

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Toyota will add automatic engine shut off and auto-park to all new vehicles

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Ericsson sets Telkomsel on path to 5G with core upgrade

Indonesia's largest telco will upgrade its core in preparation for 5G.

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Microsoft Edge Reddit AMA: Edge might come to Linux

No "technical blockers" to prevent Microsoft from shipping Edge for Linux.

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Amazon cuts prices on Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Surface Go

The Microsoft Surface series is an excellent alternative to other tablets if you're a dedicated Windows user, and the superb Surface Pro 6 (our favorite 2-in-1) and its cheaper sibling, the Surface Go, are both on sale right now.

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What to watch after Chernobyl: Five compelling films about real-life disasters

Fans of HBO's Chernobyl miniseries are looking for the next thing to watch after devouring the five-episode drama, and these films offer a great place to start when it comes to compelling dramatizations of real-world disasters.

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NASA forecasts fair weather for astronauts over the next decade

NASA says that the weather forecast for the next decade is favorable – space weather, that is. Based on a new study, the space agency has announced that the Sun is moving into an 11-year period of minimal sunspot activity, which means that the chances of massive solar flares spewing out radiation that could be a deadly hazard to astronauts and spacecraft are much lower.

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Spy reportedly used AI-generated photo to connect with targets on LinkedIn - CNET

Fake account had links to politically connected figures in Washington, the Associated Press reports.

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Microsoft Edge browser will block intrusive ads - CNET

Blocking ads and protecting privacy is becoming a point of competition among browsers.

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The Alpine A110 is getting a faster S version and we're madder than ever - Roadshow

There's no chance that the US will ever get this featherweight turbo coupe, and that's criminally unfair.

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Keanu Reeves and Cyberpunk 2077: Gaming doesn't need legitimising

The actor talks to Radio 1 Newsbeat at E3 about his starring role in the game Cyberpunk 2077.

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How to Buy Your First Backpacking Pack

One of the great beauties of backpacking is its simplicity. Carrying everything you need on your back and getting around on your own feet is a fantastic way to de-clutter your existence for a weekend, with one caveat: you have to get the right pack. If your backpack doesn’t fit your needs or body correctly, every step…

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Twitter pulls down thousands of accounts tied to Iranian government - CNET

The company is archiving the tweets from the accounts in a public database.

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Google Chrome 76 beta makes it harder to use Flash, easier to dodge paywalls

Google Chrome’s last big feature was dark mode in Chrome 73 and 74, and version 75 didn’t bring much of note, but Chrome 76, in beta today, has some sneaky features you may want to know about.

While Adobe Flash won’t truly die till 2020 and has been blocked by every major browser in one way or another for several years now, Chrome 76 is taking it one step further. Not only are individual Flash items blocked by default, but now the entire browser feature is off by default as well. If you opt into the beta and head over to chrome://settings/content/flash, you should see the with the little “Ask First” setting flipped off instead of on, according to 9to5Google.

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Pokémon Go: Complete list of Shiny Pokémon for June 2019