Boston Metal has developed technology to electrify steelmaking, and a pending funding round will kick-start a large demonstration project.

Source: A new way to make steel could cut 5% of CO2 emissions at a stroke – MIT Technology Review

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/24/science/gene-drive-mosquitoes.html

Starting schools before 8:30 a.m. shows a tragic disregard for both the mental health of children and for science.

Source: Opinion | Let Teenagers Sleep In – The New York Times

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The latest update to Google’s browser has riled privacy advocates by appearing to log people in without their explicit permission.

Source: A Small Google Chrome Change Stirs a Big Privacy Controversy | WIRED

After nearly 20 years, the language that cars will speak when they talk to one another is still undecided. Critics say the delay is endangering lives.

Source: The Auto Industry’s VHS-or-Betamax Moment – The New York Times

https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/blade-runner-2049-behind-the-scenes-michael-green-journal

“Mindless eating” researcher Brian Wansink retires amid six new JAMA retractions.

Source: Big nutrition research scandal sees 6 more retractions, purging popular diet tips | Ars Technica

The Cupertino City Council on Wednesday night approved the city’s own version of a massive residential, office and retail development plan to revive the ghosttown-like Vallco Shopping Mall.

Source: Vallco developer now has two options to choose from, including SB 35 proposal

The Senate just passed a major copyright bill—here’s what it does.

Source: Senate passes copyright bill to end 140-year protection for old songs | Ars Technica

Source: Penny Arcade – News – The Craw Eternal

I deeply resent the fact that one can accurately and succinctly describe the actual world we live in and sound like a fucking AM radio whackjob.