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FAA reauthorization doesn’t address airline fees but contains some wins for consumers – The Washington Post
Under the bill, the agency would regulate seat size, and seated passengers couldn’t be bumped.
A new way to make steel could cut 5% of global CO2 emissions at a stroke – MIT Technology Review
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
Giving Malaria a Deadline – The New York Times
Opinion | Let Teenagers Sleep In – The New York Times
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
A Small Google Chrome Change Stirs a Big Privacy Controversy | WIRED
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
The Auto Industry’s VHS-or-Betamax Moment – The New York Times
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
Blade Runner 2049: Writer Michael Green Shares On-Set Journal – Thrillist
Big nutrition research scandal sees 6 more retractions, purging popular diet tips | Ars Technica
“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
Vallco developer now has two options to choose from, including SB 35 proposal
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