Brexit could be "like a heart attack" for UK design firms says consultant

Brexit crisis: uncertainty following the Brexit vote could prove "almost terminal" for small architecture design firms in the UK, according to a consultant who advises creative businesses. (more…)

Even A Small Meal For A Doctor Can Tip The Balance For A Brand-Name Drug

Researchers say the time doctors spend with drug company representatives when they are dropping off meals is probably more important than the food in influencing prescription choices.

China eclipses U.S. in supercomputer battle

China is putting the U.S. firmly in the shade in the battle for supercomputer supremacy.

That Lawsuit Over Beyoncé's Lemonade? It's Probably Bunk

"Palinoia" and the preview for "Lemonade" definitely share thematic and compositional elements. But copyright infringement? A legal expert says it's unlikely. The post That Lawsuit Over Beyoncé's Lemonade? It's Probably Bunk appeared first on WIRED.

The Weirdest Senses Animals Have That You Don't

You share the planet with creatures that can smell veins, see colors you can't imagine, and communicate through their feet. The post The Weirdest Senses Animals Have That You Don't appeared first on WIRED.

Trial To Start For Another Police Office Charged In Freddie Gray Case

The Baltimore officer facing the most serious charges in the death of Freddie Gray goes on trial on Thursday. Caesar Goodson drove the van in which Gray apparently suffered a fatal spinal injury.

Drone Taxis? Nevada To Allow Testing Of Passenger Drone

A Chinese company called EHang and the State of Nevada are partnering to test the EHang 184, which can carry a single passenger.

Web Development Reading List #140: Privacy, Web Apps And Progressively Enhanced Modules

In times where Facebook announces to track all web users whenever it can, it feels weird to work on disaster management tools. You may now ask why, but if you consider what data you work with in such a project, you're likely to be monitored because of a lot of keywords in there.

And that's what bothers me most: That people who want to do good need to fear that they're under complete surveillance. I like Tor and secure VPNs more than ever for that reason. Speaking about web development, here's why using Tor or VPNs for testing performance is a great idea.

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