Unicode contains a range of symbols which don't get much use. For example, there are separate symbols for TradeMark - ™, Service Mark - ℠, and Prenoscriptions - ℞. Nestling among the "Letterlike Symbols" are two curious entries. Both of these are single characters:…

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Some new proposed protocols will encrypt the transport layer headers. Encryption is good, so more encryption must be better, right? Unfortunately there's going to be a huge hidden cost that'll be paid by anyone troubleshooting networking problems.

Apple continues to push its services forward, and cash in on more expensive iPhones.

DIY Induction Stove: Can spinning magnets fry an egg? You bet they can! Let’s see how a simple array of magnets can generate eddy currents in a conductive frying pan, heating it up enough to cook an egg.The setup is quite simple. Simply take a motor that…

Beijing must ensure firm grasp of area’s core technologies, Chinese leader says

The perpetrators told the BBC Russian Service they had details from a total of 120 million accounts.

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Scientists are using artificial intelligence to identify genetic sequences molded by evolutionary pressures.

The platform’s design encourages negativity, abuse and harassment. That needs to change.

Winters were hard on young Neanderthals, reports a new study.

The Belgian federal prosecutor's office has confirmed that it considers British intelligence as the main actor in the hacking of telecommunications company Belgacom, now known as Proximus. In add

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