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Behold the likely face of a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon teenage girl

Isotropic analysis revealed her diet and likely migration from southern Germany to England.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/06/behold-the-likely-face-of-a-7th-century-anglo-saxon-teenage-girl/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

A threat to portable monitors everywhere: Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review

Multitasking on a 13-inch laptop is much easier with 26.6 inches of screen.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/a-threat-to-portable-monitors-everywhere-lenovo-yoga-book-9i-review/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Why is finding something at the bottom of the ocean so difficult?

Finding the Titan 's wreckage—or anything else at those depths—is hard.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/06/why-is-finding-something-at-the-bottom-of-the-ocean-so-difficult/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

In post-Roe US, clinical trials may be too risky for people who can get pregnant

The bans and restrictions complicate clinical trials and leave risky paper trails.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/06/in-post-roe-us-clinical-trials-may-be-too-risky-for-people-who-can-get-pregnant/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Facebook cutting off news in Canada to avoid paying publishers for content

A small percentage of Canadian Facebook users is already losing access to news.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/06/facebook-cutting-off-news-in-canada-to-avoid-paying-publishers-for-content/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

PlayStation chief privately dismissed concerns of Xbox-exclusive Call of Duty

In FTC trial, Microsoft also downplays cloud gaming as "stuttering... tiny... niche."

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/06/playstation-chief-privately-dismissed-concerns-of-xbox-exclusive-call-of-duty/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Stars collided in galactic “demolition derby,” produced oddball gamma-ray burst

Such oddball events tell astronomers a lot about spectacular diversity of cosmic explosions.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/06/stars-collided-in-galactic-demolition-derby-produced-oddball-gamma-ray-burst/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

US might finally force cable-TV firms to advertise their actual prices

Biden angry about cable firms' hidden "Broadcast TV" and "Regional Sports" fees.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/06/us-might-finally-force-cable-tv-firms-to-advertise-their-actual-prices/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Twitter CEO starts fighting Musk’s battles, paying Musk’s overdue bills

Australia ordered Twitter to combat hate or risk maximum fines up to $700K daily.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/06/twitter-ceo-starts-fighting-musks-battles-paying-musks-overdue-bills/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Liquid metal could turn everyday things like paper into smart objects

This futuristic new liquid metal coating can make ordinary objects extraordinary.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/06/liquid-metal-could-turn-everyday-things-like-paper-into-smart-objects/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Ford’s bonkers new electric Supervan 4 is racing Pikes Peak this Sunday

Could the 1,400 hp van beat Volkswagen's record? We'll find out on Sunday.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/06/fords-bonkers-new-electric-supervan-4-is-racing-pikes-peak-this-sunday/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

iOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1, and a slew of updates fix “actively exploited” security bugs

One of the bugs is a serious kernel-level security flaw.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/ios-16-5-1-macos-13-4-1-and-a-slew-of-updates-fix-actively-exploited-security-bugs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Will Zuck and Musk really get into a cage match? If so, blame a rocket explosion

"I'm deeply disappointed to hear that SpaceX's launch failure destroyed our satellite."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/06/will-zuck-and-musk-really-get-into-a-cage-match-if-so-blame-a-rocket-explosion/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

FTC: Xbox-exclusive Starfield is “powerful evidence” against Activision deal

"Microsoft's actions following... acquisition of ZeniMax speak louder than... words."

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/06/ftc-xbox-exclusive-starfield-is-powerful-evidence-against-activision-deal/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

DuckDuckGo offers its privacy-centered browser in a Windows open beta

No extensions yet, but it can fight spam, tracking, and YouTube's algorithm.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/duckduckgo-offers-its-privacy-centered-browser-in-a-windows-open-beta/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Dire shortage of cancer drugs in US forces doctors to ration doses

The shortage could lead to preventable deaths and it's unclear when it will end.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/06/dire-shortage-of-cancer-drugs-in-us-forces-doctors-to-ration-doses/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Green electricity won’t help with pollution disparities

US minorities are exposed to more pollution. Most climate plans don't change that.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/06/green-electricity-wont-help-with-pollution-disparities/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social