# year ago (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover year ago. Page: Feed: --- ## [No system loss charge but…](https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/08/28/2552235/no-system-loss-charge-but) _2026-08-27 · Marichu A. Villanueva · philstar.com - RSS Opinion_ No system loss charge but the EC, FCDA, plus VAT or value added taxes apply to our water bills. ## [Sara’s finance officers can go to jail ahead V](https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/08/28/2552236/saras-finance-officers-can-go-jail-ahead-v) _2026-08-27 · Jarius Bondoc · philstar.com - RSS Opinion_ VP Sara Duterte publicly declared to be atheist. ## [Who are they really fighting for?](https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/08/28/2552237/who-are-they-really-fighting-for) _2026-08-27 · Pia Roces Morato · philstar.com - RSS Opinion_ As the Senate impeachment court continues its long drawn-out proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, the daily spectacle of line-item audits and heated legal sparring has dimmed a simpler, darker reality. The trial of the second highest official in the land is not merely an inquiry into liquidations and operational receipts; it is the ultimate stress test for the country's vulnerable… ## [Who were the first waiters?](https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/08/28/2552238/who-were-first-waiters) _2026-08-27 · Cito Beltran · philstar.com - RSS Opinion_ Today's column is not Bible trivia but about the need to know your gifts, responsibilities or your priorities and "whose job is it?" ## [Porn for minors](https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/08/28/2552239/porn-minors) _2026-08-27 · Ana Marie Pamintuan · philstar.com - RSS Opinion_ Have you checked out what your young child has been watching lately on Facebook? ## [EDITORIAL — Glacial collapse](https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/08/28/2552240/editorial-glacial-collapse) _2026-08-27 · philstar.com - RSS Opinion_ The Nepal-Tibet border is a long way from the Philippines. But the collapse of a glacial mass that turned into a deadly avalanche of water, mud and rocks in the Himalayan region should be a cause for concern in our country. ## [I wonder if the popular perception of human evolution will keep pace with our growing understanding…](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826114411526750209) _2026-08-27 · argumate_ femmenietzsche : Modern humans evolved from an 80-20 mixture of two deep streams During the last five years, some studies have opened windows into the deeper history of modern humans in Africa. I covered one of the first studies along these lines back in 2023 , a paper by Aaron Ragsdale and collaborators. Their results are now joined by subsequent studies using somewhat different methodologies. In… ## [China’s Zhipu AI has launched its latest open-weight model, GLM-5.3-Flash – previously code-named Ox…](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826114302606032896) _2026-08-27 · argumate_ Zhipu’s viral Ox Alpha AI model runs entirely on Chinese chips China’s Zhipu AI has launched its latest open-weight model, GLM-5.3-Flash – previously code-named Ox Alpha – saying that the system ran entirely on a cluster of 100,000 domestically produced chips during a high-profile stealth trial. The deployment marks a significant test of China’s ability to handle large-scale global inference… ## [She’s Filing For Divorce After Her Mother-In-Law Sold Her Husband A Bad House, And He Used Her Savings Without Asking To Pay For It](https://www.chipchick.com/2026/08/shes-filing-for-divorce-after-her-mother-in-law-sold-her-husband-a-bad-house-and-he-used-her-savings-without-asking-to-pay-for-it) _2026-08-27 · Bre Avery Zacharski · Chip Chick_ If your spouse took your entire life savings and used it to buy a horrible house without asking for your permission, what would you do? Right after this woman gave birth, she and her husband went house shopping. They came very close to buying a dream house in another state, but ultimately decided against it, \[…\] ## [She Went Live On Facebook And Ended Up As A Witness In A Criminal Trial For What She Captured](https://www.chipchick.com/2026/08/she-went-live-on-facebook-and-ended-up-as-a-witness-in-a-criminal-trial-for-what-she-captured) _2026-08-27 · Emily Chan · Chip Chick_ After TikToker Lee Monet (@big\_leeskii) went live on Facebook and recorded a domestic situation happening with her neighbors, she ended up becoming a witness in a criminal trial, which was something she never thought would happen to her. The incident involved a Lebanese woman who allegedly attempted to run over her partner with a car, \[…\] ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7ry0xKJcQbwP) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [In July 2026, six mysterious metallic “space balls” appeared on a quiet Australian beach, and after police, firefighters, and hazardous materials teams cordoned off the area, authorities concluded that they were likely pressurized rocket containers that had survived a fiery reentry into the atmosphere after leaving orbit](https://www.ecoticias.com/en/in-july-2026-six-mysterious-metallic-space-balls-appeared-on-a-quiet-australian-beach-and-after-police-firefighters-and-hazardous-materials-teams-cordoned-off-the-area-authoriti/35975/) _2026-08-27 · Adrian Villellas · ECOticias.com_ Six mysterious metal spheres washed ashore in Australia, and authorities traced them to likely rocket debris from orbit. ## [Her Daughter’s Being Made Fun Of By Her Classmates For Living In A Mobile Home, So She’s Embarrassed To Have Her Birthday Party There](https://www.chipchick.com/2026/08/her-daughters-being-made-fun-of-by-her-classmates-for-living-in-a-mobile-home-so-shes-embarrassed-to-have-her-birthday-party-there) _2026-08-27 · Emily Chan · Chip Chick_ Kids have a remarkable ability to turn something completely harmless into a big source of embarrassment. TikToker Kaylynn (@kaylynntubbs) is hosting her daughter’s 13th birthday party at their mobile home. One day, her daughter came to her and told her that some kids at school were making fun of her for living in a mobile \[…\] ## [She Lived In Fear Of Getting A Deadly Genetic Disease, Only To Find Out About Her Mom’s Affair](https://www.chipchick.com/2026/08/she-lived-in-fear-of-getting-a-deadly-genetic-disease-only-to-find-out-about-her-moms-affair) _2026-08-27 · Emily Chan · Chip Chick_ In 2021, TikToker Cari (@thecaricole) and her family found out that her grandma had an affair. It was a shocking realization because no one had believed she was capable of such a thing. Cari describes her grandma as a very prim, proper, private, and put-together British Canadian woman who is judgmental about other people’s lives. \[…\] ## [Modular Chemoenzymatic Platform Streamlines Production of Six Medicinal Alkaloids from Huanglian](https://www.newswise.com/articles/modular-chemoenzymatic-platform-streamlines-production-of-six-medicinal-alkaloids-from-huanglian/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-27 · Newswise Review · Newswise: SciNews_ Berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, and other protoberberine alkaloids (PBAs) from Huanglian exhibit potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. Yet their structural complexity makes scalable production challenging. ## [A Near Extinct Plant in Galapagos Is Now Recovering](https://www.newswise.com/articles/a-near-extinct-plant-in-galapagos-is-now-recovering/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-27 · Newswise Review · Newswise: SciNews_ The project's origins can be traced back to a single herbarium specimen collected in 1962 near Caleta Tagus. For decades, it was the only evidence the plant existed at all. Patricia Jaramillo Diaz, a senior researcher at the Charles Darwin Research Station, recalled returning to that cabinet again and again, asking the same question: does this plant still exist? ## [How Plants Use Scoop-Shaped Pores To Distribute Their Pollen Efficiently](https://www.newswise.com/articles/how-plants-use-scoop-shaped-pores-to-distribute-their-pollen-efficiently/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-27 · Newswise Review · Newswise: SciNews_ Approximately 30,000 species of flowering plants have "poricidal anthers" from which pollen can only be released when bees apply mechanical vibrations to them. ## [Venus's Mysterious Clouds May Hide an Exceptionally Strong Light Absorber](https://www.newswise.com/articles/venuss-mysterious-clouds-may-hide-an-exceptionally-strong-light-absorber/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-27 · Newswise Review · Newswise: SciNews_ Venus appears pale yellow in visible light, but ultraviolet images reveal dramatic dark and bright patterns moving with the planet's upper sulfuric acid clouds. Scientists have known about these markings for roughly a century, yet the chemical identity of the material responsible--the "unknown absorber"--remains unresolved. ## [Two Decades Of Fieldwork Produce The First Complete Guide To The Native Reptiles Of The Turks And Caicos Islands](https://www.newswise.com/articles/two-decades-of-fieldwork-produce-the-first-complete-guide-to-the-native-reptiles-of-the-turks-and-caicos-islands/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-27 · Newswise Review · Newswise: SciNews_ A researcher from the University of North Carolina Asheville has published the first comprehensive checklist of the native terrestrial reptiles of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), drawing on 20 years of collaborative fieldwork to create a single illustrated reference for scientists, conservationists and nature enthusiasts. ## [Los productos de limpieza perfumados crean una contaminacion del aire invisible](https://www.newswise.com/articles/los-productos-de-limpieza-perfumados-crean-una-contaminaci-n-del-aire-invisible/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-27 · American Chemical Society (ACS) · Newswise: SciNews_ Los productos de limpieza eliminan los germenes y la suciedad, pero los investigadores han descubierto que sus compuestos aromaticos reaccionan en el aire, formando particulas que se pueden desplazar profundamente a los pulmones si se inhalan. Los cambios simples pueden reducir la exposicion de una persona durante la limpieza. Presentaran sus resultados en la reunion de otono de 2026 de la ACS. ## [Scented Cleaning Products Create Invisible Air Pollution](https://www.newswise.com/articles/scented-cleaning-products-create-invisible-air-pollution/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-27 · American Chemical Society (ACS) · Newswise: SciNews_ Cleaning products remove germs and grime, but researchers have found that their fragrance compounds react in the air, forming particles that can travel deep into the lungs if inhaled. Simple changes can reduce a person's exposure while cleaning. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2026. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/W1Mr29WFw26S) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Rust Never Sleeps](https://www.newswise.com/articles/rust-never-sleeps2/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-27 · Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology · Newswise: SciNews_ From landmark architecture to street signs, our built environment is exposed to the elements. But which atmospheric factors must new buildings be protected from? And how can the "ravages of time" be slowed down when it comes to World Heritage sites? ## [new frontiers in AI risk opening every day 😮‍💨](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826081465932611584) _2026-08-27 · argumate_ collapsedsquid : Generational warfare against Millenials, we must Do Something about the AI menace. new frontiers in AI risk opening every day 😮‍💨 ## [what if you fake-vandalise them](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826080861629906944) _2026-08-27 · argumate_ collapsedsquid : Police Are Putting Up Fake 3D-Printed Flock Cameras and Swooping In to Arrest People Who Vandalize Them They're on to the \[tumblr\] teens what if you fake-vandalise them ## [I see it most days! wild thing, government mandated conspiracy theory](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826079105469546496) _2026-08-27 · argumate_ friendshapedhole : argumate : firebendinglemur said: there’s a South Vietnamese veterans’ club i walk past sometimes, must be a weird perspective in Little Saigon (Victoria St, Richmond) they used to fly the flag of South Vietnam (!) and I was like guys it's been fifty years, I mean at some point you might as well be flying the flag of Manchukuo or the flag of Mandatory Palestine or something,… ## [sometimes I’m distracted scrolling tumblr on my phone and I accidentally like a post, which is fine,…](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826072737553563648) _2026-08-27 · argumate_ sometimes I’m distracted scrolling tumblr on my phone and I accidentally like a post, which is fine, you can unlike it or maybe it’s a good post and it can stay liked, but there’s also a pop up menu that’s like report this post for child porn and/or terrorism and I’ve accidentally swiped that a couple of times which is awkward as there’s no undo and hopefully it didn’t get anyone black bagged or… ## [does pricing differ for Confederate vs. Union bullets? must be arbitrage opportunities here](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826072573132554240) _2026-08-27 · argumate_ throwsahammer : argumate : argumate : see a shop saying WE BUY USED GUNS and since this is America my only question is do they have to have drawn blood or is target shooting sufficient erikag59 said: “Drawn blood” is for blade weapons. For guns, by the time any blood is involved, the bullet may be a long ways away from the gun. WE BUY USED BULLETS would definitely raise further questions! You can… ## [kindigo said: Those aren’t ripened enough for picking yet](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826072333403979776) _2026-08-27 · argumate_ argumate : I don’t know why you Americans even bother buying car parts when every possible variety can be found decorating the shoulder of the highways across your beautiful country, free for the taking kindigo said: Those aren’t ripened enough for picking yet I see I am uneducated in the ways of vehicular infrastructure, listening and learning ## [I think the solution to this dilemma is not to care so much what idiots say? like idiots will accuse…](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826072257382268928) _2026-08-27 · argumate_ leviathan-supersystem : argumate : leviathan-supersystem : argumate : leviathan-supersystem : argumate : leviathan-supersystem : argumate : leviathan-supersystem : argumate : estrellasrojas : I love how liberals unironically think Trump is going to abolish voting within 4 years. They’re even more delusional this time around than last time because they think January 6th was like 50 trillion 9/11s… ## [Binghamton University Welcomes Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in Mathematics and Physics](https://www.newswise.com/articles/binghamton-university-welcomes-simons-empire-faculty-fellows-in-mathematics-and-physics/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-27 · Binghamton University, State University of New York · Newswise: SciNews_ Binghamton University welcomes four Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in mathematics and physics. The Simons Foundation and Simons Foundation International established the fellowship program to stimulate faculty hiring in mathematics and the sciences across New York state ## [firebendinglemur said: there’s a South Vietnamese veterans’ club i walk past sometimes, must be a…](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826071119212724224) _2026-08-27 · argumate_ firebendinglemur said: there’s a South Vietnamese veterans’ club i walk past sometimes, must be a weird perspective in Little Saigon (Victoria St, Richmond) they used to fly the flag of South Vietnam (!) and I was like guys it's been fifty years, I mean at some point you might as well be flying the flag of Manchukuo or the flag of Mandatory Palestine or something, it's embarrassing ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AndR45qm41fr) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [A Guy Accidentally Texted Her 15 Minutes After Their Date Revealing He Was Still In Love With His Ex](https://www.chipchick.com/2026/08/a-guy-accidentally-texted-her-15-minutes-after-their-date-revealing-he-was-still-in-love-with-his-ex) _2026-08-27 · Emily Chan · Chip Chick_ Many years ago, TikToker Ali (@nateandali) went on a coffee date with a guy. They hung out for a few hours and then went their separate ways. About 15 minutes later, while she was on the bus, she received an unexpected text message from him that was surprisingly intense. “It was something along the lines \[…\] ## [She Lived In A House Where Hundreds Of People Had Been Hanged On The Property, And She And Her Dog Suffered From Mysterious Illnesses](https://www.chipchick.com/2026/08/she-lived-in-a-house-where-hundreds-of-people-had-been-hanged-on-the-property-and-she-and-her-dog-suffered-from-mysterious-illnesses) _2026-08-27 · Emily Chan · Chip Chick_ When TikToker Alexandra (@houselore) and her husband were looking for flats in Edinburgh, they came across a place with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. They loved it, and that was all they knew about it until they moved in. The strangeness began almost immediately. “First, it was my husband,” said Alexandra. “He really didn’t hold \[…\] ## [Six years after paralysis, brain implants restored movement and touch; the bigger surprise was what remained when the implants stopped](https://www.ecoticias.com/en/six-years-after-paralysis-brain-implants-restored-movement-and-touch-the-bigger-surprise-was-what-remained-when-the-implants-stopped/35965/) _2026-08-26 · Adrian Villellas · ECOticias.com_ Brain implants helped a paralyzed man grasp and drink after six years, raising questions about how the brain adapts to treatment. ## [A Rare Grave Containing A Medieval Warrior Buried Alongside His Horse And Dog Was Uncovered In Russia](https://www.chipchick.com/2026/08/a-rare-grave-containing-a-medieval-warrior-buried-alongside-his-horse-and-dog-was-uncovered-in-russia) _2026-08-26 · Emily Chan · Chip Chick_ A team of archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the State Historical Museum unearthed a wooden tomb containing the remains of a nobleman who was buried with a horse and a dog. The burial dates back to the 10th century and was remarkably well-preserved. It also suggests that \[…\] ## [Her Brother-In-Law Joked About Her Miscarriage, So She Walked Out Of The Family Dinner And Humiliated Her Husband](https://www.chipchick.com/2026/08/her-brother-in-law-joked-about-her-miscarriage-so-she-walked-out-of-the-family-dinner-and-humiliated-her-husband) _2026-08-26 · Bre Avery Zacharski · Chip Chick_ There are certainly topics that I fiercely believe should not be joked about, because it’s simply not funny. Like miscarriages. When it comes to losing a baby, nothing about that is giggle-worthy. This 30-year-old woman has spent the last three years married to her 32-year-old husband, Tom. Last year, they experienced a miscarriage, which was \[…\] ## [A 661-pound wall of 1,482 magnets can deflect solar protons without power or cooling, offering a surprisingly simple solution for protecting astronauts in deep space](https://www.ecoticias.com/en/a-661-pound-wall-of-1482-magnets-can-deflect-solar-protons-without-power-or-cooling-offering-a-surprisingly-simple-solution-for-protecting-astronauts-in-deep-space/35964/) _2026-08-26 · Sonia Ramírez · ECOticias.com_ A wall of 1,482 neodymium magnets could shield astronauts from solar radiation during space travel without electricity or cooling. ## [She Passed Away In A Hot Car One Summer Day After Her Grandma Allegedly Forgot Her In The Back Seat And Went To Work](https://www.chipchick.com/2026/08/she-passed-away-in-a-hot-car-one-summer-day-after-her-grandma-allegedly-forgot-her-in-the-back-seat-and-went-to-work) _2026-08-26 · Bre Avery Zacharski · Chip Chick_ Temperatures soared to a reported 115 degrees inside the car where 10-month-old Scottie Crowell was sitting on August 13th, located in the parking lot of Owensboro Health Multicare in Madisonville, Kentucky. Scottie was found deceased approximately eight or so hours after her grandma, Dr. Stacey Fazenbaker, allegedly parked the car and went to work, accidentally \[…\] ## [She Stared Down A Great White Shark As It Attacked Her And Later Lost Her Arm](https://www.chipchick.com/2026/08/she-stared-down-a-great-white-shark-as-it-attacked-her-and-lost-her-arm-in-the-process) _2026-08-26 · Bre Avery Zacharski · Chip Chick_ 35-year-old Leah Stewart was swimming one Saturday morning at Coogee Beach, which is located in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. It was a completely normal summer day, and Leah was not far out in open water at all. Out of nowhere, a shark attacked her, launching a fight for her literal life. Charlie Velcro, a \[…\] ## [Beavers kept rebuilding dams in Oregon’s aging canal, turning a century-old embankment into a safety hazard engineers finally had to address](https://www.ecoticias.com/en/beavers-kept-rebuilding-dams-in-oregons-aging-canal-turning-a-century-old-embankment-into-a-safety-hazard-engineers-finally-had-to-address/35963/) _2026-08-26 · Adrian Villellas · ECOticias.com_ Beavers rebuilt dams in Oregon's century-old canal, forcing water managers to repeatedly remove the animals to prevent safety hazards. ## [Leptospirosis surge, another cost of corruption](https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/08/27/2552066/leptospirosis-surge-another-cost-corruption) _2026-08-26 · Iris Gonzales · philstar.com - RSS Opinion_ Ordinary days are hard enough in public hospitals - long queues, not enough medical staff, a shortage of beds and so many other problems here and there. In some cases, patients, unless they're on their last breath, have to wait as long as necessary before being given medical attention. ## [Dud](https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/08/27/2552067/dud) _2026-08-26 · Alex Magno · philstar.com - RSS Opinion_ Except for the sad news of Dolly Parton's death, this has so far been a humdrum week. ## [EDITORIAL - Another flooding risk](https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/08/27/2552069/editorial-another-flooding-risk) _2026-08-26 · philstar.com - RSS Opinion_ Aside from the danger of being buried in a mudslide or washed away by torrential floods, or electrocuted by a severed power cable that touches the water, there's another risk to life during flooding: leptospirosis. ## [Four positive economic developments](https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/08/27/2552051/four-positive-economic-developments) _2026-08-26 · Tony Lopez · philstar.com - RSS Opinion_ Amid a seemingly clouded if unpredictable economic environment, four good things have stood out lately: ## [Marineland beluga moved to U.S. dies, dolphins and 2 more whales leave Niagara Falls park for Spain](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/marineland-final-dolphins-leave-beluga-dies-9.7321126?cmp=rss) _2026-08-26 · Saira Peesker · CBC | Technology News_ Peekachu, a beluga recently moved out of Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., has died at the Shedd Aquarium, the Chicago facility said Wednesday, the same day two other belugas and four dolphins were in the process of being relocated to Spain. ## [maybe that’s the real trinity, that Jesus is Jewish, Christian, and Muslim](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826017158154829824) _2026-08-26 · argumate_ maybe that's the real trinity, that Jesus is Jewish, Christian, and Muslim ## [Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can't Escape Microplastic Pollution](https://www.newswise.com/articles/even-protected-florida-wetlands-can-t-escape-microplastic-pollution/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-26 · Florida Atlantic University · Newswise: SciNews_ Microplastics aren't just a problem for oceans. Researchers found these tiny plastic particles in 95% of sediment samples from a protected freshwater wetland along Florida's St. Lucie River. Nearly half were fibers, suggesting that synthetic textiles and other everyday materials may be contributing to plastic pollution in the preserve. Concentrations were highest near the river and a flood-control… ## [Nanoscience meets liquid crystals: A review of functional hybrids and their game-changing applications](https://www.newswise.com/articles/nanoscience-meets-liquid-crystals-a-review-of-functional-hybrids-and-their-game-changing-applications/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-26 · Chinese Academy of Sciences · Newswise: SciNews_ This review assesses the state-of-the-art of functional liquid crystals with nanomaterials, including self-organized alignment enabled by nanotechnology, diverse properties of nanoparticle-doped systems, soft actuators and tunable structural color in nanohybrid elastomers, and provides critical perspectives on comparative advantages and remaining challenges. ## [gemini 3.5 flash will write reams of graphic erotica if you bypass its guardrails in a single previous prompt. it doesnt evaluate if it should be enforcing its guardrails if theyve ever been bypassed.](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826015422712250368) _2026-08-26 · argumate_ honestly probably more reassuring than a one off slip, like imagine your teacher or a cop or Kamala Harris just coming out with some graphic erotica one time then never mentioning it again ## [if you run a society on fish the fishmonger keeps a ledger of how many fish they gave to what people and barters for equally valuable things in return. if you bought a fish from the fishmonger for lunch this presents the problem that you cant pay them with a fish otherwise you wouldve eaten it yourself, so youd have to find something else to pay them with](https://argumate.tumblr.com/post/826015297055113216) _2026-08-26 · argumate_ I heard a story in which people in Shanghai were using tinned sardines as currency after WWII when the currency was practically worthless and the joke was a hungry guy getting rebuked for opening one of the tins: "they're for spending, not for eating!" (funnily enough canned goods briefly became hard currency again during the strict Shanghai lockdown in 2022). it's reminiscent of the scene with… ## [SuperCDMS SNOLAB begins preliminary phase of dark matter hunt](https://www.newswise.com/articles/supercdms-snolab-begins-preliminary-phase-of-dark-matter-hunt/?sc=rssn) _2026-08-26 · SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · Newswise: SciNews_ Deep underground and chilled to near absolute zero, the Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (SuperCDMS) SNOLAB - one of the world's most sensitive dark matter searches - has begun collecting its very first scientific data.