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Scientists are once again scratching their heads over Big G, the gravitational constant that underpins our understanding of how mass attracts mass. A new experiment has produced measurements that don't quite line up with previous results, deepening a decades-long puzzle that suggests our grasp of gravity may still have real gaps.
Shifting from physics to platforms, a Cambridge University study finds that gambling advertisements on social media reach more than twice as many men as women. Researchers say this disparity isn't accidental — it reflects how ad-targeting algorithms amplify existing behavioral patterns, raising fresh questions about whether platforms are doing enough to protect vulnerable users from predatory marketing.
And on a more cautionary note, a piece gaining traction in developer circles argues that right now might be a good time to simply stop installing new software. The author points to a climate of rushed releases and supply chain vulnerabilities, suggesting that restraint — not adoption — is occasionally the wisest posture a careful user can take.
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