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Dress Made of Living Mycelium Can Renew and Repair Itself

Researchers in China have developed a living mycelium textile that can self-clean, renew its surface, and partially repair holes when treated with a nutrient solution and fresh fungus.

  • Researchers in China develop living mycelium textile.
  • Material self-cleans, repairs holes, and renews surface.
  • Prototype dress demonstrates potential for architecture and clothing.

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to 'sign defence pact' on Friday

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to 'sign defence pact' on Friday Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Fri, 08/07/2026 - 07:48 The 'first in kind' agreement may include a mutual defence clause, sources said Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) welcomes Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Presidential Complex in Ankara in June 2022…

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One Database Can't Hold Everything: Learn Database Sharding

This is Part 9 of my "From One User to One Million" series, where we'll build an understanding of System Design by following a simple application as it grows from a single user to millions.

  • Single database faces data management limitations as application scales
  • Sharding divides data across multiple databases based on criteria
  • Sharding improves scalability by enabling parallel processing

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LINE Service Messages vs Messaging API: Choose the Right Message Path

LINE MINI App Service Messages and the LINE Messaging API can both deliver messages to users, but they solve different problems.

  • Service Messages confirm actions within LINE MINI Apps, like reservations or orders.
  • Messaging API enables conversations, outreach, and mass communication via LINE Official Accounts.
  • Misuse can result in rejected templates, unusable tokens, and inefficient architecture.

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Court Orders Meta To Establish $567 Million Fund To Abate Harms To Youth

A New Mexico court ordered (PDF) Meta to create a $567 million fund to address harms linked to youth mental health and child sexual exploitation after finding its platforms constituted a public…

  • New Mexico court orders Meta to establish $567 million fund.
  • Fund aims to mitigate youth mental health harms and child sexual exploitation.
  • Decision follows State of New Mexico v. Meta Platforms Inc. trial.

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Court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health

A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.

  • New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567M for kids' mental health issues.
  • $420M allocated for treatment services and awareness initiatives over five years.
  • Meta ordered to display protection features and address inappropriate comments.

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Apple Health is more powerful than you think; here are my top tips

The Apple Health app on iPhone is a powerful way to track all facets of your health. Whether it’s recording data from your Apple Watch, importing records straight from your doctor, or integration with third-party apps, there’s something for everyone. Here’s how to get the most out of the Apple Health app.

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Unions oppose govt. move to ‘tamper’ with workers’ superannuation funds

Social security and welfare fund, valued at US$14.63 billion, is in precarious position, says labour activist Lankan trade unions and labour activists have urged workers to unite and prevent the government’s attempt to undermine the nation’s largest social security and welfare fund amid concerns over economic hardships due to the island…

  • Nearly 2.5 million individuals affected by EPF and ETF funds
  • Government proposes amendments to improve efficiency and benefits
  • Unions fear government will misuse funds during economic crisis
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