Trash Headed for Oceans Blocked by the Ocean Cleanup Project's 'Trash Interceptor 007'

Heavy rainfall "has left the Los Angeles' streets unusually clean," writes an editor at the Los Angeles Times. "But I can...

Amazon suspends Virginia HQ2 construction in latest cost-cutting move

Amazon’s HQ2 project in Arlington, Virginia. | Image: Getty Images Amazon’s putting the construction of its second headquarters in Virgi...

Code.org Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Fond Memories of Its Viral 2013 Video

Long-time Slashdot reader theodp shares his perspective on the 10th anniversary of Code.org: Remember this?" asks tech-backed Code.org ...

Netflix Fights Attempt To Make Streaming Firms Pay For ISP Network Upgrades

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters spoke out against a European proposal to make streaming pr...

CO2 Emissions May Be Starting To Plateau, Says Global Energy Watchdog

Global carbon dioxide emissions are still rising but may at least be reaching a plateau, research from the International Energy Agency has s...

How an insect using its butt to flick pee droplets could keep your smartwatch dry

Sharpshooter insect with pee droplet excreta on the anal stylus.  | Image: Bhamla Lab, Georgia Tech The glassy-winged sharpshooter is an...

JPMorgan Chase Requires Tech Workers Give 6 Months Notice Before Quitting

A veteran JPMorgan Chase banker fumed over the financial giant's policy requiring certain staffers to give six months' notice before...