Millions using 123456 as password, security study finds : A list of all-too-predictable choices for breached accounts includes 123456 and “Liverpool”. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47974583

Notre-Dame fire: How gamers are getting ‘inside’ the cathedral : Players return to a 2014 video game to visit a digital version of the cathedral, untouched by fire. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47998294

TED 2019: The start-ups launching in space : Space is getting busy thanks to a new era of commercialisation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47885259

Hacking ‘hero’ Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to US malware charges : Marcus Hutchins said he regrets his actions and accepts “full responsibility for my mistakes”. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47994188

High performance solid-state sodium-ion battery : Solid-state sodium-ion batteries are far safer than conventional lithium-ion batteries, which pose a risk of fire and explosions, but their performance has been too weak to offset the safety advantages. Researchers have now reported developing an organic cathode that dramatically …

Thermodynamic magic enables cooling without energy consumption : Physicists have developed an amazingly simple device that allows heat to flow temporarily from a cold to a warm object without an external power supply. Intriguingly, the process initially appears to contradict the fundamental laws of physics. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190419165531.htm

A universal framework combining genome annotation and undergraduate education : Scientists and educators have developed a framework for using new genome sequences as a training resource for undergraduates interested in learning genome annotation. This strategy will both make the process of determining gene functions more efficient and help train the …

Through thick and thin: Neutrons track lithium ions in battery electrodes : Lithium-ion batteries are expected to have a global market value of $47 billion by 2023, but their use in heavy-duty applications such as electric vehicles is limited due to factors such as lengthy charge and discharge cycles. Engineers are examining …

Triplet superconductivity demonstrated under high pressure : Researchers have demonstrated a theoretical type of unconventional superconductivity in a uranium-based material, according to a new study. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190419094032.htm

Boston Dynamics’ Latest Video Shows Herd of Robotic Dogs Hauling Truck With Ease : Boston Dynamics appears to delight in dropping simple yet startling videos without warning, showing stunning advances in robotic technology without much context or comment. https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/boston-dynamics-latest-video-shows-herd-of-robotic-dogs-hauling-truck-with-ease-2025725