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Beneath a fast-flowing ice stream in West Antarctica, scientists have discovered a vast aquifer brimming with seawater that's likely been locked down there for thousands of years.   This is the first time scientists have detected groundwater beneath an ice stream in Antarctica, and the discovery could reshape our understanding of how the frigid continent reacts to climate change and what kinds of mysterious organisms lurk beneath its many ice shelves.   The newfound groundwater system can be thought of as a giant sponge,…

Asus has doubled down on producing small gaming laptops – literally. It introduced the ROG Flow X13 in 2021, a 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 with a fast CPU and discrete graphics. Then, it followed that up in 2022 with the ROG Flow Z13, a bona fide detachable tablet with an even faster CPU and the same GPU. These are among the fastest 2-in-1 laptops you can buy today, and they’re still light and portable. The choice between them comes down primarily to whether you prefer the convertible 2-in-1 format or want a…

Written by Sean Portnoy, Contributor…