The 101

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a lower court's dismissal of internet advertising patents held invalid under Section 101 of the Patent Act, in a case involving Google. The ruling means the patents were found to cover ineligible abstract ideas rather than patentable inventions, dealing a blow to the patent holder.

Kathleen Jacobs has written an opinion column for the Charleston Gazette-Mail titled 'Art appreciation 101'. The piece takes up the subject of art appreciation, apparently as an introductory reflection or argument for readers. Beyond the headline and its placement on the opinion page, no further details of her argument or the response to it are available.

Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have outlined the venue that will host rhythmic gymnastics, as part of a series of explainers introducing each sport's competition location. The announcement gives athletes and fans a first look at where the discipline's medal events will take place when the Games come to Los Angeles for a third time.

Lucien Lazare, a Jewish resistance fighter who operated in Nazi-occupied France during the Second World War, has died at the age of 101. The news, reported by the New York Times, is prompting tributes and reflection on the dwindling generation of Holocaust-era survivors and resistance veterans whose first-hand testimony of occupied Europe is being lost.

A researcher discussed efforts to track mule deer movements near the Highway 101 wildlife bridge in Ventura County, California. The crossing is designed to let wildlife safely pass over the busy freeway, and tracking data helps show whether deer and other animals are actually using it. The work offers insight into how infrastructure can reduce vehicle-wildlife collisions and reconnect habitats.

The Bipartisan Policy Center has published an explainer on pattern books — collections of pre-reviewed, standardized housing plans that local governments can approve faster than custom designs. The approach aims to cut permitting timelines and lower costs for homebuilders. It is being discussed as one of a range of regulatory-streamlining ideas to ease housing shortages and speed up residential construction across the United States.

Rain early Tuesday morning pushed Fairbanks, Alaska past four inches of rain for September, the first time that has happened in 101 years. It is now the second wettest September in 122 years of climate observations for the city, prompting discussion among Alaska weather watchers about the unusually wet month.

Space enthusiasts are sharing new raw images from NASA's Perseverance rover, taken on Sol 1993 by the SuperCam Remote Micro-Imager as it looked east-southeast across Jezero crater. The images show bright rocks, white-balanced to approximate natural colours. Commenters say more will be known about the formation of these Martian rocks once further analysis is done.

The Law Society of Scotland has published a primer titled 'Space Law 101', telling solicitors what they need to know as commercial activity in space accelerates. The guidance covers the legal issues Scottish lawyers may face as satellite launches, spaceports and space commerce grow, positioning the profession to advise clients in an emerging market.

Netflix's 101-minute action thriller has officially become the biggest streaming hit of all time, according to reports. The film has topped Netflix's viewing charts and set a new record for the most-watched title on the platform. The achievement is drawing wide attention as a milestone for streaming viewership.

A personal finance guide is explaining jewelry insurance basics for people settling into new homes. It covers what standard homeowners and renters policies typically cover for jewelry, common coverage limits, and when separate jewelry insurance or a rider makes sense. New homeowners and renters weighing protection for valuable pieces are driving interest in the topic.