Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » Transparent Paper Produces Power With Just a Touch
ckwu writes: A new transparent-paper device can generate electrical power from a user's touch. The paper energy-harvester could be used to make disposable, self-powered touch screens that fold; interactive light-up books; touch-sensitive skin for prosthetics; and security systems for art and documents, according to the researchers. The device is made out of nanopaper, a tangled mat made of nanometers-wide cellulose … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Auth0, Dota2, Sift, Quini, Blockchain, Marvel Comics Android Library
Every day, the ProgrammableWeb team is busy, updating its three primary directories for APIs, clients (language-specific libraries or SDKs for consuming or providing APIs), and source code samples.
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Mashable » New Horizons scientists are super pumped about new Pluto photos
Pluto-loving scientists are rejoicing Thanks to the New Horizons spacecraft, humanity just got its first truly close-up views of the dwarf planet Pluto Wednesday, and they are incredible. But before the rest of the world got to see the huge ice mountains of Pluto or the dark spot on its large moon Charon, the researchers responsible for capturing those pictures got … [Link]
Slashdot » Neil Young Says His Music Is Too Good For Streaming Services
An anonymous reader writes: After years of complaining about modern music formats Neil Young today announced that he's pulling his music from all streaming services. He made the announcement on his official Facebook page saying: "Streaming has ended for me. I hope this is ok for my fans. It's not because of the money, although my share (like all the … [Link]
Mashable » Cool boss Reed Hastings wears 'Bojack Horseman' sweater to Netflix earnings
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings sat down to answer questions about the company's growth, boasting a record 3.3 million new subscribers. But the real takeaway from the 45-minute-long Q2 2015 Earnings interview is that he has pretty cool taste in clothing. Hastings opted for a serious-business Bojack Horseman sweater, promoting the Netflix original cartoon about a drunk, depressed and washed-up actor, who … [Link]
Mashable » Neil Young is yanking songs from streaming, 'the worst audio in history'
Neil Young doesn't want you rockin' in the free world of streaming The rock legend has vowed to take his music off "all streaming services" primarily because of issues he has with their sound quality, he explained in a note to fans Wednesday "Streaming has ended for me. I hope this is ok for my fans. It's not because of the … [Link]
Slashdot » US House Committee Approves Anti-GMO Labeling Law
An anonymous reader writes: The House Agriculture Committee approved a measure banning mandatory GMO labeling as well as local efforts to regulate genetically engineered crops. The decision is a major victory for U.S. food companies and other opponents of labeling genetically modified foods. "This… legislation will ensure that Americans have accurate, consistent information about their food rather than a 50 … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Pluto wows with first close view of ice mountains on its surface
The first high-resolution photos of the dwarf planet's surface are stunning – but they are nothing like we expected
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Mashable » Now you can control Hulu with your Apple Watch
You can now use your Apple Watch as a Hulu remote control. The new version of the Hulu app for iOS [iTunes link] includes Apple Watch support. The app lets you use your watch to control playback not just on your iPhone, but also on the Xbox One, PS4 and Chromecast. See also: 5 tips for designing a brilliant Apple Watch … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Beautiful (and Super Expensive!) Music Box Looks Like a Tie Fighter [Video]
At $18,000, this has to be the most beautiful (and expensive!) music box I’ve ever seen. MusicMachine 3 is inspired by Star Wars’ legendary imperial TIE fighters. These lattice-like vertical wings support and protect the dual music cylinders, each playing three melodies: the theme tunes from Star Wars, Mission Impossible, and James Bond on the right and The Godfather, Merry … [Link]
Mashable » Jordan Spieth has first Masters-era golf Grand Slam in sight as British Open approaches
The final day of the 2015 Masters Tournament, said 21-year-old Jordan Spieth, "was arguably the greatest day of my life." Spieth had just become the second-youngest Masters champion; he didn't allow a single competitor to come within three shots of his lead. He dominated the tournament in every form, and his status as one of the PGA Tour's most promising golfers … [Link]
Mashable » Google Fiber to bring free high-speed Internet to public housing
Google announced on Wednesday it is giving away access to its high-speed internet service to public housing residents in its current and future markets. The move is in partnership with the White House and the Department of Housing and Urban Development's recently-revealed ConnectHome plan, which will bring low-cost or free Internet service to 27 cities See also: Google dives deep into … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Mesosphere Takes Wraps Off SDK for DCOS API
In an effort to significantly expand adoption of a data center operating system that can be deployed on premise or in the cloud, Mesosphere today took the wraps off an SDK that is based on the APIs created for the open source Mesos project.
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Mashable » New Horizons sees Pluto's moon Charon in detail for first time
LAUREL, Maryland — Pluto's largest moon, Charon, is a surprisingly strange world at the outer edges of the solar system. A new image of the moon taken by the New Horizons probe just before the spacecraft flew past Pluto, reveals that Charon has a relatively young surface with surprisingly few craters, but many noticeable formations This indicates that the surface of … [Link]
Mashable » Dildo epidemic hits Portland power lines
Just when you thought Portland couldn't get any weirder, this happens. Hundreds of dildo have suddenly appeared on Portland's power lines, with no explanation. The nunchuck phalluses have been spotted above restaurants such as Salt and Straw and Por Que No? in north Portland; more are being discovered every day. See also: The dream of beer made from sewage water is … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe was a receptionist for one hour and barely survived
Daniel Radcliffe is lucky he was plucked from obscurity to play Harry Potter at a young age, because his professional skills aren't quite there. The actor worked as a receptionist at the Nylon Magazine offices for an hour, and things didn't go so well. He's perfectly charming when he has to meet coworkers (and fans) who approach his desk, but … [Link]
Slashdot » Keyboardio is a Hackable 'Artisanal Keyboard' That's Already Kickstarted (Video)
I bumped into Jesse Vincent and his keyboard project called Keyboardio at last year's Solid conference. Then, it was a developing project with a lot of literally rough edges, but since I'm a bit of a keyboard enthusiast, it grabbed my attention. In the time since, his plan to bring a truly hackable keyboard to the world has gained momentum, … [Link]
Popular Science » Handheld Device For Surgeons Could Turn Off Pain
The Chimaera deviceReutersA new handheld tool called the Chimaera will help surgeons find the right nerve with ease by giving them real-time feedback during operations. This kind of device, its developers claim, will usher in a new age of surgical devices, making delicate nerve procedures easier for surgeons everywhere.Pain, whether it’s from a stubbed toe or a searing migraine, depends on … [Link]
Mashable » Embrace negative space in your compositions for our photo challenge
Negative space is a familiar concept in the art world. Whether you're talking design, architecture, sculpture or photography, it's a useful technique to master. For this week's photo challenge, embrace negative space in your compositionsChris Phillips, Mashable's vice-president of design, will be our guest host. See also: 24 photos that will satisfy your minimal needs Phillips, a native New Yorker, is … [Link]
Mashable » The Large Hadron Collider's latest discovery: Pentaquarks
The Large Hadron Collider, famous for finding the Higgs boson, has now revealed another new and rather unusual particle. Teams at the LHC, the world's largest particle accelerator, recently began a second run of experiments using far more energy than the ones that found the Higgs particle back in 2012. But another of the groups, LHCb, have also been sifting through … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump claims net worth of more than 'TEN BILLION DOLLARS'
Displaying his trademark bluster, 2016 GOP presidential candidate and real estate mogul Donald Trump today declared that his net worth was in excess of $10 billion, up from the $8.7 billion number he cited at his campaign kickoff in June. See also: Donald Trump delivers bizarre anti-immigrant speech in Las Vegas Today's announcement was tied to Trump's Personal filing of Financial … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Catzooka is a Bazooka That Shoots Cloned Kitty Cats [Video]
What sorcery is this! [Super Epic Cats] The post The Catzooka is a Bazooka That Shoots Cloned Kitty Cats [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Multiple Sources Confirm Windows 10 has Reached RTM
Ammalgam writes: Multiple sources are reporting that Microsoft has finally hit the release to manufacturing (RTM) milestone with Windows 10. A new build of Windows 10, number 10240, is available to Windows Insiders on both the fast and slow track. Microsoft has made no official statement yet. 
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Mashable » Idris Elba officially joins the cast of 'Star Trek Beyond'
Idris Elba's otherworldly beauty has found a new astral home The actor has officially joined the cast of Star Trek Beyond. His casting was announced in a super nonchalant fashion, via a promotional video for a charity contest the film's cast is throwing. The promo video assembled the usual suspects like Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, John Cho and more, before … [Link]
Mashable » Athens square burns in night clashes before Greece's future is decided
Tensions were high on Wednesday night outside the Greek parliament building on Athens' Syntagma Square, which was the center of violent anti-austerity protests in years past. And while the streets of Athens were largely calm for much of the day, despite thousands marching against austerity measures tied to the country's new bailout agreement, the night took a more violent turn. See … [Link]
Mashable » 5 times Scott Walker tried to ruin your lunch
Scott Walker is prepared to veto your dumb sandwich. The Republican presidential candidate made news when Buzzfeed unearthed a 1998 bill Walker co-authored, which attempted to define what constitutes a sandwich in Wisconsin According to the bill: "Sandwich" means food that consists of a filling; such as meat, cheese or a savory mixture; that is placed on a slice, or between … [Link]
Mashable » New close-up images of Pluto reveal 11,000-foot-tall ice mountains
The first close-up images of a region near Pluto's equator shows that there are icy mountains about 11,000 feet high and tens of miles wide, NASA scientists said Wednesday The agency's New Horizons spacecraft took the images about an hour and a half before its closest approach to the dwarf planet, when the piano-sized spacecraft was about 478,000 miles away … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix is spending a whopping $5 billion on programming, and it's going to spend even more
Netflix’s earnings announcement revealed that its original shows, from Daredevil to Orange is the New Black, are big business The video streaming company posted higher-than-expected earnings and revenue in line with estimates as it continues to pump billions of dollars into original shows, movies and documentaries and spread its service across the world. "We anticipate that as our global content spend … [Link]
Popular Science » The Black Leopard Has Secret Spots
Leopards have many different spots, but in some cases, we puny humans have trouble seeing them. The problem is especially in pronounced in the jungles of the Malaysian Peninsula, where conservationists are trying to keep an eye on the small population of leopards that have evolved without the same distinctive print that leopards are known for.For some reason, either because … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » BitTorrent Updates Sync API
BitTorrent is targeting developers with the latest release of its Sync API, which offers new tools for IT admins to explore. BitTorrent also partnered with OneHub.
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Slashdot » NASA Unveils Historic Pictures of Pluto
An anonymous reader writes: The New Horizons team held a press briefing today and released new data and high-resolution photographs of Pluto. Alan Stern, lead researcher of New Horizons said: "We now have an isolated, small planet that's showing activity after four and a half billion years. We've settled the fact that these very small planets can be active for … [Link]
Mashable » 'Tron' roller coaster may be worth the trip to China's Disney park
The followup to Tron: Legacy may have been cancelled, but that doesn't mean Disney plans to stop promoting the futuristic computer world at its theme parks Shanghai Disney Resort, set to open in 2016, will feature the TRON Lightcycle Power Run. Based on the sci-fi film franchise, the roller coaster boasts glowing cars with blue-green lights, which will undoubtedly look … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Hobbit” House Wins Reprieve
A couple who hand-built a Hobbit-style house have won a legal battle to avoid it being demolished. They successfully argued it met guidelines that promote sustainable building. Charlie Hague build the house by hand on his father’s land in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It cost the equivalent of US$23,000 to build, using entirely natural materials from the surrounding area. These include straw … [Link]
Mashable » Ku Klux Klan flyers show up in South Carolina neighborhood
Residents in a predominantly black South Carolina neighborhood say flyers have been distributed from people who claim they are with the Ku Klux Klan. See also: The day the Confederate flag came down at the South Carolina statehouse Local news outlets report the flyers from the "Traditionalist American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan" showed up last week in a community … [Link]
Popular Science » Sound Waves Could Speed Up Wound Healing
UltrasoundApplication of ultrasound has been shown to speed broken bone regeneration by one third, and even restore memory to mice with Alzheimer’s. Now researchers have found that ultrasound can accelerate healing time of skin wounds too.The elderly and those with diabetes can often develop chronic healing defects such as skin ulcers and bedsores. Chronic wounds like foot ulcers lead to major … [Link]
Popular Science » Pluto Has Young, Icy, Mountains On Its Surface
Pluto's Young, Icy MountainsNASA-JHUAPL-SwRIThis view from 478,000 miles shows that Pluto is home to huge, 11,000-foot tall mountains, probably composed of water ice. The lack of impact craters suggests that Pluto's surface is young, probably less than 100 million years old.The first detailed images of Pluto's surface ever captured are in, and they don't disappoint. The dwarf planet's southern tip contains … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter makes it easier to lock down your account with new data dashboard
Twitter is making it easier to manage your account's security and privacy settings. The company rolled out a new data dashboard Wednesday that provides users with a detailed look at all their privacy and security settings, so they can manage account access, blocked accounts and how they share with third-party apps. See also: Project Lightning: Twitter's secret plan to bring live … [Link]
Slashdot » Citizenfour Director Sues To Find Out Why She Was Detained Every Time She Flew
An anonymous reader writes: Since the 2006 release of My Country, My Country, Laura Poitras has left and re-entered the U.S. roughly 40 times. Virtually every time during that six-year-period that she has returned to the U.S., her plane has been met by DHS agents who stand at the airplane door or tarmac and inspect the passports of every de-planing … [Link]
Mashable » Building a camera that could make it to Pluto
For decades after its discovery in 1930, Pluto looked like nothing more than a gray smudge in the abyss of space. We knew it was there — even knew its size and gravity — but, without better images, we could not answer seemingly basic questions about it. Was it pocked by craters? What was its atmosphere like? Our understanding of the … [Link]
Slashdot » ARM Support Comes To SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
jrepin writes: SUSE announced partner program expansion to include support for 64-bit ARM server processors. This expansion makes available to partners a version of SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 that allows them to develop, test and deliver products to the market using 64-bit ARM chips. To simplify partner access, SUSE has also implemented support for ARM and AArch64 into its openSUSE … [Link]
Mashable » President Obama wants America's poorest families to have access to broadband Internet
The digital divide runs deep in the United States, and no one knows that better that communities in the poorest and more rural parts of the nation. While America has been at the forefront of Internet adoption, it lags behind when it comes to broadband access, ranking 16th out of every country in the world. But the Obama administration is taking … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 19 Secrets to a Kick-ass Hackathon
Hackathon – Having company employees come in and work all night under the guise of innovation and opportunity with little or no reward to oneself for the sole purpose of benefiting the company. Hackathon – A large meeting of computer-enthusiasts held for the specific purpose of hacking a website or other technology.
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Mashable » McDonald's emoji advert trolled by British graffiti artist
LONDON — When McDonald's came up with the concept of an emoji-themed billboard, they probably thought they'd tapped in to the perfect advertising campaign. Because emoji are ridiculously popular at the moment, aren't they? They're simple, highly visual and can be used to tell a funny or cryptic story in a way that will make people stop and think, right? See … [Link]
Mashable » Obama on Cosby: Drugging women for sex is rape
President Barack Obama was at a press conference on Wednesday fielding questions about the United States' historic nuclear deal with Iran when he was asked an entirely different question: would he revoke Bill Cosby's Presidential Medal of Freedom? He said there is "no precedent" for revoking the nation's highest civilian award. The president said he wouldn't comment specifically on the allegations … [Link]
Mashable » Rob Gronkowski and Funny or Die unveil trailer inspired by erotic fanfiction
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is one of the most popular figures in professional sports. Never was that more apparent than in December 2014, when A Gronking to Remember, the first volume of a planned series of Rob Gronkowski-based erotica, was published The book is about a woman falling for Gronkowski's ability on the field — and his signature … [Link]
Mashable » Marvel just released a sneak peak of hip-hop-inspired variant covers
There are few things that induce excitement quite like hop-hop and superheroes do — so it only makes sense to mash the two together. On Tuesday, Marvel Comics released a sneak preview of its upcoming variant comic book covers, which will be released in the fall. All pay homage to classic hip-hop album coversOver 50 covers will be unveiled, representing hip-hop … [Link]
Slashdot » Commodore PET Smartphone Comes Loaded With C64 and Amiga Emulators
Mickeycaskill writes: Commodore is launching an Android-powered smartphone that lets 1980s gaming fans play their favourite retro titles. It runs a custom version of Android 5.0 Lollipop and lets you play both old Commodore 64 and Amiga games with its preinstalled VICE C64 and Uae4All2-SDL Amiga emulators. Configurations vary between 2GB and 3GB of RAM and 16GB or 32GB of … [Link]
Mashable » Anonymous messaging app Yik Yak now lets you share photos
Yik Yak has been testing the ability to share photos for months, but now it's official The anonymous messaging app, which previously let users anonymously post text-based messages only, announced on Wednesday it plans on rolling out photo-sharing to all users over the next several days. See also: Anonymous messaging app Yik Yak is testing a photo feature "Sure, you could … [Link]
Mashable » 16 Emmy nominations that would prove there is a TV god
Emmy nominations are almost upon us, and here are a few free squares for your bingo card: Expect to see nods for House of Cards, Mad Men (including one for Jon Hamm, who's gotta win this year), and Game of Thrones, especially in technical categories Less sure? Basically, everything you can see below See also: New Emmys rules will make it … [Link]
Mashable » Google starts testing buy button
Google’s preparing to transform your mobile experience with more shopping tools, including Purchases, which is the official name for the Google Buy Button. See also: Android Pay could make a dent in the mobile payment universe Being tested on Google mobile search right now, that button is not exactly a one-step shopping button According to a Google, which posted a blog … [Link]
Mashable » Greece agrees to historic bailout after fiery night of tear gas and protests
Nobody really wanted to do it, but most realized they had to. Greece has agreed to terms for a third bailout, with the country's parliament passing the necessary measures on Early Thursday morning in Athens Speaking before the vote, Greece Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras struck a mixed tone — at times defiant, at others expressing regret at how things had progressed … [Link]
Popular Science » Formula E Releases Calendar for 2015-16 Season
FIA Formula E Worldwide Race Schedule 2015-16FIA The FIA World Motorsport Council recently approved a second 11-race season for the Formula E series, which will have 10 teams competing in 2015-16. While the number of races remains the same, there are a few new locations. The streets of Paris will host a race next April, and London will host two back-to-back … [Link]
New Scientist – News » To vanquish AIDS by 2030, “pay now or pay forever”
The next five years are key if we are to stop AIDS. An extra $30 billion is needed above current annual spend but the paybacks will be huge, says the UN
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Mashable » Siri has Caitlyn Jenner's back
Siri has been quite the sassy lady of late, eviscerating iPhone users who can't do math and throwing major shade at Rihanna But she's finally using her all-knowing power for good, correcting those who incorrectly use Caitlyn Jenner's former name or the incorrect pronoun when asking about herBuzzfeed first reported the news See also: Let's not objectify Caitlyn Jenner like we … [Link]
Slashdot » Mini Ice Age: Nothing To Worry About
Geoffrey.landis writes: Last week a news story suggested that a new model of sunspot activity predicted a dramatic drop in solar activity coming up, possibly resulting in coming a mini-ice age. Take that prediction with a bit of skepticism, though– later news analysis suggests that the story may be more media hype than science. Valentina Zharkova, the scientist whose research … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Gamers’ Mentality [Comic]
Yep, been there, done that. [Source: Dork Tower | Follow “Dork Tower” on Twitter | Like “Dork Tower” on Facebook] The post Gamers’ Mentality [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » NASA Is About To Unveil Brand New Pluto Images
Pluto As Seen Just Before The New Horizons FlybyNASAThe day before the spacecraft was set to make its closest approach, Pluto sent us this love letter. The image was taken on July 13 from a distance of 476,000 miles, and it has a resolution of 2.5 miles per pixel.After a successful flyby yesterday, the New Horizons team is about to unveil … [Link]
Mashable » Travel 2,660 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in 3 minutes
The hiking path that stretches from Mexico to Canada, the Pacific Crest Trail, is a beautiful and almost surreal experience. Naturally, you'd want to document the journey. The only problem: The trail can take months to navigate from one end to the other. So when Mac decided to hike the trail, he condensed his footage into a three-minute clip that … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Coal renaissance means switching to plan B on climate change
Coal use is growing globally and, to avoid catastrophic warming, climate scientists say we must change the way we tackle carbon emissions
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Mashable » 'Transphobic' ad for Three mobile pulled after outrage on Twitter
LONDON — A billboard ad for mobile phone network Three Ireland that says "It turned out he was a she" has been criticised by transgender activists on Wednesday for being transphobic See also: T-shirts that proudly proclaim your preferred gender pronoun The ad, which appeared in Dublin and was spotted by a passerby, is a reference to the mobile phone company's … [Link]
Mashable » Amanda Seyfried says she only made 10% of her male costar's salary on a film
Amanda Seyfried is speaking up about the wage gap. In an interview with the Sunday Times, the Ted 2 star revealed that she discovered she was being paid much, much less than a male costar on one of her past films "A few years ago, on one of my big-budget films, I found I was being paid 10% of what my … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Poor Little Pluto (Animated GIF)
Here’s how Pluto must feel today. 
Sad, isn’t it? 🙁 And as Redditor SnuffCartoon said: You just anthropomorphized an entire dwarf planet and then made me feel sad for it. That’s some serious Pixar-level sh*t there. [Source: Reddit | Via LS] The post Poor Little Pluto (Animated GIF) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Amazon aims for world domination on Prime Day
Amazon has apparently succeeded in convincing consumers to take notice of its faux shopping holiday Prime Day, for better and worse However, as fast as deals came up, they sold out. Customers became frustrated with Amazon's longer-lasting deals, like giant shoehorns, that provided no real value. Still, the #PrimeDay hashtag was the top trending item on Twitter for much of the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Could everyday sounds be causing you hidden hearing loss?
The sheer volume at sporting events and concerts, and on headphones, can damage our ears in ways standard tests can't detect. How can you safeguard your hearing?
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New Scientist – News » New Horizons fly-by shows Pluto to be a surprising world
From ice to ionised nitrogen and even a heart, NASA's already uncovering "mouth-watering" science about the dwarf planet
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New Scientist – News » To vanquish AIDS by 2030, “pay now, or pay forever”
The next five years are crucial if we are to stop HIV. An extra $30 billion is needed above current annual spend but the paybacks will be huge, says the UN
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New Scientist – News » How historic Iran deal will block nuclear weapons – for a while
The US administration claims yesterday's long-awaited deal will block Iran from making a bomb for the next decade or more
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New Scientist – News » Pentaquark discovery at LHC shows long-sought new form of matter
Despite being predicted in the 1960s, the pentaquark is a particle so elusive even the world's largest physics experiment could only discover it by accident
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New Scientist – News » 60 Seconds
Early sperm, bird flu in the UK, veg in space, and more
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New Scientist – News » Animal brains connected up to make mind-melded computer
The power of rats' and monkeys' brains has been pooled by wiring them up. If we could do the same with humans, it could allow non-verbal collaboration
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New Scientist – News » Pluto mission marks end of planet exploration era. Where next?
We've just visited the last outpost of our solar system with NASA's New Horizons mission. But don't think we're done – there's still so much more to discover
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New Scientist – News » Burst of light speeds up healing by turbocharging our cells
The properties of water are altered by near-infrared light, which could drive the energy-producing mitrochondria in our cells to work harder and heal us faster
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New Scientist – News » Training boys to recognise another’s fear reduces violent crime
Young offenders are less likely to be violent in future if they take a computer course that teaches them to spot fear, anger and sadness in others' faces
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New Scientist – News » Cushion plants harbour tiny mountain worlds inside
Turtle-shaped cushion plants dominate the otherwise barren rocks high up in the mountains, and within each one is a unique and diverse ecosystem
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New Scientist – News » Bursting balloons in a sand box show distinct pattern of craters
There are many ways to make a hole in the ground, but explosions create craters with a distinct pattern – as found by bursting balloons buried in a sand box
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New Scientist – News » Zoologger: The sex-addicted tiny lemur with giant testicles
The northern giant mouse lemur has the biggest balls of the primate world, compared to body size, and seems to have sex all the time, doing without mating seasons
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New Scientist – News » 3D map of space dust is a galactic selfie of the Milky Way
The best-yet map of dust in the Milky Way will help decipher our galaxy's structure and show where stars are born – plus it's just beautiful
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New Scientist – News » Tiny beating human heart made from scratch
By recreating the physical forces that developing cells experience, stem cells have been coaxed into forming microscopic beating hearts
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New Scientist – News » Record-breaking super bright supernova spotted in southern sky
An energetic stellar blast may have just broken the record for the brightest yet found
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New Scientist – News » Mice with hereditary deafness hear again thanks to gene therapy
Compensating for a gene that's often to blame for hereditary deafness could lead to medical treatments for the condition in as little as five years' time
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New Scientist – News » Earth’s shrinking crust could leave us living on a water world
The end isn't exactly nigh, but in a couple of billion years, continental crusts could erode, making the land sink under the oceans
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Slashdot » Why a Chinese Buyout of Micron Is Not Likely To Succeed
Lucas123 writes: A reported $23 billion offer to purchase U.S.-based Micron, one of the largest DRAM and memory makers in the world, by a Chinese state-owned chip maker isn't likely to succeed for several reasons, not the least of which is that the U.S. government is unlikely to approve it and Micron has no reason to sell. Tsinghua Unigroup, a … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How Twitter’s API Improved WoW Gamer Engagement
World of Warcraft (WoW) is the hugely popular MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) with more than 10 million actively monthly subscribers.
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Mashable » Peggy Olson set to Drake is the best thing on the Internet today
Mad Men's Peggy Olson enjoyed quite the career trajectory since her start at Sterling Cooper. Peggy rose through the ranks, from a lowly secretary to a valued copywriter. And you know who else understands starting from the bottom? Yeah, that would be Drake In this video from Alex Pompliano, Drake's iconic "Started From The Bottom" is set to various scenes … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 18F's OpenFEC API Simplifies Campaign Data Inspection
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has launched its first API, the OpenFEC API. The API allows users to search for candidates and committees in a simpler and more interactive method than searching through mountains of form-collected information. The API marks the first product release by the FEC and 18F partnership.
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Mashable » A musical memo to theatergoers: For the love of God, 'look up' from your phones
You may think that text from your best friend about the new Taylor Swift video needs to be answered NOW, but Laura Benanti is here to tell you that it can wait – especially if you've got "mother*beep* Patti LuPone" in front of your very eyes. The Tony Award-winning actress joined forces with NY-based singing duo The Skivvies for a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » XKCD Analyzes New Horizon’s Photo of Pluto
[Source: XKCD] The post XKCD Analyzes New Horizon’s Photo of Pluto appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » The next Google Nexus phone may actually fit in your pocket
It’s looking more and more likely that Google has tapped Huawei to build its next Nexus smartphone. Whereas last year's Nexus 6 made by Motorola was a titan with its 6-inch screen, the next Google Nexus will be a little easier to carry around, according to specs leaked by Evan Blass. (Blass, who is a freelancer for Mashable, has a history … [Link]
Mashable » Typhoon Nangka nears landfall in Japan, causing storm surge flooding fears
Typhoon Nangka, once a Category 4 Super Typhoon in the tropical Pacific, is headed for landfall on the Japanese island of Shikoku Thursday night, local time, as the equivalent of a Category 1 or 2 hurricane Nangka is predicted to bring its highest winds and waves to the coast near the city of Kochi; but its effects will be felt all … [Link]
Mashable » 'Escaping ISIS': Stories of the women and children who escaped
In August 2014, ISIS militants raided a Yazidi village in Syria, kidnapping thousands of men, women and children. Hundreds of the kidnapped men were killed or forced to convert to Islam; the women and children were sold as sex slaves or to marry ISIS fighters. Many were raped or became victims of other forms of sexual violence. The torture and … [Link]
Slashdot » Virtual Reality Tech and Openness
An anonymous reader writes: An article written by Kyle Orland looks at how the nascent virtual reality industry will handle openness — in terms of standards, platforms, source code, and development. "Whether any single VR platform is 'open' or not, though, may be moot if developers have to juggle countless slightly different development standards for countless slightly different VR platforms. … [Link]
Mashable » Commodore lives on as a C64 game-playing smartphone
The classic Commodore 64 computer is long dead and buried, but the brand lives on in the first smartphones to feature its iconic name — and the only one in existence to play C64 and Amiga games. Commodore Business Machines Limited, a UK company with no real relation to the Commodore Computers of the early 1980s (beyond the trademark and branding … [Link]
Mashable » Job hunting? Check out 150+ opportunities at HBO, CBS and more
Looking for a new career? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Twice a week, we highlight five recently posted openings. Check out some of this week's newest, below, and be sure … [Link]
Mashable » A drone's eye view of New York's first fashion week for men
What's it like to experience Day 1 of New York's first ever fashion week for dudes? Pretty awesome. We got an inside view into New York Fashion Week: Men's on Tuesday — by shooting with a drone of course. Aerial photography site Da Drone Boyz hovered over the chic, exciting event See also: 5 designers you need to know for … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant raises a drink to a fallen U.S. soldier killed in Iraq
A restaurant server and his boss performed a small act of kindness for a servicewoman hoping to honor her brother, a fallen solider who was killed in Iraq. Brian Avery, the server at Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma, Washington, wrote on Facebook that a woman in the military came to his restaurant by herself for lunch on July 9, and ordered … [Link]
Popular Science » App Shows You Which Surgeons Are The Most Dangerous
Surgical complications depend more on the surgeon than the hospital where the procedure was performed.CMSRC via Wikimedia CommonsIn 2012, 71-year-old LaVerne Stiles had spinal fusion surgery to repair a small fracture caused by a car accident a few weeks before. When she chose between the three surgeons at her nearby hospital in central Florida, she assumed that which surgeon she picked … [Link]
Mashable » 5 strategies to advance from your entry-level job
Despite the fact that you always dreamed of being that person who landed a corner office before you turned 30, you're somehow still toiling away at an entry-level job. It's rough wanting more, but feeling indefinitely stuck at the lower rungs of the ladder. However, the more time you waste feeling sorry for yourself, the less time you're spending on improving … [Link]
Mashable » The weirdest deals of Amazon Prime Day
Sure, Amazon is selling some pretty nifty items on Amazon Prime Day: the Fire HD, a Kindle and Bose's SoundTrue headphones, to name a few. See also: Amazon Prime Day: The best deals But the majority of items — actually, the vast majority — are super weird. It's like Amazon dug deep into its warehouses after its years-long Internet garage sale … [Link]
Slashdot » What Will Happen When Cascadia Subduction Zone Slips
Noryungi writes: The New Yorker has published a chilling account of what would happen in the case of a major earthquake (roughly magnitude 9.0) inevitably striking the Cascadia subduction. "Under pressure from Juan de Fuca, the stuck edge of North America is bulging upward and compressing eastward, at the rate of, respectively, three to four millimetres and thirty to forty … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ant-Man and Luke Cage on Their Prison Experience [Comic]
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Mashable » Mud, rain, debris, hamper search for Kentucky flood victims
FLAT GAP, Ky. — Kevin Johnson last saw his son Scott wading through the rushing water with his 74-year-old grandmother on his back. Scott Johnson had already saved his father, his uncle and sister as a flash flood ravaged the rural town of Flat Gap. He returned to their cluster of trailers for his grandmother and teenage nephew and started to … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump's approval rating is on the rise, at least for Republicans
Love him or hate him, there's no denying that Donald Trump's star is on the rise — at least among Republican voters. Trump is picking up some serious steam in his bid for the White House, according to a new poll released Wednesday by the Washington Post and ABC News. See also: David Letterman comes out of retirement to roast Donald … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Solar Impulse 2' Flight Around The World Halted Until Early 2016
Solar Impulse Landing In HawaiiSolar Impulse | Revillard | Rezo.chThe battery problems on Solar Impulse 2 aren't going away anytime soon. The batteries, damaged by overheating, won't be repaired in time for the Solar Impulse team to continue on its round-the-world mission back to Abu Dhabi, where they took to the skies in April.Even if the team could get the batteries … [Link]
Slashdot » Nokia Wants To Make Phones Again
An anonymous reader writes: Nokia has indicated that it's interested in returning to the phone-making business. In a post on the company's website, spokesman Robert Morlino explains that although they sold their devices business to Microsoft last year, they're still interested in the phone industry. They're not capable of building their own devices, and it looks unlikely that they'll be … [Link]
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Slashdot » Reddit CEO: Site Is 'Not a Bastion of Free Speech,' Change Coming
An anonymous reader writes: Reddit's new CEO, cofounder Steve Huffman, has made a statement regarding the site's controversial racism- and abuse-related community "subreddits." He said, "we don't have any obligation to support them." In the brief announcement, Huffman explains that a robust content policy is something they have "been thinking about for quite some time" and is in the cards … [Link]
Mashable » Law school proposes 15% tuition refund for jobless graduates
One law school now comes with a money-back guarantee. Brooklyn Law School announced on Monday that it will refund 15% of tuition costs to any student who doesn’t find the job of their choice nine months after graduation, starting with the class of 2015. The tuition there is currently $43,237. “Our students invest a lot of time, effort and money earning … [Link]
Mashable » Video reveals last glimpse of El Chapo before epic escape
One minute Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán was locked up in a Mexican prison, pacing the floor of his small cell. The next, he was gone. Guzmán, infamous leader of the Sinaloa drug cartel, pulled off his elaborate escape earlier this week from the Altiplano maximum security prison with a casual cool, as seen in new footage released by the Mexican … [Link]
Mashable » The first shot for 'Rory McIlroy's PGA Tour' lands deep in the rough
“EA Sports is a company I've always admired," said Rosenberg. "They make a high-quality product and I've always liked the image they projected." That's not a direct quote from Mashable Games Reporter Adam Rosenberg; it's what pro golf newcomer Adam Rosenberg, a virtual creation in Rory McIlroy's PGA Tour, said after his first tournament win. There's no in-game requirement that you name your golfer … [Link]
Mashable » This desktop app lets you search for GIFs without opening your browser
Finding the perfect GIF just got easier. PopKey, the creators of GIF keyboard, released Send GIFs on Wednesday, a new desktop app for Mac and Windows that allows you to browse and share animated GIFs without opening a browser See also: The 50 best GIFs of 2014 On Macs, the app lives in the menu bar; the Windows version is accessible … [Link]
Slashdot » MUMPS, the Programming Language For Healthcare
citadrianne writes: An ICU patient is monitored and assessed according to 12 different variables. These include such measurements as body temperature, heart rate, blood oxygenation, blood pH, and others. Together, they're used to formulate a quantitative answer to the question, "How bad is it, doc?" Many of these physiological signs are measured in real-time via electrodes and like a billion … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence teeters on the edge of madness in 'Joy' trailer
Who knew a movie about mops could look so gritty? Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence plays the title character in Joy, the woman who invented the Miracle Mop. Directed by David O. Russell, the film also reunites Lawrence with Silver Linings Playbook co-stars Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro See also: Jennifer Lawrence reveals the story behind her tattoo fail Based on … [Link]
Mashable » Yes, Dan Aykroyd is going to be in the new 'Ghostbusters'
Dan Aykroyd is crossing streams with Paul Feig's rebooted Ghostbusters. The veteran actor and comedian tweeted on Tuesday night that he was on the set of the new Ghostbusters movie, filming a scene with "funny beautiful Kristen Wiig." See also: Your first look at all the 'Ghostbusters' women in full uniform Though he later deleted the tweet, Aykroyd's reps confirmed to … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Pratt is taking his 'Jurassic World' Lego minifigure on a world tour
It’s not easy being a globetrotting Lego minifigure, but Chris Pratt makes it look that way. While traveling from country to country for the Jurassic World press tour, Pratt has taken along his little, plastic figurine version of his character, Owen Grady, and is posting adorable images of the toy's adventures on Instagram. See also: Chris Pratt gives his best 'Jurassic … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Colbert talks to party-pooper Neil deGrasse Tyson about Pluto
Everyone is thrilled about the first clear photos of Pluto, except for Neil deGrasse Tyson The noted astrophysicist/occasional party-pooper is pretty over Pluto, and has even referred to himself as an "accessory" to Pluto's demotion from planet to dwarf planet. See also: Hello, Pluto: The 9-year journey to a new horizon Tyson joined Stephen Colbert for an online-only Late Show clip … [Link]
Slashdot » Toyota Recalls 625,000 Hybrid Vehicles Over Software Glitch
hypnosec writes: Yesterday we discussed news that over 65,000 Range Rovers were being recalled over a software issue. Not to be outdone, Japanese car manufacturer Toyota on Wednesday recalled 625,000 hybrid vehicles globally to fix a different software defect. The automaker said the defect in question might lead to shut down of the hybrid system while the car is being … [Link]
Mashable » What style means to a transgender girl
When Jazz Jennings was five years old, she wore a sparkly bathing suit for the first time. While this might be an uneventful moment for many little girls, for Jazz — who was assigned male at birth — it was an unforgettable experience. She was finally able to present herself as a girl and reflect what she was feeling on … [Link]
Popular Science » Our New Podcast Is Go For Launch
Welcome to the first episode of Futuropolis, a new Popular Science podcast that explores what our everyday routines–eating dinner, commuting, walking the dog–will be like in the future. In this episode, we’re looking at food. Specifically, food in space.One day, we may well be zipping around in commercial spaceships or living in colonies on Mars. But it will be hard … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Watch's small screen challenges brands to create teeny tiny advertising
Months after the Apple Watch's ultra-hyped release, many advertisers are still grappling with the best way to make brands get your attention on tiny little screens And with analyst forecasts of flagging sales leading some media and industry watchers to speculate that the gadget may be a flop, some advertisers may start to question whether wearable devices are worth the trouble … [Link]
Mashable » SkyWest airlines hit with restrictions and fines after 12,000-foot descent
The Federal Aviation Administration is cracking down on SkyWest airlines — hard. Last April, one of the carrier's planes stalled on a flight from Denver to Oklahoma City, descending from 39,000 to 27,000 feet, according to the FAA. In response to the incident, the administration is putting both speed and altitude restrictions on SkyWest. See also: The safest — and least … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Jimmy Fallon delightfully grill each other
Saturday Night Live's dream squad reunited on Tuesday's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Fallon himself teamed up for "True Confessions," a game where they read out "facts" about themselves, and the others attempt to determine if they're true Ensuing topics include prostitution in Monaco, drug dealers with shotguns and Yoko Ono. Jennifer … [Link]
Mashable » Spotify's music map shows UK fans are obsessed with local artists
LONDON — Music fans in the UK have pretty geographically tribal listening habits, a new interactive map from Spotify has revealed. Their Musical Map: Cities of the World project has mapped the unique tunes played in nearly 1,000 cities across the world, from Vancouver to Auckland. Analyzing some 20 billion listener and track relationships, they've created playlists for each city based … [Link]
Mashable » Rod Stewart and A$AP Rocky sing carpool karaoke with James Corden
James Corden swung by Rod Stewart's house to pick him up for a round of Carpool Karaoke on Tuesday night's Late Late Show. Watch Corden and the rock legend drive around Los Angeles singing some of Stewart's greatest hits — and picking up a surprise guest along the way. Come for Stewart's famous hair; stay for his rendition of "Da … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » The key to agile data science: experimentation
I lead a research team of data scientists responsible for discovering insights that lead to market and competitive intelligence for our company, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). We are a busy group. We get questions from all different areas of the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Get started with functional programming in Python
It is hard to get a consistent opinion on just what functional programming is, even from functional programmers themselves. A story about elephants and blind men seems apropos here. Usually we can contrast functional programming with “imperative programming” (what you … [Link]
Slashdot » Future Microsoft Devices Will Take Cues From the Surface Tablet
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is committed to bringing Windows to as many computer form factors as possible — even if they have to do it themselves. He says their plan is to build out new devices with the same mindset that created the Surface line. The Surface Pro tablets (and the regular Surface … [Link]
Mashable » Nike creates a cool new sneaker for people with disabilities
Nearly three years after Matthew Walzer, who has cerebral palsy, wrote a viral letter asking Nike for more accessible footwear, the company has announced a new sneaker with people with disabilities in mind. The Lebron Zoom Soldier 8 Flyease basketball sneaker employs Nike's new Flyease technology; instead of laces, which prove extremely difficult for people with movement disorders, stroke victims and … [Link]
Mashable » Computer chip made of wood works as well as the one in your phone
Biodegradable, wood-based computer chips can perform just as well as chips commonly used for wireless communication, according to new research. The inventors argue that the new chips could help address the global problem of rapidly accumulating electronic waste, some of which contains potentially toxic materials. The results also show that a transparent, wood-derived material called nanocellulose paper is an attractive alternative … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Poehler and Tina Fey party their hearts out in 'Sisters' trailer
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler revealed the first full trailer for their upcoming comedy Sisters on Tuesday's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and it's even better than we'd hoped. The movie follows Fey and Poehler as they attempt to throw one last rager in their childhood home before their parents sell it for good. Though the first 20-second teaser … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Today is Amazon Prime Day: Here are some AMAZING Deals!
First off, these deals are only available to Amazon Prime members. You can get a free 30-day trial by signing up here. Amazon prime offers free 2-day shipping on all items offered on Amazon.com, unlimited free movies and TV shows (Steaming), unlimited music streaming, and more! Here are Amazon’s incredible deals for today! –Save up to 40% off on select … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Jurassic World’s Margarita Man: This Might Be the Best Cosplay of SDCC 2015! [Pic]
If you’ve seen Jurassic World and can’t remember who the guy above is, here’s an animated reminder: 
And if you’ve missed our cosplay photos from SDCC 2015, be sure to check ’em all out right here! [Source: David Ngo | Via Neatorama] The post Jurassic World’s Margarita Man: This Might Be the Best Cosplay of SDCC 2015! [Pic] appeared first … [Link]
Mashable » 16 gleeful, smug foxes celebrating Britain's cancelled hunting vote
LONDON – Social media has been full of smiley-faced foxes over the last 24 hours. See also: Playful baby foxes find a dog's toy ball The vote on whether or not to relax fox hunting laws in England and Wales, which was due to take place Wednesday, was cancelled after the Scottish National Party threatened to vote down Conservative reforms, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Darth Vader Force Choking People at Comic-Con [Video]
From Wired: Few could resist the asphyxiating grip of the Dark Side when Dupree Jones, who cosplays as Darth Vader, tried out the Sith lord’s famous Force choke on the rebel scum of San Diego Comic Con 2015. [WIRED] The post Darth Vader Force Choking People at Comic-Con [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Forging The Bride’s Katana (From Kill Bill) in Real Life [Video]
From Man at Arm – Reforged: Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be building some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, we’re using traditional techniques to forge Hattori Hanzō’s Katana wielded by Black Mamba in Kill Bill. [AWE Me] The post Forging The Bride’s Katana (From Kill Bill) … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘The Boy and the Beast’ is the Anime Version of ‘The Jungle Book’
Being a fan of anime, I sometimes will hear rumblings about a particular Eastern movie that is getting a buzz. Lately, that buzz has been all about The Boy and the Beast, with Kotaku comparing it to a more kickass version of The Jungle Book: Kyuta, our Mowgli for this story, is a young nine-year-old who runs away from his … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Jitterbit Launches Harmony Live Real-Time APIs Platform
Jitterbit, an integration solutions provider, has announced the launch of Harmony Live!, a new cloud platform that allows businesses to create, orchestrate, and manage real-time connected APIs. Jitterbit designed the Harmony Live! platform for technical business analysts and non-technical users who want to connect on-premises systems with cloud, mobile, and IoT applications.
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Slashdot » As Big Data Plateaus, Data Science Education Grows
gthuang88 writes: Even as the hype around big data has died down, opportunities for data scientists are expanding. Johns Hopkins, NYU, and MIT are among the schools offering courses in data science, and IBM and other big companies are investing heavily in training programs. Now a startup called DataCamp has raised $1 million to expand online courses in R programming, … [Link]
Mashable » Solar-powered plane grounded until 2016 because of 'irreversible' damage
The solar-powered plane attempting a round-the-world trip has hit a major speed bump. Solar Impulse 2 landed in Hawaii on July 3 after a five-day, record-setting flight from Japan. Last week, the team working on the ambitious project announced that damaged batteries would ground the plane for at least a few weeks. On Wednesday, the delay was extended — until April … [Link]
Mashable » Exactly when you should quit stressing over the details
You’ve probably heard the productivity adage that "done is better than perfect," which certainly sounds more appealing than "the devil is in the details." However, as an editor, it's my job to check (and double check) the work that comes across my desk. Moreover, almost every job description I've ever seen asks for people who are detail-oriented; not "sometimes detail-oriented and … [Link]
Mashable » Sinéad O'Connor didn't hold back on what she thinks of Kim Kardashian
LONDON — Sinéad O'Connor has form when it comes to speaking her mind about pop-culture's obsession du jour, so it's probably no surprise that Kim Kardashian popped up in the singer's crosshairs See also: You can now take a selfie with (wax) Kim Kardashian The Irish singer proclaimed in a Facebook post that Rolling Stone's decision to put the reality star … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 15 July 2015
System Integrity Management Platform (Github) — NSA releases security compliance tool for government departments. 3D-Printed Explosive Jumping Robot Combines Firm and Squishy Parts (IEEE Spectrum) — Different parts of the robot grade over three orders of magnitude from stiff like … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Bioinformatics Data Skills – $21.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Bioinformatics Data Skills" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-07-16 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » The best Amazon Prime Day deals in the UK
LONDON — Get that credit card ready, Amazon Prime Day is upon us. The site's all-day deal bonanza, which marks the company's 20th birthday, sees a load of items heavily discounted during July 15, from e-readers to headphones, tablets, consoles and baby monitors. The offers are open to anyone who signs up to the Amazon Prime service, which launched in the … [Link]
Mashable » 19 Louis Tomlinson baby news reactions that are the opposite of calm
LONDON – One Direction fans aren't known for their calmness on Twitter, but Tuesday's news that Louis Tomlinson may soon be a dad has accelerated their excitement to borderline-terrifying new levels. See also: The 20 best reactions ever to Zayn leaving One Direction The rumours started after People reported that Tomlinson is expecting a child with stylist Briana Jungwirth. Fans were … [Link]
Mashable » Synchronized swimming making a splash at Pan American Games
Formerly known as water ballet, synchronized swimming is an art as well as a sport See also: Kids' Synchronized Swimming Routine Makes Splash at Talent Show From the surface, swimmers preform routines of beauty, dance and precision. Under the water, their strength, flexibility and balance are tested Athletes perform routines set to music as either duets or teams of eight. They … [Link]
Mashable » Dramatic video shows plane landing on busy New Jersey highway
A newly released video shows a small plane making an emergency landing on Route 72 in Stafford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 12. The video captures the moment when the pilot touches the ground, quickly overtaking several cars and steering left on the grass median to avoid collision See also: Terrifying footage from windy airport gives new meaning to bumpy landing … [Link]
Slashdot » Does Elon Musk's Hyperloop Make More Sense On Mars?
An anonymous reader writes: Elon Musk's Hyperloop project has its challenges in places that have air. But in places with little air and no fossil fuels, where you can't fly and there's little drag, it makes a lot more sense. Post-doc researcher Leon Vanstone thinks the Hyperloop may have more of a future on Mars than here on Earth. He … [Link]
Mashable » Food powder made from expired produce may help end world hunger
The global amount of food wasted each year is an estimated 1.76 billion tons — that's $750 billion in terms of economic loss, according to the United Nations. The two most common reasons for such extensive food waste relate to mindless consumption: We buy or prepare more than we need, or we just don't use food before it goes bad See … [Link]
Mashable » In cities and states across the U.S., it's the hotel industry versus Airbnb
One Airbnb host allegedly tripled the price of his condo without warning, nearly ruining a family’s trip to Austin to see a Formula One race. Another, in Cleveland, is accused of badgering his guests with sexist commentary. Other hosts reportedly misled prospective Airbnb guests with false promises of wheelchair accessibility in their New York City apartments. These horror stories may be … [Link]
Mashable » Obama's excellent lame duck summer
For a lame duck president, Barack Obama has had an excellent summer, with a slew of domestic and foreign policy wins, capped this week by a historic deal with Iran. Obama—the careful president who sometimes frustrated even supporters with his slow motion decisions—is clearly on fire. See also: All the times Donald Trump has pretended to run for president We take … [Link]
Mashable » Former Auschwitz accountant jailed for 4 years
A 94-year-old former SS sergeant who served at the Auschwitz death camp has been convicted on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder The state court in the northern German city of Lueneburg gave Oskar Groening, known as the bookkeeper of Auschwitz, a four-year sentence. See also: A Sunday stroll through Auschwitz Groening has testified that he guarded prisoners' baggage after they … [Link]
Mashable » Beautiful bioluminescent creatures light up the deep ocean
Life adapts in the most beautiful ways. Bioluminescence, though rarely seen in land organisms (with the noteworthy exception of the firefly) is extremely common for many marine creatures. See also: Global warming may cause largest ocean species migration in 3 million years At some of the ocean’s lowest depths, where light is scarce to nonexistent, many fish, crustaceans and microorganisms produce light. Scientists believe … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon Prime Day: The best deals
Wednesday is Amazon's big Prime Day sales celebration. Throughout July 15, Amazon will have various items and deals on sale. Some of these deals will be for the entire day, some will be for limited periods of time and some will be for limited quantities. We're going to scour Amazon's website for the best deals in the U.S. throughout the day. … [Link]
Mashable » Where MH17 came down: The village that survived the horror
HRABOVE, Ukraine — Before July 17, 2014, few people were likely to have heard of Hrabove, a sleepy, bucolic eastern Ukrainian town of about 1,000 people. See also: Satellite images show clearly that Russia faked its MH17 report But over the past year, Hrabove has been the center of attention as international investigators try to piece together what happened on that … [Link]
Mashable » This accessory turns your cat's butt into a beautiful jewel
Constantly seeing your cat's anus is just part of being a pet owner. Eventually, you sorta get used to your cat's butt hole staring back at you every time they offer their behind for a good pet. But now cat owners, you don't have to anymore, thanks to the Twinkle Tush, a necklace-like accessory that hides your cat's exposed butt … [Link]
Mashable » HTC goes color-crazy with three affordable new Desire smartphones
With no new flagship device to unveil until next year, HTC's punching at the low-end with a trio of new Desire smartphones. The struggling smartphone company unveiled a trio of new budget smartphones designed to be affordable, but offer much of the software experience from its premium One devices. See also: HTC One M9: An almost-perfect phone just doesn't cut … [Link]
Mashable » Curly-haired kid laughs in the face of impossible trick shots
At first view it appears Melbourne girl Riley Dashwood has super powers. This cute-as-a-button, curly-haired, six-year-old tosses a milk carton over her shoulder like it's nobody's business — getting it to land perfectly in the fridge. She does the same with a toothbrush into a glass, and then a DVD into the player, before chucking a piece of toast over … [Link]
Mashable » The Smithsonian to post sign clarifying that it is celebrating art, not Cosby
Amidst recent controversy, the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art has elected not to halt its exhibit featuring art from Bill and Camille Cosby's collection. Instead, it will post a sign outside the exhibition room warning visitors that the museum does not condone Bill Cosby's behavior. See also: Whoopi Goldberg backtracks on Bill Cosby defense: It 'kind of points to guilt' … [Link]
Mashable » Google rolls out Eddystone, an open-source iBeacon rival
Apple’s iBeacons are about to face a new wave of competition. Google just unveiled a new platform for bluetooth beacons, along with a new set of tools for developers who want to build apps on top of the service See also: Will Apple's iBeacon Change the Way We Shop? BLE (bluetooth low energy) beacons are small battery-powered devices that use bluetooth … [Link]
Slashdot » Critical Internet Explorer 11 Vulnerability Identified After Hacking Team Breach
An anonymous reader writes: After analyzing the leaked data from last week's attack on Hacking Team, Vectra researchers discovered a previously unknown high severity vulnerability in Internet Explorer 11, which impacts the browser on both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The vulnerability is an exploitable use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability that occurs within a custom heap in JSCRIPT9. Since it exists within … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2167: The Post-Pluto blues!
Featuring the epic Emily Lakdawalla! And please give a warm click to our sponsor, CREATEit! If you enjoy our work, please retweet or share the URL, thank you! [Link]
Mashable » On 'No-Face Day', employees wear masks to avoid fake facial expressions
Is this the newest company trend? Some companies have free lunches, others let you cover your mug. Working life can be stressful, with all that smiling and all those expressions. To help with this gigantic problem, a Chinese service company has implemented a "No-Face Day," where employees can wear a mask to relieve them from the stress of faking facial expressions, … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix appears to be killing it Down Under with 1.42 million users
The early results are in, and Netflix is not looking at all shabby after its first few months operating in Australia. Launching here on March 24, by June Netflix is now watched by 1.42 million people in 559,000 homes, according to market research company, Roy Morgan. That's an extra 400,000 Australians added in June alone. See also: 10 pieces of retro … [Link]
Slashdot » New Horizons Phones Home After Pluto Flyby — Craft Healthy, Data Recorded
Tablizer was one of several readers to note that the New Horizons probe has completed its flyby of Pluto and radioed home to confirm that it went without incident. Mission Ops manager Alice Bowman said the spacecraft was healthy, full of data, and sharing telemetry. The images New Horizon collected haven't been downloaded yet, but NASA decided to tide us … [Link]
Mashable » Uber expands service for seniors and people with disabilities
Long before Uber get its self-driving Teslas on road, the company is looking to improve its existing service by serving a specific niche: senior citizens and what it calls "disability communities." The service is called uberASSIST and will allow users to select specially trained drivers who are prepped to handle passengers with special equipment, such as walkers, scooters and wheelchairs See … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cheers and celebrations as NASA hears from Pluto spacecraft
After a nine-year journey, the New Horizons spacecraft has finally reached Pluto and phoned home to report it is in good health
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Mashable » Google Street View takes a hike through Australia's spectacular Northern Territory
The Street View Trekker at Uluru.Image: Tourism NTYou'll soon be able to take a virtual trek through Australia's red centre from your desk, thanks to a collaboration between Google and the Northern Territory (NT) government. By loaning a Street View Trekker device to Tourism NT and Parks and Wildlife Commission NT staff, Google is mapping and recording scenery from throughout … [Link]
Mashable » 'Underneath we are …' campaign shows real, diverse women in the flesh
An Australian visual artist has launched a Pozible campaign to attract the attention of diverse women and their supporters. The Pozible fundraiser, started by Adelaide artist Amy Herrmann, asks for financial support for her art project titled: "Underneath we are …" See also: 100 years of classic Italian beauty demonstrated in 1 minute It hopes to portray women in a different … [Link]
Mashable » SeaWorld employee posed undercover as animal activist for years, PETA says
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, is claiming that SeaWorld planted a spy among its ranks in the theme park's ongoing battle with the animal rights group. In a twist of cloak-and-dagger intrigue, PETA believes that an activist going by the name of Thomas Jones is actually a SeaWorld human resources employee named Paul McComb, who … [Link]
Mashable » ZTE's $450 Axon challenges Samsung with premium specs and design
ZTE is not a household brand in the U.S., but the Chinese cellphone manufacturer desperately wants to be. In the lead-up to the announcement of the Axon, its new U.S. flagship smartphone, there was no mention that the device was made by ZTE See also: ZTE's plan to be the next Samsung "We wanted to focus on the phone, not the … [Link]
Slashdot » Twitter Stock Jumps Nearly 8 Percent After Fake Report
vivaoporto writes: As noted by Re/code and many other outlets, Twitter stock jumped nearly 8 percent after a bogus report, attributed to Bloomberg News, said Twitter had received a $31 billion buyout offer. The fake story, which cited "people with knowledge of the situation," appeared on a website (Google Cache version) made to look like Bloomberg's business news page and … [Link]
Mashable » Instagram reveals its top cosplayers from Comic-Con
Comic-Con may be receding into the distance like a pleasant geek dream (or nightmare, if you're not the biggest fan of crowds). But there's one question left to ask: Who wore it best? That's a question Instagram is attempting to answer. The Facebook-owned photo service crunched some numbers for Mashable, and came up with the 12 most popular Instagrams from the … [Link]
Popular Science » It's Official: New Horizons Made It To Pluto And Beyond
New Horizons has phoned home. After a ten year, 3 billion mile journey, the spacecraft flew by Pluto this morning and has lived to tell the tale. At approximately 9pm, the New Horizons mission operations in Maryland locked on to the spacecraft's signal, sent across billions of miles at the speed of light. All systems reported nominal, which is NASA … [Link]
Mashable » We made it to Pluto: New Horizons spacecraft phones home after flyby
LAUREL, Maryland — Humanity's first robotic emissary to Pluto has successfully phoned home and appears to be in good health after its close encounter with the dwarf planet earlier today Mission controllers received a status update from NASA's New Horizons probe as expected, at about 8:53 p.m. ET Tuesday, approximately 11 hours after its close flyby with Pluto. See also: Hello, … [Link]
Mashable » Undercover, edited video claims Planned Parenthood unlawfully sells fetal tissue
An eight-minute undercover video published Tuesday shows a Planned Parenthood executive discussing how its clinics obtain fetal tissue for scientific research The July 2014 meeting was arranged by people posing as buyers from a human biologics company who were in fact members of the anti-abortion group Center for Medical Progress. They met with Dr. Deborah Nucatola, senior director of medical services … [Link]
Mashable » Ellen DeGeneres debuts GapKids line for heroic girls
If there is one person who can revive Gap, it is probably Taylor Swift. If she’s not available, Ellen DeGeneres is the next best thing See also: Your first look at Ellen's new lifestyle brand is the closest you'll get to her Back in May, GapKids announced a partnership with DeGeneres and her new lifestyle brand ED. We finally have a … [Link]
Mashable » Australian cricketer turns out to be not so good at cricket
Aussies were seen blowing up deluxe from coast to coast last weekend, but in a welcome change of tune, it wasn't because of ash clouds or 20-something tennis brats. This time, it was sleep deprivation and Shane Watson 'Watto' was trending like an inferno on Saturday for his starring role in Australia's comical cratering in the first Ashes Test against England … [Link]
Slashdot » Robots Appear To Raise Productivity Without Causing Total Work Hours To Decline
Hallie Siegel writes: We often read about the economic impact of robots on employment, usually accompanied with the assertion that "robots steal jobs". But to date there has precious little economic analysis of the actual effects that robots are already having on employment and productivity. Georg Graetz (Professor of Economics at Uppsala University) and Guy Michaels (Professor of Economics at … [Link]
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