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.
Mashable » Americans feel guilty for relaxing on the few vacations they actually take
Not only are Americans not using all their vacation time, they aren't doing much relaxing during the days they do take off. A majority of Americans spend vacation days dealing with various errands, and many of them feel guilty about relaxing, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults by Princess Cruises. See also: How a TV show from the '80s … [Link]
Slashdot » Tel Aviv Has Become a "Beta City" For New Technology
dkatana writes: Hila Oren, founder and CEO of Tel Aviv Global, part of the city government, writes an an Op-Ed for "Cities of the Future" where she details how, based on citizen participation and unpredictability, Tel Aviv has become one of the smartest cities on the planet. She mentions the "DigiTel" program for residents, who use a personalized account with … [Link]
Popular Science » Watch NASA's Deep Space Engine Roar To Life In Test-Fire
Mankind could leave its first footprints on Mars sometime in the 2030s. And if we want to get there, we’re gonna need a new ride. That’s why NASA’s building the Space Launch System (SLS), a heavy lift vehicle that’s intended, eventually, to carry astronauts into deep space. To get us there, NASA is trying out a souped-up version of the … [Link]
Mashable » This bizarre, spaghetti-like sea creature is actually real
An unusual sea creature that bears a striking resemblance to the Flying Spaghetti Monster — except its spookier and underwater — was recently spotted off the coast of Angola Daniel Jones, from the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK, identified the unusual creature as a kind of siphonophore called Bathyphysa conifera. While the fascinating critter may look like an alien, … [Link]
Mashable » Soundgarden's Chris Cornell returns with heartbreaking solo song
Ahead of releasing his first solo album in six years on Sept. 18, Chris Cornell has debuted "Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart." The single and its lyric video (above) is our first taste of the Soundgarden frontman's fourth studio album, Higher Truth, which is available to pre-order. The video follows a bullet or rocket's journey toward heartbreak, slickly edited over … [Link]
Mashable » Bloody aftermath of Tianjin explosion caught on Chinese social media
Editor's note: Some of the following photos may be considered graphic. The chaotic aftermath of the deadly explosion that rocked Tianjin, a city in northern China late Wednesday night, was captured by users of Sina Weibo, the Chinese microblogging service. See also: Massive explosion rocks Chinese city of Tianjin, killing at least 44 The state-run newspaper People's Daily reported that … [Link]
Slashdot » Drone Racing League Receives a $1 Million From Miami Dolphins Owner
An anonymous reader writes: Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is investing $1 million in drone racing. The Drone Racing League (DRL), a New York startup, announced the investment today. The league hopes to recreate successes that other non-traditional sports, such as the X-Games, have had in recent years. The Wall Street Journal reports: "Earlier this summer, the League held a … [Link]
Popular Science » Where, When, And How To Watch The Perseid Meteor Shower In 2015
Perseids [Fred Bruenjes] Early tomorrow morning is one of the most astronomically special times in years for us inhabitants of Earth's Northern Hemisphere. The annual Perseid Meteor Shower is reaching its peak, and the best time to see up to 100 meteors streak through the sky every hour will be starting around 4 a.m. Eastern (1 a.m. Pacific) on August … [Link]
Mashable » Michelle Dockery Instagrammed the 'Downton Abbey' reunion of your dreams
As the cast and crew of Downton Abbey wound down their final days of filming during #TheLastDaysofDownton, we couldn't help but feel the absence of one Cousin Matthew Thankfully, Michelle Dockery saved the day and made sure we knew that Matthew wasn't forgotten. See also: 'Downton Abbey' cast and crew document the #LastDaysofDownton with some choice selfies Dockery and former co-star … [Link]
Mashable » In Major League Baseball first, all 15 home teams win on same day
Home sweep home. When the Seattle Mariners beat Baltimore 6-5 in 10 innings Tuesday night, it marked the first time in baseball history all 15 home teams won on the same day. See also: Taco Bell's cute baseball tweet is everything that's wrong with America Viewing every game as a 50-50 proposition independent of all others, STATS figured the odds of … [Link]
Mashable » The last bastion of leaked 'Fallout 4' video: PornHub
Fans desperate to share some low-quality footage of the upcoming video game Fallout 4 have stashed their controversial video at the home of lots of other low-quality, shaky footage: PornHub. When a seven-minute video shot during a behind-closed-doors Fallout 4 demo at Gamescom made its way to regular video services such as YouTube, games publisher Bethesda Softworks yanked it down almost … [Link]
Popular Science » The Army Enlists Lockheed To Build Another Laser
Aculight Laser Lockheed Martin If lasers are the future of war, the Army wants to make sure it gets them right. The dirt-stopping branch of America’s armed forces already has the HEL-MD laser-armed truck in development. Made by Boeing, the HEL-MD successfully destroyed mortar rounds and drones in flight in 2013. Now, to hedge their bets and make sure they … [Link]
Mashable » Bus driver uses bus to prevent crash of passed-out motorist
A quick-thinking bus driver in the Boston area was able to use his bus to prevent a motorist from being involved in a more serious accident Paul Healy, a bus driver for the MBTA for 14 years, was driving along Quincy Avenue in Quincy, Massachusetts at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday when he noticed a motorist driving slumped over the … [Link]
Slashdot » "Chaotic Architecture" At NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
New submitter CarlaRudder writes: NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) is ditching old, rigid, legacy tools and adopting a much more flexible approach that allows people within the company to pick and choose the technologies that help them do their jobs better. CIO, Jim Rinaldi, and IT Chief Technology Officer, Tom Soderstrom, are calling it "chaotic architecture," and they are using … [Link]
Mashable » A woman creepily rubs Bryan Adams in his new music video
Awkward. Bryan Adams' toe-tapping song, "You Belong To Me," has been paired with a head-scratching video in which a woman rubs her hands all over him the entire time. Though the tune is quite fantastic, the video adds an uncomfortable element "You Belong To Me" is the first song from the "Summer of '69" singer's upcoming 13th studio album, Get … [Link]
Popular Science » Rapid Eye Movements Show When The Scenes Change In Your Dreams
Via www.shutterstock.com You can do a lot while you sleep. It’s easy to know when someone is in REM sleep—her eyes move quickly back and forth. Researchers have long known that the movements accompany dreaming, and theorized that the nature of the movements were indicative of some aspect of the dreams. Now researchers have monitored the activity of individual neurons … [Link]
Popular Science » This Year's Speed Week At The Bonneville Salt Flats Is Cancelled…Again
Bonneville Salt Flats craig Cloutier/Flickr CC by SA 2.0 In a perfect world, this would have been the fourth day of the annual Bonneville Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The salt flats have played host to land-speed races and records for over 100 years but this is the second year in a row that the races have been … [Link]
Mashable » Cool gal Hillary Clinton wants to know how you feel about student loans, in emoji
Emoji are perfect for expressing just about anything — except, apparently, your frustrations about student loan debt. Hillary Clinton's campaign decided to touch on the subject of college affordability by asking her Twitter followers to express themselves using emoji. See also: Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush in day-long Twitter fight How does your student loan debt make you feel?Tell us in … [Link]
Slashdot » Brain Scan Predicts the Success of Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment
jan_jes writes: MIT researchers performed brain scans on 38 SAD patients and were able to predict with about 80% accuracy which patients would do well in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Use of the scans to predict treatment outcomes improved predictions fivefold over use of a clinician's assessment alone. The researchers used a form of brain imaging that scans patients in … [Link]
Mashable » Security community roasts Oracle exec for scolding white-hat hackers
Hell hath no fury like a security expert's scorn. Oracle's Chief Security Officer Mary Ann Davidson learned that the hard way this week after she ignited the wrath of the web's security mavens by telling them not to surface vulnerabilities in the company's software, as it's a violation of the company's end user license agreement (EULA.) And the web responded in … [Link]
Mashable » Google's Alphabet rollout could still be a Qwikster-like farce
Remember Qwikster? If you were a Netflix user in 2011, or simply a fan of major business debacles, chances are you do To recap: Qwikster was born when Netflix CEO Reed Hastings was trying to deal with customer fury over the fact that he'd split his DVD and streaming subscription fees; it was suddenly much more expensive to use both services. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Barchart OnDemand, Tviso, Brightcove, JotForm
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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New Scientist – News » Japan reboots nuclear power despite protests and no waste plan
By Friday, Japan's residents are expected to start getting first nuclear power since the shutdown of 48 reactors that followed the Fukushima disaster
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Mashable » 4 tips to foster a company culture of innovation
This article is part of DBA, a series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. There's a lot of science behind why change is so hard. But we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves; a large part of it is human nature. While what separates humans from many other animals is … [Link]
Popular Science » Biotech Company Is Developing Transplantable Pig Organs For Humans
Here piggy piggy piggy Mutinka via Pixabay Every year, around 8,000 people die waiting for an organ transplant. There just doesn't seem to be enough human organs available for those who need them. Biotech company United Therapeutics has been investigating ways to grow pig organs to be used in humans, and in the four years its researchers have been working … [Link]
Slashdot » Will Ad Blockers Kill the Digital Media Industry?
HughPickens.com writes: Michael Rosenwald writes at the Columbia Journalism Review that global online ad revenue continues to rise, reaching nearly $180 billion last year. But analysts say the rise of ad blocking threatens the entire industry—the free sites that rely exclusively on ads, as well as the paywalled outlets that rely on ads to compensate for the vast majority of … [Link]
Mashable » San Diego woman fined $25,000 for operating an AirBnB without a permit
One San Diego woman has found herself in hot water with the city after renting out her home without acquiring a proper permit Rachel Smith, who lists her home in San Diego's Burlingame neighborhood on home-sharing website AirBnB, is now being fined $25,000 for her failure to obtain a conditional use permit — a requirement that the city has only recently … [Link]
Mashable » Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter reveals he has cancer
Updated at 3:05 p.m. PT to include President Obama's statement Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced on Wednesday that his cancer has spread and that he is beginning treatment. More details aren't known and will be released later, according to reports. STATEMENT from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on his health: http://t.co/en19mF3jOx — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) August 12, 2015 A … [Link]
Mashable » CHVRCHES debuts synth-pop gold with 'Never Ending Circles' video
Electro-pop act CHVRCHES just delivered "Never Ending Circles," an addictive, synth-laden song "Never Ending Circles" premiered on Apple Music's Beats 1 global radio Wednesday, and the debut came with an companion lyric video (above). The track is from the band's sophomore album, Every Open Eye, which has a Sept. 25 release date. CHVRCHES previously dropped "Leave a Trace" (below) in … [Link]
Mashable » Elephant plays soccer like a pro for #WorldElephantDay
Kicking a soccer ball this well should be a red card. An Asian elephant named Gung is fast becoming the Messi of the animal kingdom. With a custom-fitted GoPro head mount, Gung is able to show the world his soccer skills just in time to raise awareness for #WorldElephantDay. Where's ESPN announcer Jon Champion when you need him? 'Men In … [Link]
Mashable » The ESL details its anti-drug policy, addresses recreational marijuana use
Drugs have no place in esports — performance-enhancing or otherwise. That's the message the Electronic Sports League (ESL) is sending with its newly expanded anti-drug policy, which ESL Head of Communications Anna Rozwandowicz shared a portion of via the Counter Strike: Global Offensive subreddit. The text lays out some of the specific enforcement techniques for keeping Adderall, marijuana and other banned substances … [Link]
Mashable » The best time to book flights doesn't actually exist
Travelers dream of the perfect trick to find the cheapest airfare every time, every trip. There are theories, some of them backed up by real number-crunching — shop on a Tuesday, 57 days before your flight. But using a tidy formula to find the cheapest fare may be as futile as trying to time the stock market. See also: Hopper offers … [Link]
Slashdot » Tim O'Reilly and the 'WTF?!' Economy (Video)
This is a conversation Tim Lord had with Tim O'Reilly at OSCON. Tim O'Reilly wrote an article titled "The WTF Economy,", which started with these words: "WTF?! In San Francisco, Uber has 3x the revenue of the entire prior taxi and limousine industry." He talks about Uber and AirbnB and how, with real-time measurement of customer demand, "The algorithm is … [Link]
Mashable » Watch all your favorite comedians dish out sweet burns to their hecklers
Being a standup comedian is difficult for a number of reasons — lots of travel, meager pay, unresponsive audiences. But the most annoying aspect of the whole ordeal is probably hecklers In this supercut from Digg, you can check out some of your favorite professional comedians responding to those unfortunate audience members who were foolish enough to pipe up during … [Link]
Mashable » Wait a minute, China's new bean-shaped sculpture looks awfully familiar
The Chinese government has erected a new sculpture in the province of Xinjiang, and it looks suspiciously like one of Chicago's most famous landmarks. The sculpture in China is designed to commemorate the first oil well in the Karamay, a city known for its oil supply. The People's Daily, an official newspaper of the Chinese Communist party, tweeted a photo of the … [Link]
Mashable » Super Cr3w shows how you too can master tough dance moves
If you have three sturdy, strapping young men, you too can work it like Super Cr3w, a dance crew currently vying for the title on America’s Best Dance Crew: Road to the VMAs. In this week's video tutorial — a series that dance fans are seeing only on Mashable — the group gives a quick lesson on how to accomplish … [Link]
Mashable » Pornhub in possible legal pickle over cheesy ad
It’s so hard. So salty. Such a sinful pleasure in your mouth. We're referring to Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, of course The Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Consortium is threatening legal action against Pornhub, an adult entertainment website, after the site referenced the cheese in a recent online advertisement, reports The Guardian See also: The 7 greatest things that ever happened to grilled cheese In the … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Fantasy Football League Invokes IBM Watson APIs to Improve Fan Experience
In a move that could have broad implications for how APIs get used within the context of advanced analytics applications, Edge Up Sports, an organizer of a fantasy football league, revealed today that it plans to make use of IBM Watson cloud services to make it simpler for more fantasy football players to participate in the league.
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Mashable » Kristen Stewart on her sexuality: 'Google me, I'm not hiding'
As defined by tabloids, a "gal pal" is a female celebrity's female significant other — and an appropriate caption for paparazzi shots of the couple together. Out to coffee? Gal pals. Grocery shopping? Gal pals. Holding hands on a tropical vacation? Gal pals. Shopping for engagement rings? Gal pals Kristen Stewart and visual effects producer Alicia Cargile have been well-documented "gal … [Link]
Popular Science » Lightning Can Shock Rocks At The Atomic Level
Lightning Strikes John Fowler/Flickr CC by 2.0 What do a lightning strike and a meteorite have in common? Beyond the fact that they are both forms of death and destruction that fall from the sky, not much. One is a discharge of energy, the other is a solid object. But it turns out that both can have the same kind … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Brady's melting face in courtroom sketch is instantly turned into a meme
Temperatures in New York City are floating around the mid 80s today, but it seems to be sweltering in the federal court where Tom Brady's "DeflateGate" scandal hearing is being held because his face is clearly melting in this courtroom sketch. The sketch, drawn by professional artist Jane Rosenberg, who has had profiles of her work in publications such as The … [Link]
Slashdot » Fitbit Wants To Help Corporations Track Employee Health
jfruh writes: Fitbit is pitching its iconic fitness trackers to businesses as a tool to save money on health care costs. Many companies have wellness programs to encourage workers to exercise more, and Fitbit will help employers quantify (and monitor) employee progress. “We think virtually every company will incorporate fitness trackers into their corporate wellness programs,” Fitbit CFO Bill Zerella … [Link]
Mashable » Dane DeHaan just wants to make good art as James Dean in 'Life' trailer
All that Dane DeHaan wants in Life is to act, and all Robert Pattinson wants is to make him famous. See also: FKA twigs hasn't seen boyfriend Robert Pattinson in 'Twilight,' obviously In 1955, American photojournalist Dennis Stock (played by Pattinson) takes on an assignment to profile a man his Life Magazine boss (Joel Edgerton) calls "some unknown actor." The … [Link]
Popular Science » First Octopus Genome Sequence Reveals Clues About Camouflage And Big Brains
Reflection of the California Two-Spot Octopus Flckr CC by Nathan Rupert With its eight grasping arms, camouflage-like skin, and large, doughnut-shaped brain, the octopus’ unique physical traits have intrigued scientists for centuries–the late British zoologist Martin Wells dubbed the sea-dwelling creature an alien. Now the predatory mollusk, which is thought to be one of the most intelligent invertebrates, with elaborate … [Link]
Mashable » Early fantasy story by J.R.R. Tolkien will be published this fall
Stay calm, Tolkiendil: There are more fantastic journeys to embark upon. One of J.R.R. Tolkien's earliest pieces of writing — a twisted retelling of a classic Finnish poem titled The Story of Kullervo, is set to be published this year. The story will hit shelves in August 2015 in the U.K. and in late October in the U.S. See also: What … [Link]
Popular Science » Massive Explosion In Tianjin, China
Explosion in Tianjin Screenshot by author, from YouTube Update 4:40pm 8/12/2015 The death toll stands at 7 so far, but the second blast trapped people so it's possible that number will rise. People's Daily is reporting that the fires are expected to keep burning for at least another hour. A Japanese weather satellite apparently captured the blast from space, its … [Link]
Mashable » Periscope claims 10 million accounts as live-streaming apps heat up
Twitter’s entry into the live mobile streaming game appears to be paying off, as the company has announced that Periscope currently has 10 million registered accounts And while those 10 million accounts, registered on both iOS and Android devices, don't indicate that the service has 10 million "users" (many could be one-and-done, dormant accounts), the number is nevertheless a healthy early … [Link]
Mashable » 7 fabulously fantastic things we just learned about 'Super Mario Maker'
Super Mario Maker is only a few weeks away from release now, but Nintendo's still got some surprises to share about its creativity-driven Wii U game before it arrives on Sept. 11. See also: Dear Nintendo, please make this smartphone A newly shared overview video gives an up-close look at a few of the features in the game that had only … [Link]
Popular Science » Nasty Parasite Made Nastier By Virus Living In It
Rod Dillon This is a sand fly, an insect which spreads leishmaniasis. The disease leishmaniasis affects about 12 million people per year, at best causing unsightly skin sores, and at worst causing the organs to fail and the patient to die. Researchers already know that leishmaniasis is caused by the leishmania parasite, and enters the human bloodstream through bites by … [Link]
Mashable » Remains of Egyptian queen Nefertiti could be in King Tut's tomb
The final resting place of the Egyptian queen, Nefertiti, is a mystery that's long puzzled archaeologists, but new research suggests it could, in fact, be Tutankhamun's tomb. See also: King Tut's braided beard knocked off, hastily glued back on British archaeologist Nicholas Reeves from the University of Arizona has released a paper that refers to a high resolution scan of the … [Link]
Mashable » Smells like a Kurt Cobain solo album is coming this year
Time to open up that heart-shaped box: Unreleased music from late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is on its way A new solo album, dropping in November, will include songs featured in this year's Cobain documentary, Montage of Heck, as well as other unheard tracks, Universal Music revealed Wednesday. See also: No one's buying Kurt Cobain's childhood home, so it's back on … [Link]
Mashable » A police union is posting 'peek-a-boo' photos of New York City's homeless on Flickr
This is not your average game of playful peek-a-boo Ed Mullins, the president of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, sent a memo to members last week asking police to photograph homeless men and women on the streets of the city to post on the union's Flickr page, in hopes of persuading officials to take action against those “affecting the quality of life” … [Link]
Mashable » The Donald Trump Insult Matrix
Don’t just call Donald Trump sexist or racist. When it comes to hurling insults, it turns out the real estate mogul-turned Republican frontrunner is an equal-opportunity offender whose targets also line both sides of the political aisle. Below, Mashable mapped out Trump's worst barbs in which he takes aim at everyone from Arianna Huffington and Barack Obama to Rosie O'Donnell, John … [Link]
Slashdot » The LibreOffice Story
An anonymous reader writes: Jono Bacon in his latest column writes about the story of LibreOffice and how it rose out of the ashes of StarOffice and OpenOffice.org. Bacon also touches on why he feels LibreOffice is such a key piece of Open Source for communities across the world. Jono says: "To look at LibreOffice today and compare it to … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Doctor Who' Season 9 trailer has guitar playing, horseback riding and Arya Stark
He may not have a plan, but at least he's got a Clara — and one Maisie Williams The new trailer for Season 9 of Doctor Who has everything from a city full of Daleks to the Doctor shredding it on a guitar, as you do when you're saving the world See also: Watch the new 'Doctor Who' trailer fresh … [Link]
Mashable » The 1929 car that shattered speed records despite its corny name
April 1929The Golden Arrow on its way to be displayed at Selfridges department store in London.Image: Fox Photos/Getty ImagesHenry Segrave had a need for speed.After serving as a British fighter pilot in World War I, he won numerous car races in the 1920s before retiring to concentrate exclusively at smashing speed records.He set his first land speed record in 1926, pushing … [Link]
Popular Science » Corvette Brakes Hacked Using Text Messages
A couple of weeks ago, we learned that Chrysler vehicles with Uconnect systems could be hacked remotely. A few days later, we heard that General Motors' OnStar had some vulnerabilities of its own to shore up. And on Monday, we told you that bad guys (or gals) have been tinkering with our neighborhood gas stations. Could it get any worse? … [Link]
Mashable » Brace yourself — you will soon be able to drink a Wheaties beer
The breakfast of champions will soon become the alcohol of champions. The Fulton brewery in Minneapolis will be partnering with the famed General Mills breakfast cereal, Wheaties, to create a craft beer called HefeWheaties See also: You'll never see more struggle than this reporter's 35 minute beer mile The beer will be made of malted wheat, malted barley, hops, and yeast. … [Link]
Mashable » Resident Evil 2's zombie thrills are getting totally remastered
Fans will finally be able to return to the Raccoon City of their memories — 17 years later. Capcom has announced that Resident Evil 2, one of the original PlayStation's biggest hits, is being remastered after numerous requests from fans. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabyashi made the announcement on YouTube in Japanese, while wearing a shirt that simply read "We do it!" … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Hornless cattle will herald a gene-editing revolution on farms
Gene editing has created cattle that do not need painful horn removal. The same technique can spare other new breeds from suffering or culling
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New Scientist – News » Iodine supplements might raise the UK’s IQ, but jury still out
An analysis of pregnant women has suggested that children's IQ would rise if mothers-to-be took iodine supplements, but others question the benefits
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New Scientist – News » Space-grown lettuce tastes like salad rocket
Astronauts aboard the ISS have grown and eaten romaine lettuce – and report that it tastes like arugula, also known as rocket, appropriately enough
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New Scientist – News » Trans fats, not saturated fat, linked to heart disease risk
Evidence is mounting that trans fats, found in margarine and processed foods, raise the risk of contracting, and dying from, heart disease
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New Scientist – News » Why Scotland will use new EU rule to ban the growing of GM crops
The Scottish government plans to prohibit the growing of genetically modified crops, making use of recent EU rules on opting out
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New Scientist – News » Australia criticised over emissions cuts that defy 2 °C target
Pledges on reducing carbon emissions by between 26 and 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 would not help towards world's 2 °C target, say critics
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New Scientist – News » NASA buys $490 million Russian rides to ISS as funds fall short
US space agency hoped to be flying astronauts to the International Space Station by this year, but has had to extend contract with Russia for $490 million
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New Scientist – News » 60 Seconds
Octopuses share dinner over sex, drones watch dingos from above, world's smallest lemur found and more
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New Scientist – News » Neutrinos from inside Earth and deep space illuminate the cosmos
A batch of ghostly, chargeless particles have been caught coming from inside Earth and from deep space
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New Scientist – News » Darting eyes in REM sleep are seeing objects in your dreams
When your eyes move during sleep, are they "seeing" anything? Research suggests these movements could be looking at objects in our mind's eye
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New Scientist – News » Iron-age Britons engaged in mysterious pig trotter festivals
The discovery of thousands of bones at a site near Cardiff suggests massive bring-your-own-pig festivals helped Britons deal with the collapse of Bronze Age
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New Scientist – News » Sniff out alien life with giant library of weird chemicals
The search for vital signs of life in the atmospheres of other planets has taken a new turn with a vast library of biosignatures that could help us detect ET
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New Scientist – News » Spacecraft could use sat-nav for directions to the moon
Fly me to the moon, sat-nav. Repurposing GPS satellites to direct lunar-bound spacecraft could make getting there cheaper and also improve navigation on Earth
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New Scientist – News » Distant worlds could be sheltering in a bubble around their star
Alien worlds, like Earth, are shielded from cosmic rays by magnetic bubbles around their sun – trouble is, stars have a tendency to drop their guard
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New Scientist – News » Fish oil pills may help teenagers stave off schizophrenia
Young people with early signs of schizophrenia may benefit from taking fish oils, which were found to reduce the risk of psychosis developing by 75 per cent
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New Scientist – News » The bird that flies 16,000 km across the Pacific for no reason
A puffin relative is the only bird to migrate 8000 km between western Canada and Japan, then fly back – but what for? Conditions are the same at both ends
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New Scientist – News » Kepler sees hints of asteroids pursuing planets near other stars
Asteroids called Trojans sit in gravitational wells around planets in our solar system – now data from the Kepler spacecraft suggests it happens elsewhere too
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New Scientist – News » Think you’re punny? Computer model can tell how good a joke is
A computer model can predict when a pun will be funny to humans. Its makers hope to develop it to give robots a sense of humour
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New Scientist – News » One Per Cent
Tracking tigers using roar power; avatars made with selfies; how lol has fallen out of favour (lol)
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New Scientist – News » Zoologger: World’s first venomous frog has the kiss of death
Two frog species from Brazil are the first and so far only venomous frogs. One of them is 25 times more poisonous than Brazilian pit-vipers
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Semantics3's Approach to Building the 'Best' Product Lookup API
A good API requires a lot of things. For instance, a good API is well-designed and well-documented. But a great API requires more than solid API implementation. It also needs data or functionality that solves challenging problems. Acquiring that data and delivering that functionality often necessitates creative approaches on the part of API providers.
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Mashable » Massive explosion rocks Chinese city of Tianjin, killing at least 7
This story was updated at 12:50 p.m. PT with additional information on injuries, initial death toll. A massive explosion rocked the northern city of Tianjin, China, just before midnight local time, according to local reports. At least seven people have died, according to police. One local Twitter user, citing hospital staff, said the emergency room was caring for approximately 300 to … [Link]
Mashable » Global warming seen lurking behind this summer’s deadly heat waves
It’s been a cruel, cruel summer for millions of people across the Northern Hemisphere. Extreme heat has been blamed for thousands of deaths from India to Egypt, on northward into Europe and west to the Pacific Northwest cities of Seattle and Portland. Even Japan and Hong Kong have set all-time high temperature records and passed historical heat wave markers The most … [Link]
Mashable » LA throws 96 million 'shade balls' at its water shortage — and it's mesmerizing
Los Angeles is throwing shade at its water problem — literally. The city has deployed a total of 96 million "shade balls" into the LA Reservoir in an effort to save 300 million gallons of water See also: California moves to enact steep water fines due to historic drought California is currently in the midst of its worst drought on … [Link]
Slashdot » The Fastest-Growing Tech State Is… Minnesota
Nerval's Lobster writes: What's the fastest-growing state for technology jobs? You might be tempted to say California or New York, or even North Carolina. But according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it's actually Minnesota, which saw the size of its tech workforce jump 8.36 percent over the past six months, to 37,600 workers. Utah and … [Link]
Mashable » 3 new Cosby accusers come forward
Three more women came forward today with new allegations of sexual assault against comedian and actor Bill Cosby. The women, represented by attorney Gloria Allred, shared their stories at a press conference Wednesday at Allred's office See also: Why the media won't use 'rape' and Bill Cosby in the same headline The women who added their names to Cosby's list of … [Link]
Mashable » Londoners will soon be able to sit on the actual 'Friends' coffee shop couch
LONDON –- Deep breaths, folks Comedy Central just signed a new four-year deal for the exclusive rights to broadcast Friends in the UK. To celebrate, the network is bringing parts of the sitcom's set to Britain's capital for a Friends-themed festival. We're bringing Monica's apartment to London and throwing a party, and you're invited! #FriendsFest pic.twitter.com/MS02QMGtsK — Comedy Central UK (@ComedyCentralUK) … [Link]
Mashable » Natalie Dormer thinks 'Game of Thrones' has equal-opportunity objectification
Imagine a Noah's Ark of nudity in television and movies. For every naked woman, there is a naked man populating the screen, standing up to sexism with his junk. Natalie Dormer is living in that world Dormer is best known for playing the scheming Margaery Tyrell, who uses her sexuality to obtain power, on Game of Thrones. Now she's starring as … [Link]
Popular Science » Kim Kardashian’s Instagram Is Only The Latest Victim Of FDA Campaign
Kim Kardashian Eva Rinaldi/ Flickr CC By SA-20 Reality TV star Kim Kardashian was recently forced by the FDA to take down a misleading Instagram post about a drug, but the FDA has been cracking down on social media posts long before Kardashian. Kardashian is pregnant with her second child with rapper Kanye West, which I hope she either names … [Link]
Slashdot » Thunderstrike2 Details Revealed
An anonymous reader writes: Prior to DefCon and BlackHat, we learned that Trammell Hudson had developed a firmware worm for Apple machines that could spread over Thunderbolt hardware accessories. Now that both conferences have finished, Hudson has published slides and an annotated transcript detailing how the worm works. A brief quote: "Thunderstrike 2 takes advantage of four older, previously disclosed … [Link]
Mashable » You can finally vote on alien planets' names, but don't get any crazy ideas
Get ready, space fans. Starting today, you can vote to name alien planets and stars floating in the far reaches of space. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) — the organization responsible for assigning scientific names to planets, stars and other bodies in the cosmos — has opened voting to the public for the NameExoWorlds contest See also: Got names for a … [Link]
Mashable » This animal heart transplant is a step toward using pig organs in people
With the financial aid of a biotechnology executive whose daughter may need a lung transplant, U.S. researchers have been shattering records in xenotransplantation, or between-species organ transplants. The researchers say they have kept a pig heart alive in a baboon for 945 days and also reported the longest-ever kidney swap between these species, lasting 136 days. The experiments used organs from … [Link]
Popular Science » Vote To Name Alien Planets After Pro Wrestlers, Zombies, Or 'Game of Thrones’ Characters
The star system PSR 1257+12 could really use a better name Artist rendering by NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (SSC) It's one of 20 planetary systems whose names you can vote on now. Up to now, the International Astronomical Union has been kind of a party pooper when it comes to planetary bodies. They demoted Pluto. Later, they stopped one of Pluto’s moons … [Link]
Mashable » The cardboard pope is almost as popular as the real thing
Although Pope Francis won't be arriving in the United States until September, his cardboard cut-out has become a pretty popular two-dimensional celebrity in its own right. Fans of both the pope's beliefs and his personal style have taken to smizing with cardboard versions of Francis, posing in ways the real pope probably wouldn't be so comfortable with. See also: Pope … [Link]
Mashable » New 'Hateful Eight' trailer will satisfy your Tarantino cravings
Get ready for blood, bullets and blizzards A new trailer for Quentin Tarantino's latest bloody western, The Hateful Eight, has finally graced the internet See also: Quentin Tarantino says he'd consider doing a TV series after 'Hateful Eight' Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tim Roth, Demian Bichir, Bruce Dern, Walton Goggins and more, the film tells … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter officially drops 140-character limit… for direct messages
Twitter users can officially send one another direct messages topping 140 characters starting Wednesday. Twitter is phasing in the change across Android, iOS and web-based platforms on Wednesday, lasting over the next few weeks. Instead of 140 characters, the social network previously said in June the new character maximum would be 10,000 See also: Jack Dorsey loads up on more Twitter … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Addison Lee Opens Cab Services API to Third-Party Apps and Websites
The last time ProgrammableWeb covered Addison Lee, the taxi service company was putting together a team of developers to build APIs that serve as the connection between services around the world.
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Slashdot » Samsung Researchers Propose 4,600 Micro-Satellite Space Network
Bismillah writes: Samsung Electronics has proposed a network consisting of 4,600 micro-satellites that could act as backhaul for terrestrial cellular networks and take low-cost internet access worldwide. They project that by 2028, cellular and Wi-Fi traffic will exceed 1 zettabyte/month, and their goal is to design a system with equivalent capacity (PDF). "With the satellite-based backhaul, cellular and wi-fi deployments … [Link]
Mashable » Comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe are blowing up the stigma of mental health
EDINBURGH — One of the buzziest shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe is about depression. Severe clinical depression in fact. Bryony Kimmings and her partner Tim Grayburn’s Fake It 'Til You Make It, which explores in depth Grayburn’s secret depression and nervous breakdown, hogged the headlines over the festival’s opening days and is sold out for its entire run. They’re … [Link]
Mashable » 16 types of people you're guaranteed to encounter on A-level results day
LONDON – A-Level results day is nerve-wracking enough without the people you encounter on social media. You know the ones. They're the people who want to tell you exactly how well they've done; the ones who want to brag about their gap year plans, or tell you all about the wonderful Russell Group university they've been accepted in to. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Amy Schumer's 'Trainwreck' has amazing titles in other countries
Comedy is universal, but film titles? Not so much Case in point: Amy Schumer's hit movie Trainwreck. While that term implies something specific in English, it's sometimes difficult to translate its meaning in other countries. Which means the film has multiple titles around the world IMDb has a list of alternate Trainwreck titles, which we carefully, diligently translated via Google Translate. … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Android Experiments to Showcase Innovative Open Source Apps
Google thinks developers need to push the boundaries a bit more. Today Google announced Android Experiments, a showcase meant to highlight the most creative and forward-thinking projects based on Google's Android operating system. Do you have what it takes to make the showcase?
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Mashable » Tinder's 'many users' in North Korea include its CMO and just a handful of others
If you're not already familiar with this tweetstorm, consider yourself lucky. Tinder, one of many location-based dating apps, went on a Twitter rant directed at a journalist on Tuesday night who wrote a Vanity Fair story about hookup culture See also: What Tinder would have been like in the 1980s The person tweeting from Tinder's account was furious that the Vanity … [Link]
Mashable » 5 inspiring lessons from people who drastically changed their careers
Sometimes life throws you curve balls, but sometimes you're the one tossing the pitch that changes directions. The same goes for careers. While we're sometimes forced to move on from a job because of uncontrollable circumstances, we also frequently choose to carve out our own paths, leaving promising positions to find a new career that aligns with our passions and provides … [Link]
Mashable » A tiny chihuahua puppy plays with baby goats, and all is right with the world
Lola the baby chihuahua might be tiny, but that doesn't mean she can't play with the big boys — er, kids, rather Two baby goats at Sunflower Farm Creamery are Lola's preferred playmates. Although the goats might not know what to make of the tiny canine newcomer, they can't help but tolerate such a cute tagalong. Especially when she's so … [Link]
Mashable » 8 tips to master the car soccer madness of 'Rocket League'
Rocket League is the summer’s breakout game, drawing tons of fans for its zany premise of playing soccer in cars. It’s fast, frantic and tons of fun See also: 7 long games to lose yourself in this summer Haven’t had a chance to explore this hit title yet? Here are a few tips to get you up to speed with the … [Link]
Popular Science » Wildfires Are Causing Plants To Migrate North
River Complex Fire USFS/Flickr CC by 2.0 This wildfire in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California started with a lightning strike on July 30, 2015. It has since consumed over 21,000 acres. Wildfires are having an epic year in North America, and it looks like one form of life is taking advantage of the fire bonanza. Plants aren't typically known … [Link]
Mashable » Split View multitasking rumored to be coming to the next iPad Mini
As Apple nears the launch of new iPhones and iPads, the rumor mill continues to heat up. A file found in a beta of OS X El Capitan points to Split View multitasking ability for the iPad Mini coming, a feature previously limited to the flagship iPad Air 2 reports 9to5Mac. The addition of multitasking feature implies the iPad Mini 4 … [Link]
Slashdot » Lenovo Installed Software On Laptops That Persisted After Complete Wipes
An anonymous reader writes: The Next Web has confirmed reports from owners of Lenovo laptops that the company used a BIOS feature to install its software on the laptops even if a user wiped a device clean and reinstalled the operating system. "If Windows 7 or 8 is installed, the BIOS of the laptop checks 'C:Windowssystem32autochk.exe&#~ to see if it's … [Link]
Mashable » You won't have to wait much longer to own 'The Bob's Burgers Burgers Book'
The Bob's Burgers Burgers Book is coming, and the same question is on everyone's mind: Is it possible to be in love with 75 burgers at once? Cole Bowden has been creating recipes for burgers from the show on his blog, The Bob's Burgers Experiment. The cookbook will be released March 2016 and will contain 75 original recipes for Bob Belcher's Burgers … [Link]
Mashable » 8 animals with front-facing eyes that will delight and terrify you
If the Internet ran a zoo, these would be its greatest attractions. This weekend, the Internet recoiled in a mix of horror and intrigue at this Photoshop job of a pigeon with eyes in the front of its head, courtesy of Reddit user welcometosuplexcity. View post on imgur.com Naturally, this had us pondering how other animals with monocular vision might look … [Link]
Mashable » The only way to play 'Pole Position' is with a real car
If you've been playing Atari's classic Pole Position with a joystick, I'm sorry to say, you've been doing it wrong. What you really need is a car. For an art installation at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, inventor and Jalopnik editor Jason Torchinsky created a giant version of Atari's Pole Position using an actual car as a controller. The car's … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Hader and Fred Armisen rewrite history for 'Documentary Now!' posters
Bill Hader and Fred Armisen had to wear many hats while making their docuparody Documentary Now! One moment they were a Grey Gardens-esque mother-daughter pair; another, they were folk rock musicians; yet another, they were hipster journalists on the trail of a drug cartel To celebrate the SNL alums' chameleon skills and their upcoming series — which finds the pair parodying … [Link]
Mashable » Photos reveal harrowing conditions for migrants on Greek island
The Greek island of Kos is struggling to deal with an overwhelming rush of refugees and migrants arriving on its shores daily, making the short crossing from the Middle East to Europe by boat. Many are fleeing instability and war in their home countries, but are met with bleak realities when they arrive on the Greek island of Kos, which currently … [Link]
Mashable » Robot builds its own children, mimics evolution
A mother robot built her own robot children, improving them with each successive generation — all with virtually no human intervention. Mull that over for a minute. The robotics breakthrough, reported this week in the open access journal PLOS One, happened when researchers at University of Cambridge programmed a specially equipped Universal Robots UR5 robotic arm and gripper to not only … [Link]
Popular Science » Better Know A Plague: Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella pneumophila bacteria magnified 8000 times. CDC/ Margaret Williams; Claressa Lucas; Tatiana Travis Over the past month, an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has spread in the south Bronx in New York City, infecting at least 113 people and killing 12. NBC reports that health workers have traced the bacteria that causes the illness, Legionella pneumophila, to 18 water cooling towers … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » DreamFactory, Verizon Partner On Cloud-Based App Portal
DreamFactory and Verizon put their heads together and conjured up a new portal for enterprise app developers.
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Mashable » Uzbekistan Airways will weigh passengers before flights
Uzbekistan Airways has announced it will weigh passengers before boarding. Once they get to their departure gate at the airport, passengers will get on a "special weighing machine" along with their carry-on baggage so airline employees can check what the total weight of the flight will be. The national airline of Uzbekistan made the policy change in the interest of safety, … [Link]
Slashdot » Massachusetts Embraces Philanthropy-Funded K-12 CS Education
theodp writes: The Boston Globe reports that after more than two years of lobbying, the Massachusetts Computing Attainment Network (MassCAN) — an advocacy group comprised of Boston-area execs from Google, Microsoft, and other large tech companies — will use $1.5 million of state money and another $1.5 million in matching MassCAN funds to train teachers in computer science instruction and … [Link]
Mashable » Legendary TV soap 'Coronation Street' cast its first actor with Down syndrome
LONDON — Coronation Street has cast an actor with Down syndrome for the first time. The popular soap, which has been on British screens several times a week since 1950, picked 26-year-old Liam Bairstow for the role of Cathy Matthews' nephew Alex. See also: Adorable baby with Down syndrome scored a modeling contract just like mom Producer Stuart Blackburn said he … [Link]
Popular Science » Australian Eagle Takes Down A Drone In A Split Second
Adult Female Wedge-tailed Eagle In Flight Fir0002, via Wikimedia Commons GFDL v1.2 Nature abhors both vacuums and robots. The skies are already the domain of birds, who staked their claim millennia ago and have since perfected the skills and traits needed to maneuver through the air. Drones are newcomers to the air, and it turns out some birds don’t like … [Link]
Mashable » Hearthstone brings in a staggering amount of money every month
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is currently raking in enough money to pay for 40 brand new Lamborghini Aventadors every month. Blizzard's World of Warcraft-inspired collectible card game (CCG) continues to be a runaway success, with a new report from digital research firm SuperData noting that it's currently at around $20 million in monthly income. That's thanks in large part to the release of an iOS/Android smartphone version … [Link]
Mashable » Little kid IMMEDIATELY regrets climbing onto woolly sheep
Sometimes a good idea can turn into a bad idea in a matter of seconds This little kid saw his friend chasing a squatty little sheep around and decided "Hey. I'm an assertive guy. I should just climb on top of this sheep that's standing right here. Because I can." Well, that was a bold move. But when the sheep … [Link]
Mashable » Mississippi couple charged with attempting to run away and join ISIS
A young Mississippi couple who is charged with attempting to join the Islamic State was ordered held without bail Tuesday, pending federal grand jury action on the charges. Jaelyn Delshaun Young, 20, and Muhammad "Mo" Dakhlalla, 22, who were arrested at a Mississippi airport just before boarding a flight with tickets bound for Istanbul, went before U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Allan … [Link]
Mashable » This might be the first glimpse of BlackBerry's Android phone
Yep, BlackBerry is still trying. Rumors that the once-dominant smartphone maker is turning to Android are bearing fruit in the form of leaked images The image may have just given us our first real look at the BlackBerry "Venice," said to be the company's upcoming Android phone. The image was uncovered by CrackBerry. See also: BlackBerry may develop bacteria-free smartphone BlackBerry … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Neil Armstrong shortlisted in public vote for exoplanet names
The IAU, which oversees the naming of cosmic objects, has opened a public vote on the names of 32 exoplanets and 15 of their host stars
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Popular Science » Your Future Fido Won’t Be So Furry
The third episode of the Futuropolis podcast has arrived! During this exploration of everyday life in the future, we’re looking at pets. In the shiny world of tomorrow, you won’t be walking any old run-of-the-mill Fido–because we’ll have high-tech cuddling machines. Robot pets have graced the pages of Popular Science on more than a few occasions. But first, we had … [Link]
Mashable » Will Rosetta and its comet survive their close pass with the sun?
A comet that has been circling the sun is about to make its closest approach with our star in its six-and-a-half year orbit, but this time, it won't be by itself: Europe's Rosetta spacecraft is joining Comet 67P for its close pass of the sun this week. The European Space Agency's Rosetta has been flying through deep space with 67P since … [Link]
Slashdot » Broken Windows 10 Update Causes Reboot Loops For Some Users
An anonymous reader writes: The Guardian reports that some early adopters of Windows 10 are finding their computers stuck in a reboot loop after installing a particular update. KB3081424 is a cumulative update, packaging together a group of smaller ones for ease of installation. For some users, the update continually fails to finish installing before issuing a reboot command to … [Link]
Mashable » How to watch the Perseid meteor shower live
One of the most dazzling meteor showers of the year is set to hit its peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and it's sure to be a great show. Skywatchers are estimating that people in very dark, light pollution-free areas could be able to see as many as 100 shooting stars per hour during the Perseid meteor shower's peak. But even … [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton's getting a picture book tribute: Here's a sneak peek
Presidential hopefuls, a word of advice: "If you're going to run for president, you must be strong, you must be tough, you must be competitive." So writes author Jonah Winter in Hillary, a picture book biography of Hillary Clinton illustrated by Raul Colon. 
Image: Random House Children’s BooksPart motivational reading, part children's book, Hillary documents Clinton's accomplishments thus far, tracing how … [Link]
Mashable » All the Husky puppies you could ever want in one Instagram account
Although Erica Tcogoeva doesn't own a Husky just yet, her Instagram is dominated with the majestic breed. But most recently, it's been taken over with fluffy Husky puppies. The 25-year-old artist and illustrator became interested in the breed three years ago when she gave one of her friends a Siberian Husky. "Since then I decided that I want a Husky too, … [Link]
Popular Science » A Hack For Cutting Pipes Perfectly [Video]
So you want to cut a round pipe–or any other tube–straight across. How do you mark a cutting line that remains true, instead of wandering as it wraps around the pipe? In the latest episode of the Rebuild video series, Popular Science columnist Chris Hackett demonstrates an easy trick to ensure you cut tubes evenly every time. With the help … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Nye's film is now the most funded Kickstarter documentary ever
Bill Nye's documentary is off to a record start The science educator's Kickstarter-backed film is now the crowdfunding site's most funded documentary. With a pledged goal of $650,000, the project has now raised $757,296, and there are still 36 hours left in its fundraising drive The Leonard Nimoy and Spock documentary For the Love of Spock previously held the Kickstarter documentary … [Link]
Slashdot » Ubuntu Phones Now Available Worldwide (On Some Networks)
An anonymous reader writes: When Canonical's phone-centric adaptation of Ubuntu first made it onto devices last year, it received a mostly "wait-and-see" reception. For anyone outside Europe, they didn't have much choice, since it was unavailable elsewhere. Now, BQ has opened sales of the Ubuntu phones worldwide. That said, the devices still have technological restrictions. "Both of these devices support … [Link]
Mashable » Teacher has perfect response to a student's belligerent, drunk email
Generally, imbibing and emailing do not go well together In an image uploaded to Imgur by user Antsped, one drunken student named Patrick Davidson made a bold move when he attempted to email his teacher while still intoxicated. Davidson wanted to ask his teacher for an extension on his paper, as he was, in his words "really fucked rn" and would … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Nuclear apocalypse or nanotech invasions could reveal alien life
Instead of seeking living aliens, ET hunters suggest looking for alien civilisations that have wiped themselves out through technology
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Mashable » How to shoot the Perseid meteor shower with your phone
Stargazers are on the lookout for Perseid meteors streaking through the sky this week The meteor shower should peak tonight and into the wee hours of Thursday morning, staying somewhat visible through the weekend. The Perseid meteor shower is also a great opportunity for taking gorgeous late-summer pictures. For the layperson with an amazing view but a lack of amazing photo … [Link]
Slashdot » Clinton Surrendering Email Server/Data To Feds After Top Secret Mail Found
An anonymous reader writes: Hillary Clinton's lawyer has surrendered three thumb drives with copies of emails from her server to the Justice Department, which is also where the controversial Clinton personal email server is destined as well. The FBI determined that Clinton's lawyer could no longer retain the thumb drives after two emails from a small sample were found to … [Link]
Mashable » Badass eagle takes out a drone in mid-air
Lesson to be learned: Don't mess with a wedge-tailed eagle A large Australian bird of prey knocked a video drone out of the sky with one swift talon punch. According to Melbourne Aerial Video, the eagle was unharmed, while the drone needed a bit of work before it was up and flying again. Little kid IMMEDIATELY regrets climbing onto woolly … [Link]
Mashable » Jack Russell terrier Uggie, best known for 'The Artist,' has died at 13
At least we know all dogs go to heaven. Uggie, who walked into our hearts on his hind legs as star of The Artist in 2011, has been put down at the age of 13TMZ reports that the scrappy Jack Russell died Friday in Los Angeles; his owner, animal trainer Omar Von Mueller, told the gossip site that Uggie was suffering … [Link]
Mashable » Riding zebras looked boss but was not chill at all
1895Lord Walter Rothschild with his team of carriage-pulling zebras. Rothschild (1868 – 1937) of the global Rothschild banking family, owned his own zoo.Image: The Picture Magazine/Public DomainFor European colonizers penetrating Africa in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, local zebras’ resistance to diseases carried by tsetse flies made domesticating them an attractive alternative to importing horses.As it turns out, there is … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Bitnami OneClick Solutions Now Available on the DigitalOcean Cloud
Bitnami today announced its partnership with DigitalOcean, a cloud infrastructure provider built for developers, that will give DigitalOcean users access to Bitnami’s application launchpad.
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New Scientist – News » Think you’re punny? Computer that can tell how good a joke is
A computer model can predict when a pun will be funny to humans. Its makers hope to develop it to give robots a sense of humour
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Slashdot » Russian Missile Parts Found At MH17 Crash Site
An anonymous reader sends this report from the BBC: Fragments of a suspected Russian missile system have been found at the Flight MH17 crash site in Ukraine, investigators in the Netherlands say. They say the parts, possibly from a Buk surface-to-air system, are "of particular interest" and could help show who was behind the crash. But they say they have … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » We make the software, you make the robots
Get notified when our free report Evaluating Machine Learning Models: A beginners guide to key concepts and pitfalls, by Alice Zheng, is available for download. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually, over Skype) with … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » 4 things to make your Java 8 code more dynamic
Java 8 has a few new features which should help you write more dynamic code. Of course one of the big features was the addition of a lambda syntax. But what about some of the other features that were added? … [Link]
Slashdot » Tech Firms, Retailers Propose Security and Privacy Rules For Internet of Things
chicksdaddy writes: As the Obama Administration and the rest of the federal bureaucracy hem and haw about whether and how to regulate the fast-growing Internet of Things, a group representing private sector firms has come out with a framework for ensuring privacy and security protections in IoT products that is lightyears ahead of anything under consideration inside the Beltway. The … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Perfect Backpack For the Mandalorian Bounty Hunter in Your Life
This has to be one of the coolest backpacks I’ve ever seen, but I might be a little biased since I’m a such big fan of Boba Fett. Please note that according to the product’s “Questions & Answers” section, the backpack can accommodate a laptop of up to 17 inches. 
[Bioworld Big Boys’ Star Wars Backpack] The post The Perfect … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If Car Commercials Were Honest [Video]
Cracked released this video taking a look at car commercials in a universe where all ads would be honest. [Cracked] The post If Car Commercials Were Honest [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 58% Off Brother HL-L2300D Monochrome Laser Printer – $49.99 + FREE Shipping
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Brother HL-L2300D Monochrome Laser Printer for just $49.99 plus free shipping! That’s 58% off on the printer’s regular list price of $119.99. A laser printer below $50!!! The Brother HL-L2300D is a fast, reliable monochrome laser printer designed squarely with the Home Office user in mind. Its compact, desk-friendly … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Moonmen Music Video (Complete) feat. Fart and Morty
Listen, there are two schools of people on earth right now. The awesome ones who watch Rick and Morty and know that it is one of the best shows on TV, and everyone else. You can either be in the first group and eventually rule the world with the rest of us, or you can be one of the second … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Tiny Hamster’s Best Day Ever at Walt Disney World
With the approval of Disney World, the folks from HelloDenizen brought a cute little hamster to the theme park to live the Disney experience. [HelloDenizen] The post Tiny Hamster’s Best Day Ever at Walt Disney World appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mad Max + Adventure Time = Madventure Time [Video]
This is what you get when you combine Mad Max with Adventure Time! [egor zhgun] The post Mad Max + Adventure Time = Madventure Time [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Listen to the world’s first duet for piano and pulsating star
An astronomer and composer has translated a star's vibrations into music, playing the accompaniment himself on the piano
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New Scientist – News » Trans fats, not saturated fat, linked to heart disease risk
Evidence is mounting that trans fats, found in margarine and processed foods, raise the risk of contracting, and dying from, heart disease
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Mashable » How to gracefully handle multiple job offers and come out on top
For those who have never had more than one job offer in hand simultaneously (or an offer and an interview process rolling), this topic alone may make you roll your eyes. Because, come on, who doesn't want to have multiple suitors clamoring for you? Please However, for anyone who's been in this boat (or who's currently in this boat), the challenge … [Link]
Mashable » Calvin Harris babysat Taylor Swift's cats like a good boyfriend should
The sign of a good boyfriend is that he stays home with your cats while you hang out at your ex-boyfriend's birthday party. We're looking at you, Calvin Harris. See also: Taylor Swift's worst ex yet: Spotify While Taylor Swift was off gallivanting with her celebrity pals Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, et al. at Joe Jonas' birthday party on Monday, Harris … [Link]
Mashable » ISIS-affiliated group claims beheading of Croatian in Egypt
Militants affiliated with the Islamic State released a photo on Wednesday, allegedly showing the beheaded body of a Croatian national who was kidnapped by the group in Egypt. The photo was released a week after militants demanded the Egyptian government release all female Muslim prisoners in exchange for Croatian Tomislav Salopek See also: Syrian women tear off black garb as they … [Link]
Mashable » 8 apps that will make it easier for you to work between countries and time zones
When I moved from the United States to Hong Kong two years ago and started doing business with clients around the world, I quickly realized how difficult it is to coordinate travel, meetings and other business between countries and time zones. Thankfully there is a healthy selection of apps for the entrepreneur doing business internationally. Here are 8 apps to help … [Link]
Mashable » 15 food festivals in the U.S. for the ultimate foodie
Food has become a serious hobby for many people, and keeping up with the latest trends is essential to your #foodporn status. Food festivals are the perfect place to sample the newest flavors and creations, like grasshopper or beer cheese, but they're also the scene of some of the most exotic and strange Guinness world-record holding creations. See also: Artificial flavors … [Link]
Mashable » Damian Lillard, Steve Francis and the unbroken circle of NBA fandom
SAN FRANCISCO — Steve Francis was coming to town, and the Lillard brothers had to be there. Damian and older brother Houston were enamored with the explosive NBA star point guard, whose Rockets were visiting the hometown Warriors at the Oakland Coliseum Arena, not far from the East Oakland neighborhood where the Lillards lived So the brothers arrived early — Damian, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Han Em Hyrule: A Legend of Zelda Western [Video]
A Legend of Zelda-themed western by my pals over at Beat Down Boogie! Check it out, this one is a must-watch geeks! [beatdownboogie] The post Han Em Hyrule: A Legend of Zelda Western [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Price and Pre-Sales for Portable Steam Machine Smach Zero Announced
A portable, handheld console that plays games from STEAM? I. Must. Have. One. Smach Zero, the third-party handheld console for Steam games, will open for pre-order on November 10 at an early bird price of US$299. (IGN) The post Price and Pre-Sales for Portable Steam Machine Smach Zero Announced appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Ryan Reynolds Talks ‘Deadpool’ with Conan (and Gives Him a Tasty Massage)
Listen, you either know Deadpool is the sh*t, or you don’t. If you don’t, I actually feel bad for you. If you do, I like you. I like you a lot. We should get a chimichanga some time and watch some Golden Girls. In the meantime, check out this footage of Conan O’ Brien and Ryan Reynolds talking the ‘merc … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Independent Candidate is Running For Parliament by Slaying Dragons and Killer Robots [Video]
If this doesn’t get him into Parliament, nothing will. No but seriously, there’s just so many level of awesomeness in this video, I just can’t even. My name is Wyatt Scott and I’m running for parliament as an independent candidate for Mission Matsqui Fraser Canyon. We all know politics are corrupt so lets do something about it. Put an independent … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » DEADPOOL Trailer Breakdown – Six Things You Missed
With both a Deadpool redband and greenband trailer hitting the web lets take a look at some things people may have missed including easter eggs, references and…whatever other nonsense I can pad out this video with. [Mr Sunday Movies] The post DEADPOOL Trailer Breakdown – Six Things You Missed appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » This story about a heroic pensioner on the tube is cheering up Britain
LONDON – Anyone who has ever taken the London Underground (or the bus, train, or pretty much any other form of public transport anywhere) is likely to have witnessed at least one confrontation between strangers. See also: This mysterious poem is cheering up London Sometimes it's people stepping on each other's shoes, occasionally it's a misplaced bag, and sometimes – as … [Link]
Mashable » 360-degree video shows suspected Great Plague burial pit under London
LONDON — We've already had a peek into the forgotten graves of suspected Great Plague victims underneath London, unearthed by the Crossrail transport project. Now, with YouTube supporting 360-degree video, we can take a much more detailed look at the bones that have been exhumed during the construction of the ambitious undertaking. See also: Eerie drone timelapse takes you soaring … [Link]
Mashable » 1,000 migrants locked in stadium overnight on Greek island of Kos
Nearly 1,000 refugees and migrants were locked overnight in a stadium on the Greek island of Kos as local officials struggle to deal with the influx of new arrivals. International aid groups are criticizing the Greek government for the poor treatment, which some have likened to abuse, as people stream in by boat on the country's eastern islands. More than 125,000 … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 12 August 2015
Possible Economics Models (Jamais Cascio) — economic futures filtered through Doctorovian prose. Griefer Economics: Information is power, especially when it comes to finance, and the increasing use of ultra-fast computers to manipulate markets (and drive out “weaker” competitors) is moving … [Link]
Mashable » Mom tags along with son during autocross race, has a perfect reaction
Between clenched teeth and a series of "eeee" noises, an autocross racer's mom delivered a comment only a proud mother could. "You're doing very well, honey," she says as she and her son Scott speed between small orange cones in an empty parking lot during a Drive Fast autocross event, a timed race where drivers can test the limits of … [Link]
Mashable » What Google's Alphabet means for Android
In the wake of Google's announcement that it will restructure around a parent company called Alphabet, a lot of the focus has been on what Google doesn't have anymore. Self-driving cars, drones, fiber-optic Internet service — these projects are now essentially Google-free, the domain of the Alphabet conglomerate. Google — the new, slimmed-down version — gets to keep search, ads, Android … [Link]
Mashable » Downton Abbey's global success recognized by Bafta as show wraps
LONDON — Downton Abbey might be coming to an end, but it's going out on a high. With the show wrapping up filming for the sixth and final season, which airs later this year, the acclaimed ITV drama has been presented with a special Bafta award recognizing its success in the UK and abroad. See also: 'Downton Abbey' cast and crew … [Link]
Slashdot » US Busts Insider Trading Hackers
An anonymous reader sends news that U.S. authorities have dispersed an insider trading ring that broke into remote servers to grab press releases before their official publishing date. The group hacked into organizations called PRNewswire, Marketwired, and Business Wire, taking as many as 150,000 press releases over the past five years, including those involving earnings reports. The information was sold … [Link]
Mashable » These fast food inspired cakes will make you do a double take
LONDON – You've probably had cakes crafted into different shapes or characters before, but we're willing to bet you've haven't had cakes quite like this. Brilliantly-named British baker Jayne McCool had been baking things like brownies, muffins and flapjacks for around 15 years, but when her husband bought her a food mixer in 2011 she decided to try her hand at … [Link]
Mashable » Silicon Valley icon Larry Lessig wants to be elected president, pass one bill then quit
Harvard law professor and Internet activist Larry Lessig announced Tuesday that he is mulling an unusual bid for the presidency If elected, he guarantees that his tenure in the Oval Office will be brief: As a self-described "referendum candidate," he plans to resign once he passes one key piece of campaign finance reform legislation and hand over the reins to a … [Link]
Mashable » Two Australian premiers just had a row on Twitter over a logo
The Australian states are at war — specifically Victoria and New South Wales, specifically their leaders, specifically on Twitter. Bringing the old state rivalry to the boil again, the Premier of New South Wales Mike Baird has trolled the Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews on the social media platform. The capitals of the two states, Sydney and Melbourne, have long been … [Link]
Mashable » This tortoise wanted to go inside, so he opened the door himself
Jeffrey the tortoise was tired of being outside. He wanted to go inside, where the temperature is consistent, the snacks are abundant, and he can hang with his human friends. Jeffrey was faced with only one option: he had to open the door himself. And he did, albeit very slowly. But we bet Jeffrey's used to that. We're more concerned that he didn't shut … [Link]
Mashable » Man sets himself on fire at 'comfort women' protest in South Korea
An 81-year-old man set himself ablaze on Wednesday at a protest in Seoul that was calling on Japan to apologise to women who were forced into military sex slavery during World War II Firefighters at the scene said the man likely doused himself with a flammable liquid before setting himself on fire. People nearby covered him with cloths to put out … [Link]
Mashable » Tinder swiping robot picks your dates while you wait
So you're a busy, probably cynical, cold and calculating executive, but you still want to find love? Allow us to introduce you to the TinderBot The robotic swiper mechanism and attached camera is designed to analyze prospective matches on a popular dating app like Tinder, allowing the human to focus on more important things like making startup millions or playing Gears … [Link]
Mashable » Like Google, Alphabet's site is already blocked in China
Well, that was fast. Alphabet — Google's new parent site — was blocked in China within the day it launched, according to reports. Chinese visitors to the company's new site at abc.xyz will be redirected to an error page, just like those for Google's search engine and its other web properties like YouTube. See also: WTF: Google creates a new parent … [Link]
Mashable » This kid got himself into an adorable situation: 5 kittens
This kid has got himself into a serious(ly adorable) situation. No matter how hard he tries, this boy's situation (having far too many adorable kittens to wrangle) seems to be too much for him to handle. One day he'll grow up and realize just how amazing this situation truly is. Strange, mysterious light on the wall foils cat kind once … [Link]
Mashable » Professor grows an ear on his arm that will connect to the Internet
When Stelarc says he has "something up my sleeve," he really means it. The Perth-based university professor and well-known performance artist has grown an ear on his arm as part of an art project, he told Channel Nine's morning show, the Today Show, on Wednesday. See also: Japan's Erica android isn't as creepy as other talking robots A medical team … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter says government requests for your data jumped 52%
Governments want your data now more than ever That's according to Twitter, which released its twice-yearly transparency report on Tuesday, revealing that the number of times governments requested user account information jumped about 52% from 2,871 requests during the second half of 2014 to 4,363 requests during the first half of this year. The social network cooperated with 58% of those … [Link]
Mashable » Emma Watson calls the fashion industry to action on gender equality
Emma Watson has told the fashion world they're not doing enough for gender equality. In an effort to speak for change in a unified voice, Watson created a video with British Vogue to start the conversation among fashion tastemakers. Designers such as Stella McCartney, Bella Freud and Jonathan Saunders weigh in on the industry's role. See also: Naomi Campbell refuses to … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Privacy Visor' Can Fool Face-Recognition Cameras
itwbennett writes: Dark shades aren't enough to go incognito in the age of face recognition camera systems. For that you need the Privacy Visor developed at Japan's National Institute of Informatics. The visor consists of a lightweight, wraparound, semitransparent plastic sheet fitted over eyewear frames. It works by reflecting overhead light into the camera lens, causing the area around the … [Link]
Mashable » This is what a spontaneous dance party on the London Underground looks like
The team that brought us that hidden camera footage of Londoners being nice to each other are back, and they've got further proof that not everyone in Britain's capital is completely miserable. See also: 14 creative ways Londoners found to beat the tube strike This time they've done it through the medium of dance. In the clip above, a man … [Link]
Mashable » Tinder, pissed at Vanity Fair, went on an epic Twitter rant
So, it seems Tinder does not take criticism well. Journalist Nancy Jo Sales published an article titled "Tinder and the Dawn of the 'Dating Apocalypse'" in Vanity Fair's September issue. The piece, which is already online, examines the impact dating apps like Tinder are having on the romantic lives of young people. Sales focuses on the experiences of New York banker … [Link]
Slashdot » OpenSSH 7.0 Released
An anonymous reader writes: Today the OpenSSH project maintainers announced the release of version 7.0. This release is focusing on deprecating weak and unsafe cryptographic methods, though some of the work won't be complete until 7.1. This release removes support for the following: the legacy SSH v1 protocol, the 1024-bit diffie-hellman-group1-sha1 key exchange, ssh-dss, ssh-dss-cert-* host and user keys, and … [Link]
Mashable » Japan's Erica android isn't as creepy as other talking robots
Osaka University professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, who has delivered creepily real androids in past years, is back with a new hyper-realistic robot called Erica But the focus of Ishiguro's latest work isn't on just amazing your eyes, but also your ears, by giving the android improved speech and communication body language, further erasing the "uncanny valley" effect of speaking to a robot … [Link]
Mashable » Crowdfunding campaign aims to rebuild an Aussie town's only pub
An Australian pub is crowdsourcing its way back from destruction. The 120-year-old Buchan Caves Hotel was once the social centre of a small town in Buchan, Victoria. Last year, the drinking hole of the 400 locals was engulfed by fire and burned to the ground. It was a devastating blow for the tiny community and the folk of Buchan knew they … [Link]
Mashable » The Irish love stilettos: The most popular shoe styles around the world
Mexican women love wedges, Germans are fans of brogue stitching, and Americans and Canadians are pretty much the only people who like newspaper print fabric. Australian startup Shoes of Prey is used by people all over the world to design women's shoes to their exact taste. With more than one million registered customers using their customising platform online and in select … [Link]
Mashable » Chipotle master shows the world how he doubles his burritos
At Chipotle, size matters. That's why one seasoned Chipotle-goer has devised a way to almost double the size of his burrito and, because burritos are basically the food equivalent of pure happiness, he decided to share his strategy with the world. See also: A guy ate Chipotle every day for 153 days, which honestly isn't all that special His method is … [Link]
Slashdot » Cisco Developing Royalty Free Video Codec: Thor
An anonymous reader writes: Video codec licensing has never been great, and it's gotten even more complicated and expensive in recent years. While H.264 had a single license pool and an upper bound on yearly licensing costs, successor H.265 has two pools (so far) and no limit. Cisco has decided that this precludes the use of H.265 in open source … [Link]
Mashable » 18-year-old's 'Paper Hearts' cover is so slick, it sounds auto-tuned
YouTuber Emma Robinson is known for her gorgeous covers of Rihanna's "Stay" and Lana del Rey's "Young and Beautiful." Her voice is especially notable for its controlled lilt — in fact, Robinson sounds almost like she's been auto-tuned. Despite accusations to the contrary, Robinson promises that her sound is all natural. She told the Tampa Bay Times in 2013 that her … [Link]
Mashable » Aussie senator: Some gay men don't want to get married because of Dolce & Gabbana
Yep, this just happened Down Under A conservative minister in Australia backed his stance against marriage equality by highlighting the former relationship of Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Liberal senator Eric Abetz, who is opposed to same-sex marriage, pointed to the fashion icons — and the fact they never married — in an attempt to convince his colleagues … [Link]
Mashable » Trump calls Sanders 'weak' for bowing to Black Lives Matter activists
Donald Trump says he’s not afraid to get physical if activists affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement try to interrupt one of his campaign events. The Republican presidential front-runner seemed to suggest that he would be ready to get into a physical altercation if Black Lives Matter activists attempted to take over one of his events. Members of the movement … [Link]
Mashable » FDA scolds Kim Kardashian over misleading selfie with morning sickness drug
Kim Kardashian's Instagram account does not escape the watchful eye of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A recent selfie that Kardashian posted to promote the morning sickness drug Diclegis drew a stern letter from the agency dated Aug. 7, warning her to remove the photo because it left out the medication's side effects In the letter, the agency's Office of … [Link]
Mashable » The inside story of why Google is becoming Alphabet now
The announcement of Google's new holding company, Alphabet, initially led to near-universal bafflement among the tech cognoscenti: why would Google, an industry leader, create such upheaval? The most immediate benefit may simply be that CEO Larry Page, who is stepping away from day-to-day management, can spend more time playing with Legos Even in the early days of Google, cofounders Page and … [Link]
Mashable » A robot is exploring the Pacific Ocean floor and you can watch live
If you've ever wanted to spend some quality time on the ocean floor with the shrimp and the squid, here's your chance. Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or robots are crawling the sea bed off the coast of Hawaii as part of a U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration project If you're watching at 8:40 p.m. EDT (10.40 a.m. AEST), you … [Link]
Mashable » Clinton to hand over her personal email server to Justice Department
Hillary Rodham Clinton will turn over the personal email server she used while serving as secretary of state to the Justice Department, her campaign spokesman said Tuesday. The decision advances the investigation into the Democratic presidential frontrunner's use of a private email account while working as the nation's top diplomat, and whether classified information was improperly stored on her home email … [Link]
Slashdot » Kali Linux 2.0 Released
An anonymous reader writes: Kali Linux 2.0 has been released, together which an assortment of interesting new features. Most importantly, Kali is now a rolling distribution, using Debian Testing as their upstream source. (Download page.) There are also huge changes to the UI, including a fully fledged, custom GNOME 3 environment, as well as support for myriad other Desktop Environments. … [Link]
Mashable » 16 unique portraits that capture genuine emotion
Last week, we challenged you to capture genuine personality in portraits The #MashPics_Portraits hashtag is a collection of the finest photography — candid photos of playful children, intense black and white images that focus on just the face, shots that play with shadow and more. See also: Fan-made Lego portrait of Taylor Swift took 2 days and 35,840 bricks to make … [Link]
Mashable » Student recreates iconic celebrity dresses out of trash
Kim Kardashian dresses like trash. Scratch that. It's the other way around Mina Gerges, the 20-year-old college student behind the Instagram @keepingupwithmina, recreates celebrity outfits and photos using materials he finds at home or at the dollar store His designs range from Kim Kardashian’s Proenza Schouler dress at the CFDA Awards (made with feathers, paint and reinforcements) to Beyoncé’s Givenchy gown … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Old Flickr Photos Can Reveal Your Future Travel Plans
Smile! Paul Reynolds/Flickr CC by 2.0 Your selfie could help researchers figure out where you are. Say cheese, and let everyone know your travel habits! Photo-sharing site Flickr is a great way to show off your best shots, but scientists have discovered that the website is also a great tool for predicting where photographers will go next. In a new … [Link]
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