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 » LGBT advocates call on Pope Francis to 'welcome us home'
For LGBT Catholics, Pope Francis' visit to the United States is an occasion defined by complicated emotions Devout worshippers are excited to glimpse the pontiff, but they are also painfully aware of their own exclusion by church leaders Despite Francis' 2013 remarks that he couldn't "judge" those who are gay and seek God, the church's formal teachings have not changed. With … [Link]
Mashable » Millions make the journey to Mecca for annual Hajj
The annual pilgrimage known as Hajj began this week in the the Saudi city of Mecca, with an estimated 2 million Muslims from all corners of the earth making the trip See also: Cheering crowd, red carpet greet Pope Francis as he arrives in U.S. The journey, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, involves the visiting of several … [Link]
Slashdot » Stem Cell-Derived Brain Mimics Predict Chemical Toxicity
MTorrice writes: Scientists in Wisconsin have grown three-dimensional brain-like tissue structures from human embryonic stem cells. These new structures are easy to grow and contain vascular cells and microglia, a type of immune cell. The breakthrough may change the way we test drugs and chemicals for their effect on the human brain. Currently most tests use multiple generations of rats … [Link]
Mashable » 40 years later, man recreates his grandfather's snapshots
Scrolling through Christian Carollo's Instagram feed is like time traveling through America. In October 2012, he stumbled across a box of his grandfather's old photos taken along the Oregon coast in the 1970s and 80s, where Carollo was planning to travel the next week. He decided to take one of his grandfather's photos of a building in Winchester Bay and try … [Link]
Mashable » James Corden takes on 'Phantom of the Opera' in latest Crosswalk the Musical
UPDATE: Watch the full segment above EARLIER: Remember when James Corden cured LA's poor, traffic-plagued drivers' red light boredom with a rousing performance of Grease? Well, Crosswalk the Musical makes it's big return to The Late Late Show tonight, and Mashable has exclusive photos: This time around, Corden and his band of dancers take on Phantom of the Opera at … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Halo 5 Assault Rifle In Lego
This “life-size” replica of the assault rifle from Hal0 5: Guardians weights 5.5 pounds and is made up of 3,250 bricks. [Via: GameSpot] The post Halo 5 Assault Rifle In Lego appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Popular Science » Tiny Motorized Robots Can Clean Carbon Dioxide Out Of Seawater
Microbots Laboratory for Nanobioelectronics, UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering Artist's rendition of how the microbots work. In a restaurant you might prefer 'sparkling' carbonated water over the still variety, but in the oceans, carbonated water is a very bad thing. Thanks to our penchant for burning fossil fuels, there are increasing levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the … [Link]
Popular Science » This Towering 3D Printer Builds Clay Homes
Big Delta Houseprinter World's Advanced Saving Project Clay homes are as old as dirt. Well, as old as humans have been building homes. Older, if you count those made by insects. That doesn’t mean an ancient technique can’t get a thoroughly modern makeover. The World's Advanced Saving Project, or WASP, after the arthropod mud nest-builders, has a giant machine that … [Link]
Slashdot » Imgur Exploited To Channel Botnet Attacks At 4chan
An anonymous reader writes: Imgur has been compromised by attackers looking for an opportunity to direct large volumes of traffic to 4chan. A Reddit thread explains that "when an Imgur image is loaded from /r/4chan […] imgur loads a bunch of images from 8chan, which causes a DDoS to those sites." Meaning that if a user clicks an Imgur link … [Link]
Mashable » Pope justifies your church naps by appearing to fall asleep during mass
It’s okay to fall asleep at church as long as you immediately ask for forgiveness when you wake up. That's the well-worn rule Pope Francis surely exploited when he appeared to nod off during his first mass on American soil on Wednesday afternoon, instantly justifying church naps for millions of God-fearing Americans. His eyes closed, his head drooped, and there, on … [Link]
Popular Science » UV Light And Balloons Can Plug Holes In Your Heart Or Other Organs
Roche et al., Science Translational Medicine (2015) A new device uses a catheter and two balloons to deliver a UV light-activated patch to a perforated organ wall. A challenging operation for any surgeon to perform is to repair a hole in an organ—such as a tiny defect in the heart or a tear in the stomach wall caused by an … [Link]
Mashable » No big deal, just a plane landing in the middle of this intersection
YouTube uploader CalicoStrike managed to capture some pretty astounding dash-cam footage of a Piper Cherokee plane landing in the middle of a busy street. During a touch-and-go exercise between an Orange Coast College student pilot and instructor, the plane's engine had apparently shut off, forcing the student to make an emergency landing in the middle of an intersection on Red … [Link]
Mashable » Minnesota Vikings mascot of 20 years out after preposterous contract demand
This is the story that has everything: America's favorite sport, the intrinsic connections that makes us love these silly games, a venerable tradition, some hardball business negotiations and — most importantly — a crazed, bearded man on a purple motorcycle. This is the ballad of Ragnar the Viking See also: Who is PFT Commenter? Meet the best sports satirist on the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Unboiling An Egg
While the outcome in this video demonstration is trivial, the underlying complex of reforming proteins in a useful structure could have major benefits in cancer treatment, pharmaceuticals and food production. The post Unboiling An Egg appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Slashdot » Intel Launches SSD DC P3608 NVMe Solid State Drive With 5GB/Sec Performance
MojoKid writes: Intel just launched a new NVMe-based solid state drive today dubbed the SSD DC P3608. As the DC in the product name suggests, this drive is designed for the data center and enterprise markets, where large capacities, maximum uptime, and top-end performance are paramount. The Intel SSD DC P3608 is somewhat different than the recent consumer-targeted NVMe PCI … [Link]
Mashable » Rolls-Royce unveils rugby-themed Wraith
Individualization and rarity are the name of the game in the bespoke motorcar world. It's one thing to have a Rolls-Royce but it's another thing altogether if that Roller has its own distinctive theme or flare. Enter Bespoke Rolls-Royce program, which will take the brand's elite motorcars and make them even more special. See also: Bentley's fast, tech-savvy SUV makes … [Link]
Mashable » 5 ways to supercharge board meetings
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. Marathon board meetings are a problem for both members and management. Not only do they consume far too much precious time, they tend to be more of an exercise in education than decision making and strategy. … [Link]
Mashable » Dad's simple gesture teaches daughter transgender acceptance
Liv Hnilicka, a transgender woman who works as a waitress in Minneapolis, has turned an unexpectedly positive experience with a customer into an inspiring, viral tale of transgender acceptance See also: Why it can be humiliating and dangerous to travel while trans When Hnilicka recently waited on two parents and their young daughter, the father approached her with a sensitive question, … [Link]
Popular Science » 9,000-Year-Old Remains Show Evidence Of Oldest Known Decapitation In The Americas
Skull Ben Francis/Flickr CC by 2.0 What do Henry VIII, George R.R. Martin, the Red Queen, and people who lived in South America 9,000 years ago all have in common? Big fans of decapitation. For history buffs and literature lovers, those first three are no surprise, but the discovery of a decapitated head in a South American grave was a … [Link]
Slashdot » Security is an Important Coding Consideration Even When You Use Containers (Video)
Last month Tom Henderson wrote an article titled Container wars: Rocket vs. Odin vs. Docker. In that article he said, "All three are potentially very useful and also potentially very dangerous compared to traditional hypervisor and VM combinations." Tom's list of contributions at Network World show you that he's not a neophyte when it comes to enterprise-level security, and that … [Link]
Popular Science » General Atomics Wants To Put Lasers On Drones
Avenger In Flight General Atomics How do you sell the drone of the future? Build a laser into the dang thing. General Atomics, whose iconic Predator and Reaper drones are probably the first thing that come to mind when someone thinks “drone,” is independently funding the integration of a 150-kilowatt laser weapon into its Avenger (or Predator-C) drone. The Avenger … [Link]
Mashable » Come see some raw, uncut 'Halo 5: Guardians' campaign footage
It's close. In just over a month, Halo fans will finally get to see what happened to Master Chief following the events of Halo 4. Cortana's gone. Chief is shattered by the loss. Humanity scored a great victory, but at a too-high cost. Resolution comes Oct. 27, when Microsoft and 343 Industries launch Halo 5: Guardians for Xbox One. We know the campaign … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Fallout 4’ Fever Is Here!
So where would Pip Boy eat? He would just wing it. GET IT! [Imgur] The post ‘Fallout 4’ Fever Is Here! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » In case you forgot, this is what happened in the 'Empire' season 1 finale
In case you haven't heard, Empire — last year's biggest new show — returns for Season 2 Wednesday night. Praise Cookie See also: Ruling the 'Empire': Facts you don't know about TV's hottest cast But if you — like many — have a little trouble remembering exactly where that crazy train left off, allow us to help. And if you haven't … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Understanding the experience design of consumer IoT products
Download a free copy of our new report “User Experience Design for the Internet of Things,” by Claire Rowland, to learn about a framework for understanding the UX of consumer IoT products. Note: this post is an excerpt from the … [Link]
Slashdot » Google DeepMind's AI Beats Humans At Even More Computer Games
An anonymous reader writes: Google DeepMind's learning algorithm has trumped human performance in an even greater range of games from the Atari 2600. The system's performance in classic games for the 80's games console has improved steadily since it was revealed in April last year (video) and a paper released yesterday shows it besting people in 31 titles. 
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Mashable » New model shows how some of the brightest galaxies may have formed
A long-running mystery about how some of the brightest galaxies in the known universe formed may finally be closer to being solved. For more than 10 years scientists have observed extremely luminous galaxies that existed about 10 to 12 billion years ago, but they never had a solid idea of how these bright galaxies formed in the early days of the … [Link]
Mashable » The Pebble Time Round is what you'd get if a Pebble shacked up with a Swatch
From Kickstarter success to the most recent launch of the Pebble Time and Pebble Time Steel, Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky and his team of roughly 130 have not been resting on their laurels. The Pebble Time Round is the startup's first round-shaped smartwatch and Migicovsky is extremely proud of it. See also: Pebble Time, while no Apple Watch, is a solid … [Link]
Mashable » Listen to Lorde's magnetic new track with Disclosure
Lorde’s world domination began with the ruthlessly catchy "Royals." So it's fitting that her new song with Disclosure, "Magnets," harnesses the laws of attraction to get you hooked This is Lorde's first new song since she wrote "Yellow Flicker Beat" for the Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 soundtrack. It features very Lorde lyrics, such as, "I love the secret language … [Link]
Popular Science » How We'll Get People To Mars In One Piece
Dava Newman NASA's New Deputy Director NASA/Douglas Sonders Aerospace engineer Dava Newman has devoted her career to figuring out how we might live in space—suspending subjects from the rafters of her MIT lab to study reduced gravity and designing a flexible, self-mending space suit. As NASA’s new deputy director, she is now tasked with the planning and policy that will … [Link]
Mashable » And you thought Milan Fashion Week wasn't important
Milan Fashion Week is upon us, as of Wednesday. Founded in 1958, it's the second oldest fashion show in the world after New York, which presented its first collections to the press in 1943 Sadly, our Italian friend doesn't always get the love that it deserves, often getting lost somewhere amidst New York's influence, London's disruption and Paris' artistry. Milan sits … [Link]
Slashdot » Startups Push 3D Printers As Industry Leaders Falter
gthuang88 writes: Given the hype around 3D printing, you'd never guess that established leaders like 3D Systems and Stratasys have seen their stock fall by 75 percent in the last year. Big companies like HP, Amazon, and Boeing are getting into the field, too, but startups are still where a lot of the action is. Now Formlabs, a Boston-area startup, … [Link]
Mashable » How DraftKings came out of nowhere to own football advertising
If you've clicked on nearly any major website lately from your iPhone, you may have found yourself suddenly swept without consent to the Apple app store, where the fantasy football app Draft Kings is waiting for you Good luck getting back to your article, or doing anything but closing the browser window Draft Kings, along with Fan Duel, is a fast-growing … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Back To The Future Sports Almanac Sold For $7,000
It’s too late to profit from the futuristic insight of the Grays Sports Almanac featured in Back To The Future Part II, but it’s still a money maker. The original almanac prop has just sold for £4,750 (approximately US$7,200) in an auction of movie props. Other BTTF items sold included: A prototype Hill Valley High School letterman jacket (£600) The … [Link]
New Scientist – News » America’s oldest decapitated head reveals strange burial ritual
A 9000-year-old decapitated head discovered in South America is twice as old as previous finds, and suggests veneration of the dead by early hunter-gatherers
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Pearson Student Coding Contest Seeks to Encourage Students to Code
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ProgrammableWeb.com » AnyPresence Launches Free Edition of JustAPIS
AnyPresence, an enterprise platform for digital transformation, today announced that it has released JustAPIs Developer Edition, a free-for-life version of the solution for accelerating the development of modern, RESTful APIs for web, mobile, and IoT applications.
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Mashable » 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' video puts you in the hero seat
Imagine this: It's early 1977, and director George Lucas is able to magically take curious would-be moviegoers on an immersive tour of the desert planet from his forthcoming movie — something called Star Wars — from the hot seat of Luke Skywalker's landspeeder Lucas couldn't do that, but J.J. Abrams and company can do something very similar. Industrial Light and Magic … [Link]
Slashdot » Russia's Plan To Crack Tor Crumbles
mspohr writes: It looks like Russia's effort to crack Tor was harder than they anticipated. The company that won the contract is now trying to get out of it. Bloomberg reports: "The Kremlin was willing to pay 3.9 million rubles ($59,000) to anyone able to crack Tor, a popular tool for communicating anonymously over the Internet. Now the company that … [Link]
Mashable » The greatest way to honor the pope in New York is with pizza, obviously
Pope Francis began his historic trip to the United States on Tuesday when he landed in Washington, D.C. His next stop is New York City, and fortunately, the religious leader seems to have his priorities straight regarding local cuisine Father Hernán Paredes, the pope's longtime friend, told Fox 5 New York that when Francis visits New York, he has one goal: … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter buttons get a new look and lose the share counts
Twitter’s buttons are getting a new look, with share counts seeming to go the way of the manual retweet. Twitter announced Wednesday it was updating the look of its Tweet and Follow buttons for the first time since 2011, in a post on its Developer Forums See also: All hail Apple's new iOS 9 font, San Francisco Gone is the subtle … [Link]
Mashable » Obama, Francis, Putin, Castro: Who to watch at UN General Assembly
The world's leaders descend upon New York this week and next for the 70th United Nations General Assembly during what United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called "a time of turmoil and hope." See also: The pope's U.S. visit will be historic, and maybe a little combative Indeed, these are desperate times. Syria will be a key issue, as world leaders seek … [Link]
Mashable » Viola Davis' daughter hacks her Instagram for cutest reason ever
There is no limit to the number of tears you will shed over Viola Davis' inspiring Emmy win on Sunday The best reaction came from her 4-year-old daughter, Genesis, who snatched the actress' phone dressed up in her school uniform for what is objectively the cutest congratulations the actress has received See also: Viola Davis, Uzo Aduba and Regina King made … [Link]
Mashable » Forget a blessing, Pope selfies are where it's at
As Pope Francis made his way through the streets of Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, throngs of supporters waved and passed babies to the pope to receive his blessing He has been met with cheering crowds at every turn during his first visit to the U.S. But for some, a papal blessing was the last thing on their mind, instead they had … [Link]
Mashable » This MLB highlight got super NSFW
Oh my. Is that even…legal? Things got super weird — and pretty hilarious — after Todd Frazier of the Cincinnati Reds made a highlight-reel catch against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Actually, to be clear: The catch itself was great; it's what came after that got a little NSFW See also: Is this the funniest photo in baseball history? … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Rosettawatch: Comet 67P’s weather revealed as sun melts ice
The Rosetta probe has spotted a field of solid ice in the neck region of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko which turns to vapour when the sun rises
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New Scientist – News » World set to embark on UN sustainable goals to eradicate poverty
At a summit in New York this week, world leaders are expected to approve a set of goals and targets linked to sustainable and equitable development
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New Scientist – News » World Health Organization wants to know how happy we are
The WHO has traditionally collected information on death, disease and disability – now it wants to measure our well-being too
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New Scientist – News » Rosettawatch: Comet 67P’s weather revealed as sun melts ice
The Rosetta probe has spotted a field of solid ice in the neck region of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko which turns to vapour when the sun rises
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New Scientist – News » Gravitational-wave detector rebooted to sense clashing stars
The revamped Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has taken its first science data – a step towards finding ripples in space-time
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New Scientist – News » US weapons facility accidentally shipped excess nuclear material
The Y-12 National Security Complex mistakenly sent too much uranium to one of its contractors, prompting concerns over site safety and management
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New Scientist – News » 60 Seconds
Feline version of HIV threatens UK wildcats, antibiotic resistance is booming in India, cholera hits Iraq and more
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New Scientist – News » Bionic pancreas automatically controls diabetics’ blood sugar
A smartphone app can work as a bionic pancreas, allowing people with diabetes to sleep safely all night without waking to check blood sugar levels
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New Scientist – News » If viruses transfer wasp genes into butterflies, are they GM?
Some claim that North America's famed monarch butterfly is a natural genetically modified organism owing to the transfer of wasp genes by tamed viruses
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New Scientist – News » Clump of gold nanoparticles can evolve to carry out computing
Fast, efficient, brain-like computers may be a step closer now that a Darwinian technique has coaxed a heap of nanoparticles to act as logic gates
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New Scientist – News » Divers return to famous Antikythera wreck to hunt for treasures
The search for secrets on one of the world's most impressive wrecks is back on. Will it uncover another ancient Greek computer like the Antikythera mechanism?
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New Scientist – News » Apes remember major events in movies, even on a single viewing
The first evidence that chimpanzees and bonobos can recall recent events comes from experiments that tested their memory of short movie clips
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New Scientist – News » Giraffes spend their evenings humming to each other
Biologists have long been curious to know whether giraffes produce any substantial sounds. Audio recordings from three giraffe houses in European zoos suggest they do
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New Scientist – News » How earthquakes can trigger copycat quakes 1000 kilometres away
Seismic waves vibrating at the right frequency can shake up distant tectonic faults, even if the waves are very weak, and set off secondary quakes
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New Scientist – News » The lies we tell are more convincing when we need to pee
Observers are less able to distinguish the truth from a falsehood when an interviewee has a full bladder
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New Scientist – News » Armoured wasps chop off opponents’ heads in brutal fig wars
With only a couple of days to mate before death, parasitic fig wasps go on a rampage inside their fig kingdoms, killing anything in their path
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New Scientist – News » Zoologger: Octopus makes own quicksand to build burrow on seabed
Southern sand octopus is first cephalopod found to build underwater hideout by burrowing through quicksand and daubing the walls with mucus
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New Scientist – News » Brain stimulation can alter our desire to punish wrongdoers
Magnetic manipulation of our prefrontal cortex doesn't impact our ability to judge guilt – but it does influence our thoughts on a suitable punishment
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New Scientist – News » Citizen scientists catch cloud of comets orbiting distant star
A bizarre signal from NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope showed up in a citizen science project called Planet Hunters, and may be caused by dust from a comet storm
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O'Reilly News and Commentary » A developers introduction to 3D animation and Blender
Creating 3D animations is like writing software. Both processes require knowing certain industry terms. Some animation terms are: Modeling Texturing Rigging Setting up the scene with cameras, lights, and other effects Animating Rendering Let’s define each of these, and then … [Link]
Slashdot » Launch Manifest For NASA's "Road To Mars" Takes Shape But Questions Remain
MarkWhittington writes: NASASpaceFlight.com reported that NASA's so-called "Road to Mars" is starting to take shape. The deep space program that would conclude with human astronauts departing for the Red Planet in 2039 would require just over 40 launches of the heavy-lift Space Launch System, including an uncrewed flight in 2018 and one flight a year to cis-lunar space starting in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » US Issues First Bitcoin License
New York has become the first US state to issue a bitcoin license. Circle Internet Financial will now have to follow some of the same consumer protection regulations that affect traditional banks. The state came up with the idea of a specific BitLicense back in January 2014 but had yet to issue one. In June this year, a national agreement … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » What The WordPress Team Just Did and What You Can Learn From It
For those of you who don't care what can be learned from the WordPress team's most recent post about its API strategy, here's the tl;dr: WordPress is on a course to merge a new set of modern RESTful APIs into its core source branch.
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Mashable » Mediterranean search and rescue charity takes mission to Southeast Asia
A Malta-based search and rescue charity that saves migrant and refugee lives in the Mediterranean will launch a new operation in Southeast Asia this winter when thousands of Bangladeshis and ethnic Rohingyas are expected to brave the perilous sea crossing out of Myanmar. The Migrant Offshore Aid Station, or MOAS, will set sail to Southeast Asia in the coming weeks to … [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook Is Bringing 360-Degree Videos To Your News Feed
Facebook 360 Video Facebook More immersive video is coming to Facebook Facebook bought virtual reality company Oculus in March of 2014. Now the world's largest social network is finally putting their VR acquisition to use directly on its main product. Today, Facebook announced 360-degree video, including initial videos from Star Wars, Vice News and even Mountain Dew. The Star Wars … [Link]
Mashable » Bazinga! Scientists break quantum teleportation distance record
The future of cybersecurity is almost certainly quantum mechanics and this week we moved one step closer as researchers announced they “teleported” or transmitted quantum encrypted data over 102 kilometers — about 63 miles — exceeding the previous record by a factor of four. The breakthrough was reported on Wednesday in a new research paper in Optica. It's heady stuff, but … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook adds support for 360-degree videos
360-degree video has arrived on Facebook. The social network is beginning to add the immersive videos to the News Feed, the company announced Wednesday. The videos will be viewable from the web and from Facebook's iOS and Android apps. See also: A Facebook Dislike button — or something like it — is coming soon The videos, first announced at Facebook's F8 … [Link]
Mashable » Chvrches give Justin Bieber's moody 'What Do You Mean' a synth sheen
The year is 2015, and it doesn't take a whole lot to sound more hopeful than Justin Bieber Scottish trio Chvrches stopped by BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge to promote their new album, Every Open Eye, and cover Justin Bieber's critically acclaimed new single, "What Do You Mean?" Singer Lauren Mayberry takes a more active approach to her vocals on … [Link]
Mashable » Schedule released for 2016 presidential, vice presidential debates
Sick of the presidential primaries already? You can start looking forward to the general election. There will be four debates next fall during the general election campaign, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Wednesday. See also: The Republican debate: How it all went down The meetings between the eventual Democratic and Republican presidential nominees will be held in Dayton, Ohio; … [Link]
Slashdot » OPM Says 5.6 million Fingerprints Stolen In Cyberattack
mschaffer writes: The Office of Personnel Management data breach that happened this summer just got a little worse. The OPM now says that 5.6 million people's fingerprints were stolen as part of the hacks. The Washington Post reports: "That's more than five times the 1.1 million government officials estimated when the cyberattacks were initially disclosed over the summer. However, OPM … [Link]
Popular Science » Your Tooth Enamel Might Have Started As Fish Scales
Fish got your teeth? Benson Kua/Flickr CC by SA 2.0 Your pearly-white smile has a fishy origin story. And no, we're not referring to your overuse of tooth whitening products. Actual fish were involved, millions of years ago. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, protecting your teeth from damage. Enamel is only found on vertebrate teeth, … [Link]
Mashable » Build up your Endurance in 'Fallout 4' to run faster, live longer and eat feet
Today's lesson from Fallout 4 on post-apocalyptic survival focuses on your body's ability to hold up against the harsh conditions of a nuclear wasteland. The higher your Endurance, the hardier you are when it comes to dining on the radiation-roasted delicacies you're bound to scavenge up. Having a high stat also means you can run away faster when something wants to nosh on your … [Link]
Popular Science » Volkswagen CEO Resigns Over Emissions Scandal
Martin Winterkorn, Former CEO Of Volkswagen Volkswagen Sweden, via Wikimedia Commons Today Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned today, following a scandal that broke late last week over emissions testing. His statement published online reads: “I am shocked by the events of the past few days. Above all, I am stunned that misconduct on such a scale was possible in the … [Link]
Mashable » Passengers delayed 24 hours after sinkhole opens up on Greek airport runway
A sinkhole opened up on a runway at Rhodes International Airport in Greece on Tuesday, causing the airport to temporarily shut down. Some of the stranded passengers, many of them vacationers from the UK, were delayed for 24 hours as they waited for contractors to repair the runway. Rhodes airport runway is damaged and all flights diverted to Crete… Looks like … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Half-Life 3’ Easter Eggs Hidden in ‘Mad Max’
Just glad this Imgur user was keen enough to discover them. 
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Mashable » Dan Rather: Ignoring science isn't just a Republican problem. It's an American problem.
“I’m not a scientist." How many times have you heard that lately from politicians who are trying to duck questions about important scientific topics like climate change and vaccines? So many times that it's even become a Wikipedia entry But what does that phrase even mean? I'm not a cardiologist. So I go to one to have my heart checked. I'm … [Link]
Slashdot » VW Fiasco Puts Ethics In Engineering Under the Spotlight, CEO Steps Down
szczys writes: By now you've heard that VW has been accused of doctoring the software in their small diesel models to sidestep emissions standards. The thing that hasn't been talked about is engineering ethics. An algorithm in the code detects when the vehicle is under test conditions and causes it to perform differently. This couldn't have been accomplished by just … [Link]
Popular Science » The Brilliant 10 Of 2015
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Mashable » King Joffrey meets appropriately concerned pug at the dog park
King’s Landing isn't safe for anyone. Not even pugs This dog met Game of Thrones actor Jack Gleeson at the dog park, and instinctively knew that King Joffrey cannot be trusted See also: 'Game of Thrones' reimagined with Joffrey as the hero will choke you up 
Image: Facebook CoolDogGroup"Phyllis met Joffrey from Game of Thrones in the park," Facebook user May … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Virtual human built from more than 5000 slices of a real woman
An American woman's body has been reconstructed digitally from very thin slices, creating a model for experiments too risky to try on the living
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Mashable » Pope parades through Washington, D.C., in popemobile
Following his visit to the White House, Pope Francis paraded through the city. The pope waved to thousands of onlookers as he toured the streets of Washington, D.C., in the popemobile. For this trip, the popemobile is a modified white Jeep Wrangler. Read more…More about Pope, Us World, Politics, Us, and Videos [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump says he's done with Fox News, again
Donald Trump is done with Fox News. Done! Again. The Donald tweeted on Wednesday that he would no longer go on the cable news channel for the "foreseeable future." Once kindred spirits of the more vocal precincts of the Republican party, Trump and Fox News have been on the outs ever since the first Republican debate, in which he took issue … [Link]
Mashable » Men in dresses are the new normal
LONDON — Fashion month is in full force. With London Fashion Week coming to a close and Milan about to begin, the one phrase on the tip of everyone's tongue is gender fluidity. In fashion, that's manifesting as unisex- and cross-dressing — everywhere Gender fluidity is everywhere in fashion right now. Cross-dressing is now the new dressing up, and it's shaping … [Link]
Mashable » Beagle meets baby for the first time, totally melts
Buddy the beagle is meeting the new baby for the first time, and isn't sure what to think of the tiny, adorable human. Buddy's owner, YouTube uploader Scott Moore, says, "My wife and I were worried about how the dog would react to a baby, so we kept them apart for a few months." However, Buddy and the baby are … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Propose Using Fast Radio Bursts To Chart Universe In 3D
hypnosec writes: Using redshifts, fast radio bursts and state of the art technology, researchers at University of British Columbia have proposed a new method of calculating distance between celestial objects, and mapping the cosmos in 3D. Published in the journal Physical Review Letters, the research describes the proposal to use fast radio bursts to calculate cosmological distances. Though only 10 … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon pilots from Tig Notaro, Louis C.K. on the way
Six new pilots have been announced for Amazon's fall schedule, including executively produced episodes from Louis C.K. and Diablo Cody. The upcoming pilots include an adaptation of Zelda Fitzgerald's life, starring Christina Ricci, as well as a dramedy loosely based on Tig Notaro. See also: What to stream this month on HBO, Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix Here are the new pilots … [Link]
Popular Science » Pope Backs Climate Change Action In White House Remarks
President and Pope AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais President Obama and Pope Francis shake hands after the President's welcoming remarks. Pope Francis' first visit to the United States is causing a stir in so many ways. Drones are grounded, traffic is snarled, raccoons are on the loose. But the crowds of thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the religious figure … [Link]
Mashable » iOS 9 can be a pretty sad upgrade, depending where you live
Like all iPhone owners, I'm excited about a major new version of iOS. It's a little bit like getting a new phone, with fresh bells and whistles, without spending a dime With the iOS 9, however, upgrading has been a frustrating experience. Not because of the upgrading process itself — that went without a hitch on my iPhone 6 Plus and … [Link]
Mashable » Dalai Lama says if successor is female, should be 'attractive'
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, is a world leader, a Nobel Peace prize-winner, and also a sexist man? The leader of the Tibet government in exile said in a video interview with the BBC published Tuesday that the next Dalai Lama, should they be female, "must be very attractive," as one Jezebel reporter first noticed. See also: George Clooney wants more … [Link]
Mashable » Britney Spears has 'Best Time Ever' by showing off pranking prowess
On Neil Patrick Harris's new quasi-variety show, Best Time Ever, the former HIMYM star invites celebrities from every walk of entertainment to do what reality TV has determined to be hilarious: stars acting like total goobers In this clip, Princess of Pop Britney Spears makes an impressively comical appearance on the show NPH lines up several potential bodyguards for Brit … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 3D Printed Gummy Candy [Video]
This custom candy company uses a 3D printer to produce gummy candies with a custom shape and a mix of 10 colors and flavors. The post 3D Printed Gummy Candy [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » The most Boston man ever goes nuts after finding a 'sea monstah'
Michael Bergin is fuckin' so excited about this sea monstah, dude. On a recent fishing trip, the Boston man and his quiet friend Jay went insane after discovering a truly incredible sea beast — perhaps it was a fuckin' big sea turtle, maybe it was a baby fuckin' whale. All Bergin knew for sure is that it was fuckin' dead, … [Link]
Mashable » Kerry Washington's 'GoT'-loving parents embarrassed her at the Emmys
Kerry Washington has her parents to thank for introducing her to the wonders of Game of Thrones. So when Washington invited her parents along to the Emmys a few years back, they wasted little time embarrassing her in front of a certain GoT cast member. Namely, Jason Momoa who played Khal Drogo in Seasons 1 and 2. "My mother turned … [Link]
Slashdot » What's New In GNOME 3.18
prisoninmate writes: In this release, GNOME improves the general user experience for users and new developers alike. GNOME 3.18 adds a feature called "Automatic Brightness," which, when enabled, it will make use of your laptop's light sensor to dim or increase the screen's brightness depending on the surrounding lighting. GNOME 3.18 also improves the touch screen experience, especially when selecting … [Link]
Mashable » Stevie Nicks joins the Foo Fighters for one mystical night
Breaking your leg on stage and then finishing the show is cool. Playing guitar on a throne is cooler. Singing Fleetwood Mac songs onstage with Stevie Nicks is coolest The legendary singer and her flowing black shawl joined the Foo Fighters onstage for a couple of songs for their first of two nights playing Inglewood, California. Haim, the sister coven Nicks … [Link]
Mashable » Get inspired for Mashable's 2015 Social Good Summit in a #2030Now Twitter chat
Mashable’s Social Good Summit is less than a week away. Scheduled for Sept. 27 and 28 in New York City, the event will bring together world leaders, grassroots activists and global citizens to not only discuss digital solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time, but also to spur worldwide action. We're gearing up for a powerful event, featuring … [Link]
Mashable » McDonald's Japan designed straws that mimic breastfeeding
McDonald’s Japan allegedly designed special straws for milkshakes, to mimic the pace and experience of breastfeeding, according to RocketNews24 Backing up this claim is a book called Den Fujita’s Business Strategies 2: Overwhelming Business Strategies, one book in a series written by McDonald's Japan founder Den Fujita, who died in 2004 Fujita writes, "When humans drink something, the speed that produces … [Link]
Mashable » Gmail finally lets you block annoying senders
Google launched a new version of Gmail for Android Tuesday, bringing two simple but pretty important features: the "block sender" and "unsubscribe" buttons The unsubscribe option was previously available on the desktop version of Gmail, but now you can get off that annoying mailing list from your Android device as well. As for blocking a sender completely, that's new both on … [Link]
Mashable » Prince William and Prince Harry don their hard hats for a spot of DIY
LONDON — Got a door hinge that needs fixing or a shelf you want put up? Maybe the royals can sort it out for you See also: Hey, America: Prince Harry is stopping by for a visit Princes William and Harry have been helping the team that makes the BBC programme DIY SOS on Wednesday with a very ambitious project they've … [Link]
Mashable » Kale Chihuahua is the perfect LA version of Pizza Rat
American hero Pizza Rat won the hearts of millions this week with its valiant attempt at dragging a slice of pizza down the subway steps — an endeavor many have called the "most New York" thing to ever be captured on video (other than Milkshake Squirrel?). But what is the most L.A. thing to be captured on video? On Tuesday's … [Link]
Mashable » This Swiss village will celebrate fall until the cows come home
First, the sound of cowbells and yodeling. Then the guests emerge from the green hills: Swiss brown cows with bells as big as their heads, accompanied by little white goats and cowherds in traditional red-and-yellow costumes. Here in the village of Urnaesch and across much of Switzerland, crisp falls days mean it's time to welcome the cows that have been grazing … [Link]
Mashable » Pope Francis visits the White House, hangs out with President Obama
Pope Francis was joined by President Barack Obama as he spoke about climate change, immigration and more in front of a White House crowd on Wednesday morning, the first major event of his six-day tour of the American Northeast Francis will speak before Congress on Thursday before traveling to New York City, where he will ride through Central Park and speak … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen CEO resigns amid emissions scandal
This story was last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET After announcing he wouldn't be stepping down on Tuesday, Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn made a stunning reversal on Wednesday. At a press conference in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen announced Winterkorn would resign, with no successor yet named. It was reported last week that Volkswagen had engineered software designed to sidestep emissions testing in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 88% Off UL Certified Dual USB Ports Travel Wall Charger – $4.50
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the iClever UL Certified Dual USB Ports Travel Wall Charger for your gadgets (iPhone, iPad, Android devices, etc.) for just $4.50 with promo code ICLEVER9. That’s 88% off on the charger’s regular list price of $39.99. –iClever UL Certified Dual USB Ports Travel Wall Charger – $39.99 $4.50 (Use promo … [Link]
Mashable » A scented sex toy that's classy, not kitschy
Petite, delicate and slightly curved, there's more to this sex toy than a discreet exteriorLILY 2 is infused with one of three signature fragrances from LELO, a designer brand of intimate lifestyle products. The newest addition to the LELO collection is the first scented personal massager from the company. The product will be available Thursday in three different aromas: Bordeaux and … [Link]
Mashable » Pope Francis backs Obama's climate plan
In his first public remarks since arriving in the U.S. for an historic visit, Pope Francis jumped immediately into the hot-button issue of climate change policy by praising President Obama's plan to curb emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases The Pope has made addressing global warming a signature issue of his papacy, issuing a 180-page teaching document, known as an encyclical, to … [Link]
Mashable » Train shows dogs around the neighborhood, as all trains should
It's beautiful day in the neighborhood when you happen upon a mini train with personal cars for a bunch of precious pups Eugene Bostick, 80, of Fort Worth, Texas makes that dream a reality for locals by taking rescue dogs for a ride on a train hitched to his tractor See also: 9 signs your dog is running for president … [Link]
Mashable » The Syrian refugees who built a city from nothing in no-man's land
ZA’ATARI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan – In a sprawling stretch of Jordanian desert just eight miles from the Syrian border, a dusty city born out of necessity has sprung from the sand. More than 80,000 people live here in the Za'atari refugee camp, one of the largest of its kind in the Middle East.Some have spent years in the corrugated metal caravans that make … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why the union of video game voice actors is preparing to strike
In the tech world, progress can often be measured in weeks and months, not years. So it's easy to see why the Screen Actor's Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Arts (SAG-AFTRA) is unhappy with the collective bargaining agreements around video game voice acting that have been in place since the mid-1990s. After months of negotiations between the union and a committee of … [Link]
Mashable » Tough guy The Rock reads mean tweets about himself
Jimmy Kimmel continued his "Mean Tweets Week" Tuesday with appearances by The Rock, Bette Midler and Liam Neeson And as all three learned, the Internet's creativity truly knows no bounds The Rock found out that someone is sick and tired of seeing him everywhere, Bette Midler received an insult that may have been written by a 12-year-old and Liam Neeson discovered … [Link]
Mashable » Fingerprints from 5.6 million people were stolen in huge U.S. data breach
More than a quarter of the victims in a cyberattack on the federal government — which lost data belonging to 21 million people — also had their fingerprints stolen, a federal agency said Wednesday. The agency, a sort of human resources department for the federal government known as the Office of Personnel Management, initially said just 1.1 million sets of fingerprints … [Link]
Mashable » Survivors of sexual abuse say Pope Francis hasn't made enough progress
In the few years since Pope Francis has assumed the papacy, he has charmed a good majority of the world with his openness and down-to-earth approach. But to many men and women who were sexually abused by Catholic church elders as children, Francis has not done enough to address past abuse or prevent abuse from continuing to happen See also: Activists … [Link]
Popular Science » What’ll It Be? Emoji? Textspeak? Lines Of Computer Code?
When you think about the future of language, you might worry that we’ll all walk around speaking in weird code. Or perhaps that we won’t speak at all, instead just texting each other all day. But fear not! In this episode of Futuropolis, we discover that the spoken word (and words in general) aren’t going anywhere. They’re just morphing in … [Link]
Slashdot » Nintendo Joins Khronos Group
jones_supa writes: Gamasutra reports that Nintendo has quietly joined Khronos Group, the consortium managing the OpenGL and Vulkan graphics APIs. The news was brought to Gamasutra's attention by a NeoGaf post, which notes that Nintendo's name was added to the list of Khronos Group contributing members earlier this month. As a Khronos Group contributor Nintendo has full voting rights and … [Link]
Mashable » Trevor Noah's first 'Daily Show' guests will be Kevin Hart, Chris Christie
Trevor Noah's first guest on the Daily Show is a nod to the comedy crowd Kevin Hart will appear on Noah's inaugural episode, which airs on Comedy Central Sept. 28. Ryan Adams, who recently covered Taylor Swift's entire 1989 album, will be the show's first musical guest on Oct. 1 See also: Trevor Noah talks 'Daily Show' takeover, Donald Trump, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » D&D: Drinking & Doodling
GaS reader Timothy Goad shared this picture from a recent D&D session that led to some unconventional customization. The post D&D: Drinking & Doodling appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Hillary Clinton slams Republicans on 'multiculturalism'
Just one day after Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said that multiculturalism was bad for the United States, Democrat Hillary Clinton’s campaign released a video highlighting rhetoric by Bush and other Republican candidates on immigration, the Spanish language and Muslims. See also: Jeb Bush: Multiculturalism is bad for U.S. Set to the tune of "America, The Beautiful," the video plays clips … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » 2015 Data Science Salary Survey
Download the free “2015 Data Science Salary Survey” report to learn about tools, trends, and what pays (and what doesn’t) for data professionals. Data scientists are constantly looking outward, tapping into and extracting information from all manner of data in … [Link]
Slashdot » Misusing Ethernet To Kill Computer Infrastructure Dead
Some attacks on computers and networks are subtle; think Stuxnet. An anonymous reader writes with a report at Net Security of researcher Grigorios Fragkos's much more direct approach to compromising a network: zap the hardware from an unattended ethernet port with a jolt of electricity. Fragkos, noticing that many networks include links to scattered and unattended ethernet ports, started wondering … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon's 'Empire' parody has Cookie's seal of approval
The late night wars aren't battling for the empire — they're battling for the Jimpire Jimmy Fallon knocked a parody of Empire perfectly out of the park on the Tonight Show, taking on the role of Lucious Lyon while Roots members Questlove and Tariq Trotter played sparring sons Jamal and Hakeem. Steve Higgins, naturally, played the role of Cookie, complete … [Link]
Mashable » Daniel Radcliffe shaved his head to play an undercover neo-Nazi
You’ve seen him rapping, lip-syncing, walking dogs and now — bald! Daniel Radcliffe recently shaved his head for his role in Imperium, in which he plays an FBI agent undercover as a neo-Nazi. The film is co-written by former FBI operative Michael German and director Daniel Ragussis. See also: J.K. Rowling reveals Harry Potter's squeaky clean family history in new story … [Link]
Mashable » Customers in Singapore are already selling pre-ordered iPhones
SINGAPORE — People in Singapore are already gearing up to sell their new rose gold iPhone 6S and 6S Pluses, ahead of the phones hitting the market on Friday. Local classifieds have filled up with numerous postings from people looking to secure buyers before they collect them on Friday morning from telcos and resellers, which have sold out on pre-orders. See … [Link]
Mashable » Pope Francis at the White House: His full speech
The following is the text of Pope Francis' address as prepared for delivery. I am deeply grateful for your welcome in the name of all Americans. As the son of an immigrant family, I am happy to be a guest in this country, which was largely built by such families. I look forward to these days of encounter and dialogue, in … [Link]
New Scientist – News » US weapons facility accidentally shipped excess nuclear material
The Y-12 National Security Complex mistakenly sent too much uranium to one of its contractors, prompting concerns over site safety and management
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Slashdot » Selfies Kill More People Than Shark Attacks
HughPickens.com writes: The Independent reports that so far this year more people have died while trying to taking a 'selfie' than from shark attacks. So far, 12 people have lost their life while trying to take a photo of themselves but the number of people who have died as a result of a shark attack was only eight. Some recent … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Zoologger: The only raptor known to hunt in cooperative packs
Harris's hawks are unique in the raptor world in that they cooperate in groups when hunting, like wolves or humans. But why they do so is still a mystery
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Mashable » No time to unpack: The refugees in constant motion across Croatia
TOVARNIK, Croatia – The refugee crisis is a struggle that's in transit, a movable skirmish. Refugees are held in check as if forever, then moved along from border to border. When they are forced to sit, they are so exhausted they can hardly picture a next stop. They stall and assemble some small symbols of normality They will start over tomorrow. … [Link]
Mashable » Harry Styles may have totally mortified his sister who took a date to a 1D show
LONDON — It's quite possible that the next time Harry Styles' sister brings a date to a One Direction gig, she'll wait until after the show to tell her brother. See also: Harry Styles schools fans on bad grammar Styles was performing with the rest of 1D at the Apple Music Festival at Roundhouse in London on Tuesday night and while … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber asks how many questions are left, four questions into interview
Justin Bieber is on a mostly successful road to redemption, but it hasn't come without moments of the classic bratty Biebs. In a new interview with the French website Clique, the singer — who was charged with a misdemeanor in 2014 for egging his neighbor's house — said he's “walking on eggshells trying to make sure people don’t think I’m … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Terrifying Simpsons Title Credits
French character designer and artist Yoann Hervo has made this borderline horrific reinterpretation of The Simpsons title scenes, complete with VHS warping effects. The post Terrifying Simpsons Title Credits appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Twitter jokers highjack Boris Johnson's Q&A with PigGate gags
LONDON — London Mayor Boris Johnson really should have seen it coming. See also: #PigGate scandal: An explainer on David Cameron and that pig Johnson decided to host one of his weekly #AskBoris Twitter question and answer sessions two days after #PigGate, in which prime minister David Cameron is alleged to have carried out obscene acts with a dead pig back … [Link]
Mashable » Who is PFT Commenter? Meet the best sports satirist on the Internet
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco might not seem like a logical part of the Republican presidential conversation. Yet there was Donald Trump this week, earnestly explaining why he thinks Flacco is an elite NFL quarterback. Then there was that sign at the first Republican debate in August, posing the question in grammatically suspect fashion for all to see: Is Joe Flacco … [Link]
Mashable » I'm 15 and all of my friends use Facebook
Remember when I was 13 and I wrote that article that went viral, "I'm 13 and none of my friends use Facebook"? Yeah, about that… Now I’m 15 and I use Facebook I’m in high school, and Facebook is a part of my social media life, because A LOT OF MY FRIENDS USE FACEBOOK See also: 8 Brutally Honest Facebook Notifications … [Link]
Mashable » DraftKings welcomes fantasy esports as a new way for spectators to win cash
Do you like esports? Do you like winning money? Well, good news: Those two great tastes taste great together. DraftKings, one of the more popular destinations for daily fantasy sports competitions, is set to expand its ranks with a new branch of fantasy play for pro gaming enthusiasts. It begins on Oct. 1, the same day the League of Legends 2015 World … [Link]
Popular Science » Researchers Seek Citizen Scientists To Scan The Beaks Of Every Bird Species On The Planet
A 3D scan of a robin's bill. Natural History Museum In 1845, Charles Darwin used the shape and size of finch beaks on the Galapagos Islands as evidence for his theory of evolution. Now, a team of scientists in the UK hopes to analyze the beak shape of every species of bird on the planet. With about 10,000 bird species … [Link]
Slashdot » "Happy Birthday To You" Now Public Domain
New submitter Duckman5 writes: As mentioned on multiple occasions, the popular song "Happy Birthday To You" has recently been the subject of a lawsuit between a couple of documentary filmmakers and Warner/Chappell Music. The judge in the case, George H. King, has finally issued his ruling and according to NPR and the LA Times, that song is finally in the … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Improving Ubers surge pricing
Request an invitation to Next:Economy, our event aiming to shed light on the transformation in the nature of work now being driven by algorithms, big data, robotics, and the on-demand economy. Companies want a bigger share of the pie than … [Link]
Mashable » Why you should be watching 'The Goldbergs,' if you're not already
The Goldbergs is a treasure of a show that masterfully pulls off the trope of the traditional family-centric sitcom So have you been watching? If not, here's the short of it: Set in a Philadelphia suburb in the 1980s — and based in part on the formative adolescent years of show creator Adam Goldberg — The Goldbergs is a hilarious, relatable … [Link]
Popular Science » Is Space Mining Legal?
Asteroid mining concept art Deep Space Industries Robotic asteroid mining might look like this. If mankind is ever to become an interplanetary species, our outward expansion across the solar system probably can’t be fueled by NASA funding alone. Why did the first humans venture out of Africa? What made the Europeans sail into the unknown? What drove Americans to expand … [Link]
Mashable » A tale of two popes: Francis vs. his predecessor
Much has been made of how Pope Francis is modernizing the Catholic church. But what are some of the other differences between him and his predecessor, Pope Benedict? See also: 7 times Pope Francis' statements turned heads In part, it comes down to their earthly possessions Benedict famously preferred the finer things in life, earning him the nickname "the Prada Pope." … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Push For Access To Confidential Government Records of the Public
schwit1 writes: Researchers in a number of fields want access to the vast amount of private government data that is routinely gathered from the public. Nature reports: "In the past few years, administrative data have been used to investigate issues ranging from the side effects of vaccines to the lasting impact of a child's neighborhood on his or her ability … [Link]
Mashable » Al Jazeera journalists among 100 prisoners pardoned by Egyptian president
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi announced Wednesday that he has pardoned 100 prisoners, including two Al Jazeera journalist who have been held since 2013. Mohammed Fahmy, an Egyptian and Canadian citizen and Egyptian producer Baher Mohammed were among the group that also included some prominent youth activists who were charged with violating protest laws. Both had been sentenced to three years in … [Link]
Mashable » Dozens of skeletons uncovered under Westminster Abbey waste pipe
LONDON — Work to dig up a 1950s lavatory block near Westminster Abbey to create space for a new tower has unearthed skeletons of men — and a child — who may have been around to see kings buried and crowned in 1066 See also: This is what it's like to spend the night in a creepy, 1,000-year-old church Archaeologists believe … [Link]
Mashable » 10 ways to stay healthy while working from home
Image: Mashable Composite, Ivan Danik/The Picture Pantry/Corbis, Unsplash Aleks DorohovichThere is something satisfying about working from the comfort of your own home. There's no commute, VIP access to your very own bathroom and the perks of (sometimes) working in sweatpants. Yet, despite the numerous advantages of having a permanent home office, it's sometimes hard to stay happy and healthy while … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Top 10 LAN Party Games
Much LAN. Such wow. Fun! WatchMojo The post Top 10 LAN Party Games appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Pope Francis: Republican, Democrat or bipartisan?
Pope Francis clearly isn't afraid to speak his mind on politically divisive issues such as climate change and same-sex marriage. Both, of course, are major topics in the United States where Francis will speak before Congress on Thursday, which made us wonder: What's the Pope's political bent? See also: Pope Francis: Global warming is a threat to humanity We took a … [Link]
Popular Science » LM-6 Rocket's First Launch Brings 20 Satellites Into Space
LM-6 Maiden Flight =GT at China Defense Forum The LM-6's first flight on September 19, in Taiyuan, north central China, was a complete success, with the deployment of all 20 satellites. On September 19, 2015, the Long March 6 (LM-6) space launch rocket blasted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. Built as a rapid response, light launcher, the LM-6 … [Link]
Slashdot » Coke Discloses Millions in Grants for Health Research and Programs
New submitter erinrivers11 writes: Following criticism that Coke has supported research that plays down the role of soft drinks in the spread of obesity, the company released a list showing nearly $120 million in grants to medical, research and community organizations. The Times reports: "The list, published Tuesday on the company’s website, details hundreds of Coke grants, large and small, … [Link]
Mashable » Your Airbnb listing will do better if there's a red pillow in your photos
SINGAPORE — If you want to get your place noticed on Airbnb, make sure one of its photos has a red pillow in it. After running some fancy analytics on pictures of properties on the site, Airbnb found that photos of a red cushion in apartments tend to drive more clicks on the home rental site. Mike Curtis, its vice president … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how to make performance reviews useful
Business 2 Community compiled an infographic of depressing facts about performance reviews, and as you may have guessed, they are bleak. 20% of employees think their boss arrives wholly unprepared. Nearly half of people surveyed think their supervisor isn’t telling the truth. One-third of the time, performance reviews can actually lead to a decrease in performance. The good news — yes, … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 23 September, 2015
Skip Thought Vectors — research (with code) that produces surrounding sentences, given a sentence. A Beginner’s Guide to Deep Neural Networks (Google) — Googlers’ 20% project to explain things to people tackles machine learning. Data Analytics in Sports — O’Reilly … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Learning Apache Cassandra – $13.49 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Learning Apache Cassandra" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-09-24 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » 10 gifts for the quintessential cool teacher
Image: Mashable Composite, deerpineapple on Instagram, ollybobbins on InstagramWe’ve all had that one teacher who has changed our lives. Their witty comments and unusual teaching style have brought you both knowledge and entertainment When it comes time to buy them a gift, whether it’s for the holidays or the end of the year, you know they deserve more than the … [Link]
Mashable » A rosy nebula glows in new deep space photo
A rosy-hued, star-forming region of the cosmos thousands of light-years from Earth glows in a beautiful new photo. The new image represents one of the sharpest photos of the region Messier 17, a nebula about 15 light-years across and located about 5,500 light-years away from our solar system, according to a statement from the European Southern Observatory (ESO). See also: Star … [Link]
Mashable » Pope Francis is skeptical of unbridled capitalism, making for an uneasy fit with America
Two months before Pope Francis first set foot on United States soil for a tour of America's northeast, he took a trip to South America, where he likened the uninhibited pursuit of money to "the dung of the devil." His statement was part of a broader message that unbridled capitalism does not help the poor escape poverty, and many onlookers and … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: People Emit a "Germ Cloud" of Bacteria As Unique As a Fingerprint
An anonymous reader writes: According to a new study, we are all surrounded by a personal "germ cloud" as unique as a fingerprint. Lead author of the study Dr James Meadow says: "We expected that we would be able to detect the human microbiome in the air around a person, but we were surprised to find that we could identify … [Link]
Mashable » Feel warm and cozy with Starbucks' new Toasted Graham Latte
Wednesday is officially first day of fall. The leaves will soon begin to change color, the temperature will drop and we'll spend far too much of our paycheck on caffeinated seasonal beverages In celebration of the first day of fall, Starbucks is releasing its first seasonal fall drink in four years: the Toasted Graham Latte, freshly served in a new fall … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Talkable, Namely, Capillary Technologies, Lengow, OnBoardIQ
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 » Scots are so obsessed with the weather they have 421 words for snow
LONDON — "Snuee," "snaw" and "spitters" — these are just some of the hundreds of words in the Scottish language that relate to snow, confirming the country has an obsession with talking about wintry weather. See also: This is what it's like to spend the night in a creepy, 1,000-year-old church As part of a new study, carried out by the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Gravitational-wave detector rebooted to sense clashing stars
The revamped Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has taken its first science data – a step towards finding ripples in space-time
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Mashable » Male valets wear fake bellies in pregnancy sensitivity training in China
Ubo, a Chinese car valet service, has made a group of its male valets go through pregnancy sensitivity training. This involved drivers wearing fake belly attachments and drinking lots of water to simulate the feeling of a full bladder while climbing in and out of a car, its founder, Corrine Zhao, told Mashable. See also: This tiny car can change shape, … [Link]
Mashable » Fitness app tracks your workout bragging time
At long last, there is a fitness app that'll help you track the most important aspect of working out: bragging about it afterward. Read more…More about Apps, Fitness, Exercise, Watercooler, and Videos
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Mashable » Nicola Formichetti is making genderless clothing a reality
Designer Nicola Formichetti debuts the Spring/Summer 2016 collection from his fashion label, Nicopanda, at New York Fashion Week 2015. We went behind the scenes to get his take on how his collection seeks to bend the rules on gender in fashion. Read more…More about Fashion, New York Fashion Week, Nyfw, Lifestyle, and Nicola Formichetti [Link]
Mashable » This proposal cake combines 'Harry Potter,' 'The Office' and 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'
Alex Patterson knew that if he was going to propose to his boyfriend Benjamin Mize, he would have to come up with something unique and personal. So, he created a proposal that took the cake — literally. With the help of Creative Cakes by Catherine, Patterson commissioned a cake that incorporated the couple's favorite things, including Harry Potter, The Walking Dead … [Link]
Mashable » Baseball legend Yogi Berra, known for his 'Yogi-isms,' dies at 90
NEW YORK — Yogi Berra, the Hall of Fame catcher renowned as much for his dizzying malapropisms as his record 10 World Series championships with the New York Yankees, has died. He was 90. Berra died of natural causes Tuesday at his home in New Jersey, according to Dave Kaplan, the director of the Yogi Berra Museum. See also: 10 Yogi … [Link]
Slashdot » Groupon Is Closing Operations In 7 Countries, Laying Off 1,100
New submitter joesreviewss writes: Groupon is laying off about 10% of its workforce and is shutting down operations in seven countries. 1,100 people worldwide will be let go and the company will take a pre-tax charge of $35 million in the process. A Groupon statement reads in part: "Let’s be clear: these are tough actions to take, especially when we … [Link]
Mashable » Meet the 13-year-old twins launching a fashion business in their holidays
Two 13-year-old girls from Sydney are attempting to launch a line of fashion bracelets and fulfil their dream of running a business together. While most teenagers are busy relaxing during the school holidays, twin sisters Summer and Piper Workman have launched a crowdfunding campaign to get their business idea off the ground. SEE ALSO: Australian cosmetic company Bellabox to launch in … [Link]
Mashable » A song for women addicted to inappropriate wearing of activewear
It is a problem that is still beyond repair in Australia: women wearing activewear when they are not being active From shopping centres to beachside cafes, no one is safe from the grips of this ghastly epidemic One group of female comedians have taken the matter into their own hands, and made the perfect tune to complement your daily non-active … [Link]
Mashable » You shouldn't have to pay up to sing 'Happy Birthday,' judge rules
LOS ANGELES — The music publishing company that has been collecting royalties on the song "Happy Birthday To You" for years does not hold a valid copyright on the lyrics to the tune that is one of the mostly widely sung in the world, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. U.S. District Judge George H. King determined the song's original copyright, obtained … [Link]
Mashable » Trump dodges Colbert's 'meatball' of a question about Obama's birthplace
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump found himself in the hot seat Tuesday night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, just as Sen. Ted Cruz had on Monday night. When the grilling began, though, Trump, unlike Cruz, side-stepped the biggest question. While the majority of the interview was relatively cordial and spirited, the big moment came in the second segment of … [Link]
Slashdot » Researchers Isolate the "Smell of Human Death"
sciencehabit writes: In the wake California's forest fires, cadaver dogs had to distinguish between burning homes, charred forest, and even other dead animals to pick up the unique scent of human victims. A new study reveals how they might have done it: Decomposing humans seem to release a unique chemical cocktail, one that scientists might be able to use to … [Link]
Mashable » Baby tries to convince stubborn bulldog to go for a walk, fails adorably
Bernie the bulldog has no interest in going for a walk. Really. He's fine just standing right here However, his tiny human owner has other ideas, and is determined to get this 80 lb bulldog to budge — even though it's pretty clear that Bernie has no intention of moving In the end, the baby has to give in to … [Link]
Mashable » Unboxing the new iPhone 6S
Mashable’s Lance Ulanoff unboxes the latest iPhone release, the 6S. Read more…More about Iphone, Apple, Unboxings, Tech, and Gadgets [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT 2193: Code for living.
If only we could re-program humans! [Link]
Mashable » Jeb Bush: Multiculturalism is bad for U.S.
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said Tuesday that multiculturalism is bad for the United States, adding that immigrants who close themselves off from American culture deny themselves access to economic rewards. The former governor of Florida, who speaks fluent Spanish and often touts his success winning Latino votes in a party that badly needs them, addressed the issue in a packed … [Link]
Mashable » Hundreds of hungry sharks gather for lunch in mesmerizing video
They might not be impressively carrying slices of pizza with them, but these hundreds of sharks swimming together in the ocean are equally as hypnotic See also: More people have died from selfies than shark attacks this year In a video from production company Birds i View, which uses FAA-approved drones to film its content, a huge gathering of sharks are … [Link]
Mashable » Syracuse suspends 'kiss cam' after complaints of 'male entitlement'
It’s a part of attending a ballgame that's as familiar as coordinated chants or overpriced stadium food: During a break in the action, Jumbotron cameras focus on couples in the crowd, imploring them to kiss before thousands of eager spectators. Sometimes it's sweet. Sometimes it's funny. Sometimes it's awkward It's oftentimes even downright presidential. The Obamas once smooched on a basketball … [Link]
Mashable » The cover of Elle Australia is a mirror to celebrate every woman
The October issue of Elle Australia is letting readers join the ranks of previous cover stars Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Rebel Wilson by having a mirror on the cover Below the mirror, or mirror-like material, is the hashtag "BeTheCover" along with the statement "to celebrate our epic portrait of what it means to be a woman." See also: Oprah, Katy … [Link]
Mashable » 5 reasons the 'Scream Queens' series premiere had us shrieking with delight
Warning: This post contains spoilers. The ladies of Kappa Kappa Tau were under attack in the season premiere of Scream Queens and the suspects were unlimited Because who wouldn't have a grudge against a group of mean girls who terrorize everyone around them with their bitchy ridiculousness? By the end of the two-hour series premiere on Tuesday night, we found ourselves … [Link]
Mashable » Australian store apologises after it banned man with Down syndrome
An Australian man with Down syndrome has been refused entry to the store of a large electronics retailer in Brisbane due to a case of mistaken identity. James Milne, 21, was stopped by a security guard from entering the JB Hi-Fi store on Sept. 21 due to the fact he looked like another man with Down syndrome, who had been blacklisted … [Link]
Mashable » Review: 'Limitless' breaks no boundaries but can be fun
What if — and try to stay with me here, because this might just blow your tiny little mind — what if you had the power to access every bit of your brain's boundless potential? It's a tantalizing proposition — which is probably why it's sparked the imagination of countless writers, leading to numerous movies and TV shows about superpowered individuals … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen TDI diesel scandal: All you need to know
Volkswagen recently apologized for deliberately creating software for its TDI diesel engines that cheated EPA emissions testing. While this story is still developing, we've gathered what we know now so that VW owners — and everyone else — could understand the past, present and potential future of this debacle. How did the emissions issues come to light? Third-party tests performed by … [Link]
Mashable » Australian politics is eerily similar to 'House of Cards' in hilarious video
Australian politics during the past two weeks has been crazy, to say the least. Former prime minister Tony Abbott was removed from office by his colleague, Malcolm Turnbull, in a messy leadership contest and the consequences are still being felt Many believe the volatile situation bears a striking resemblance to the politically-charged Netflix show, House of Cards. So naturally, the … [Link]
Mashable » The other visiting dignitary: Chinese president arrives in Washington
While much of the focus on Tuesday was on the arrival of Pope Francis on American soil, another foreign dignitary also kicked off an important visit to the United States. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington state Tuesday for a visit to the U.S. that will include talks on how U.S. and Chinese experts and businesses can collaborate on nuclear … [Link]
Mashable » Australian politics is eerily similar to 'House of Cards' in hilarious video
Australian politics during the past two weeks has been crazy, to say the least. Former prime minister Tony Abbott was removed from office by his colleague, Malcolm Turnbull, in a messy leadership contest and the consequences are still being felt Many believe the volatile situation bears a striking resemblance to the politically-charged Netflix show, House of Cards. So naturally, the … [Link]
Popular Science » The Volkswagen Scandal Is A Roundhouse Kick In the Head to Innovation
The Volkswagen the EA211 TSI diesel engine 2015 Volkswagen A four-cylinder turbocharged and direct-injection engine introduced by Volkswagen with great fanfare in August 2015, just a few months before the emissions testing scandal erupted. In technology—as in science—skeptics are everywhere. Google, for instance, fell on its face while wearing Google Glass to cocktail parties because people didn’t buy into the … [Link]
Slashdot » CIA Details Agency's New Digital and Cyber Espionage Focus
coondoggie writes: It seems like it might be about 10 years too late to the party but come October 1, the Central Intelligence Agency will ad a new directorate that will focus on all things cyber and digital espionage. The CIA's Deputy Director David Cohen to a Cornell University audience last week that once the new Directorate of Digital Innovation … [Link]
New Scientist – News » World Health Organization wants to know how happy we are
The WHO has traditionally collected information on death, disease and disability – now it wants to measure our well-being too
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Mashable » Hands on with Apple's quirky Live Photos
Apple’s Live Photos brings virtually every snapshot to life. Every 12MP shot gets a few frames of action and sound. But the feature has its quirks that can take some getting used to. Read more…More about Iphone, Tech, Gadgets, Mobile, and Iphone 6s
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Mashable » 3D Touch on the iPhone 6S is a game changer
3D Touch on the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus enables another dimension of interaction with your smartphone. Senior Tech Correspondent Christina Warren walks us through the new feature across various apps. Read more…More about Iphone, Apple, Tech, Gadgets, and Mobile [Link]
Mashable » Someone tried to declare a popular San Francisco tourist destination a 'no tech zone'
Chances are if you've visited San Francisco's Alamo Square you probably weren't able to resist taking your phone out to snap a photo of the famous Victorian "Painted Lady" houses visible from the outskirts of the park. It seems not everyone is too fond of relentless selfie-taking at the popular tourist attraction — or maybe just tech obsession in the city … [Link]
Mashable » Got haters? Stephen Curry shows excellence is the best revenge
Six years ago, NBA league MVP Stephen Curry — then fresh out of college — was expected to have "limited success at the next level." Scouts warned coaches that the Golden State shooting guard, who just led the Warriors to the team's first championship in four decades, should not be relied on to "run your team" and doubted the physics-defying … [Link]
Mashable » Why it can be humiliating and dangerous to travel while trans
Most fliers trust they can pass through airport security without incident. Even minor issues can usually be resolved quickly and without heated confrontation But for transgender passengers, that process can instead involve a lot of fear and anxiety. That much was clear on Monday when a transgender woman named Shadi Petosky attempted to fly from the Orlando International Airport, but was … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Muppets' isn't quite what you remember, and that's not a bad thing
It’s not easy being green. Especially when you're as gung-ho about dating co-workers as Kermit the Frog is. Kermit might be Jim Henson's sweet, soft-spoken, Rainbow Connection-singing frog, but on The Muppets he's just as flawed and prone to errors in judgment as any human. He never learned the cardinal rule of in-office dating: Don't sh*t where you eat. As a result, he's the … [Link]
Mashable » Satellite images show Russia building military support for Syria
The Syrian government on Tuesday confirmed the import of sophisticated weapons and fighter jets from Russia — just as fresh satellite images purported to show the construction of two new Russian military bases in the northwest of the country. See also: Russian 'selfie soldiers' are posting photos from war-torn Syria A senior Syrian military official told AFP that the government had … [Link]
Mashable » Apple will notify users who downloaded infected apps
Apple says it will alert users who downloaded apps infected with malware from its App Store, it emerged Tuesday In an FAQ posted in Chinese and in English on its Chinese website, Apple outlined the steps it is taking with users and developers to both fix the infected apps and keep affected users informed. "Customers will be receiving more information letting … [Link]
Slashdot » IT Departments Try To Avoid Getting "Ubered"
StewBeans writes: Fortune 500 companies and longstanding corporate giants are losing to startups that are born digital because they can't keep up or they refuse to acknowledge the ways that technology is changing both business and consumer preferences. Getting "Ubered" is now one of the biggest threats to traditional IT departments as the growing number of unicorns like Airbnb, Spotify, … [Link]
Mashable » These women walked 100 miles to greet Pope Francis
On the seventh day of her pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., Esmeralda Dominguez walked against the cold rain for several miles Exhausted and blistered, she rejoiced upon arriving in Silver Spring, Maryland, the last overnight stop in a 100-mile journey to arrive in the nation's capital at the same time as Pope Francis See also: The pope's U.S. visit will be historic, … [Link]
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