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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.

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Wreath of Canton Pays Homage to Firefly’s Jayne Cobb

Sunday 22 November 23:49:49 UTC 2015

“Man walks down the street and sees this wreath on someone’s door, people know they’re not afraid of anything.” A fantastic-looking wreath by artist and etsy user StarsSpikes, who sells all kinds of pop culture inspired items. This wreath is 14 inches wide by 24 (with the poof ball) inches long (36cm x 60cm). The scarf is crocheted with 100% … [Link]

Slashdot » The Moon's Two Sides Look So Different Thanks To 4.5 Billion-Year-Old Physics

Sunday 22 November 23:13:00 UTC 2015

StartsWithABang writes: 4.5 billion years ago, a giant object collided with our proto-Earth, kicking up debris that eventually coalesced into the Moon. While the near side contains dark maria and lunar lowlands, the far side is almost exclusive heavily cratered, high-mountainous regions. This was a mystery for a long time, but it appears that heating from the hot, young Earth … [Link]

Mashable » Twitter responds to Brussels police request for 'radio silence' with kittens

Sunday 22 November 23:09:39 UTC 2015

Belgium-paris-attacks_gilm1Feed-tw Feed-fbWith the evolving technological wonders available to Internet users, authorities have increasingly had to ask users, sharing information across social media while they watch live streams of events, to tone down what they share lest it interfere or jeopardize the operation. See also: Brussels raises terror alert, shuts metro, after 'precise information' on threat Such was the case Sunday night in … [Link]

Slashdot » Pesticides Turn Bumblebees Into Poor Pollinators

Sunday 22 November 22:07:00 UTC 2015

MTorrice writes about a new study that suggests neonicotinoids, one of the most widely used insecticides in the world, turn bumblebees into poor pollinators, leading to lower yields of apples and other plants. Chemical & Engineering News reports: "Neonicotinoid pesticides have been blamed for declines in bee populations worldwide. The chemicals don't kill bees, instead neonicotinoids impair the insects' abilities … [Link]

Popular Science » These Really Rare Apollo Images Put the Program in a New Light

Sunday 22 November 21:16:22 UTC 2015

John Bisney and J. L. Pickering's latest, “Moonshots & Snapshots of Project Apollo,” is a stunning look at the Apollo program. This follow up book to “Spaceshots & Snapshots of Projects Mercury & Gemini” showcases not only uncommon NASA images from the Apollo program, but images from journalists and photographers that rarely, if ever, make it into photo essays about … [Link]

Mashable » Nola, 1 of 4 remaining northern white rhinos, passes away

Sunday 22 November 21:06:12 UTC 2015

Nola-rhinoFeed-tw Feed-fbNola, one of the four remaining northern white rhinos on the planet, passed away Sunday. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Nola's home since 1989, confirmed her death. She was 41 years old, which is elderly by species standards. We're devastated by the loss of Nola. Only 3 northern white rhinos remain. Pls share condolences using #Nola4Everpic.twitter.com/g9TkZpzVR~ — San Diego Zoo … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 10 Amazing Mac Shortcuts You Should Be Using

Sunday 22 November 21:00:46 UTC 2015

After 10 amazing keyboard shortcut for Windows you aren’t using here are 10 others for Mac OS! 0:21 – Get more OPTIONS from your Mac menus 0:47 – Adjust volume/brightness at smaller intervals 1:07 – How to take screenshots 1:28 – How to Force Quit an App 1:48 – Quick Search your system from any screen 2:08 – Quick Switch … [Link]

Slashdot » 20 Years of GIMP

Sunday 22 November 21:00:00 UTC 2015

jones_supa writes: Back in 1995, University of California students Peter Mattis and Kimball Spencer were members of the eXperimental Computing Facility, a Berkeley campus organization. In June of that year, the two hinted at their intentions to write a free graphical image manipulation program as a means of giving back to the free software community. On November 21st, 20 years … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Shut Up and Go to Sleep: A Dad Parody of “Shut Up and Dance with Me” [Video]

Sunday 22 November 20:00:42 UTC 2015

If you have kids, this will likely be the funniest parody you’ll hear all day. Shut up and Dance with me? No thank you, its 3:30 in the morning and you kids are supposed to be asleep! Shut Up and go to Sleep! [Reed Verdesoto] The post Shut Up and Go to Sleep: A Dad Parody of “Shut Up and … [Link]

Popular Science » Maki goes to Entscoc15

Sunday 22 November 19:57:55 UTC 2015

Welcome to the Minneapolis Convention Center This past week I was in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the Entomological Society of America's annual meeting. It was actually four conferences packed into the Minneapolis Convention center, combining entomology and agronomy in order to find solutions to problems such as the drought out west or colony collapse disorder. I was there to talk about … [Link]

Slashdot » George Lucas: "I'm Done With Star Wars"

Sunday 22 November 19:53:00 UTC 2015

HughPickens.com writes: Entertainment Weekly reports that George Lucas has compared his retirement from Star Wars to a break-up – a mutual one, maybe, but one that nonetheless comes with hard feelings and although Lucas came up with story treatments for a new trilogy, those materials, to put it bluntly, were discarded. "They decided they didn't want to use those stories, … [Link]

Mashable » 16 Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes on Netflix to whet your appetite

Sunday 22 November 19:30:52 UTC 2015

Thanksgiving-netlfixFeed-tw Feed-fbFood coma, meet Netflix binge-watching coma While traditionalists prefer a Thanksgiving filled with food, family and football, wise millennials know the only thing that beats a perfectly-carved turkey and a delicious pumpkin pie is a nonstop marathon of shows about perfectly-carved turkeys and delicious pumpkin pies See also: What to stream on HBO, Hulu, Amazon and Netflix in November So this … [Link]

Mashable » Joe Manganiello is swoon-worthy while singing to bride Sofia Vergara

Sunday 22 November 19:00:59 UTC 2015

JoesofiavergaraFeed-tw Feed-fbGuns N' Roses has never sounded so romantic Joe Manganiello serenaded his bride Sofia Vergara Saturday night during their wedding rehearsal dinner, singing a swoon-worthy rendition of "Sweet Child O' Mine." See also: Couple's awkward engagement photos are what true love is all about "know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." … [Link]

Mashable » Combine style and function in your kitchen with a chalkboard menu

Sunday 22 November 19:00:43 UTC 2015

Thumb1Feed-tw Feed-fbDinner never has to be a guessing game. Kitchen decor is all about style and function. You never want things to get in the way while you're cooking gourmet cuisine, but you also don't want to sacrifice your home's gorgeous look. See also: Fool your family with this vending machine Thanksgiving Create something beautifully minimal, while also being totally handy. Plus … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Batman’s True Identity [Comic]

Sunday 22 November 19:00:33 UTC 2015

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Mashable » Watch Justin Bieber serenade Selena Gomez with 'My Girl'

Sunday 22 November 18:52:40 UTC 2015

Justinbieber1Feed-tw Feed-fbWhat does this mean? Is it not too late now to say sorry? Does Justin have purpose again? (See what we did there?) The earth suffered a brief quake this weekend when videos surfaced of on-again-off-again-on-again-off-aga~ couple Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber reuniting. The videos, posted by Instagram user @eatprayphoto, show Bieber serenading Gomez with The Temptations' song "My Girl" in … [Link]

Slashdot » The History of SQL Injection, the Hack That Will Never Go Away

Sunday 22 November 18:48:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes with this history of SQL injection attacks. From the Motherboard article: "SQL injection (SQLi) is where hackers typically enter malicious commands into forms on a website to make it churn out juicy bits of data. It's been used to steal the personal details of World Health Organization employees, grab data from the Wall Street Journal, and … [Link]

Mashable » No droids, but real planes: Navy spoofs 'The Force Awakens' teaser

Sunday 22 November 18:14:38 UTC 2015

Sea-warsFeed-tw Feed-fb The Force is very strong with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Crew from the aircraft carrier and Carrier Air Wing Seven created their own shot-for-shot remake of the Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens teaser trailer. While they may not have access to droids or desert landscapes, the fact they can use real planes in their remake marks it a … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Story: An Engineer Goes to Hell Instead of Heaven

Sunday 22 November 18:00:22 UTC 2015

Just got this from G.A.S. reader John S.: An Engineer dies and goes to hell. He’s hot and miserable, so he decides to take action. The A/C has been busted for a long time, so he fixes it. Things cool down quickly. The moving walkway motor jammed, so he unjams it. People can get from place to place more easily. … [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon Screenplay-Writing Software Submits Work To Amazon Studios

Sunday 22 November 17:41:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Amazon has released new screenplay-writing software aimed to help connect new writing talent to its original content production company, Amazon Studios. Storywriter contains many of the autoformatting tools familiar to users of similar software such as Final Draft and Celtx, but no other screenwriting tool can claim to actually send unknown writers' output to potentially interested … [Link]

Mashable » Matthew McConaughey's 'SNL' monologue was 'okay okay okay'

Sunday 22 November 17:25:34 UTC 2015

Matthewmcconaughey_snlFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s very little Matthew McConaughey needs to do to be entertaining and charming, so for his Saturday Night Live monologue he did just that: very little Instead of a skit, McConaughey opened the show by telling the story of how he landed a role in Dazed and Confused and the origin of his now-iconic catchphrase "alright, alright, alright." Unfortunately, the story … [Link]

Mashable » This time, Paris Muslims find unified voice in condemning terror attacks

Sunday 22 November 17:18:15 UTC 2015

ParismuslimsFeed-tw Feed-fbAfter the recent Paris attacks, the questions of free speech and blasphemy are no longer on the table for a French Muslim community that appears to have found a unified voice. French Muslims are more at ease expressing their sympathy and solidarity with a nation struck at its very heart, and now support a crackdown on hate speech and incitement to … [Link]

Mashable » Crimea goes dark after blasts cut power to Russian-annexed peninsula

Sunday 22 November 17:07:09 UTC 2015

Ap_222599785820Feed-tw Feed-fbDarkness washed over Crimea on Saturday after two pylons carrying power lines to the Black Sea peninsula were blown up, cutting electricity to nearly 2 million people. "Crimea is completely cut off," Viktor Plakida, the director of Crimea Energy, told Russia's Tass news agency. "It's a blackout." The Crimean Emergencies Ministry has declared a state of emergency and put its rescue … [Link]

Slashdot » Randall Munroe Interviewed: Answers In Comic Form

Sunday 22 November 16:38:00 UTC 2015

requerdanos writes: Randall Munroe, the former NASA roboticist and author of the web comic xkcd, spoke with Time magazine after the release of his latest book, Thing Explainer. Sort of. Time asked questions, and Randall's answers were in the form of seven comics that he drew in response. Obligatory xkcd. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Mashable » 20 years later: 'Toy Story' animators, directors recall iconic film

Sunday 22 November 16:32:21 UTC 2015

ToyFeed-tw Feed-fbTwenty years ago, Toy Story changed the course of animated filmmaking forever The adventurous story about Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their toy pals essentially reinvented the wheel, thanks to director John Lasseter's vision for computer animation. That technological advancement, coupled with the film's box office success at over $350 million worldwide and three Academy Awards nominations, reshaped the future and potential … [Link]

Mashable » Adele's soul soars during 'When We Were Young' performance on 'SNL'

Sunday 22 November 15:53:19 UTC 2015

AdelesnlFeed-tw Feed-fbExcuse us as we attempt to write through the tears… Needless to say, Adele absolutely slayed her performance of "When We Were Young" on Saturday Night Live, marking her first live American TV performance since her 2013 Oscars performance See also: Adele goes undercover as Adele impersonator, pranks actual Adele impersonators The British singer's album, "25," dropped Friday and has already … [Link]

Slashdot » Whistleblowers: How NSA Created the 'Largest Failure' In Its History

Sunday 22 November 15:32:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Former NSA whistleblowers contend that the agency shut down a program that could have "absolutely prevented" some of the worst terror attacks in memory. According to the ZDNet story: "Weeks prior to the September 11 terrorist attacks, a test-bed program dubbed ThinThread was shut down in favor of a more expensive, privacy-invasive program that too would … [Link]

Mashable » Wow everyone Thanksgiving morning with delicious baked brie and jam

Sunday 22 November 15:19:48 UTC 2015

Brie-pastry-title-card.jpgFeed-tw Feed-fb Video: Keith Hopkin, Noah Throop Three ingredients. Half an hour. Hundreds of calories and one set of very impressed family members Unfold puff pastry. Put wheel of brie on middle of pastry. Slather with jam of your choosing. Fold pastry over wheel of cheese and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and hollow … [Link]

Mashable » Don't worry, 'Star Wars' fans: J.J. Abrams promises minimal lens flare

Sunday 22 November 15:11:27 UTC 2015

Colbert-and-abramsFeed-tw Feed-fb721. That's how many lens flares appear in Star Trek, as Stephen Colbert told J.J. Abrams during a spirited Saturday evening fundraiser for New Jersey's Montclair Film Festival. It's something Abrams has been dinged about in a number of his more recent films, including Super 8 and both Treks, so Colbert called him on it during their two-hour chat. See also: Failed 'Star Wars' … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 55% Off Select Logitech PC Accessories + MORE Deals!

Sunday 22 November 15:05:46 UTC 2015

For today’s edition of deal of the day, here are a few great deals we stumbled on for you guys today! First, Amazon is currently offering up to 55% off on select Logitech PC accessories such as various mice, mouse and keyboard combos (wireless or not,) and more! –Up to 55% Off Select Logitech PC Accessories MORE DEALS: –LG Electronics … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mysterious Batman [Comic]

Sunday 22 November 15:04:38 UTC 2015

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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cataclysm Cat Astronaut Adult T-shirt

Sunday 22 November 15:03:47 UTC 2015

First, there was the Krakitten Kitten Kraken, and now this: The Cataclysm Cat Astronaut t-shirt! A unique shirt for the crazy cat person in your life! Available in sizes small to XXXXX-large. [The Mountain Cataclysm Cat Astronaut Adult T-shirt] The post Cataclysm Cat Astronaut Adult T-shirt appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Space Capsule Tea Infuser

Sunday 22 November 15:02:43 UTC 2015

From Thinkgeek: Unscrew the ablative heat shield (aka the bottom) of this capsule to open it, fill it with your favorite loose-leaf tea, reseal it, and drop it to the bottom of your mug. And the recovery doesn’t require a U.S. Navy vessel – just your fingers. Pull the capsule up using the chain with little astronaut serving as your … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » George Lucas’ Frankenstein [Comic]

Sunday 22 November 15:01:15 UTC 2015

[Source: Cheekylicious | Like Cheekylicious on Facebook | Follow Cheekylicious on Twitter] The post George Lucas’ Frankenstein [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: Doctor Who Glowing TARDIS in Space T-Shirt

Sunday 22 November 15:00:40 UTC 2015

tardis1 From Thinkgeek: Exclusive glow-in-the-dark TARDIS in space design on a black, 100% cotton shirt. Design features the TARDIS, with some wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey motion lines around it, against a starfield when viewed in the light. The stars, TARDIS roof light, “Police Public Call Box” sign, and windows glow in the dark. [Doctor Who Glowing TARDIS in Space T-Shirt] The post WANT: … [Link]

Slashdot » US and China Setting Up "Space Hotline"

Sunday 22 November 14:26:00 UTC 2015

Taco Cowboy writes: Washington and Beijing have established an emergency 'space hotline' to reduce the risk of accidental conflict. Several international initiatives are already in train to seal a space treaty to avoid a further build-up of weapons beyond the atmosphere. However, security experts say the initiatives have little chance of success. A joint Russia-China proposal wending its way through … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook should be able to handle names like Isis and Phuc Dat Bich

Sunday 22 November 14:22:21 UTC 2015

Facebook-logoFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook has a well known "real names" policy, but what if your name turns out to be a bit too real for Facebook? Take the experience of Isis Anchalee, a San Francisco-based engineer, also known for kicking off the #ILookLikeAnEngineer campaign earlier this year that promoted women in STEM. See also: BMW's front-wheel drive sedan concept redefines 'ultimate driving machine' On … [Link]

Mashable » The most droolworthy food photos of 2015

Sunday 22 November 14:13:47 UTC 2015

Pumpkin-bundt-cakeFeed-tw Feed-fb2015 was a beautiful year for food porn A combination of ethereal lighting, vibrant colors and epic amounts of melted cheese made for the year's most irresistible food photography On Instagram alone, there are over 159 million posts hashtagged #food, to say nothing of #eeeats, #putaneggonit or other food-centric tags meant to lead all food lovers to gorgeous, hunger-inducing photography This … [Link]

Mashable » Failed 'Star Wars' auditions from Emma Stone & Jon Hamm

Sunday 22 November 14:08:16 UTC 2015

Snl_starwars_jonhammFeed-tw Feed-fb Star Wars: The Force Awakens is arguably the most anticipated film of our generation. So it's no surprise Hollywood stars flocked to audition for the iconic franchise — but The Force is not strong with everyone During Saturday Night Live, J.J. Abrams shared the original "screen tests" from the film, including ones from Jon Hamm, Emma Stone, David Beckham (Taran … [Link]

Mashable » 1960s holiday shopping displays were the absolute corniest

Sunday 22 November 14:04:24 UTC 2015

XmasdisplaythumbFeed-tw Feed-fb1962Image: Tyne & Wear Archives & MuseumsRonald Sanderson was an amateur photographer who lived in the town of South Shields, England. Over the course of several holiday seasons in the 1960s, he photographed festive shopping displays at boutiques and department stores in South Shields and the nearby town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.His photographs were donated to the collection of the Tyne & Wear Archives … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 15 Minutes of Primitive Survival Shelter Building [Video]

Sunday 22 November 14:00:21 UTC 2015

My son is building these daily… in Minecraft. I built this tiled roof hut in the bush using only primitive tools and materials. It should be pointed out that I do not live in the wild and that this is just a hobby. It should be obvious to most that this is not a survival shelter but an experiment in … [Link]

Mashable » 'SNL' uses Adele's 'Hello' to squash family feuds on Thanksgiving

Sunday 22 November 14:00:04 UTC 2015

Snl_adelethanksgivingFeed-tw Feed-fb If there's such a difference between you and your relatives (and a million miles) don't let it tear you apart (anymore). Instead, just channel Adele's "Hello." Saturday Night Live proved Adele's hit single is the ultimate unifier using it to squash family feuds about "The ISIS" and Ben Carson in a hilarious Thanksgiving sketch At least you can say that … [Link]

Mashable » 21 cozy gifts to keep people on your list warm and toasty

Sunday 22 November 13:30:20 UTC 2015

Cozy_gift_guideFeed-tw Feed-fb21_cozy_gifts_pin Image: Mashable Composite, ETSY TARSTITCH, UNCOMMON GOODS, AMAZON SMOKODon't forget: The weather outside is frightful during the holiday season. While you're shopping for your friends and family this year, it can be hard to think about what they really want, or better yet, what they really need. See also: 12 gifts for every type of stoner in your life Sure, … [Link]

Slashdot » Zuckerberg To Take 2 Months Paternity Leave To Give His Kid a Better Outcome

Sunday 22 November 13:22:00 UTC 2015

theodp writes: TechCrunch reports that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take two months off from Facebook for paternity leave. Why? "Studies show that when working parents take time to be with their newborns, outcomes are better for the children and families," Zuckerberg explained in a FB post on Friday. "At Facebook we offer our U.S. employees up to 4 months … [Link]

Mashable » 25 top job sites for finding the freelance gigs you really want

Sunday 22 November 13:15:48 UTC 2015

FreelanceFeed-tw Feed-fbStarting your morning off working on a website design for a fashion blogger and finishing up your day on a redesign for a non-profit that will bring them more donations sounds like a pretty rewarding day, right? Especially if you can work from home, or your favorite coffee shop! Being able to take on the clients you actually want to work … [Link]

Mashable » Riding the waves on Jamaica's southern coastline

Sunday 22 November 13:10:36 UTC 2015

Jamaica_featFeed-tw Feed-fbBULL BAY, Jamaica — Along Jamaica’s southeast coastline, just outside the bustling capital city of Kingston, lies Bull Bay.Although the Caribbean island is best known for its calm seas, white sand beaches and all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay, you won’t find any of that here.This is where to find the best in Jamaican surfing.Trade winds provide the region with highly consistent, … [Link]

Mashable » 7 creative ways to squeeze in more sex during the holidays

Sunday 22 November 13:04:53 UTC 2015

MistletoeFeed-tw Feed-fbNo matter what you celebrate this time of year, one thing is for certain: Sex and holiday stress don't always mix. But there’s no need to forego the mistletoe — even when it seems you might be stuck in the seventh circle of in-law hell. Just make sure there's time for a little whoopie in between the “whoops, I insulted your … [Link]

Slashdot » A Post-Antibiotic Future Is Looming

Sunday 22 November 12:42:00 UTC 2015

New submitter radaos writes: A gene enabling resistance to polymyxins, the antibiotics of last resort, has been found to be widespread in pigs and already present in some hospital patients. The research, from South China Agricultural University, has been published in The Lancet. According to research Jian-Hua Liu, "Our results reveal the emergence of the first polymyxin resistance gene that … [Link]

Mashable » Covering terror in the city I love

Sunday 22 November 11:01:27 UTC 2015

Ap_23237075623Feed-tw Feed-fbPARIS—The first thing I saw when I arrived in Paris to cover the aftermath of the shooting at Charlie Hebdo magazine was a gathering at Place de la Republique — a mass of people holding pens in the air during that cold January night See also: Those we lost: The victims of the Paris attacks It was moving, this vigil for … [Link]

Slashdot » Mozilla Is Removing Tab Groups and Complete Themes From Firefox

Sunday 22 November 10:10:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: As part of Mozilla's "Go Faster" initiative for Firefox, the company is removing features that aren't used by many and require a lot of technical effort to continually improve. VentureBeat learned that the first two features to get the axe are tab groups and complete themes. Dave Camp, Firefox’s director of engineering, said, "Tab Groups was … [Link]

Mashable » 17 quirky 'Harry Potter' tattoos that are downright magical

Sunday 22 November 10:00:33 UTC 2015

Creative_harry_potter_tattoosFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — No matter how big a Harry Potter fan you might think you are, there are always going to be people out there who are more obsessed than you. Take tattoos, for example. There's a whole world of Harry Potter-themed tattoos out there, from the subtle and powerful to the large and colourful. See also: 11 very strange 'Harry Potter' … [Link]

Mashable » Cute kid hiccups his way through the national anthem like it's no big deal

Sunday 22 November 7:17:39 UTC 2015

AnthemFeed-tw Feed-fb Sometimes, you have to persevere, no matter what life throws at you. And sometimes, that's a giant bout of hiccups as you're trying to sing the Australian national anthem in front of a crowd at a baseball game. Holding a microphone bigger than his head, Ethan Hall, 7, belted "Advance Australia Fair" at a Australian Baseball League game in Adelaide … [Link]

Slashdot » New Spectroscope Perfect For Asteroid Mining, Planetary Research

Sunday 22 November 7:08:00 UTC 2015

Science_afficionado writes: Scientists at Fisk and Vanderbilt Universities are developing a new generation of gamma-ray spectroscope that is light weight, compact and don't require much power but have the capability for detecting veins of gold, platinum, rare earths and other valuable materials hidden within asteroids, comets, moons and other airless objects floating about the solar system. "A gamma-ray spectroscope records … [Link]

Mashable » Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing after reported bomb threat

Sunday 22 November 6:04:04 UTC 2015

TurkishairlinesFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED: Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8.20 p.m. AEST: In a statement emailed to Mashable, Turkish Airlines confirmed a bomb alert had caused the diversion of flight TK2 to Halifax. After a security check that found nothing suspicious, the flight is set to continue to Istanbul, the airline said. A Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Istanbul diverted and made an … [Link]

Slashdot » Blackberry Offers 'Lawful Device Interception Capabilities'

Sunday 22 November 4:09:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Apple and Google have been vocal in their opposition to any kind of government regulation of cell phone encryption. BlackBerry, however, is taking a different stance, saying it specifically supports "lawful interception capabilities" for government surveillance. BlackBerry COO Marty Beard as much at a recent IT summit. He declined to explain how the interception works, but … [Link]

Mashable » 4 Britons, 2 Australians die in New Zealand glacier helicopter crash

Sunday 22 November 3:57:54 UTC 2015

GlacierFeed-tw Feed-fbWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Four tourists from Britain and two from Australia are among seven people who died when a helicopter crashed on a scenic New Zealand glacier, police said. Rescuers on Sunday were working to recover the bodies from Fox Glacier, where the wreckage remained wedged in a crevasse. Police said in a statement the rugged terrain was making the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Doctor Who' Episode 10 review: What does the raven say?

Sunday 22 November 3:08:59 UTC 2015

20150615-dw-s9b5-094326-1024x625Feed-tw Feed-fbDoctor Who Season 9 Episode 10: "Face the Raven" Grade: A After last week's adventure, which saw the Doctor and Clara face off against some not-very-scary monsters made of mucus, you would have been forgiven for thinking this show has run out of ideas. Not so, as the chilling and ultimately heart-wrenching "Face the Raven" proves. From the very first minute, … [Link]

Mashable » 'Doctor Who' fans on Twitter were not ready to face the raven

Sunday 22 November 2:54:19 UTC 2015

Doctor_who_face_the_raven_twitterFeed-tw Feed-fbWarning: This post contains spoilers, sweetie. If you haven't seen the episode yet, turn back and run. Run! The latest episode of Doctor Who was quite a shocker — even the Doctor didn't see it coming. Self-sacrificing Clara Oswald ends up saving their friend Rigsy by taking his place against a murderous smoke-raven who must execute anyone marked for death by … [Link]

Mashable » Eagles of Death Metal speak for the first time since the Paris attacks

Sunday 22 November 2:19:30 UTC 2015

EodmFeed-tw Feed-fb Still reeling from the Paris attacks, Eagles of Death Metal have spoken out in their first interview since the tragedy. The American band were playing onstage at the Bataclan theatre as gunmen began to open fire on Friday, Nov. 13 Although the band survived, a member of their crew, merchandise manager Nick Alexander, was killed, along with many others who … [Link]

Mashable » This Coca-Cola polar bear is enjoying his job 100%

Sunday 22 November 2:05:26 UTC 2015

Polarbearcoke_thumbnail1Feed-tw Feed-fb And you thought you were good at your job? Think again! One particular polar bear, who has an enthusiastic spirit and love for the posed family shot, was recently promoting his go-to carbonated sugar water, Coca-Cola, when he decided to have a little fun with it See also: Grizzly bear rolling down a hill is clearly living its best life … [Link]

Mashable » George R.R. Martin wants America to welcome Syrian refugees

Sunday 22 November 1:19:42 UTC 2015

MartinFeed-tw Feed-fbHis characters in Westeros know a great deal about war and upheaval, and now Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin wants to support those who are also suffering in his own world. In a recent post published on his personal blog, Martin had a simple message for America on the subject of Syrian refugees: "Let them in." See also: Holocaust … [Link]

Mashable » Leggings with a smartphone pocket are just what your workout needs

Sunday 22 November 1:01:56 UTC 2015

Ks_day4_p1_046Feed-tw Feed-fbGone are the days of chunky armbands and awkwardly stuffing your phone in the waistband of your pants during your workout routine Lume Lifestlye — a small apparel company that aims to combine fashion with technology — created leggings with a "smart pocket" to hold your phone while you exercise. The Kickstarter campaign launched Friday with a goal of $10,000 in … [Link]

Slashdot » Netflix Remaking Lost In Space

Sunday 22 November 1:01:00 UTC 2015

An anonymous reader writes: Classic sci-fi show Lost in Space is making a comeback. Netflix is developing a new version of the series, according to Kevin Burns, the executive producer in charge of the project. "The original series, which lasted three seasons and 83 episodes, is set in a futuristic 1997 and follows the Robinson family's space exploration. After the … [Link]

Mashable » 'Uncharted 2' writer reveals how she’s tackling the next 'Star Wars' game story

Sunday 22 November 0:23:26 UTC 2015

Star-wars-battlefront-millennium-falconFeed-tw Feed-fbThere’s no story in Star Wars: Battlefront, save for the ones you write yourself. The game scores big points for virtualizing childhood memories of action figure-fueled battles, but its multiplayer focus leaves little room for a complex script. That's where Amy Hennig comes in. Together with co-writer Todd Stashwich, the Uncharted 2 storyteller occupies a creative director role at Dead Space developer Visceral Games as … [Link]

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