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 » Old man ejected from basketball game after pouring beer on player
This video proves that wisdom and common sense don't always come with age. At an Australian basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 25, a Sydney Kings basketball player Marcus Thornton had beer poured on him by a spectator as he slid out from the court and ended up near where people were sitting. Obviously this behaviour is awful, and after some … [Link]
Mashable » How to perfectly carve your Thanksgiving turkey
Only settle for a perfect bird. The Culinary Institute of America (also known as the other CIA) shared the perfect how-to guide for slicing up your Thanksgiving turkey. May your dinner be served up just the way you like it. David Tennant explains Einstein’s general theory of relativity This video on what it means to be a Sikh is winning … [Link]
Slashdot » Why Car Salesmen Don't Want To Sell Electric Cars
HughPickens.com writes: Matt Richtel writes in the NYT that one big reason there are only about 330,000 electric vehicles on the road is that car dealers show little enthusiasm for putting consumers into electric cars. Industry insiders say that electric vehicles do not offer dealers the same profits as gas-powered cars, they take more time to sell because of the … [Link]
Mashable » How 'SNL' threw an Adele-powered Thanksgiving dinner to remember
Saturday Night Live director Oz Rodriguez had more than one big challenge in front of him when he was asked to do a sketch about an awkward-turned-awesome Thanksgiving dinner for last week's episode It was not just a big dinner scene but also an ode to one of the most popular music videos of the year, Adele's "Hello." There were … [Link]
Popular Science » What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving?: Scott Kelly And Kjell Lindgren
Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren demonstrate what foods they'll be eating for Thanksgiving. NASA Johnson NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren are spending Thanksgiving far away from home — they'll be in orbit aboard the International Space Station. This week they shared their Thanksgiving plans in a video message. "We just wanted … [Link]
Popular Science » What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving?: Nick Curtola
Chef Nick Curtola in the kitchen Damien Lafargue Nick Curtola is the chef at the Four Horsemen, a new wine bar and restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn opened by LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy. Curtola previously led kitchens at Glady’s Carribean and Franny’s, an Italian restaurant, both also in Brooklyn. Popular Science spoke with him about his Thanksgiving plans for this … [Link]
Popular Science » Popular Science's 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
It's nearly December — which means it's time to reward the gearheads, techies, and nerds in your life with beautiful, cutting-edge pieces of technology. Think of it as back-payment for all the tech support over the year. But when you’re shopping for both style and function, the right gizmos can be hard to find and even harder to choose between. … [Link]
Mashable » National Bar Association thinks Chicago's police superintendent should resign
The National Bar Association wants Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to lose their jobs after Chicago released video on Tuesday of former police officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald The city had tried to keep the video under wraps since Van Dyke killed McDonald on Oct. 20, 2014. Alvarez announced first-degree … [Link]
Mashable » Raging bushfire kills 2 people and 2,000 pigs in South Australia
South Australia is still burning after a bushfire ripped through the north of the state, killing two people. Premier Joe Weatherill confirmed the two deaths at a press conference on Wednesday, calling it "the worst of news." He also said grave fears were held for many more lives "Sadly I can confirm two deaths so far, with unconfirmed reports of a … [Link]
Mashable » Ranch dip saves convenience store from Darth Vader robber
Ranch dip: good for spicing up wings, dressing up carrots and now, stopping robbers in their tracks. On Sunday afternoon, 32-year-old Jacob Jeremy Mercer walked into an 8 Till Late convenience store in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Mercer, dressed in a Darth Vader mask and Star Wars-themed sweatshirt, then tried to rob the clerk at gunpoint. Instead of handing over money to … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Introducing the Cthulhu-Themed Holiday Turkey: The Cthurkey
No, not a Turducken, a Cthurkey, silly! An octopus stuffed inside a turkey, sitting on top of crab legs, garnished with bacon strips. This monstrous culinary invention was made by Rusty Eulberg, a database administrator in Lubbock, Texas, for his wife, who’s a fan of H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos. 
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Slashdot » Scientists Produce Graphene 100 Times Cheaper Than Ever Before
Zothecula writes that researchers at the University of Glasgow have found a way to produce large sheets of graphene 100 times more cheaply than previous methods. Gizmag reports: "Since first being synthesized by Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov at the University of Manchester in 2004, there has been an extensive effort to exploit the extraordinary properties of graphene. However the … [Link]
Mashable » The creator of James Bond bought this Bentley Type-R, now it's worth $1.4 million
You can't buy James Bond's current car, the Aston Martin DB10. But you can buy this 1953 Bentley Type-R Continental commissioned by the character's creator, Ian Fleming — for $1,495,000. See also: Volkswagen releases repair plans for its diesel engines in Europe 
Image: Gullwing Motor CarsAlthough 007 is currently an Aston man, he used to be one of the Bentley boys. … [Link]
Mashable » The turkey pardon is just an excuse for Obama to make some dad jokes
In a rather odd Thanksgiving tradition, President Barack Obama pardoned Abe the turkey on Wednesday. Two turkeys, Honest and Abe, were flown in from California this year. Read more…More about Us World, Politics, Us, President Barack Obama, and History [Link]
Mashable » Eagles of Death Metal recall Bataclan attack, say the tour will go on
The Eagles of Death Metal will go on. "We have to finish the tour," co-founder and drummer Josh Homme, who was not in Paris at the time of the attacks, told Vice, which earlier this week teased the full 26-minute interview with the last band to play at the Bataclan. "I want to be the first band to play in … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Heroku Connect, microBees, Sisense, Episerver, SetPay
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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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Phuc Dat Bich’ Confirmed As Prankster
A man who claimed Facebook was refusing to recognize his legal name of “Phuc Dat Bich” has admitted it was a long-running prank that got out of hand. The man, believed to be Australian and of Vietnamese origin, had been using the name on Facebook since last year. In January this year he posted to claim Facebook had shut his … [Link]
Slashdot » Insurer Refuses To Cover Cox In Massive Piracy Lawsuit
An anonymous reader writes with news that Cox Communications' insurer, Lloyds Of London underwriter Beazley, is refusing to cover legal costs and any liabilities from the case brought against it by BMG and Round Hill Music. TorrentFreak reports: "Trouble continues for one of the largest Internet providers in the United States, with a Lloyds underwriter now suing Cox Communications over … [Link]
Mashable » Audi apologizes for Dieselgate by giving $1,000 to owners, following VW's lead
In Volkswagen's foosteps, Audi has opened up its very own goodwill program for the owners of its A3 2.0-liter TDI diesel models affected by Dieselgate. Audi A3 2.0-liter diesel owners will receive two $500 pre-paid gift cards as well as free roadside assistance for three years, much like the VW program. The first pre-paid card can be spent anywhere the recipient … [Link]
Mashable » This nonprofit is giving out thousands of baby carriers to Syrian refugees
More than 715,000 refugees and migrants have arrived in Greece since the beginning of 2015, many traveling long, dangerous routes across the Mediterranean to find new lives far from home. Now, volunteers are trying to help lighten their loads. An organization called Carry the Future has distributed more than 3,000 baby carriers to Syrian refugees on the Greek island of Kos, … [Link]
Mashable » Turkey releases purported audio of warning it gave Russia's fighter jet
While the surviving pilot of a Russian fighter jet shot down over Turkey on Monday said he received no notice that the jet had entered Turkish air space, Turkish media circulated audio of what the country's military said was a warning message that was broadcast to the jet. See also: Maps from Russia and Turkey tell very different stories about … [Link]
Mashable » 6 things you may have missed in the 'Captain America: Civil War' trailer
How closely have you looked at the first trailer for Captain America: Civil War? Have you seen anything particularly interesting, anything that sets your mind racing with the possibilities? Questions swirl around Marvel's May 6, 2016 follow-up to Captain America: Winter Soldier — especially since it borrows its subtitle from one of the most popular comic book arcs of the past decade. The … [Link]
Mashable » 13 comebacks to family insults at Thanksgiving that are way too real
The holidays are a time for family, food, togetherness — oh, and nagging. Let's not forget nagging The hashtag #ThanksgivingClapBack is here to let you vent your most devilish comebacks to any of your relatives' passive aggressive or annoying remarks See also: 10 families about to be torn apart by Thanksgiving political discussion You may never work up to nerve to … [Link]
Mashable » Stevie Wonder celebrates Christmas with his family in new Apple holiday ad
Apple is adding Stevie Wonder to the parade of A-listers to endorse its products with an idyllic new holiday commercial, starring the R&B singer and his family. Released just in time for Thanksgiving, the 90-second spot starts with Wonder building a track on Apple's GarageBand when Andra Day, an up-and-comer in the R&B world, enters with a rendition of the … [Link]
Mashable » 17 people who boldly decided 'it's not my job'
“That’s not my job." People use that phrase all the time and sometimes they're right — but other times they're simply being lazy, unwilling to do any extra work like moving a tree branch See also: 15 people who had no idea the cameras were rolling Thankfully, the subreddit r/NotMyJob is there to call out the lazy Have something to add … [Link]
Popular Science » This Gold Nugget Is Lighter Than Latte Foam
Gold foam resting on top of milk foam Gustav Nyström and Raffaele Mezzenga / ETH Zurich via press release Researchers at the ETH in Zurich have made the lightest gold foam ever. 98 percent of it is made from protein fibers derived from milk (just 2 percent is gold). And even though it looks like pure gold, it’s light enough … [Link]
Mashable » H. Jon Benjamin, who does not play piano, recorded a jazz piano album
H. Jon Benjamin, the voice behind Archer and Bob from Bob's Burgers, is diversifying his portfolio even further. This Friday, he's releasing Well, I Should Have… — his first jazz LP. Benjamin plays piano on the album, joined by professional musicians. Oh, also, H. Jon Benjamin doesn't play piano at all. And he doesn't even like jazz. "I’m not a … [Link]
Slashdot » New Wearable Tech Translates Sign Language Into Text
An anonymous reader writes: A new wearable technology developed by a team of biomedical engineers at Texas A&M University seeks to aid seamless communication between deaf people who use sign language and those who do not understand it. The arm device contains a network of sensors which track hand movements, as well as the electromyography (EMG) signals generated by the … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If Videogame Bosses Were Actually Smart [Video]
Fortunately for heroes, videogame bosses aren’t all that smart. [Dorkly] The post If Videogame Bosses Were Actually Smart [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » In memoriam: The short life of turkeys pardoned by presidents
For the last 25 years, presidents have ceremonially "pardoned” a turkey or two leading up to Thanksgiving. Sadly, pardoned turkeys just don't live that long, thanks to the way industrially-grown turkeys are fattened up. Only one bird pardoned by President Barack Obama has lived to see the following year's Thanksgiving. So let's take a moment to remember some of those we’ve … [Link]
Popular Science » What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving?: Harmony Lu
Harmony Lu, pastry chef, eating steak from the kitchen at Alexander's Steakhouse Taipei. Harmony Lu Harmony Lu is the pastry chef and mastermind of modernist desserts at Alexander’s Steakhouse Taipei, the newest location of the California-based, Michelin star-winning Alexander's Steakhouse restaurant family. A former biogeochemist, Lu brings a firm grasp of science to the desserts she engineers in Taiwan. Popular … [Link]
Mashable » What's next for Putin after Turkey shot down a Russian jet?
“Significant consequences." That's what Russian President Vladimir Putin promised after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane that the country said had invaded its airspace on Tuesday. See also: Turkey shooting down that Russian plane doesn't mean war. Yet. While Russia insists the jet never left Syrian skies, Turkey has complained at least four times about Russian planes crossing its border since … [Link]
Mashable » This site lets you share your Thanksgiving meal with Syrian refugees
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us are heading home for the holidays and prepping our stomachs for an overabundance of food. Of course, that won't be the reality for everyone — which is why a new website allows you to virtually make room at the table for those who are less fortunate. Specifically, Syrian refugees See also: New app lets you … [Link]
Mashable » Stevie Wonder captivated New York City for four straight hours last night
Beautiful, barely contained chaos: That's Stevie Wonder for you. The Motown staple closed out his year-long Songs in the Key of Life tour on Tuesday, with an army of performers and enough dad jokes to fill a book — proving that at 65, Wonder still has a relentless energy that musicians one third of his age would struggle to equal. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Russian airstrikes reportedly target Turkish aid convoy in Syria
Turkey’s state-run news agency and activists on the ground say Russian airstrikes hit an aid convoy travelling near the Syrian border town of Azaz in the Aleppo province. The Anadolu agency reported that seven people were killed and 10 wounded in strikes that it said hit a Turkish convoy taking supplies to refugees in the town on Wednesday. See also: Maps … [Link]
Mashable » How to interact with high school friends over Thanksgiving break
So you're officially home for the first time since you moved out and started your freshman year at college. Great! Now comes the difficult situation of interacting with your high school friends once more. Maybe you haven't talked for a few weeks, perhaps you haven't spoken at all since orientation — either way, your options are slim and your vacation is … [Link]
Mashable » Family says NFL great Frank Gifford suffered from CTE brain disease
In a stunning announcement today, the family of former NFL star Frank Gifford — who died in August — said that the Hall of Famer was suffering from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain disease caused by head trauma, at the time of his death. See also: Football great Frank Gifford is dead at age of 84 The family's statement … [Link]
Mashable » Airbnb host sues guests for filming hardcore gay porn in her house
Rent your house out on Airbnb, and you don’t know what kind of guests you’ll get. A majority of the time, the situation is totally safe, but every once in a while you’ll come home to some surprises. Like enema kits. And semen. And "various sexual devices." See also: Bake sale fundraiser shut down after dildo found hidden in cake On … [Link]
Mashable » Thanksgiving angel Snoop Dogg gives away 1,500 turkeys to families in need
Christmas has Santa Claus, and Thanksgiving now has Snoop Dogg The Cali rapper decided to spread some holiday cheer this year, giving away 1,500 turkeys to families in need in Inglewood, California, so they could get "a nice meal for Thanksgiving." See also: Snoop Dogg launches his own weed brand called Leafs By Snoop "Inglewood has been good to me … [Link]
Popular Science » LHC Re-creates First Moments Of The Universe And Sets New Energy Record
What was the universe like in the first few moments of its existence? We may not have a time machine to go back and witness that exact moment, but scientists are now able to recreate that brief and momentous time in the lab. Today, the operators of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) announced that the machine (the world's largest particle … [Link]
Mashable » 10 gifts to transport your parents to the 21st century
Raise your hand if this scenario applies to you: Dad can't quite figure out how to Skype, mom's still got an AOL email address and they both leave you multiple voicemails with tech-related questions whenever something electronic goes awry at home. While our parents may have sage tidbits of wisdom on life's trials and tribulations, when it comes to technology, they're … [Link]
Slashdot » This Gizmo Knows Your Amex Card Number Before You've Received It
itwbennett writes: A small device built by legendary hacker Samy Kamkar can predict what new American Express card numbers will be and trick point-of-sale devices into accepting cards without a security microchip. Because American Express appears to have used a weak algorithm to generate new card numbers, the device, called MagSpoof, can predict what a new American Express card number … [Link]
Mashable » Missing footage, lingering mistrust: Video of officer killing teen leaves questions
Chicago officials released video on Tuesday of former police officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times on Oct. 20, 2014 — but questions about the incident linger The video shows that Van Dyke, who was charged with first-degree murder, also on Tuesday, did not appear to be in immediate danger from McDonald, as police had claimed. See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Nightmare Fuel: This Magpie Can Mimic the Laugh of a Child [Video]
I don’t know about you guys, but hearing that magpie mimic the laugh of a child is a bit terrifying. This bird is a Magpie who was found outside when he was a fledgling and raised by ‘shura84’. Since then he lives out in the wild but will come to his rescuer when called. Listen to him as he hilariously … [Link]
Mashable » Be the coolest wrapper this holiday season with 'Hotline Bling' paper
The holidays are upon us, and that can only mean one thing: competitive gifting And while you're bending over backwards trying to come up with the perfect present for your loved ones, don't neglect the gift's presentation. Step up your game with a little help from Drake and a little holiday bling. See also: Drake's 'Hotline Bling' dance moves are the … [Link]
Mashable » Volkswagen releases repair plans for its diesel engines in Europe
Volkswagen detailed its preliminary plans to fix the emissions of both its 1.6- and 2.0-liter diesel models in Europe, in a press release issued Wednesday morning. The plan includes both mechanical and software updates to bring the engines into compliance with EU28 emissions laws. See also: Volkswagen turned in its diesel repair plan, EPA says, but no one's sharing any details … [Link]
Mashable » Artist transforms thrift store paintings by adding pop-culture icons
One artist is helping us all look at thrift store paintings in a totally different light, with all new possibilities Dave Pollot describes himself as "a software engineer who spends his nights with a beer in one hand and paintbrush in the other." With the help of some oil paints and a bit of ingenuity, Pollot gives new life to old, … [Link]
Popular Science » What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving?: Justin Warner
Justin Warner Brooke Sweeten Justin Warner is a "rebel chef" who won the eighth season of the TV series Food Network Star with his notably unconventional cooking style. He is also the author of The Laws of Cooking: And How to Break Them, which came out this October. What are you eating and/or cooking for Thanksgiving? Generally I go out … [Link]
Popular Science » We Made Our Own Edible Water Bottles. Should You?
When I first heard about edible water bottles—blobs of water encased in edible membranes—I was impressed. Waste from discarded plastic bottles is a huge problem, so a product that replaces plastic with a biodegradable material should get a big thumbs up. But then I thought again. I carry water in my oversized purse—if I threw an edible water bottle in … [Link]
Popular Science » Scientists Have Made Worms With Heads Resembling Other Species
Girardia dorotocephala Screenshot from YouTube video by Masatsugu Yamazaki The flatworm girardia dorotocephala has a pretty characteristic head shape: it’s almost a perfect triangle (the sides of its face slope into a point and ear-like appendages called auricles jut out from either side). Now scientists have figured out how to drastically change this flatworm's head shape to resemble totally different … [Link]
Mashable » Create flawless cat eyes in a flash with 3 easy makeup moves
Three different takes on the perfect cat eye look with pencil, liquid and a claypot.Read more: http://on.mash.to/1OscQQd Read more…More about Fashion, Diy, Eyes, Makeup, and Lifestyle [Link]
Slashdot » Will You Be Able To Run a Modern Desktop Environment In 2016 Without Systemd?
New submitter yeupou writes: Early this year, David Edmundson from KDE, concluded that "In many cases [systemd] allows us to throw away large amounts of code whilst at the same time providing a better user experience. Adding it [systemd] as an optional extra defeats the main benefit". A perfectly sensible explanation. But, then, one might wonder to which point KDE … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Anatomy of the Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years [Comic]
[Source: John Atkinson – Wrong Hands] The post Anatomy of the Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years [Comic] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
New Scientist – News » Paris climate summit: Do UN climate change treaties ever work?
As the world's leaders prepare for the most important UN climate summit in 20 years, we ask if such meetings and their outcomes actually make a difference
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Popular Science » The LA Auto Show Gets Nostalgic
Fiat 124 Spiders on the stand in Los Angeles Kristen Hall-Geisler Every auto show has its flavor. Detroit likes to showcase American manufacturing with lots of trucks and SUVs; Tokyo delivers tiny city cars with futuristic designs. Los Angeles as a city blends sunshine and a history of automotive obsessions, and manufacturers are happy to oblige by bringing drop-tops to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Paris climate summit: Do UN climate change treaties ever work?
As the world's leaders prepare for the most important UN climate summit in 20 years, we ask if such meetings and their outcomes actually make a difference
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Mashable » Attention, Black Friday shoppers: 10 TV box sets for shows that aren't streaming
The past few decades have been life-changing and glorious for television fans. TV is no longer something that supposedly rots your brains and stunts you socially. (We have smart phones for that now!) Instead, it's a bastion of cultural connectivity and engagement. Yet even now, as a respected TV fan, you may find yourself forced to answer a surprisingly tetchy question: … [Link]
Mashable » The past 5-year period is the hottest ever recorded, U.N. says
Because of human-caused global warming and a strong El Niño, Earth's wild weather this year is bursting the annual heat record, according to a report released by the World Meteorological Organization, a United Nations weather agency, on Wednesday The period of time from 2011 to 2015 is also the hottest five-year period ever recorded, the agency added The bird report on … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Diabetic pancreas cells made to produce insulin by bone protein
A protein that helps bones mend also transforms pancreatic cells into insulin powerhouses – providing hope for a treatment for type 1 diabetes
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New Scientist – News » How high-fat ketogenic diet acts on the brain to help epilepsy
The ketogenic diet has been used to treat severe epilepsy for decades. Now scientists have discovered how it acts, a more palatable diet could be developed
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New Scientist – News » Babies born at the weekend at higher risk of complications
Giving birth at the weekend may result in higher risk of neonatal death and infection in English NHS hospitals, although it's unclear whether staff shortages are to blame
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New Scientist – News » Gene drive method could rapidly halt malaria transmission
A technique that subverts the rules of genetic inheritance could stop mosquitoes from carrying malaria, but may not be tried in wild for 15 years
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New Scientist – News » Spacecraft that will put Einstein to the test ready for lift-off
The LISA Pathfinder mission is the first step towards a gravitational wave observatory in space, which promises to revolutionise astronomy
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New Scientist – News » Watch Blue Origin’s surprise rocket launch and safe landing
The rocket firm owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has just announced a successful test and historic landing of its New Shepard rocket
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New Scientist – News » Engineered fillets on sale in two years as US approves GM salmon
Success will depend on whether claims of the salmon's commercial benefits prove true and if supermarkets change their plans not to stock it
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New Scientist – News » Koalas’ love of sex with neighbours protects against inbreeding
Despite population bottlenecks, it looks like koalas get around enough to avoid inbreeding, according to genome analysis from across the marsupial's range
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New Scientist – News » African grey parrot numbers plummet by 99 per cent in Ghana
A rare insight into wild parrots in parts of their native range in Africa shows steep declines thought to be caused by pet trade and felling trees
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New Scientist – News » 60 Seconds
Blowhole tragedy; CubeSat boom; the Angelina Jolie effect and more
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New Scientist – News » Human vocal cords built from scratch in world first
Scientists have grown vocal cords using human cells, which make voice-like sounds when placed in dog throats
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New Scientist – News » African finch sings and performs superfast Happy Feet tap dance
A strange buzzing sound made during the singing mating ritual of an African finch is in fact a tap dance so fast it is invisible to the human eye
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New Scientist – News » Thieving Milky Way stole distant star cluster from neighbour
The Crater cluster, discovered in 2013, is so odd it must have been snatched from one of the Milky Way's satellite galaxies
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New Scientist – News » Black hole batteries could power mysterious radio bursts
Just before a black hole and a neutron star collide, they may make a circuit that lights up for a few milliseconds – confirming Einstein's theory
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New Scientist – News » Mollusc sees the world through hundreds of eyes made out of rock
Its mineral eyes work just like ours and help the creature see predators – but how its small brains process its rock-hard vision is still a mystery
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New Scientist – News » Capuchin monkeys use sticks as shovels to dig out caiman eggs
The first-ever record of this tool-wielding behaviour shows the monkeys risking it all for an egg treat hidden deep inside the predator's nest.
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New Scientist – News » Different parasitic worms can raise or lower female fertility
Amazonian women have three fewer children if they are infected with hookworms, but those afflicted by roundworms have two more
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New Scientist – News » One Per Cent
Air way to heaven All those air-guitar dreams are about to come true. Kurv, a “stringless” guitar, promises to let anyone play music if they don’t mind looking a bit silly doing so. The instrument, which launched on Kickstarter, consists of an eight-button touchpad held in one hand and a digital pick in the other. […]
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Slashdot » The Quest For the Ultimate Vacuum Tube
An anonymous reader writes: IEEE Spectrum reports on progress in the development of vacuum tube technology, which remains surprisingly relevant in 2015. "In the six decades since vacuum tubes lost out to solid-state devices in computers, receivers, and power supplies, vacuum technology has continued to evolve and branch out into new terrain, sustaining a small but skilled corps of engineers … [Link]
Mashable » 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' looks absolutely adorable in 'Disney Infinity'
Even the villainous Kylo Ren seems downright cuddly in his Disney-fied Infinity appearance. Disney Infinity 3.0 will be the only home for Star Wars: The Force Awakens-based gaming in 2015 — and you can get a first glimpse of it in this new trailer. The gang's all here: Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, BB-8, even Old Man Solo and his Wookiee pal Chewbacca. The … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what to marathon during your Thanksgiving weekend food coma
The arrival of Thanksgiving weekend can only mean two things: more food than you can eat, and the subsequent onslaught of a food coma Hopefully, you've got a few days to plant yourself in front of a TV and pair that full stomach with the perfect companion: a marathon (or two, or three.). See also: 16 Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes on Netflix … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber isn't sorry for his $1,500 Nirvana T-shirt
Justin Bieber wore a Nirvana t-shirt to the American Music Awards, and people were very certain it had Kurt Cobain rolling over in his grave And while Bieber is all apologies these days, he's not sorry for repping Nirvana Now, Bieber's stylist, Karla Welch, has answered all the burning questions about his ensemble of the evening, addressing suspicions that Bieber had … [Link]
Mashable » 10 things we learned from Adele's NPR interview that will make you love her even more
LONDON — Adele is one megastar who has successfully managed to keep her private life safely under lock and key — at least for now. See also: Adele and Jimmy Fallon covered 'Hello' using classroom instruments and it was sheer perfection But Adele doesn't hold back about the things she loves, and her interview with NPR on Tuesday was no exception … [Link]
Mashable » 13 movies to get you in the Black Friday spirit
It’s nearly the most wonderful time of the year… if you love waking up at the crack of dawn, dragging your ass out of bed, and stumbling through the cold in order to fight tooth and nail with similarly sleep-deprived grumpuses over discounted electronics. And who doesn't love that?! See also: Here are all the Black Friday deals you need to … [Link]
Mashable » Sleepy meerkat takes a tumble off his rock
It's hard to remain graceful while you're sleeping One little meerkat discovered this the hard way, when he dozed off on top of a rock in his zoo habitat. As he was dozing off, he lost all of his balance and tumbled off the rock — while his friends just sat there watching Don't worry, little meerkat. Thanksgiving angel Snoop … [Link]
Mashable » Daredevils brave ridiculous 600-foot rope swing on shipwrecked beach
Devin Super Tramp and his rotating cast of thrill-seekers have taken a childhood pastime and turned it into an extreme ride that will make your palms sweat just looking at it. The team recently visited the iconic Navagio Beach in Greece, a fairytale-like location loved by BASE jumpers and tourists alike for its massive cliffs and beautiful beach, complete with … [Link]
Mashable » Adele says she'll 'probably' grace us with '25' on streaming services one day
Adele likes to toy with her fans In a new interview with the Today show, the record-breaking singer shared that she'll possibly, maybe make 25 available on streaming services sometime in the future. The album is currently unavailable on popular platforms like Spotify and Apple Music See also: Adele and Jimmy Fallon covered 'Hello' using classroom instruments and it was sheer … [Link]
Mashable » Superfan puts epic 'Star Wars' toy collection up for auction
Turns out that Nigo, the Japanese designer behind clothing lines like A Bathing Ape and Billionaire Boys Club, is also a huge Star Wars fan. He has one of the biggest and most fabulous collections of rare Star Wars collectibles in the world, and he's auctioning off more than 600 of them in an event that Sotheby's is hosting. The auction … [Link]
Mashable » Cute little bird will tap dance its way into your heart
The quickest way to the heart is through your feet — or talons. National Geographic uploaded a video of a blue-capped cordon bleu, a species of bird that does a super-speedy tap dance to impress its potential mates. Its dance is so hard to see, it had to capture on a high speed camera. We'd like to see Drake dance … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘Legend of Zelda’ as a Studio Ghibli Movie [Pics]
There are just no words for how amazing Matt Vince’s mashups between “The Legend of Zelda” and “Studio Ghibli” movies really are. I would pay all the rupees in the world to see this happen. Wow. Just wow. 
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Mashable » Bacon-scented underwear is now a real thing you can buy
Do you love bacon so much that eating it just isn't enough? Do you want to be surrounded by the smell of bacon at all times? Good news: You can buy-scented underwear is now a thing. See also: Bacon chips and dip: The sinful addition to your next game day 
Image: J&DsThe undergarmet, available in both men's and women's sizes, retails … [Link]
Mashable » Canned wine is marketed to men who need to 'shut up and drink'
First there was wine in a bottle. Then there was wine in a box. Now, there is wine in a can. But, not just any can — a MANCAN. Although it's not the first canned wine on the market, California based company MANCAN has created one of the first ever man-specific wine products, or so it professes See also: How to … [Link]
Mashable » Canada's Justin Trudeau charms Queen Elizabeth
LONDON — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met the Queen in Buckingham Palace for a private audience on Wednesday, but it wasn't the first time the two met. See also: The many (beautiful) faces of Justin Trudeau, as told by Twitter Trudeau met Queen Elizabeth II as a child when his father Pierre Trudeau was Canada's prime minister "Very nice to … [Link]
Popular Science » Marines Get Closer To New Amphibious Vehicles
Amphibious Combat Vehicle Prototype BAE A U.S. Marine is nothing if not an amphibian (it's intrinsic to the very name of the branch itself). The ship-to-shore component of America’s armed forces exists to fight battles on the edge of land and the edge of the sea. Getting from ship to shore, and being able to fight the moment they arrive, … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Top 10 Games APIs: EVE Online, Riot Games, Battle.net
According to a recent research report by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), more than 150 million Americans play video games and approximately 42 percent of Americans play video games at least three hours per week.
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Popular Science » This Is How Your Sneeze Looks In Super Slow Motion
A sneeze can launch mucus and saliva out of your system at 10 miles per hour (not 100 or more, contrary to common lore), often spreading pathogens in the process. But until very recently, researchers didn’t have a good idea of how exactly your nasal fluids move through space. Now, using high-speed cameras to record then slow down dozens of … [Link]
Mashable » A car with a mustache of snow is our No Shave Movember champ
Don’t worry, mustachio'd people — No shave Movember is still rolling on. So keep at the cause, all you guys who have effortlessly groomed their facial hair into something like this Even cars are getting into the no-shave spirit. Check out this sedan repping a Santa 'stache: View post on imgur.com You look great, car. But make sure to donate all … [Link]
Mashable » 3 ways to master the purrrrrrfect cat eye right meow
Video: Taylor Jones, Emily Rhyne The holidays are the perfect excuse to amp up your typical makeup routine A proper cat eye adds drama to your look but can be tricky to executeMashable enlisted makeup artist Sasha Grossman to demonstrate three different ways to pull off this trend. See also: Glitter lips are having a moment and you won't regret … [Link]
Mashable » Chill chicken takes a relaxing ride on a Roomba
This chicken is tired of walking, so she's going to let technology do the work for her. James the chicken has decided to settle in on this little Roomba and zoom lazily around the house like the champion she is. Because chickens work hard enough, darn it, and they deserve a break. Here's hoping we can all be more like … [Link]
Mashable » Let's talk the first season of 'Jessica Jones,' the most sophisticated Marvel show to date
Netflix’s Jessica Jones is a high-wire balancing act, one that somehow manages to toe the line between comic book thriller and something much, much bigger. Yes, the last six episodes of Marvel’s latest release are far more superhero-y than the previous seven — but the tail end of Jessica Jones is where it really blossoms into the powerful series it wants … [Link]
Mashable » Your drone shopping guide: Top picks for every high-flying need
The rules are changing for personal drone use but owning and flying one is not illegal. You’ll just need to use more care on the prosumer models and not fly them by any landmarks, tall buildings or FAA officials With all that in mind, and totally between us, we know you still want a drone for the holidays (or want to … [Link]
Slashdot » Neil deGrasse Tyson Touches Off Debate With Remarks On Commercial Space
MarkWhittington writes: In an interview published in The Verge, celebrity astrophysicist and media personality Neil deGrasse Tyson touched off a firestorm when he suggested that commercial space was not going to lead the way to open up the high frontier. Tyson has started a live show that he calls "Delusions of Space Enthusiasts" in which he touched on, among other … [Link]
Mashable » Uber poaches Goldman Sachs bankers as it takes the scenic route to an IPO
Uber is building up a small army of employees poached from investment bank Goldman Sachs as it drives, however slowly, toward its long awaited public offering on Wall Street Reuters reports that the fast-growing ride-hailing startup has poached three "mid-level bankers" from Goldman Sachs in "recent months." A mid-level banker is usually someone who is three to four years past their … [Link]
Mashable » An expansive photo record of Native American life in the early 1900s
1904A group of Navajo in the Canyon de Chelly, Arizona.Image: Edward S. Curtis/Library of CongressBorn on a Wisconsin farm in 1868, Edward Sheriff Curtis grew up to become a commercial photographer in Seattle. In 1895 he photographed Princess Angeline, the daughter of the Duwamish chief Seattle, for whom the city was namedThat encounter sparked Curtis' lifel~ fascination with the cultures and lives of … [Link]
Popular Science » High-Tech Wavepool Simulates The Worst Ocean Waves
Ocean Engineering Facility Inside the Alfond Ocean Engineering Lab. The University of Maine Usually, you have to wait 100 years to see how well infrastructure will hold up in a once-in-a-century storm. But not anymore. At the University of Maine's new Harold Alfond W2 Ocean Engineering Laboratory and Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory at the University of Maine, researchers from academia and … [Link]
Mashable » A healthy newborn baby was left at a church nativity scene in NYC
A healthy newborn boy was found abandoned at a church nativity scene in New York City on Monday, with his umbilical cord still attached, according to police. The baby was discovered in the Holy Jesus Child Church in Queens by a custodian around noon, according to reports. The nativity scene had just been set up by the custodian who then took … [Link]
Popular Science » See How Antartica’s Hidden Water Drives The World’s Oceans
Video of Circulation of the Southern Ocean We tend to think of the ocean as a vast bowl, filled with salty water. But it might be more appropriate to think of that water as a particularly salty layer dip in an uneven baking dish. The very bottom layer of this "dip" is unevenly concentrated at one end of the ocean … [Link]
Mashable » Apple buys the motion capture company behind the new 'Star Wars'
“Let’s face it." — Apple executives, apparently. Apple has reportedly acquired a motion capture startup that specializes in translating human faces onto digital avatars, according to reports. The company is called Faceshift and it's based in Zurich. It's best known for having worked on the upcoming "Star Wars" film, helping to bring the galaxy's aliens to life Faceshift uses motion capture … [Link]
Mashable » What the Church of England needs to make itself relevant again
As the newly elected synod of the Church of England meets for the first time during its term of five years, questions are being raised about the survival of the church as we have known it. The new synod, whose members were elected in October, convenes at a crucial juncture with the future of the established church at stake. Church membership … [Link]
Slashdot » What Is the Future of the Television?
An anonymous reader writes: Benedict Evans has an interesting post about where television hardware is headed. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the tech industry made a huge push to invade the living room, trying to make the internet mesh with traditional TV broadcasts. As we all know, their efforts failed. Now, we periodically see new waves of devices to … [Link]
Mashable » Brussels, a city still under high alert, embraces a return to normalcy
Schoolchildren in Brussels returned to their classrooms on Wednesday, after a two-day shutdown, under the vigilant watch of military personnel and police carrying automatic weapons on the streets of the Belgian capital. The city's subways and other public buildings also reopened after a heightened terror alert left the city on virtual lockdown since Saturday, but only about half of the metro … [Link]
Mashable » Military personnel suspended for deadly Afghan hospital attack
The U.S. commander in Afghanistan says some of those most closely involved in the air attack on a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) hospital in Kunduz have been suspended from their duties. Gen. John Campbell isn't giving names or saying how many people have been temporarily removed from their jobs, but at a news conference Wednesday in the Afghanistan capital he said … [Link]
Popular Science » More Evidence ‘Alien Megastructure’ Star Is Thronged By Comets
Illustration of the star KIC 8462852 The weird light blips coming from this star might be caused by a family of comets or collision debris. NASA/JPL-Caltech A star in a faraway solar system has caused quite a stir among astronomers. Its light fluctuates dramatically and in strange patterns, so scientists think something large and weird-shaped might be circling around it … [Link]
Mashable » Redditor finds rude guy hiding behind a picture frame
Redditor Darkodz was unexpectedly insulted recently when they decided to simply flip over their picture frame There, lurking for an unknown time was a little man — flipping the bird. See also: Gorilla corrupts toddler and teaches her how to flip the bird View post on imgur.com How rude. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Golden Girls' starring 4 best dog friends will be your favorite fluffy remake
In honor of the ASPCA's Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month, check out a reimagined opening of the classic TV show The Golden GirlsRead more: http://on.mash.to/1IaumsQ Read more…More about Dogs, Golden Girls, Watercooler, Videos, and Aspca [Link]
Popular Science » What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving?: Alton Brown
Alton Brown Erica Joy Alton Brown is a celebrity chef who has hosted several TV series, including Cutthroat Kitchen, Iron Chef America, Feasting on Asphalt, and Good Eats, which he created, produced, and hosted on the Foot Network for 13 years. He has also authored multiple cookbooks, including I’m Just Here For the Food. Popular Science spoke with him about … [Link]
Slashdot » KGB Software Almost Triggered War In 1983
An anonymous reader writes: Who here remembers WarGames? As it turns out, the film was a lot closer to reality than we knew. Newly-released documents show that the Soviet Union's KGB developed software to predict sneak attacks from the U.S. and other nations in the early 1980s. During a NATO wargame in November, 1983, that software met all conditions necessary … [Link]
Popular Science » Why an Artist is Growing Space Lettuce
Suzanne Anker, Astroculture (2015) Image: Raul Valverde In the back chapel of the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, an artist is growing space lettuce. Light filters through the stained glass windows, mixes with the glow of LEDs, and bathes trays of peas, beans, strawberries, and tomatoes, and lettuce. For Suzanne Anker, the artist behind the installation, called Astroculture, the … [Link]
Mashable » Pizzeria owner offers a place to dine on Thanksgiving for those in need
A heartening sign hung in a small pizzeria is making the rounds online in the days leading up to Thanksgiving Bada Bing! Pizzeria in Springfield, Ohio drew attention on Tuesday with a notice posted in its window regarding Thanksgiving day. Though the eatery would be closed that day, the owners, their family, friends and employees would be enjoying dinner there at … [Link]
Mashable » The pre-Thanksgiving travel nightmare has already started
Contrary to popular belief, Wednesday is not the busiest travel day of the year in the United States. But if you tell that to the millions of people standing in lines at airports and train stations or sitting in traffic around the country, they might deck you. See also: 17 tips for surviving Thanksgiving travel Travelers on the day before Thanksgiving … [Link]
Slashdot » Even the Dumbest Ransomware Is Almost Unremovable On Smart TVs
An anonymous reader writes: Apparently even the easiest-to-remove ransomware is painfully hard to uninstall from smart TVs, if they're running on the Android TV platform, and many are. This didn't happen in a real-world scenario (yet), and was only a PoC test by Symantec. The researcher managed to remove the ransomware only because he enabled the Android ADB tool beforehand, … [Link]
Mashable » The 12 days that will decide Earth's future: A guide to COP21
Undaunted by terrorism, 40,000 diplomats, experts and advocates, including more than 135 world leaders, are set to meet in Paris beginning Nov. 30 for a major U.N. Climate SummitThe goal is a new global climate treaty, involving all nations, that would enter force in the year 2020During previous U.N. climate negotiations, world leaders agreed to limit global warming to at or … [Link]
Mashable » UK women still have to pay tampon tax, but it will go to a good cause
UPDATED: 3:45 p.m. GMT with Women's Aid statementUPDATED: 4:45 p.m. GMT with Refuge statement LONDON — Chancellor George Osborne has announced plans to use the £15 million ($22.6 million) raised from the controversial “tampon tax” to support women’s charities in the UK. See also: Women protest UK tampon tax by not using any Delivering the Autumn Statement on Wednesday, Osborne said that the … [Link]
Mashable » Make the sky pop with colors and texture for our photo challenge
Look north of the horizon line to add a special element to your photos for this week's Mashable Photo Challenge. Find a time and place that will make the sky really pop — you might capture the shimmering stars, set up silhouettes against the sunset or catch #cloudporn at its finest. See also: 13 landscape and portrait photos that embrace Instagram's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Computers learn to create photos of bedrooms and faces on demand
An artificial neural network can conjure up realistic-looking but imagined photographs on demand –and the results are quite bizarre
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Mashable » Chicago protesters fill city streets after release of police shooting video
The city of Chicago released a video of police officer Jason Van Dyke firing 16 shots into the body of Laquan McDonald, fatally wounding the 17-year-old. Van Dyke, who is white, was charged with murder. It's the first time a Chicago officer has been charged with an on-duty fatality in more than three decades. After the video was released, protesters marched … [Link]
Popular Science » Why Are Holidays With Your Family So Stressful?
"Freedom From Want" by Normal Rockwell, 1945 How many families' annual gatherings are like this one? Very, very few. National Archives and Records Administration via Wikimedia Commons For most people, family gatherings during the holidays are rarely stress-free. Maybe you have that cousin who ruins dinner by igniting political debates, or the turkey is burnt, or your relatives won’t stop … [Link]
Mashable » Dog wearing a GoPro captures owners' romantic outdoor wedding
Last year, Marshall Burnette and his wife Addie got married in the woods at the top of Roan Mountain in Tennessee. But instead of hiring a videographer to capture their big moment on camera, the couple strapped a GoPro to their dog Ryder. "She took awhile to edit the footage, but we think she did a great job," Burnette explains … [Link]
Slashdot » Engineers Nine Times More Likely Than Expected To Become Terrorists
HughPickens.com writes: Henry Farrel writes in the Washington Post that there's a group of people who appear to be somewhat prone to violent extremism: Engineers. They are nine times more likely to be terrorists than you would expect by chance. In a forthcoming book, Engineers of Jihad, published by Princeton University Press, Diego Gambetta and Steffen Hertog provide a new … [Link]
Mashable » Rare 'Star Wars' collectibles are up for auction from quirky Japanese fashion designer
You probably haven't heard of Nigo, the Japanese designer behind clothing lines like A Bathing Ape and Billionaire Boys Club, and a frequent collaborator with Pharrell Williams, but he loves the same things you love — namely, exquisite Star Wars memorabilia The designer is the owner of one of the biggest and most fabulous collections of rare Star Wars collectibles … [Link]
Mashable » Donald Trump-inspired tips for talking about Donald Trump this Thanksgiving
Happy Trumpsgiving, America! The holidays are upon us, which means many Americans are about to spend a lot of time with their families. Whether your family is full of liberals, conservatives or none of the above, someone at the Thanksgiving dinner table probably has strong feelings about Donald Trump. See also: Kittens celebrate the fluffiest Thanksgiving of them all It's always … [Link]
Mashable » Charli XCX's documentary on feminism and the music industry: We love it
LONDON — Singer, songwriter and all-round Queen Charli XCX has made a documentary about feminism, and it's all you ever dreamed of and more See also: Ariana Grande has no time for your sexist bullsh*t Charlie XCX: The F-Word and Me aired last night on BBC Three and sees Charli chatting to the likes of Ryn Weaver, Jack Antonoff, Marina Diamandis … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Vanessa Cho on GoPros design approach
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Design Podcast, our podcast exploring how experience design — and experience designers — are shaping business, the Internet of Things, and other domains. In this week’s Design Podcast episode, I sit down with Vanessa Cho, head … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 25 November 2015
magspoof — a portable device that can spoof/emulate any magnetic stripe or credit card “wirelessly,” even on standard magstripe readers. LittleD — open source relational database for embedded devices and sensors nodes. iondb — open source key-value datastore for resource … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Kristian Hammond on truly democratizing data and the value of AI in the enterprise
Subscribe to the O’Reilly Radar Podcast to track the technologies and people that will shape our world in the years to come. In this week’s episode, O’Reilly’s Mac Slocum chats with Kristian Hammond, Narrative Science’s chief scientist. Hammond talks about … [Link]
Popular Science » How To Bake Stuffing Without Overcooking Your Turkey
Turkey and fixins ericksonkee/Flickr CC by ND 2.0 J. Kenji Lopez-Alt has done the impossible: he’s released a super-nerdy cookbook that is complex and intricate in its details but is also incredibly engaging. If there was ever a cooking book that could be read as easily as a work of fiction, Lopez-Alt — who is the managing culinary director for … [Link]
Slashdot » Another Giant xkcd Comics Experiment
Dave Knott writes: XKCD creator Randall Munroe has decided to celebrate the release of his new book, Thing Explainer, by creating a "small game" called Hoverboard. In actuality, it is a gigantic scrolling comic in the same style as his previous Click And Drag. However, this time there is a game element as one navigates the comic. Explore giant starships … [Link]
Mashable » New moms deserve a better approach to mental health
For too long pregnant women and new mothers have lived silently with depression and anxiety, afraid to share their struggles and seek treatment because of the stigma that surrounds maternal mental illness That is beginning to change as celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Hayden Panettiere and everyday moms talk openly about their experiences. With every story they share, these women prove … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Call to add folic acid to bread in Europe to save babies’ lives
Neural development defects continue to lead to babies being aborted or born with conditions like spina bifida even though supplements could prevent this
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Mashable » Moscow protesters trash Turkish embassy over downed Russian jet
MOSCOW — Protesters hurled stones, eggs and paint at the Turkish embassy in Moscow on Wednesday, a day after one of the country's F-16 jets shot down a Russian Su-24 warplane that breached Turkish airspace A Russian pilot and a rescuer were killed. A second Russian pilot was rescued and safely returned to Russia's airbase in a government-controlled area in Syria … [Link]
Mashable » British government makes U-turn on controversial tax credit plan
LONDON — Britain's Treasury chief George Osborne has told the House of Commons that his controversial cuts to tax credits will be scrapped altogether Delivering the Autumn Statement and the Spending Review on Wednesday, Osborne said he's listened to the concerns of the people about the tax credit change See also: UK creates plan to prevent people with "white-sounding names" from … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dogmeat: An Original Fallout 4 Song About Everyone’s Favorite Post-Apocalyptic Dog [Video]
A new awesome Fallout 4 song by my pal Bonecage about everyone’s favorite post-apocalyptic dog, Dogmeat. Even though he occasionally gets in the way, Dogmeat is a good boy. He brings a bit of love and comfort to the otherwise nightmarish landscape of Fallout 4, and I thought he deserved a song… a drop-D 90s Silverchair-ish song… about a game … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Black Friday Deals Week: Save BIG on Sandisk SSDs and Memory Products, Batman Game and Movie Bundles, Blue Microphones, Just Dance 2016, and MORE!
As we approach Black Friday, here are a few great deals we stumbled on this morning, starting with some great batman game on movie bundles for the PS4 and Xbox One at very low prices! –The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collectors Edition + Batman Arkham Kight PS4 – $149.96 $61.98 (59% Off) –The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collectors Edition + … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Childhood of a Coder: ClipArt [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stop What You Are Doing and Watch Jessica Jones NOW!
No joke. Jessica Jones is the BEST Marvel comics property yet, and is handled brilliantly on all fronts (former Dr. Who David Tennant is horrifying). A mature story about being a survivor and NOT a victim. Though most of the web is already saying it, we wanted to reinforce it. If all of Marvel’s TV shows stay as good as … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » “Will It Blend” Finally Obliterates Jar Jar Binks [Video]
With “The Force Awakens” just around the corner, Tom from Blendtec puts Jar Jar Binks to work in one of his Blendtec blenders. [Blendtec] The post “Will It Blend” Finally Obliterates Jar Jar Binks [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Ellie Goulding and James Corden sang 'Love Me Like You Do' in eight genres
Late Late Show host James Corden and guest Ellie Goulding covered a ton of musical ground with their "Love Me Like You Do" duet on Tuesday night's show Watch the pair move seamlessly from punk and country to hip hop and EDM in under 4 minutes. Even their quick changes are impressive. Dog wearing a GoPro captures owners' romantic outdoor … [Link]
Slashdot » AMD's 'Crimson' Driver Software Released
An anonymous reader writes: Yesterday marked the launch of AMD's 'Crimson' driver software. It replaces the old Catalyst driver software, and represents a change in how AMD develops bug fixes, improves performance, and adds features. AnandTech took a detailed look at the new driver software. They say, "By focusing feature releases around the end of the year driver, AMD is … [Link]
Mashable » These 'Golden Dogs' thank you for being a friend
Golden Dogs. It's Golden Girls, but with more drooling. These senior pets would love to be your pal and confidant But despite their big personalities and ability to channel Bea Arthur in cute animal videos, senior pets have a harder time making it out of shelters and into loving homes. That's why the ASPCA designated November Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month, which encourages … [Link]
Mashable » 6 ways to make your voice heard during the Paris Climate Summit
Climate change has long been a top issue on activist agendas around the world. But this month, conversations about real action and policy-driven change for the future of our planet are coming to a head. The U.N. Paris Climate Summit will begin on Nov. 30, bringing together 196 countries with the goal of drafting a comprehensive, realistic and enforceable agreement to … [Link]
Popular Science » New Chinese Laser Weapon Stars On TV
Low Altitude Guard II The LAG II is now being evaluated by the PLA for anti-drone missions. This laser is powerful enough so that when linked to a fire control radar, it could potentially also shoot down enemy artillery shells, rockets and missiles. CNTV Laser weapons are not just the stuff of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but also now … [Link]
Mashable » 10 biggest game changers in digital marketing of 2015
Technology is changing quickly, and as a business owner, you need to be one step ahead. From exciting developments in machine learning to Google's increased focus on mobile SEO, companies big and small need to seize the opportunity to step up their digital profiles and market smarter This year in particular has been momentous for companies and marketers more generally. To … [Link]
Mashable » Watch out for airfare flash sales beginning on Cyber Monday
Even if shopping on Black Friday strikes fear in your heart and makes your blood run cold, there is one kind of sale that is worth watching out for this season: airfare flash sales. Hopper, which specializes in airfare prediction, estimates there will be a surge in flash sales — where airlines deeply discount fares for a limited time — beginning … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Captain America: Civil War – Trailer World Premiere [Video]
The trailer world premiere for Captain America: Civil War! Enjoy! [Jimmy Kimmel Live] The post Captain America: Civil War – Trailer World Premiere [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Jessie J shuts down online bullies in 3 Instagram posts
LONDON — British singer-songwriter Jessie J has taken a stand against online bullies by unfollowing Instagram fan accounts that were posting negative and hateful comments about other fans. See also: Teens and tech can help stop cyberbullying. This hackathon is proof. The singer succinctly shut down the online trolls in three Instagram posts, explaining her reasons for unfollowing the fan accounts … [Link]
Mashable » Aamir Khan says he is proud to be Indian, doesn't need anyone's endorsement
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan responded to the backlash against his recent comments on rising intolerance in India by asserting that he stood by his statement and that he had no intention of leaving the country. "India is my country, I love it, I feel fortunate for being born here, and this is where I am staying," he said in a statement … [Link]
Mashable » The 9 best places in NYC to escape your family this holiday season
The holidays are about family. But as soon as the tryptophan and alcohol set in, the holidays can quickly become about avoiding your family. If you live in the city that never sleeps, you may think it's impossible to find a quiet moment to yourself, but you're wrong. There are tiny little pockets of tranquility dotted throughout the city — if … [Link]
Mashable » The presidential turkey pardon is one of America's most misremembered traditions
WASHINGTON — The annual presidential turkey pardon has become a staple of the holiday season here in Washington D.C For each of the last 25 years, presidents surrounded by an adoring audience and festive trimmings have ceremonially "pardoned" a turkey or two of the more than 46 million that Americans will consume during the Thanksgiving holiday It's a little bit charming, … [Link]
Mashable » 7 high-tech gifts for pets
During the holiday season, we can't forget our pets. And they're just so cute and loving that they deserve more than the standard old dog bone or squeaky plush toy. We've rounded up a list of high-tech gifts fit for the cuddly best friend in your life because they need a little Internet in their life, too. See also: 15 Best … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Web Scraping with Python – $13.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Web Scraping with Python" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2015-11-26 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » Second Russian warplane pilot 'safe' in Syria after being rescued
A Russian military pilot whose plane was shot down by Turkey and crashed in Syria arrived on Wednesday at an air base in Latakia province after being rescued by a Syrian army commando unit, Syrian and Russian officials said. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told Russian news agencies that the man was rescued in a 12-hour operation which ended in the … [Link]
Mashable » This Mumbai restaurant celebrated its 75th anniversary with prices from 1940
Mumbai’s iconic south Indian restaurant Cafe Madras celebrated its 75th anniversary yesterday with the perfect recipe for nostalgia. It priced several popular dishes on its menu at their rates in 1940, the year of its opening. With prices as low as Rs 0.15, the customers could practically have a meal for free. See also: This café is run by brave acid … [Link]
Mashable » This creepy clown advert was banned for being 'distressing' to children
LONDON — An advert featuring a giant, menacing clown face has been banned after an investigation found it "likely to cause fear or distress without justifiable reason." See also: 16 Creepiest Targeted Facebook Ads The poster, which was put up around Norwich, UK, in October to advertise Halloween attractions in the area, featured the slogan "PRIMEVIL. SCREAMING WON'T HELP!" alongside an … [Link]
Mashable » Muslim woman thanks train passengers who defended her during racist rant
LONDON — A Newcastle woman has thanked a number of train passengers who came to her defence after a man threatened her and her sister with anti-Muslim abuse last Saturday afternoon. See also: Not one Paris attacker has been identified as a Syrian refugee In a Facebook post, 23-year-old Ruhi Rahman said a woman sitting next to her jumped in to … [Link]
Mashable » Benedict Cumberbatch thought 'Sherlock' creators 'lost the plot' with Victorian special
LONDON — Sherlock's feature-length special The Abominable Bride is scheduled to air to U.K. and U.S. audiences on Jan. 1, marking a stop in the two-year long series break that fans have so painfully endured by transporting them back in time to Victorian England But, it turns out, star of the show Benedict Cumberbatch wasn't as keen to take the modernised … [Link]
Mashable » Sony has sold more than 30 million PlayStation 4 consoles worldwide
Sony’s PlayStation 4 sales are still going well On Wednesday, the company announced it has sold more than 30.2 million units worldwide, making it the "fastest and strongest" growing product in the PlayStation family See also: PlayStation 4 gets a permanent $50 price drop Launched in November 2013, the PS4 has experienced steady growth over its two years of existence. In … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Good Dinosaur' review: A leap forward in Pixar's visual evolution
LOS ANGELES — At what point of hyper-realism does animation cease to be, you know, animated? That's the biggest question that springs from The Good Dinosaur, the visually groundbreaking yet narratively slight 16th film from Disney/Pixar Because dear lord, that churning water! Those trees! The stormclouds and snowy mountains and trembling leaves and tall grass in the plains — it … [Link]
Slashdot » Dark Matter Grows Hair Around Stars and Planets
StartsWithABang writes: Dark matter may make up 27% of the Universe's energy density, compared to just 5% of normal (atomic) matter, but in our Solar System, it's notoriously sparse. In particular, there's just a nanogram's worth per cubic kilometer, which makes the fact that we've never directly detected it seem inevitable. But recent work has demonstrated that Earth and all … [Link]
Mashable » Adele and Jimmy Fallon covered 'Hello' using classroom instruments and it was sheer perfection
There's something about school musical instruments that just makes everything more fun, isn't there? Jimmy Fallon, Adele and The Roots proved this beyond all doubt on Monday night's edition of The Tonight Show, when they performed an upbeat cover of "Hello" using wood blocks, xylophones, hand clappers and bongos. Oh, and the kazoo, of course. See also: Adele performs 'Water … [Link]
Mashable » GoT's Tormund Giantsbane hates White Walkers, loves riding his airwheel
When Tormund Giantsbane isn't fighting, drinking or talking about bedding she-bears, he enjoys nothing more than a quiet trip down to the local shops on his airwheel. Game of Thrones actor Kristofer Hivju, who plays the bearded wildling, was filmed recently whizzing along the icy streets of Oslo, Norway, from the window of a passing car. See also: 'Game of … [Link]
Mashable » Aamir Khan's comments on intolerance in India trigger backlash
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's comments on being concerned over rising intolerance in India have sharply polarised the film fraternity, politicians, and social media. The actor is facing a severe backlash for his opinion, with protesters demonstrating outside his Mumbai residence, smearing black ink on his posters, and a sedition case being filed against him. See also: Aamir Khan says wife wanted … [Link]
Mashable » Genius troll plants fake Black Friday sale signs at Target
Black Friday shopping might seem gruesome, but this trollish prank is here to liven it up Photoshop whiz Jeff Wysaski, of Pleated Jeans, has created a series of fake Black Friday deals and put them on display at a local Target. Because if there's anything that deserves a little levity, it's Black Friday See also: Bill Nye: Science Guy turned photoshop … [Link]
Mashable » Turing to halve price of inflated AIDS drug, but it's still $375 a pill
Turing Pharmaceuticals, the company which has attracted a storm of criticism over its decision to drastically raise the price of a life-saving AIDS drug, now says it plans to cut prices by half. But even so, that brings the price of the drug, Daraprim, down to around $375 from $750 — far from the original cost of $13.50 prior to Turing's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » How high-fat ketogenic diet acts on the brain to help epilepsy
The ketogenic diet has been used to treat severe epilepsy for decades. Now scientists have discovered how it acts, a more palatable diet could be developed
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Mashable » Internet craze #condomchallenge is at least encouraging protection for teens
Teens have proven their worth, whether they're following in the steps of Malala or receiving great accolades for a philosophical Twitter presence, young people are finding their own way to make their mark and will conquer the world one day. …And then there are the few who are pulling viral stunts with condoms filled with water. See also: Cool teens unite … [Link]
Mashable » Get ready for Li-Fi, a technology 100 times faster than Wi-Fi
The world might eventually have to shift its reliance on Wi-Fi to Li-Fi, an alternative technology that scientists say can reach speeds of 1 Gbps in real-world use — 100 times faster than average Wi-Fi speeds. At those speeds, you could download a high-definition movie in just a few seconds. See also: Google's OnHub is an easy router that cures bad … [Link]
Mashable » Phuc Dat Bich's real identity revealed by former classmate
UPDATE: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8:07 p.m.: Phuc Dat Bich's real name has been revealed to Mashable by a former school friend. The Australian-Vietnamese man known globally as "Phuc Dat Bich" has admitted on Facebook his story is a hoax. Following this, a schoolmate from Deer Park Secondary College in Melbourne contacted Mashable with a school photo and proof that Phuc Dat … [Link]
Slashdot » Windows 10 Fall Update Uninstalls Desktop Software Without Informing Users
ourlovecanlastforeve sends this report from Martin Brinkmann of gHacks: Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system may uninstall programs — desktop programs that is — from the computer after installation of the big Fall update that the company released earlier this month. I noticed the issue on one PC that I upgraded to Windows 10 Version 1511 but not on other machines. … [Link]
Mashable » The Art Of The Brick: DC Comics superheroes and LEGO together at last
Superhero geeks and LEGO obsessives — your forces are set to combine. Now you can check out both together in Art Of The Brick: DC Comics, a one-of-a-kind exhibition transforming DC superheroes and villains into LEGO works of art. They're the brainchild of New York-based lawyer turned artist Nathan Sawaya, the first person to take the medium of LEGO into the … [Link]
Mashable » Digital licences coming to New South Wales in 2016
New South Wales will be putting some licences on smartphones from 2016. The first licences to be made available digitally will be those for recreational fishing, responsible service of alcohol and conduct of gambling licenses, NSW minister for Finance, Services and Property Dominic Perrottet announced on Wednesday. See also: Sorry Bieber, using your hoverboard is illegal on Australian roads The drivers … [Link]
Mashable » Horrified woman has priceless reaction to holding an alligator
If you're spooked by reptiles, then touching one can be a very traumatic experience In this new video from America's Funniest Home Videos, one woman at an educational animal presentation is having a difficult time working up the nerve to touch a tiny alligator. And by "difficult time," we mean that she's frantically yelling at pretty much everyone. Good on … [Link]
Mashable » Captain America beats up Iron Man in first trailer for 'Captain America: Civil War'
Captain America gets called a vigilante and beats up Iron Man in the first teaser trailer for Captain America: Civil War, which premiered on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday night. Stars of the latest Marvel installment Chris Evans (Captain America) and Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) introduced the film and an exclusive movie poster after chatting with Kimmel about what it … [Link]
Slashdot » The Tamagochi Singularity Made Real: Infinite Tamagochi Living On the Internet
szczys writes: Everyone loves Tamagochi, the little electronic keychains spawned in the '90s that let you raise digital pets. Some time ago, XKCD made a quip about an internet-based matrix of thousands of these digital entities. That quip is now a reality thanks to elite hardware hacker Jeroen Domburg (aka Sprite_TM). In his recent talk called "The Tamagochi Singularity" at … [Link]
Mashable » 'Kebab Kings:' Modern Australia's love for the drunken döner kebab
Australia has long had a drunken love affair with the kebab. A night out Down Under isn't complete without huffing down a tangled mess of cheese, meat and tabouli and trying to keep it down while taking a taxi home. While not our own creation, the humble Turkish döner kebab has since become one of the country's treasured gems and … [Link]
Mashable » 'Secret Hitler' game turns your friends into Liberals and Fascists
One of the fastest-funded Kickstarters of the year dropped this week, and it's a board game unlike any other you've seen. A board game that may, in the age of Trump, start to feel uncomfortably close to our divided reality. In fact, it's probably for the best that this game isn't available in time for you to play it at your … [Link]
Mashable » Australian food bloggers suffer intense grilling for homophobic review
Food blogging may not seem like a tough gig, but things can get rough when you decide to litter your reviews with pinches of casual racism and homophobia. That's what the boys at "Burger Bun Day" — a supposed group of Melbournians trying their hand at foodblogging — learnt when they posted about their meal at Carlton restaurant Ike's Rack Shack. … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dancing With the Stars' crowns a new champ
Warning: Don't continue reading if you don't want to know who won this season of Dancing With the Stars. Dancing With the Stars has a brand new champ: Bindi Irwin This is not a surprise, of course The Aussie activist and daughter of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin has been a favorite all season, winning over viewers with her bubbly personality, … [Link]
Slashdot » On iFixit and the Right To Repair
Jason Koebler writes: Motherboard sent a reporter to the Electronics Reuse Convention in New Orleans to investigate the important but threatened world of smartphone and electronics repair. As manufacturers start using proprietary screws, offer phone lease programs and use copyright law to threaten repair professionals, the right-to-repair is under more threat than ever. "That Apple and other electronics manufacturers don't … [Link]
Mashable » 14 places to curl up into a ball and listen to Adele
With the likeliness of the Adele-aissance to completely blow the roof off the pop charts, it seems like a good time to contemplate where will we all be when every one of those nuanced, ballad feels hit? It's no mystery that 25 is primed to rise to the top of the 2015 musical offerings, and a lot of people are going … [Link]
Mashable » Little girl reacts to news of a baby brother with adorable tantrum
Sometimes, younger brothers can be kind of annoying. Which is why this little girl didn't react so well upon finding out that her mother is having another baby boy. When the mother in this video uses a tin of blue paint to a hint that a boy is on the way, this little girl asks "because the baby likes blue, … [Link]
The Joy of Tech » JoT #2220: Paternity leave!
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Mashable » 10 families about to be torn apart by Thanksgiving political discussion
Turkey, mashed potatoes, and a passionate argument detailing the problems with America's current tax brackets? See also: 20 boozy Thanksgiving recipes for an extra helping of holiday cheer Thanksgiving is a holiday founded on the spirit of manifest destiny, and your family plans to keep in that spirit by stomping right over each other's social and economic beliefs in a group … [Link]
Mashable » Here's what today's kids want to be when they grow up
If you're thinking cowboy, princess and astronaut are typical careers choices for the pre-adolescent child, you're out of step with the times This year's annual Fatherly Imagination Report — based on 500 responses by kids ages 1-10 — discovered what this generation's kids really want to be when they grow up. The most popular answer of 2015 across all age groups … [Link]
Mashable » 3D printer for kids looks like a helmet, cheaper than an iPhone
While popular among designers, the commercial 3D printer space has, so far, failed to capture much mainstream attention and instead seems to occupy a distinctly tech and academic niche But one project hopes to change all that by introducing 3D printing to an entirely new, mostly untapped market for the technology: kids. The Rever 3D printer touts itself as an affordable … [Link]
Slashdot » How Computer Scientists Cracked a 50-Year-Old Math Problem
An anonymous reader writes: Over the decades, the Kadison-Singer problem had wormed its way into a dozen distant areas of mathematics and engineering, but no one seemed to be able to crack it. The question "defied the best efforts of some of the most talented mathematicians of the last 50 years," wrote Peter Casazza and Janet Tremain of the University … [Link]
Mashable » 'Jurassic World' fan's marriage proposal is more cute than scary
Alright, we'll admit it. We're suckers for unique marriage proposals — and this one is pretty sweet. Actor and Jurassic Park fan EJ Cantu from Rochester, New York proposed to his girlfriend of five years, Katelyn Machnica, by re-enacting a scene from Jurassic World, where Chris Pratt tries to tame a group of dinosaurs. Cantu tames the three dino-masked actors … [Link]
Mashable » Audi readying software repair for emissions-cheating 3-liter diesel engines
The Volkswagen Group announced Monday that it has prepared and submitted for approval updated engine management software for its U.S. versions of the Audi 3.0-liter TDI diesel engines. The revised software alters the auxiliary emission control devices (AECD) — the so-called "defeat device" — and brings the vehicles into compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board emissions … [Link]
Slashdot » 2015 'Dance Your PhD' Winner Announced
sciencehabit writes: Jargon seems unavoidable in science. When you try to explain your work, it becomes a minefield of technical concepts and abstract reasoning. But what if we just want the gist of what you do, the essence of your research? Oh, and make it a dance. The results are in from Science magazine's annual 'Dance Your PhD' contest. The … [Link]
Mashable » This robot can print emoji on your fingernails
Your manicure can get an upgrade with slices of pepperoni pizza and kissy face emojis thanks to the Nailbot, a portable robot that prints images directly onto your fingernails The robotic device is currently featured on Indiegogo with a $150,000 funding goal. Nailbot had raised more than $23,000 at the time of publication. The campaign will end on Dec. 14. See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Rubik’s Cube Five Second Barrier Beaten
A 14 year old has become the first person to solve a standard Rubik’s cube in under five seconds. Lucas Etter’s performance meant the world’s best time was beaten twice on the same day. Although the World Cube Association recognizes a variety of world records, including different sized and shaped puzzles, and records based on average speed over several attempts, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Babies born at the weekend at higher risk of complications
Giving birth at the weekend may result in higher risk of neonatal death and infection in English NHS hospitals, although it's unclear whether staff shortages are to blame
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Popular Science » A Chocolate Fountain Can Introduce Kids To Complex Physics
Chocolate Fountain Author Adam Townsend with a chocolate fountain. Adam Townsend/Helen Wilson Chocolate fountains are magical. They are mini-Wonka factories that sit on a table and transform already delicious marshmallows, strawberries, and pretzels into marshmallows, strawberries, and pretzels with chocolate on them. Magic. But a new study published today in the European Journal of Physics goes beyond the culinary gloriousness … [Link]
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