Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » Germany Had So Much Renewable Energy That It Had To Pay People To Use Electricity
Quartz reports Germany produced so much renewable energy on Sunday, May 8, that commercial customers were being paid to consume electricity: "Thanks to a sunny and windy day, at one point around 1pm the country's solar, wind, hydro and biomass plants were supplying about 55 GW of the 63 GW being consumed, or 87%. Power prices actually went negative for … [Link]
Mashable » StyleHaul bets big on Millennial moms, virtual reality
NEW YORK — StyleHaul is doubling down on the the popularity of millennial mom-geared content and virtual reality. At its NewFront presentation Tuesday, the Los Angeles-based fashion and lifestyle digital network said it is branching out by adding a millennial mom vertical and a handful of new series, including one in virtual reality. As Mashable previously reported last year, millennial … [Link]
Mashable » Expect annual Star Wars games, starting with new 'Battlefront' in 2017
There's a new Star Wars: Battlefront game coming in 2017, Electronic Arts confirmed during its Tuesday second-quarter earnings call. More than that, you can expect a new Star Wars game to surface on an annual basis for the coming stretch of years, as EA CFO Blake Jorgensen confirmed. SEE ALSO: Here come more giant robots: 'Titanfall 2' has a teaser trailer … [Link]
Mashable » I'm a Democrat, he's a Republican. How do we talk to our kids about politics?
On a late October morning in 2012, I went to get my baby up from the crib. When I reached down to pick her up, I gasped. There she was, my sweet darling baby, wearing a "Mitt Romney for president" t-shirt. My husband is a Republican and I am a Democrat. When we got married we both declared ourselves independent, … [Link]
Mashable » Second-graders set up lemonade stand to fund treatment for teacher's dog
A second-grade class's lemonade stand is making serious bank — for the best, cuddliest cause. Jennifer Marion, a second-grade teacher in Raleigh, North Carolina, adopted rescue dog Pearl in 2015. A year later, Pearl, who had always struggled with poor health, was diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which means she lacks the digestive enzymes necessary to break down food. SEE … [Link]
Mashable » Confused dog unintentionally sparks a Photoshop battle
Try to keep a straight face, try to keep a straight face. Whether you're taking a photo at the DMV or just trying not to look absolutely nuts in a selfie — taking a flattering photo can be bit of a toss-up. Just ask this flummoxed dog who seemed unsure where to look. And, as embarrassed at this confused pooch … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber won't stop and take a photo with you, so don't even try
If you see Justin Bieber out in the wild, do not ask him for a photo. His latest Instagram is a note begging fans for a small shred of privacy. "It has gotten to the point that people won't even say hi to me or recognize me as human," he wrote. "I feel like a zoo animal and I … [Link]
Mashable » Teacher surprises students with inspiring desk messages on exam day
A teacher's ability to motivate can start with a few simple words doodled on a desk. Chandni Langford is a fifth grade teacher in the Woodbury school system in New Jersey. Langford's students were nervous about upcoming high-stakes exams that started on Monday, and last for seven days. To alleviate her students' fears, the teacher got creative. SEE ALSO: Teen took his mom … [Link]
Mashable » Mommy goose approaches police officers, asks them to save her baby
Mother Goose isn't the only mama bird with a story. Cincinnati, Ohio, police officer James Givens was sitting in his patrol car when he heard what sounded like a little knock on his vehicle's door. It turned out the knock was actually a peck and the visitor a goose. SEE ALSO: Duck and baby form quacking cute friendship "It … [Link]
Slashdot » 15-Year-Old Boy Discovers Long-Lost Ancient Mayan City Using Constellations And Google
Master Moose quotes a report from NZ Herald: Deep within a dense Central American forest sit the ruins of an ancient city the world forgot. And it has just been discovered by a precocious 15-year-old boy. Quebec teenager William Gadoury claims he has discovered a long-lost ancient Mayan city using a clever combination of old-world astronomy and ultra-modern technology. [The … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Search Locations by Travel Time With the iGeolise TravelTime API
When developing a location-based application, displaying the most relevant information is the key to success. Countrywide.co.uk managed to increase their conversions by up to 300 percent when delivering points of interest by travel time. In this article, we’ll explain how to search and display locations by travel time rather than distance using the TravelTime Platform API.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Daily API RoundUp: Game of Thrones Quotes, Hexo, myCloudData, Pincodes of India
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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WIRED » Inside the Workshop Where Lego Geniuses Build Masterpieces
The 3-D modeling software at Legoland's Model Shop lets Master Builders scrutinize intricate Lego constructions layer-by-layer, brick-by-brick. The post Inside the Workshop Where Lego Geniuses Build Masterpieces appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Watch the sun literally melt a piece of rock in this new video
Earth will not be a pleasant place to live when the sun is dying. As the sun blows out into a red giant, expanding its outer layers farther out into the solar system after the fuel in its core runs out, the temperature on our planet would increase, turning our planet into a ball of molten rock. SEE ALSO: New … [Link]
WIRED » NASA’s Kepler Just Doubled the Number of Known Exoplanets
Representatives from the US space agency announced that data from the Kepler planet hunting mission confirms 1,284 new exoplanets. The post NASA's Kepler Just Doubled the Number of Known Exoplanets appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » British Hacker Love Wins Court Battle Over Encryption Keys
An anonymous reader writes: A judge in Westminster has ruled that alleged hacktivist Lauri Love cannot be forced to provide encryption keys to the National Crime Authority. This move has been called a "victory for all who use encryption in the UK" and a "great decision for privacy and personal freedom." The NCA's request was widely regarded as an attempt … [Link]
WIRED » Disney Kills the Infinity Game Series and Gets Out of Console Game Publishing
Disney exiting the console game business means an end to its successful toys-to-life game series. The post Disney Kills the Infinity Game Series and Gets Out of Console Game Publishing appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » That Long-Lost Mayan City a Teen Found Isn’t Lost … or a City
The supposed pyramid in satellite is more likely an abandoned field. The post That Long-Lost Mayan City a Teen Found Isn't Lost … or a City appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Slack is channeling Facebook with a new 'Sign in with Slack' button
The "Sign in with Facebook" and "Sign in with Google" buttons have been a fixture on the web for years now, allowing Internet surfers to quickly create accounts on tons of websites with one click. No new usernames or passwords required. SEE ALSO: How to master Slack at your office Now that the chat app Slack is growing in popularity, … [Link]
Mashable » 'The New York Times' issues unfortunately hilarious editing correction
Sometimes, mistakes happen. The New York Times issued a correction to a story on Monday that can't be described as anything less than unfortunately hilarious. The story, titled "Muslim Leaders Wage Theological Battle, Stoking ISIS’ Anger," accidentally ~ that Washington Muslim leader Suhaib Webb's Snapchat handle was Pimpin4Paradise786. His real handle is the much more professional imamsuhaibwebb.&#~ SEE ALSO: Dad trolls partner with wildly escalating baby updates … [Link]
Mashable » Justin Bieber wandered around Boston barefoot and stopped to feed squirrels
Justin Bieber had a busy week brawling in nightclubs and getting his face tattooed, so it's refreshing to see that he took a little time to be one with nature. But maybe shoes should have been involved. Biebs had a nice afternoon at the Boston Commons feeding squirrels and walking around the city streets barefoot, as people with a loose grip … [Link]
Mashable » There are thousands more bots for Facebook Messenger in the works
Facebook Messenger will soon get a lot more crowded. There are more than 10,000 developers building bots for Facebook's messaging platform, Messenger's head of product said in an interview Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Why messaging bots are a looming security threat Speaking in an interview at TechCrunch Disrupt on Tuesday, Stan Chudnovsky said there are "tens of thousands" of developers currently working on … [Link]
Mashable » Disney is done with game publishing, cancels 'Disney Infinity'
It's been a fun ride for Disney Infinity, but all good things must come to an end. Disney confirmed in its latest earnings report Tuesday that it will no longer self-publish console games — and there's a strong implication that Infinity, its proprietary toys-to-life platform that included Marvel, Star Wars and other playsets, is finished. The company is reporting a $147 … [Link]
Mashable » Why 'God' is happier than ever to be back on 'Supernatural'
God may have had a long absence from Supernatural, but Supernatural fans certainly never forgot about God. Sure, Rob Benedict popped up over the last few seasons, here and there; memorably, he made a surprise appearance in the show's meta musical episode. But neither he nor the show addressed the God-sized elephant in the room. That is, until last week, … [Link]
Mashable » Prince kept the Kardashians out of his 'New Girl' episode
This may come as a shock, but during his life, the extremely talented and philanthropic artist Prince did not spend his time keeping up with the Kardashians. In fact, Prince did not seem to be a fan of the Kardashian klan and even kicked Kim off stage once for not dancing with him. On Monday, Zooey Deschanel — who had the pleasure of … [Link]
Mashable » 2-year-old autistic boy fell in love at first sight with Snow White
Move over Prince Charming, Prince Jack Jack has arrived. Once upon a time, on a trip to Disney World back in November, Amanda Coley had the heartwarming pleasure of watching her two-year-old autistic and nonverbal son, Jackson, fall deeply in love with Snow White. SEE ALSO: Service dog's day is made when he meets Pluto at Disneyland On their vacation, … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Kepler doubles exoplanet population with 1284 new planets
The new planet haul is the biggest yet, bringing the number of confirmed worlds outside our solar system over 3200 – and edges us closer to knowing how many stars host other Earths [Link]
Slashdot » Obama To Become First US President To Visit Hiroshima Since 1945 Nuclear Attack
An anonymous reader writes: The White House announced U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Hiroshima, becoming the first sitting American President to do so since the city was destroyed in 1945 by a U.S. nuclear bomb. President Obama and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit the city on May 27th "to highlight his continued commitment to pursuing the peace … [Link]
Popular Science » New Emoji App For Veterans Contains A Major Security Flaw
Military And your favorite keyboard app may have it too Third party keyboards are an inherent security risk. [Link]
Mashable » Nissan unveils a home battery to take on Tesla's Powerwall
LONDON — Nissan announced a new home energy-storage device Monday, made out of recycled batteries sourced from its Leaf electric cars. The xStorage system, which Nissan unveiled at an event in East London and is produced in partnership with power =-management company Eaton, is essentially the company's answer to Tesla's Powerwall. SEE ALSO: Tesla's Powerwall may be the future but … [Link]
Popular Science » See The ‘Doom Spiral’ That Perfectly Explains Global Warming
Environment The effects may soon be irreversible A round infographic has been making the rounds on the internet. [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Unlocks Framerates For Smoother Gameplay On Windows 10
An anonymous user writes: Back in March, Microsoft's Phil Spencer addressed some of the concerns over the Unified Windows Platform and PC gaming. He noted that Microsoft would "plan to open up VSync off, FreeSync, and G-Sync in May" and the company would "allow modding and overlays in UWP applications" sometime further into the future. Well, it appears that Microsoft … [Link]
Mashable » Professor's nerdy cover of 'Love Yourself' will make you beliebe in Microsoft Excel
Today in Connecting with the Youth: a University of Texas business professor covered Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself" — with a delightfully nerdy Microsoft Excel twist. This song has jokes. It has usable, practical business lessons. It even uses "butt" instead of "ass," so that children of all ages can delve deep into the wonders that are pivot tables. Wow. Maybe … [Link]
Mashable » 7-year-old who cut his hair for cancer patients has been diagnosed with cancer
Vinny Desautels is a seven-year-old boy in Sacramento, California, with a big heart and an unfortunate diagnosis. For two full years, Vinny grew out his hair to donate to cancer patients. Despite being teased, he was resilient in his mission to help those fighting cancer. Vinny cut his hair right around the time he turned seven. SEE ALSO: Teen took … [Link]
Mashable » Nice police officers blur faces of stolen sheep
Sheep privacy matters, too. At least that's what the West Midlands Police believe. The UK police force jokingly blurred the faces of a group of stolen sheep found in the back of a of a truck. SEE ALSO: This confused pig thinks it's a sheep In a blog post cheekily titled, "Sheep rustling suspects behind baa-rs after police chase," the West Midlands … [Link]
Mashable » People are more likely to complain about travel problems than try to get a refund
If a vacation doesn't go as planned, consumers have a few options for getting some satisfaction, from avoiding a service provider in the future to demanding a refund. According to a recent survey, however, travelers' favorite option is to complain. Not to the company that didn't meet their expectations, but to the world. SEE ALSO: The worst things people do … [Link]
Mashable » 1,284 alien planets confirmed in new study of NASA Kepler data
NASA's alien planet-hunting Kepler Space Telescope is pretty good at its job, a new statistical analysis suggests. In total, the study, published Tuesday in the Astrophysical Journal, validates 1,284 newly discovered worlds as planets. This more than doubles the number of validated exoplanets discovered by Kepler, said Timothy Morton, co-author of the study, during a press conference Tuesday SEE ALSO: Death flash of … [Link]
Mashable » Amazing 360-degree video gives you a terrifying look at a giant tornado
The giant tornado that rolled past the city of Wray, Colorado provided some stunning video and gave one teen couple a memorable prom photo. But now it's yielded one more gift: a mesmerizing, 360-degree view of the storm as it crosses a highway The video — be sure to spin the view to see the storm — gives you a … [Link]
Mashable » Steph's just the start: Under Armour athletes are on an insane hot streak
Steph Curry became the first unanimous MVP in NBA history Tuesday morning, bagging the award for the second consecutive year. It's yet another staggering testament to the on-court greatness of Curry. But in the big-money games that surround the actual games sports fans watch, Curry's MVP award represents something more: Pro athletes endorsed by the upstart company Under Armour are … [Link]
Mashable » Unstoppable, baby: NFL player Antonio Cromartie fathers twins after vasectomy
NFL player Antonio Cromartie and wife Terricka welcomed a new pair of twins into the world Sunday. Pretty normal. What's not normal is that Cromartie apparently fathered the twins after having had a vasectomy last year. The four-time Pro Bowler and current free agent got the procedure having fathered 10 kids already. So now — post-vasectomy, mind you — Cromartie fathered his … [Link]
Mashable » This mom's graduation dream is 33 years in the making
Bonnie Johnson takes the term "non-traditional college student" to a whole new level. Like many Americans, Johnson had a dream of obtaining a college degree. But unlike so many of the Kennesaw State University graduates crossing the stage this morning, Johnson's dream wasn't achieved in a linear, four-year-long fashion. In fact, realizing her goal took more than three decades. Johnson began … [Link]
Mashable » A who's who at Brooklyn's coolest innovation hub
On the banks of the East River, across 35 acres of land and comprised of some 16 buildings is Industry City, the largest privately owned industrial complex in New York. Inside this Brooklyn innovation ecosystem is a diverse concentration of more than 400 companies (and growing!) that tinker, build, create and design. Get a snapshot of the movers and shakers at … [Link]
Mashable » 30-year-old feline, Scooter, is the world's oldest living cat
For he's a jolly good kitty. The Guinness World Records recently announced Monday that Scooter, a 30-year-old Siamese who lives in Mansfield, Texas, is the oldest living cat. SEE ALSO: Tootsie, the diligent 81-year-old Texan, keeps her local BBQ joint afloat 
Image: guinness world recordsRight now, Scooter lives with his owner, Gail, who tells Guinness Records that each morning, Scooter wakes … [Link]
Mashable » Smartphone and Internet usage is on the rise in developing economies
Connectivity and the technology that connects us continues to grow and expand across the globe. As countries with advanced economies slowly inch toward 100% usage of smartphones and the Internet, developing countries have been closing the gap. SEE ALSO: Emerging and Developing Nations Want Internet Freedom As of 2015, about 54% of adults in 21 countries with developing economies are … [Link]
Popular Science » NOAA Drones Will Map America’s Gravity
Aviation To help prepare for floods, which could save us millions of dollars NOAA wants to map gravity to protect against sea level rise. [Link]
Mashable » Cool mom unwittingly packs Four Loko in daughter's lunch
Teenager McKenzie Strange is fortunate to have a mom who still packs her lunch. But we all slip up sometimes, which is how a Four Loko — an alcoholic drink, once a frat party staple — ended up in Strange's lunch this week. SEE ALSO: 16 of the most useless emoji and how to make them useful A photo of … [Link]
WIRED » NYC Uber Drivers Are Organizing—Just Don’t Call It a Union
For the first time, Uber has agreed to officially recognize a group that lets its drivers organize to air their grievances. The post NYC Uber Drivers Are Organizing—Just Don't Call It a Union appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » MegaBots Raises $2.4M To Create League Of Human-Piloted, Giant Fighting Robots
Remember MegaBots? The Kickstarter success story that was raising money last year to pilot fighting robot named Mk II. Labeling it as a contest for world supremacy, the co-founders challenged a Japanese team Suidobashi Industries to a duel with its Kuratas bot. (Which it accepted very gracefully). The idea was to utilize this octane-packed event to sell merchandise products. Here's … [Link]
Mashable » Proof that a 6-hour workday could be the right move for your company
For about a year, nurses at the Svartedalens retirement home have worked six-hour days on an eight-hour salary. They're part of an experiment funded by the Swedish government to see if a shorter workday can increase productivity. The conclusion? It does SEE ALSO: Are workers happier than ever? As with any cultural shift in the workplace, the six-hour day has … [Link]
WIRED » Only Robots Can Visit Deep-Sea Vents. Now You Can—In Glorious VR!
Deep-sea mining outfits are itching to exploit black smoker vents, which are loaded with precious metals like copper. An ROV is recording it for posterity. The post Only Robots Can Visit Deep-Sea Vents. Now You Can—In Glorious VR! appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Hitch Aims to Improve Engagement Between API Providers and Developers
Hitch — a new platform service aimed at helping business, enterprise and governments to better engage with developers and to help them with API consumption challenges — believes there is now a significant disconnect between the ability of API providers to create APIs, and their success at fostering API developer communities and ecosystems.
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Mashable » Meghan Trainor shares real 'Me Too' video, shares side-by-side revealing Photoshopped waist
Meghan Trainor's "Me Too" video is back in all its confident glory — and apparently, now it's totally unedited, too. When the clip originally premiered on Monday, the Thank You singer alleged that her waist had been Photoshopped. SEE ALSO: Meghan Trainor pulls 'Me Too' music video, blames heavy Photoshop "They Photoshopped the crap out of me," Trainor explained in a … [Link]
Mashable » Airlines break the rules to let Fort McMurray evacuees fly with their pets
Calgary-based airlines Canadian North and WestJet are breaking their own rules to help local pets escape the wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Generally, the airlines charge fees and have strict rules about allowing pets on board. However, many Fort McMurray residents were not able to grab crates from their homes — or much of anything else — before being evacuated. … [Link]
WIRED » No, Jose Ramirez’s Helmet Doesn’t Defy the Laws of Physics
In this clip, José Ramírez kicks his helmet as it falls off his head. The helmet appears to both fly backwards and land on second base. Here's how it works. The post No, Jose Ramirez's Helmet Doesn't Defy the Laws of Physics appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Slashdot » 11 Years After Git, BitKeeper Is Open-Sourced
An anonymous reader writes: Eleven years after Linus Torvalds developed Git after a falling out with BitKeeper for managing the Linux kernel source code, BitMover Inc has finally decided to open-source the BitKeeper VCS. The latest BitKeeper release has made the code open-source under the terms of the Apache 2.0 license. The community edition code is available from BitKeeper.org. Does … [Link]
WIRED » How to Check Which Apps Access Your Tweets—And Stop Them
If you’d rather keep your weird Twitter habits close to the vest, you’ll be happy to know that the social media giant keeps you in the loop. The post How to Check Which Apps Access Your Tweets—And Stop Them appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Say hello to the three new Pokemon stars of 'Sun' and 'Moon'
Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon — the new Poke-duo for 2016 — are coming to Nintendo 3DS on Nov. 18, and three brand new Pokemon are here to get you hyped for the games. The trio of newcomers make up the starter options that new trainers will choose from when they start a game of Sun or Moon. There's Rowlet (Grass/Flying-type), a pink … [Link]
Mashable » A who's who at Brooklyn's coolest innovation hub
On the banks of the East River, across 35 acres of land and comprised of some 16 buildings is Industry City, the largest privately owned industrial complex in New York. Inside this Brooklyn innovation ecosystem is a diverse concentration of more than 400 companies (and growing!) that tinker, build, create and design. Get a snapshot of the movers and shakers at … [Link]
Mashable » 30-year-old feline, Scooter, is the world's oldest living cat
For he's a jolly good kitty. The Guinness World Records recently announced Monday that Scooter, a 30-year-old Siamese who lives in Mansfield, Texas, is the oldest living cat. SEE ALSO: Tootsie, the diligent 81-year-old Texan, keeps her local BBQ joint afloat 
Image: guinness world recordsRight now, Scooter lives with his owner, Gail, who tells Guinness Records that each morning, Scooter wakes … [Link]
Mashable » Smartphone and Internet usage is on the rise in developing economies
Connectivity and the technology that connects us continues to grow and expand across the globe. As countries with advanced economies slowly inch toward 100% usage of smartphones and the Internet, developing countries have been closing the gap. SEE ALSO: Emerging and Developing Nations Want Internet Freedom As of 2015, about 54% of adults in 21 countries with developing economies are … [Link]
Mashable » Cool mom unwittingly packs Four Loko in daughter's lunch
Teenager McKenzie Strange is fortunate to have a mom who still packs her lunch. But we all slip up sometimes, which is how a Four Loko — an alcoholic energy drink, once a frat party staple — ended up in Strange's lunch this week. SEE ALSO: 16 of the most useless emoji and how to make them useful A photo … [Link]
Mashable » Proof that a 6-hour workday could be the right move for your company
For about a year, nurses at the Svartedalens retirement home have worked six-hour days on an eight-hour salary. They're part of an experiment funded by the Swedish government to see if a shorter workday can increase productivity. The conclusion? It does SEE ALSO: Are workers happier than ever? As with any cultural shift in the workplace, the six-hour day has … [Link]
Mashable » Meghan Trainor shares real 'Me Too' video, shares side-by-side revealing Photoshopped waist
Meghan Trainor's "Me Too" video is back in all its confident glory — and apparently, now it's totally unedited, too. When the clip originally premiered on Monday, the Thank You singer alleged that her waist had been Photoshopped. SEE ALSO: Meghan Trainor pulls 'Me Too' music video, blames heavy Photoshop "They Photoshopped the crap out of me," Trainor explained in a … [Link]
Mashable » Woman makes inappropriate sex joke on live TV
The local news is an endless stream of information mixed with inappropriate sex jokes. Fox 2 Detroit was airing live Monday with guest Kelly Schafer, owner of 7 Greens Detroit Salad Company, to show the world how to spice up their greens for National Salad Month. But at the end of the salad segment, co-host Jason Carr came on set … [Link]
Mashable » Watch global warming spiral out of control in this new climate visualization
A climate scientist in the UK has devised a new way of visualizing the progression of human-caused global warming, and it is one that you've likely never considered before. Ed Hawkins, a climate scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Science at the University of Reading, devised the spiral animation to show how global average surface temperatures are increasing relative … [Link]
Mashable » Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is launching a YouTube channel with Studio71
NEW YORK — Leave it to the Rock to spoil a surprise. An hour before Studio71's (formerly Collective Digital Studio) NewFront presentation on Tuesday, Dwayne Johnson revealed on Instagram that he's partnering with the company for a new YouTube channel. Titled "Seven Bucks Digital Studios," the new venture will be a "natural extension of Johnson’s expertise and passion for social … [Link]
Mashable » Ouch: Half of your friends may not actually consider you to be their friend
Do you know who your friends are? Most people don’t, according to a study recently published in the PLoS One. According to researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, only around half of the people you call your friends would agree with that judgment. This misunderstanding can lead many to overestimate their influence among their peers and … [Link]
Mashable » This robot dog will come when you call it
Robot dogs that you can control via remote are certainly fun, but they fall short of the kind of realism we expect from modern-day automatons. What we really want is a pet that doesn't need to be walked, but will come when called. WowWee's CHiP could be that robo-dog. SEE ALSO: This robot can perform soft tissue surgery better than … [Link]
Mashable » Police responded after a woman faked being sick to escape a bad date
You could call a friend to get you out of a bad date. Or you could call the police. According to a crime blotter in Amherst, Massachusetts, one woman, who found herself on a less-than-fun hiking date last week, chose the latter option. Author and editor Alexander Chee tweeted a photo of the report, which might have swerved a little too … [Link]
Mashable » Swedish bus stop advertisement hacked with hardcore porn
This is one way to get someone's attention. Commuters in Sweden were shocked to see a video billboard placed at a bus stop at Malmö Central Station had been hacked to show hardcore porn rather than its regular advertisements just before 4 p.m. on Sunday. SEE ALSO: Order porn with emoji, because 2016 Maria Escalante, who sent a video of the … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Dresser' unites Ian McKellen and Anthony Hopkins for the first time
The cast of Starz's first original film, The Dresser, is hardly lacking in star power. With Ian McKellen and Anthony Hopkins, the film for TV marks the first time the two have joined forces for a project. SEE ALSO: Starz joins the subscription streaming service club In the movie, an adaptation of a successful play, stars Hopkins as an aging actor … [Link]
Popular Science » Bedbugs Are "Liberated" in Southwestern China
Animals The ancient Buddhist practice of releasing captive animals has stirred up controversy Buddhists in Southwestern China recently released bedbugs into the wild in an effort to cultivate compassion and kindness. [Link]
Mashable » Airlines break the rules to let Fort McMurray evacuees fly with their pets
Calgary-based airlines Canadian North and WestJet are breaking their own rules to help local pets escape the wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Generally, the airlines charge fees and have strict rules about allowing pets on board. However, many Fort McMurray residents were not able to grab crates from their homes — or much of anything else — before being evacuated. … [Link]
Mashable » Say hello to the three new Pokemon stars of 'Sun' and 'Moon'
Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon — the new Poke-duo for 2016 — are coming to Nintendo 3DS on Nov. 18, and three brand new Pokemon are here to get you hyped for the games. The trio of newcomers make up the starter options that new trainers will choose from when they start a game of Sun or Moon. There's Rowlet (Grass/Flying-type), a pink … [Link]
Mashable » Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo team up for chess drama 'Queen of Katwe'
Lupita Nyong'o has been busy since winning her Oscar, but we haven't seen her face in some time. The Star Wars and Jungle Book actress stars in Disney's upcoming Queen of Katwe, directed by Mira Nair. Nyong'o plays the mother of Fiona (newcomer Madina Nalwanga), a Ugandan girl who aspires to be the world chess champion. SEE ALSO: From 'Keanu' … [Link]
Slashdot » Latest Update to ES File Explorer Android App Brings Adware To Your Lockscreen
An anonymous reader writes: ES File Explorer (Google Play link) is one of the handiest file manager apps in the post-Android Gingerbread era, and it continues to ride up on its popularity (Editor's note: Google Play listing suggests the app has been downloaded between 100,000,000 and 500,000,000 times) and functionality. Recent changes to ES File Explorer, however, are signalling its … [Link]
Mashable » Hope and anger in Ferguson amid new police chief and continued protests
Perhaps there is no better image for how much has changed in Ferguson, Missouri since late 2014 — and how much has not — than Monday's swearing-in ceremony for new Police Chief Delrish Moss. Moss, the department's first black chief of police, spoke about punishing officers who abuse their positions, and was himself a victim of unwarranted police searches as … [Link]
Mashable » The hottest new K-Pop boy band features cats
And they said that boy bands were dead. Meet SHINyan, the Korean K-pop boy band sensation featuring the country's fuzziest young felines. To be fair, "SHINyan" doesn't technically exist (yet). For now, they're just a music video created by actual Korean boy band, SHINee. Watch these cats stumble around in the strangely sexy costumes made for them by their human producers. … [Link]
WIRED » An Island Volcano Is Spewing Lava, and NASA Got It on Camera
Two remote volcanoes had eruptions over the last week. Meanwhile, things heated up in Chile and cooled down in New Zealand. The post An Island Volcano Is Spewing Lava, and NASA Got It on Camera appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé covered what is arguably Prince's toughest song, and she slayed
Prince's "The Beautiful Ones" is not a song one just covers. With its on-the-verge-of-tears "Baby, baby, baby" pleading, its all-out unraveling in screaming falsetto finale, it's a writhing, sometimes violent beast of a song that most artists wouldn't even consider attempting. But then again, it's a little different when you're Beyoncé. During her stop in Dallas on her Formation World Tour, … [Link]
Popular Science » Kepler Just Dropped 1,284 New Planets Into Exoplanet Catalogues
Space There’s another 1,327 on the waiting list After sifting through the data from the Kepler space telescope, scientists have announced the largest-ever batch of new planets. [Link]
Mashable » Chloe Grace Moretz confirms Brooklyn Beckham is her bae
As everyone in Hollywood knows, it's only official once you've admitted it to Andy Cohen. And Monday night, on Watch What Happens Live, Chloe Grace Moretz confirmed what we all already knew, thanks to Instagram: She is happily dating Brooklyn Beckham. SEE ALSO: Chloë Grace Moretz makes Taylor Swift's squad sound like a terrifying cult Moretz and Beckham — son … [Link]
Popular Science » Rising Sea Level Drowns Five Pacific Islands
Environment Atlantis Parts II, III, IV, V, and VI Major cities like New York, Miami, and Boston are preparing for sea level rise, but in some places, it's too late for action. [Link]
Mashable » New VR attraction lets you become a Ghostbuster without the pricey gear
Want to check out virtual reality without investing $2,000 in new hardware? And live life in the shoes of a Ghostbuster while you're at it? Then you'll definitely be into Ghostbusters: Dimension, from The Void. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, The Void is a traveling VR theme park with its own, custom-designed hardware and a unique approach to immersing … [Link]
Mashable » 8 facts you need to know about lupus — and how you can help
Imagine if, one day, your body decided to turn on itself. Instead of keeping you healthy and fighting against infections, it started attacking healthy cells and tissues for no clear reason. This is what it's like to live with lupus. SEE ALSO: 12 activists share what they want you to know about living with a rare disease The disease fights … [Link]
Mashable » It's time for tech companies to open up about the algorithms that shape our world
Before this week, you probably never heard much about Tom Stocky. If you did, it was likely because you were really into industry news about search engines (hey, whatever floats your boat). On Monday night, however, Stocky was briefly forced into the spotlight to ease a potential outcry over whether he and the even less well-known members of his team … [Link]
Mashable » 'A League of Their Own' cast reunites to support diversity in film and hit some balls around
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it." The classic words from Coach Jimmy Duggan (played by Tom Hanks, of course) in A League of Their Own can be applied to both playing baseball and maintaining relationships with former movie costars for 24 years. SEE ALSO: John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer had a Jim/Pam reunion in New York … [Link]
Mashable » Dating site pairs Americans fleeing a possible Trump presidency with single Canadians
Progressive Americans have always threatened to move to Canada, but a looming Trump presidency has made the stakes even higher. A new dating website called Maple Match hopes to capitalize on that anxiety. Maple Match will pair Americans fleeing the country from a potential Trump presidency with sympathetic Canadians. Two humans, divided by country, united by hatred of Trump. Just … [Link]
Mashable » The ridiculous Steph Curry highlights that made him the NBA's first unanimous MVP
Mark another victory for the little guy. The shoulder-shimmying, salsa-dancing and wide-grinning Steph Curry nabbed his second straight MVP trophy on Tuesday, the latest accolade in what has been a historic and record-breaking year for the Golden State Warriors. Curry becomes the league's first ever unanimous MVP after earning all 131 first-place votes, and the honor comes just one night after Curry scored an NBA … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Technology Will Replace the Need For Big Government'
New submitter axlash writes: There's a lot of dissatisfaction with governments today, as can be seen by the rise of left-wing parties in Europe, to the rise of non-mainstream political candidates in America. Well, here's a thought — with all the talk of technology replacing jobs, why not have it replace governments, too? The speculates about how "in the near … [Link]
Mashable » Get a close-up view of Falcon 9's landing with new SpaceX video
Incredible footage shows SpaceX's "fastest and hottest" Falcon 9 landing from three angles.More details: http://on.mash.to/1T7JhJp Read more…More about Space, Landing, Rocket, Spacex, and Tech [Link]
Mashable » 'Deadpool' gets an Honest Trailer – and of course Ryan Reynolds crashed it
NEW YORK — It started with a tweet. Last February, Defy Media's VP of programming Andy Signore saw Deadpool and immediately knew ScreenJunkies wanted to give it the "Honest Trailers" treatment. But then the idea hit him: Wouldn't it be cool if Ryan Reynolds, aka Deadpool himself, could make a cameo? So Signore enlisted in the fervent ScreenJunkies fanbase (made up of … [Link]
WIRED » Why Only Israel Can Customize America’s F-35 (At Least for Now)
The US doesn't want other countries messing with the F-35—but Israel gets special privileges. The post Why Only Israel Can Customize America's F-35 (At Least for Now) appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » How Carly Rae Jepsen Wrote the Ultimate ’80s Heartbreak Tune
On the newest episode of Song Exploder, the "Call Me Maybe" singer traces the evolution of a song off her ’80s-loving album "Emotion." The post How Carly Rae Jepsen Wrote the Ultimate '80s Heartbreak Tune appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » It's 2013 again because Jennifer Lawrence is falling on another red carpet
Gravity, leave JLaw alone. In true Jennifer Lawrence form, the actress tripped and almost took a tumble walking the carpet at London's X-Men: Apocalypse premiere. We're sure the Jlaw-falling-truthers will be all over this one. (By our count, this is her fourth public stumble.) You'd think Harvey Weinstein could've bought her some flats by now. Woman makes innapropriate … [Link]
Mashable » Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo team up for chess drama 'Queen of Katwe'
Lupita Nyong'o has been busy since winning her Oscar, but we haven't seen her face in some time. The Star Wars and Jungle Book actress stars in Disney's upcoming Queen of Katwe, directed by Mira Nair. Nyong'o plays the mother of Fiona (newcomer Madina Nalwanga), a Ugandan girl who aspires to be the world chess champion. SEE ALSO: From 'Keanu' … [Link]
Mashable » Hope and anger in Ferguson amid new police chief and continued protests
Perhaps there is no better image for how much has changed in Ferguson, Missouri since late 2014 — and how much has not — than Monday's swearing-in ceremony for new Police Chief Delrish Moss. Moss, the department's first black chief of police, spoke about punishing officers who abuse their positions, and was himself a victim of unwarranted police searches as … [Link]
Mashable » The hottest new K-Pop boy band features cats
And they said that boy bands were dead. Meet SHINyan, the Korean K-pop boy band sensation featuring the country's fuzziest young felines. To be fair, "SHINyan" doesn't technically exist (yet). For now, they're just a music video created by actual Korean boy band, SHINee. Watch these cats stumble around in the strangely sexy costumes made for them by their human producers. … [Link]
Mashable » Beyoncé covered what is arguably Prince's toughest song, and she slayed
Prince's "The Beautiful Ones" is not a song one just covers. With its on-the-verge-of-tears "Baby, baby, baby" pleading, its all-out unraveling in screaming falsetto finale, it's a writhing, sometimes violent beast of a song that most artists wouldn't even consider attempting. But then again, it's a little different when you're Beyoncé. During her stop in Dallas on her Formation World Tour, … [Link]
Mashable » Chloe Grace Moretz confirms Brooklyn Beckham is her bae
As everyone in Hollywood knows, it's only official once you've admitted it to Andy Cohen. And Monday night, on Watch What Happens Live, Chloe Grace Moretz confirmed what we all already knew, thanks to Instagram: She is happily dating Brooklyn Beckham. SEE ALSO: Chloë Grace Moretz makes Taylor Swift's squad sound like a terrifying cult Moretz and Beckham — son … [Link]
Mashable » Mexico's ex-president is sorry (kind of) for Trump F-bomb, and wants an apology of his own
Mexican ex-president Vicente Fox has been an outspoken critic of presumed GOP nominee Donald Trump since the earliest days of his campaign. Fox has regularly fired back against Trump for his proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexican border and other disparaging remarks Trump has made about Mexicans. In February, Fox made headlines for proclaiming Mexico would not pay for "that fucking … [Link]
Mashable » New VR attraction lets you become a Ghostbuster without the pricey gear
Want to check out virtual reality without investing $2,000 in new hardware? And live life in the shoes of a Ghostbuster while you're at it? Then you'll definitely be into Ghostbusters: Dimension, from The Void. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, The Void is a traveling VR theme park with its own, custom-designed hardware and a unique approach to immersing … [Link]
Mashable » 8 facts you need to know about lupus — and how you can help
Imagine if, one day, your body decided to turn on itself. Instead of keeping you healthy and fighting against infections, it started attacking healthy cells and tissues for no clear reason. This is what it's like to live with lupus. SEE ALSO: 12 activists share what they want you to know about living with a rare disease The disease fights … [Link]
Mashable » It's time for tech companies to open up about the algorithms that shape our world
Before this week, you probably never heard much about Tom Stocky. If you did, it was likely because you were really into industry news about search engines (hey, whatever floats your boat). On Monday night, however, Stocky was briefly forced into the spotlight to ease a potential outcry over whether he and the even less well-known members of his team … [Link]
Mashable » 'A League of Their Own' cast reunite like Tom Hanks would've wanted
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it." The classic words from Coach Jimmy Duggan (played by Tom Hanks, of course) in A League of Their Own can be applied to both playing baseball and maintaining relationships with former movie costars for 24 years. SEE ALSO: John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer had a Jim/Pam reunion in New York … [Link]
Mashable » Dating site pairs Americans fleeing a possible Trump presidency with single Canadians
Progressive Americans have always threatened to move to Canada, but a looming Trump presidency has made the stakes even higher. A new dating website called Maple Match hopes to capitalize on that anxiety. Maple Match will pair Americans fleeing the country from a potential Trump presidency with sympathetic Canadians. Two humans, divided by country, united by hatred of Trump. Just … [Link]
Mashable » The ridiculous Steph Curry highlights that made him the NBA's first unanimous MVP
Mark another victory for the little guy. The shoulder-shimmying, salsa-dancing and wide-grinning Steph Curry nabbed his second straight MVP trophy on Tuesday, the latest accolade in what has been a historic and record-breaking year for the Golden State Warriors. Curry becomes the league's first ever unanimous MVP after earning all 131 first-place votes, and the honor comes just one night after Curry scored an NBA … [Link]
Mashable » Get a close-up view of Falcon 9's landing with new SpaceX video
Incredible footage shows SpaceX's "fastest and hottest" Falcon 9 landing from three angles.More details: http://on.mash.to/1T7JhJp Read more…More about Space, Landing, Rocket, Spacex, and Tech
[Link]
Mashable » 'Deadpool' gets an Honest Trailer – and of course Ryan Reynolds crashed it
NEW YORK — It started with a tweet. Last February, Defy Media's VP of programming Andy Signore saw Deadpool and immediately knew ScreenJunkies wanted to give it the "Honest Trailers" treatment. But then the idea hit him: Wouldn't it be cool if Ryan Reynolds, aka Deadpool himself, could make a cameo? So Signore enlisted in the fervent ScreenJunkies fanbase (made up of … [Link]
Slashdot » Senate GOP Launches Inquiry Into Facebook's News Curation
Michael Nunez, reporting for Gizmodo: The US Senate Commerce Committee — which has jurisdiction over media issues, consumer protection issues, and internet communication — has sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg requesting answers to questions it has on its trending topics section. The letter comes after Gizmodo on Monday reported on allegations by one former news curator, who worked for … [Link]
Mashable » It's 2013 again because Jennifer Lawrence is falling on another red carpet
Gravity, leave JLaw alone. In true Jennifer Lawrence form, the actress tripped and almost took a tumble walking the carpet at London's X-Men: Apocalypse premiere. We're sure the Jlaw-falling-truthers will be all over this one. (By our count, this is her fourth public stumble.) You'd think Harvey Weinstein could've bought her some flats by now. Woman makes innapropriate … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Alien Megastructure' Star Only Gets More Mysterious
Space Astronomers still have no clue what's causing this star's weird behavior Every now and then, a distant star called KIC 8462852 dims by as much as 20 percent. That's huge. [Link]
WIRED » A First-Person Shooter Set in WWI Is Maaaybe Not the Best Idea
EA’s latest military shooter, Battlefield 1, is set during WWI (that's only one I). That's an odd choice, because The Great War was really anything but. The post A First-Person Shooter Set in WWI Is Maaaybe Not the Best Idea appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Woman makes inappropriate sex joke on live TV
The local news is an endless stream of information mixed with inappropriate sex jokes. Fox 2 Detroit was airing live Monday with guest Kelly Schafer, owner of 7 Greens Detroit Salad Company, to show the world how to spice up their greens for National Salad Month. But at the end of the salad segment, co-host Jason Carr came on set … [Link]
Mashable » Watch global warming spiral out of control in this new climate visualization
A climate scientist in the UK has devised a new way of visualizing the progression of human-caused global warming, and it is one that you've likely never considered before. Ed Hawkins, a climate scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Science at the University of Reading, devised the spiral animation to show how global average surface temperatures are increasing relative … [Link]
Popular Science » Hijack A Popular Drone With A Portable Computer
Aviation From wi-fi to no-fly Instructions for drone disabling… [Link]
Mashable » Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is launching a YouTube channel with Studio71
NEW YORK — Leave it to the Rock to spoil a surprise. An hour before Studio71's (formerly Collective Digital Studio) NewFront presentation on Tuesday, Dwayne Johnson revealed on Instagram that he's partnering with the company for a new YouTube channel. Titled "Seven Bucks Digital Studios," the new venture will be a "natural extension of Johnson’s expertise and passion for social … [Link]
Mashable » Ouch: Half of your friends may not actually consider you to be their friend
Do you know who your friends are? Most people don’t, according to a study recently published in the PLoS One. According to researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, only around half of the people you call your friends would agree with that judgment. This misunderstanding can lead many to overestimate their influence among their peers and … [Link]
Mashable » This robot dog will come when you call it
Robot dogs that you can control via remote are certainly fun, but they fall short of the kind of realism we expect from modern-day automatons. What we really want is a pet that doesn't need to be walked, but will come when called. WowWee's CHiP could be that robo-dog. SEE ALSO: This robot can perform soft tissue surgery better than … [Link]
Mashable » Police responded after a woman faked being sick to escape a bad date
You could call a friend to get you out of a bad date. Or you could call the police. According to a crime blotter in Amherst, Massachusetts, one woman, who found herself on a less-than-fun hiking date last week, chose the latter option. Author and editor Alexander Chee tweeted a photo of the report, which might have swerved a little too … [Link]
Popular Science » 'Black Panther' Has The Coolest Tech In The Marvel Universe
Entertainment We talked to the designer of Marvel's most technologically advanced nation Black Panther hails from a nation with the coolest tech in the Marvel universe. Here's the guy who's designing it. [Link]
Popular Science » Amazon Will Now Let You Upload Videos And Get Paid
Technology Furthering the competition between streaming video providers Today, Amazon launched Amazon Video Direct, a service that will allow users to directly upload content to Amazon and be paid for it. [Link]
Slashdot » Seattle Seventh Grader Wins National Math Bee
Edward Wan, a Seattle-based seventh grader has won the national math bee. Wan, who studies at Lakeside Middle School, beat 224 other middle school students nationwide to win the 2016 Raytheon Mathcounts National Competition. From an Associated Press report: Competition officials said in a news release the 13-year-old won the final round by answering the question, "What is the remainder … [Link]
Mashable » Swedish bus stop advertisement hacked with hardcore porn
This is one way to get someone's attention. Commuters in Sweden were shocked to see a video billboard placed at a bus stop at Malmö Central Station had been hacked to show hardcore porn rather than its regular advertisements just before 4 p.m. on Sunday. SEE ALSO: Order porn with emoji, because 2016 Maria Escalante, who sent a video of the … [Link]
Mashable » 'The Dresser' unites Ian McKellen and Anthony Hopkins for the first time
The cast of Starz's first original film, The Dresser, is hardly lacking in star power. With Ian McKellen and Anthony Hopkins, the film for TV marks the first time the two have joined forces for a project. SEE ALSO: Starz joins the subscription streaming service club In the movie, an adaptation of a successful play, stars Hopkins as an aging actor … [Link]
Popular Science » Facebook Built New Software For Cities To Get Internet
Technology To run on its already-announced hardware Facebook Built New Software For Cities To Get Internet. [Link]
Mashable » Dad trolls partner with wildly escalating baby updates
LONDON — Normally, a day at home with a small baby might involve a bit of feeding and nappy changing, possibly with a trip to a local park thrown in for good measure. Not if you're Matt Coyne, though. After he was left in charge of the baby for the day, Coyne decided to add another activity to the list: … [Link]
Mashable » Take a ride with Blue Origin's rocket as it comes in for a landing
Landing a rocket back on Earth after flying to the edge of space is no easy feat, but a new video from Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company Blue Origin makes it look easy. The newly released footage allows viewers to go on a ride-along with the New Shepard rocket as it starts coming back through Earth's atmosphere, eventually landing back on … [Link]
Mashable » 'Swarm Intelligence' wins $11,000 after correctly predicting the Kentucky Derby's first four finishers
Picking one horse to win a race is hard enough, but four horses and their exact placements in the grand Kentucky Derby? It's practically impossible. But that's exactly what just happened thanks to a crowdsourced intelligence called Swarm Intelligence. The bet is called the superfecta, and there's a 1 in 540 chance of winning it — bettors have to pick … [Link]
Mashable » 7 ways to fix the mess that is Apple Music
Apple Music was officially released last June, after a splashy introduction at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The service, which Apple says now boasts 13 million paying subscribers, competes directly with Spotify (the biggest player in the streaming music), Google, Amazon and Tidal. Apple may have been early to digital music sales, but it took a long time for the … [Link]
Mashable » Math test question intended for 7-year-olds stumps parents
Math isn't exactly like riding a bike. You can't take it for a spin after leaving it alone for years. A group of parents in the UK were outraged to discover a test question that was placed on a standardized test for kids ages 6 to 7. Even they were having trouble figuring out the answer. The question asks: "There … [Link]
Mashable » This AI stockbroker could be the future of financial advising
Hong Kong-based 8 Securities has come a long way over the past few years. When we first talked to the startup back in 2012, it had just pulled in $8 million to build up its stock trading app. Now, the company has more than $600 million worth of currencies flowing through its pipes, and it’s betting big on artificial intelligence. … [Link]
Popular Science » Oxygen Detected In Martian Atmosphere
Space Flying telescope makes first successful such observation since the '70s Back in the 1970's, the Viking and Mariner missions detected oxygen in the Martian atmosphere. [Link]
Slashdot » Software Security Suffers as Startups Lose Access To Google's Virus Data
Iain Thomson, writing for The Register: Security firms that use the Google-owned VirusTotal malware database but don't contribute to the silo are going to find themselves out on a limb. For the past 12 years, researchers have been feeding samples of software nasties into VirusTotal, allowing antivirus engines to check they can detect malicious code. But the site has seen … [Link]
Mashable » DanceOn says it's 'not just about dance anymore,' announces music entertainment brand
NEW YORK — DanceOn is expanding its repertoire. The L.A.-based digital entertainment company, which has traditionally been known as a dance network, said Tuesday that it is launching a parent company called izo, dedicated to music. 
Image: danceonCEO Amanda Taylor launched DanceOn back in 2010 as a multi-channel network dedicated to dance in pop culture. She co-founded the network with major players … [Link]
Slashdot » Amazon Goes After YouTube With New Online Video Posting Service
Spencer Soper, writing for Bloomberg (edited and condensed): Amazon will let people post videos to its website and earn money from advertising, royalties and other sources, putting the company in more-direct competition with Google's YouTube. Amazon already offers movies and television programs over the Internet — including its own original productions — to compete with Netflix. The new product dubbed … [Link]
Popular Science » Preventing An Outbreak From Inside The ICU
From Our Blogs: Under The Microscope Gaps in infection control may lead to unwanted spread The threat of an outbreak from a critically-ill patient is a serious concern. A group of researchers offers recommendations to keep pathogens inside the ICU. [Link]
Mashable » Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton debut sappy duet 'Go Ahead and Break My Heart'
If you've ever wanted to watch Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton make puppy dog eyes at each other for nearly four minutes straight, you're in luck. The couple and Voice judges debuted their new single, "Go Ahead and Break My Heart," on the singing show Monday night. It's more Shelton than Stefani, a romantic country ballad with ample guitars (at … [Link]
Mashable » Live python falls from hospital ceiling a month after escaping its owner
As if hospitals weren't terrifying enough. On April 30, a live white ball python fell from the ceiling of Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, after spending a month — yes, an entire month — slithering around the ceiling ventilation ducts. SEE ALSO: WTF, nature: Cat interrupts huge toad just trying to eat a snake alive According to KCPQ, "a visitor … [Link]
Mashable » 'Orange is the New Black' will run red with blood in Season 4
Orange is the New Black returns to Netflix on June 17, and it's looking like tough times ahead for the inmates of Litchfield Penitentary. An influx of new inmates and guards will disrupt the delicate social balance at the newly for-profit prison. You don't see the violence explode, but you can feel it simmering in the background of every moment in … [Link]
Mashable » The next YouTube? Amazon now allows creators to post content on its platform
NEW YORK — First Amazon launched its own monthly video streaming service — separate from Prime — to rival Netflix. Now it's taking on YouTube with the launch of a new "self-service program for creators and storytellers to make their video content available to Amazon customers." Amazon Video Direct (AVD), which launches Tuesday, gives creators the opportunity to earn royalties based … [Link]
Mashable » One of the most respected venture capitalists in Silicon Valley is now a Trump delegate
There are very few — and quite possibly zero — venture capitalists that have a better track record of predicting success than Peter Thiel. The group of companies he has either founded or been among the earliest investors in is a laundry list of tech's greatest successes: Facebook, PayPal, Palantir, LinkedIn, Yelp, Stripe. Thiel is also outspoken in his views … [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's smart home universe: Which Alexa-enabled device is right for you?
The Amazon Echo has become the must-have gadget for your home since it's release in 2016, but in this week's Plugged In, Mashable Tech Correspondent Ray Wong takes a closer look at the newest members of the Alexa family: the Tap and the Echo Dot. While the Echo Dot is half the price and can essentially do everything that the Echo … [Link]
Mashable » KAYAK now offers flight information through Amazon's Alexa
KAYAK and Amazon are bringing flight planning to Alexa, the virtual assistant in Amazon's smart home products. Launching Tuesday, the KAYAK integration provides a voice-activated travel service to let users ask about travel options using their voice and an Alexa-enabled device. SEE ALSO: Google Trips is a comprehensive mobile travel app, but you can't get it yet Users can track … [Link]
Mashable » Why this YA author tackled mental illness, homophobia and the power of Star Trek
Being a teenager is far from easy, but being a teenager struggling with mental health issues can be a nightmare. This is the issue that award-winning author John Corey Whaley tackles in his latest novel, Highly Illogical Behavior. The story focuses on agoraphobic 16-year-old Solomon Reed and how his home-bound life shifts irreparably when he befriends two local teens, ambitious Lisa … [Link]
Mashable » The best companies for new dads in 2016
The new dream for working fathers is to Netflix and chill. Netflix is the best workplace for new dads, according to a new report from online parenting guide Fatherly. The study, released Tuesday, ranks the 50 best businesses for new dads in the U.S. based on surveying companies directly about their paid leave policies, on-site childcare, workplace flexibility and other factors. … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon in 'Inferno' teaser
"There's a switch. If you throw it, half the people on Earth will die. But if you don't, in 100 years, the human race will be extinct." So begins a typical day for Robert Langdon, the dashing "symbologist" at the center of Dan Brown's bestselling novels Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol and, most recently, Inferno. A … [Link]
Mashable » 'Raman Raghav 2.0' promises to be a chilling psychological thriller about a serial killer
The forthcoming Indian film Raman Raghav 2.0 is inspired by the real-life serial killer Raman Raghav, who was behind numerous murders and assaults in Mumbai during the mid-1960s. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and producer Anurag Kashyap, the film will premiere at the 2016 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. See also: In a first for Bollywood celebrities, Sonam Kapoor launches her own app … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders uses candy to teach Stephen Colbert never to give up
Despite the likelihood that Bernie Sanders will not secure the Democratic nomination for president, he's still holding on. On Monday, he dropped by the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to tout the values of never giving up, whether you're running for president or trying to pull a candy bar out of a jammed vending machine. Ryan Gosling asks 'Kimmel' audience … [Link]
Mashable » See 17-year-old Elizabeth Taylor bathe a mopey dog
Image: Bettmann/Getty ImagesThis photo shoot captures a 17-year-old Elizabeth Taylor giving a bath to her Cocker Spaniel Amy — named for the role that Taylor played in 1949’s Little Women. By the time she was 17, Taylor had already appeared in nearly a dozen films. The violet-eyed starlet landed her breakout role at the age of 12, starring opposite Mickey Rooney in National … [Link]
Popular Science » Forest Pests Cause $2 Billion In Damage In The US Every Year
Entertainment Something SMART needs to be done Sometimes we need to see both the forest and the trees. [Link]
Mashable » Rodent found in kid's Dr. Pepper will help you kick that soda habit for good
If you're looking to give up soda once and for all: you've come to the right place. John Graves, of Katy, Texas, apparently gave his three-year-old grandson, Kayden, a Dr. Pepper while they were enjoying the day in Galveston on Sunday. Luckily (?) Kayden only drank half of it, because they claim to have discovered a small rodent floating inside … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Adding rocks to oceans could de-acidify water and save coral
Real world trials of the geoengineering scheme to cut ocean acidification that is harming marine life are planned off the coast of Netherlands [Link]
New Scientist – News » The Hemsley effect: why we fall for celebrity food advice
Faddish diets from insta-food stars like the Hemsley sisters thrive in a world that favours easy explanations over real science, says Anthony Warner [Link]
Slashdot » Sales Of PCs, Laptops, Tablets Continue to Fall, Hit Lowest Point Since 2011
According to the latest numbers provided by marketing research firm Canalys, the shipments of PC devices — which includes desktops, notebooks, all-in-ones, two-in-ones, and tablets — amounted to 101 million units in the first quarter of 2016. The number underscores a 13% decline from the same period a year ago, and it is also the lowest volume since the second … [Link]
Mashable » Michelle Branch singing 'Goodbye, Ted Cruz' on 'Full Frontal' is everything
While everyone else on TV is dedicated to covering overexposed Donald Trump's every move, Full Frontal With Samantha Bee has been vigilant about following the doomed campaign of "loser and Satanic body pillow" Ted Cruz. With Cruz now out of the running for the Republican Party's Presidential nomination, Bee enlisted Michelle Branch to send the Senator off with a musical … [Link]
WIRED » IBM’s Watson Has a New Project: Fighting Cybercrime
Who needs Sherlock when you've got Watson? The post IBM's Watson Has a New Project: Fighting Cybercrime appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Obama announces historic trip to Hiroshima
Even in the waning days of his second term in office, President Barack Obama is making history. Obama will become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, Japan, in late May, the White House confirmed on Tuesday. The symbolic visit to the site of the U.S. nuclear attack in 1945 is meant to "highlight his continued commitment to pursuing … [Link]
Mashable » Budweiser beer is now named America, because we live in the land of the free and the home of the brave
This America's for you, America. Budweiser has renamed its beer "America" for the summer of 2016, probably to get websites like ours to write this very post. It is a shrewd branding move by a company that is mostly known for is ability to make gigantic Clydesdale horses befriend tiny puppies. It's an even shrewder move when you remember the … [Link]
Mashable » Meghan Trainor pulls 'Me Too' music video, blames heavy Photoshop
Meghan Trainor's latest music video has been pulled from the Internet — by Trainor herself. The singer deleted the video for "Me Too," her latest single, after realizing how much she had been Photoshopped in it. "My waist is not that teeny," she says in a Snapchat video. "I had a bomb waist that night; I don't know why they … [Link]
Mashable » Slimer's gelatinous 'Ghostbusters' blob is adorable in 'Lego Dimensions'
Slimer, the spectre that memorably made Venkman "feel so funky" in the original Ghostbusters, is coming to Lego Dimensions soon, via his very own add-on. The "Slimer Fun Pack" gives players a chance to float around as the hot dog-loving spook in any area of the game, including the Ghostbusters-themed Adventure World. He can bring a variety of abilities to bear … [Link]
Popular Science » Would You Be Fooled By An A.I. Teaching Assistant?
Technology Some Georgia Tech students began to suspect their TA was not quite human Here's How An A.I. Tricked Students Into Thinking It Was Their T.A. [Link]
WIRED » Before and After the Insane Fort McMurray Fire, From 350 Miles Above Earth
A pair of satellites give first responders a view of the fire's devastation. The post Before and After the Insane Fort McMurray Fire, From 350 Miles Above Earth appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Jon Stewart says he'd vote for anyone over 'man-baby' Donald Trump
Help us Jon Stewart, you're our only hope. The former Daily Show host, whose retirement immediately plunged the nation into darkness, appeared on David Axelrod's The Axe Files podcast Monday, where he succinctly summarized Donald Trump's hypocrisy (or at least a slice of it) and concerns about Hillary Clinton's campaign. SEE ALSO: Where's Jon Stewart when we need him to take … [Link]
Mashable » What happened when a media exec decided to become an Uber driver for a week
Towards the end of April, Deepak Abbot, an executive from one of India's biggest media houses, decided to try his hand at becoming an Uber driver in Delhi. Over the new few days, he learnt the trials and tribulations of being behind the wheel and chauffeuring other people. See also: Meet India's courageous women cab drivers Abbott was using a new … [Link]
Slashdot » Fedora Project Releases Fedora 24 Beta; Stable Version Comes Next Month
A month ahead of its final release, Fedora Project on Tuesday released Fedora 24 beta for users and enthusiasts to try. An anonymous reader writes: The workstation version — the one most home users will target — offers GNOME 3.20 preview as a desktop environment. The GNOME environment has improved leaps and bounds over the years, becoming one of the … [Link]
Mashable » This 'Star Wars' book will change how you see 'The Force Awakens' — and 2016 politics
Here be relatively minor spoilers for The Force Awakens and the Star Wars novel Bloodline. As well-received as Star Wars: The Force Awakens was, one persistent criticism about the movie kept hitting home. No, not the demonstrably false assertion that it was a "remake" of A New Hope. It's the fact that the movie never gave us a reason to care about … [Link]
Mashable » Ryan Gosling asks 'Kimmel' audience member to act out a film scene with him
Rather than show the Jimmy Kimmel Live audience a clip from his new movie, Ryan Gosling selected a member of the audience to help him act out a scene from The Nice Guys. This is how an audience member named Karen ended up on Gosling's back, fake breaking his arm — and marveling at her luck. Bernie Sanders uses candy to teach … [Link]
Mashable » How Boomers are making air travel better for younger generations
Flying today is a need — not a pleasure But, according to BMW’s Designworks, grandmas — and grandpas — are helping make flying fun again At last month's Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, BMW Designworks’ Director of Strategic Partnering Garen Moreno challenged the "senior" label, saying the images it connotes of blue hair and high waistbands do not reflect today’s … [Link]
Mashable » Student turns Raspberry Pi into epic Simpsons episode shuffler
Imagine having all 600 odd episodes of the Simpsons ready to go at the touch of a button. You'd pretty much never be bored again, would you? Well, Irish PhD student and developer Stephen Coyle has made the dream into a glorious reality — by adapting a Raspberry Pi Zero into a gadget that randomly generates episodes. "I’m a big Simpsons … [Link]
Mashable » The Apollo 7 earbuds finally bring you true, cable-free music
Wireless headphones and earbuds are the future Companies have spent the last decade improving Bluetooth headphones. Wireless headphones still aren’t perfect, but if you’re willing to spend big money, you’ll find there are some really good-sounding and stylish ones out there. (Some funkier than others.) Wireless earbuds, on the other hand, are just now starting to truly cut the cord. … [Link]
Mashable » British police apologise for Allahu Akbar slur in counter-terror exercise
Manchester police were forced to apologise after a mock suicide bomber shouted Allahu Akbar, Arabic for God is the Greatest, during a counter terrorism training exercise. SEE ALSO: Fake bombs used for security training cause real airport shutdown in Illinois As part of the drill, an actor reportedly detonated an "explosive device" in a packed food court at the Trafford … [Link]
Mashable » Watching drivers burn rubber in an Iraqi city at peace amid war
If you take a drive on the motorways of Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, you'll notice a lot of luxury cars — going very fast.Seeing drivers speed through crowded neighborhoods and aggressively overtake one another on the freeways of Iraq is not new, but I had heard rumors of a group taking things more seriously than driving quickly in traffic: They were … [Link]
Mashable » Philippines elects its first transgender politician to congress
Filipinos witnessed a historic moment on Tuesday, when voters elected the country's first transgender politician to congress. Geraldine Roman, 49, a candidate with the Liberal Party, won 62% of the vote in the Bataan constituency, northwest of Manila. 
The 49-year-old is a member of a powerful political family.Image: TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty ImagesSEE ALSO: Tough-talking Rodrigo Duterte is ready to claim Philippines … [Link]
Mashable » 13 effective ways your startup can use Periscope to grow the business
By now, most digital-savvy startups are not only popping up on Pinterest and Facebook, but also on Snapchat and Instagram. Visual and video-driven storytelling give startups a tremendous opportunity to reach new (and younger) customers. But how can entrepreneurs take full advantage of the live video platform, Periscope? SEE ALSO: 11 tips for creating (or changing) a logo that can grow … [Link]
Mashable » Oreo Bagels are a hole-in-one for breakfast lovers everywhere
It's a cookies n' cream cheese dream. The Bagel Nook's "Oreo Overload Bagels" are taking over social media for their drool-worthy cookie insides and outsides. SEE ALSO: The donut ice cream cone has arrived to make your dessert dreams come true Step aside, rainbow bagels. The decadent breakfast treat from Freehold, New Jersey, is made up of a vanilla-chocolate swirled bagel, … [Link]
Mashable » 17 graduation caps voted most likely to tickle your funny bone
Ladies and gentleman of the class of 2016, congratulations. Now be off, and create tasty, dank memes for the world. SEE ALSO: Crafty college senior decorates graduation cap with her own parking tickets Unlike school itself, decorating a graduation cap can stimulate the most creative brain juices in young minds. Here are some of the frontrunners in most-fun graduation caps … [Link]
Mashable » This quaint English stretch of water may be one of the world's most dangerous
You might think the winding stretch of water in the video above looks gentle enough, but you'd be wrong. As YouTuber Tom Scott explains in his latest video, "The Strid" in Yorkshire is exceptionally dangerous and lives have been lost at the beauty spot. The geography of the area means the river goes from being wide and flat upstream to … [Link]
Mashable » Moving video portrays plight of child refugees forced to flee home
LONDON — Save the Children have launched the sequel to a campaign video, which uses one-second-a-day snapshots to tell the story of a girl forced to flee London when fictional Britain is torn apart by war. SEE ALSO: Syrian refugee who lost his leg in the war to carry the Olympic flame As she embarks on a perilous journey to … [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling, Emma Watson want a very important statue erected in London
LONDON — JK Rowling and Emma Watson have called on London's new Mayor Sadiq Khan to put a statue of a suffragette outside the Houses of Parliament in London. SEE ALSO: Roses are red, violets are blue, these suffragette poems ring all too true The author and actor joined a host of high profile women by signing an open letter … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi Mi Max is a 6.44-inch behemoth of a phone
In April, Xiaomi teased the Mi Max, a phablet that has a large screen (Xiaomi would not say how big, exactly) but still manages fits in your pocket. Now that the Mi Max is officially out in China, Xiaomi is still sticking with the story (the company VP of International Hugo Barra called it "extremely pocketable" on Twitter, though we're … [Link]
Mashable » Zayn releases laser-filled 'Tron' style video for 'Like I Would'
Zayn Malik seemed to like the Met Gala's recent theme because his new video for his latest single "Like I Would" has the same futuristic feel. Filmed by Director X, who has worked with Kanye West, Rihanna and Drake, it's the British singer and former One Direction member's fourth solo video. The club-friendly single features on Zayn's debut solo album, Mind of … [Link]
Mashable » Daisy Ridley proves she's the most down-to-earth celeb on Instagram (yet again)
LONDON — When it comes to Instagram, Daisy Ridley is one of the most genuine celebrities out there. Alongside her sweet messages to co-star John Boyega and funny posts about Star Wars, the actress has also used the platform to shut down body-shamers and speak about the impact social media can have on self esteem. SEE ALSO: 21 times 'Star Wars' … [Link]
Mashable » 'Vagina kayak' artist found guilty of obscenity in Japan
Japanese artist, Megumi Igarashi, who made global headlines when she created a vagina-shaped kayak back in 2014 has been convicted in an obscenity trial that lasted almost two years. On Monday, Tokyo District Court slapped the 44-year-old artist with a guilty verdict and a 400,000 yen ($3,670) fine. The penalty was half of what prosecutors demanded. Igarashi, who uses the … [Link]
Mashable » Helicopter flies too close to portable toilets, complete carnage ensues
There's a lesson here: If you happen to be in the flight path of a large Army helicopter, only use portable toilets at your own peril. Luckily the line of portaloos in the clip above — filmed recently on Dartmoor during preparation for the annual Ten Tors walking event — appear to be mercifully unoccupied. SEE ALSO: Forklift driver accidentally … [Link]
Mashable » Startup helps Aussie students reach the International Space Station
She hasn't even graduated from university, but Solange Cunin is already planning to send some very special cargo into space. At 23, Cunin is the cofounder of the startup Quberider, which has developed a program for high school students that aims to teach coding and data analysis through the prism of space travel. She's taken the semester off from studying aerospace engineering … [Link]
Mashable » Indian police gets first fleet of drones, uses them to monitor illegal mining
The police in the southern Indian state of Karnataka has become of the first in the country to acquire and use a fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The state police is deploying the drones to detect illegal sand mining. See also: Planning to bring a drone to India? Read this first… For now, Karnataka Police has acquired 12 South Korean … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how LG created dozens of Jason Stathams for its crazy G5 ad
Remember LG's recent ad for its G5 flagship? The one that happens in a world inhabited by a multitude of Jason Stathams? Well, now you can see how the ad was made. In a new, two-minute clip, the team that created the TV commercial explains how it was done. Most of the magic consists of filming every scene twice, with … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Goopy dark matter could slow down inflation of the universe
A speculative form of dark matter could have a surprising effect on the universe's early evolution – making gravitational waves from the big bang easier to see [Link]
WIRED » What Polaroid? The I-1 Is an Instant Camera Designed for 2016
Impossible Project's new I-1 instant camera is boxy yet sleek, like a modern descendant of the Land Camera, Polaroid’s first camera from 1948. The post What Polaroid? The I-1 Is an Instant Camera Designed for 2016 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Popular Science » Precise 3D Scanning On The Go
Gadgets One of 10 innovations to win a 2016 Invention Award Eora 3D provides the precision of a laser scanner with the portability of a smartphone. [Link]
Mashable » This 'Star Wars' book will change how you see 'The Force Awakens' — and 2016 politics
Here be relatively minor spoilers for The Force Awakens and the Star Wars novel Bloodline. As well-received as Star Wars: The Force Awakens was, one persistent criticism about the movie kept hitting home. No, not the demonstrably false assertion that it was a "remake" of A New Hope. It's the fact that the movie never gave us a reason to care about … [Link]
Mashable » Here's how LG created dozens of Jason Stathams for its crazy G5 ad
Remember LG's recent ad for its G5 flagship? The one that happens in a world inhabited by a multitude of Jason Stathams? Well, now you can see how the ad was made. In a new, two-minute clip, the team that created the TV commercial explains how it was done. Most of the magic consists of filming every scene twice, with … [Link]
WIRED » Ultimate Tech Bro Peter Thiel Will Be a Delegate for Trump
That should make for interesting conversations at the Facebook board meeting. The post Ultimate Tech Bro Peter Thiel Will Be a Delegate for Trump appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Amazon's smart home universe: Which Alexa-enabled device is right for you?
The Amazon Echo has become the must-have gadget for your home since it's release in 2016, but in this week's Plugged In, Mashable Tech Correspondent Ray Wong takes a closer look at the newest members of the Alexa family: the Tap and the Echo Dot. While the Echo Dot is half the price and can essentially do everything that the Echo … [Link]
Mashable » KAYAK now offers flight information through Amazon's Alexa
KAYAK and Amazon are bringing flight planning to Alexa, the virtual assistant in Amazon's smart home products. Launching Tuesday, the KAYAK integration provides a voice-activated travel service to let users ask about travel options using their voice and an Alexa-enabled device. SEE ALSO: Google Trips is a comprehensive mobile travel app, but you can't get it yet Users can track … [Link]
Mashable » Why this YA author tackled mental illness, homophobia and the power of Star Trek
Being a teenager is far from easy, but being a teenager struggling with mental health issues can be a nightmare. This is the issue that award-winning author John Corey Whaley tackles in his latest novel, Highly Illogical Behavior. The story focuses on agoraphobic 16-year-old Solomon Reed and how his home-bound life shifts irreparably when he befriends two local teens, ambitious Lisa … [Link]
Mashable » The best companies for new dads in 2016
The new dream for working fathers is to Netflix and chill. Netflix is the best workplace for new dads, according to a new report from online parenting guide Fatherly. The study, released Tuesday, ranks the 50 best businesses for new dads in the U.S. based on surveying companies directly about their paid leave policies, on-site childcare, workplace flexibility and other factors. … [Link]
Slashdot » This Unusual Botnet Targets Scientists, Engineers, and Academics
schwit1 quotes a report from ZDNet: A botnet and cyberattack campaign is infecting victims across the globe and appears to be tracking the actions of specially selected targets in sectors ranging from government to engineering. Researchers from Forcepoint Security Labs have warned that the campaign it has dubbed 'Jaku' — after a planet in the Star Wars universe because of … [Link]
Mashable » Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon in 'Inferno' teaser
"There's a switch. If you throw it, half the people on Earth will die. But if you don't, in 100 years, the human race will be extinct." So begins a typical day for Robert Langdon, the dashing "symbologist" at the center of Dan Brown's bestselling novels Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol and, most recently, Inferno. A … [Link]
Mashable » 'Raman Raghav 2.0' promises to be a chilling psychological thriller about a serial killer
The forthcoming Indian film Raman Raghav 2.0 is inspired by the real-life serial killer Raman Raghav, who was behind numerous murders and assaults in Mumbai during the mid-1960s. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and producer Anurag Kashyap, the film will premiere at the 2016 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. See also: In a first for Bollywood celebrities, Sonam Kapoor launches her own app … [Link]
Mashable » Bernie Sanders uses candy to teach Stephen Colbert never to give up
Despite the likelihood that Bernie Sanders will not secure the Democratic nomination for president, he's still holding on. On Monday, he dropped by the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to tout the values of never giving up, whether you're running for president or trying to pull a candy bar out of a jammed vending machine. Ryan Gosling asks 'Kimmel' audience … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 10 May 2016
Formal Methods at Amazon (PDF) — A TLA+ specification describes the set of all possible legal behaviors (execution traces) of a system. We found it helpful that the same language is used to describe both the desired correctness properties of … [Link]
Mashable » Uber gets a wheelchair-friendly option in London
LONDON — Uber has just launched its first wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) car in London: uberWAV. SEE ALSO: Venice's gondolas finally become accessible to wheelchair users From 4 p.m. Tuesday, wheelchair users in the city can request a wheelchair accessible private car by hitting the new uberWAV option on the Uber app. Developed with support from accessibility organisations Scope, Whizz-Kidz … [Link]
Mashable » Uber gets a wheelchair-friendly option in London
LONDON — Uber has just launched its first wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) car in London: uberWAV. SEE ALSO: Venice's gondolas finally become accessible to wheelchair users From 4 p.m. Tuesday, wheelchair users in the city can request a wheelchair accessible private car by hitting the new uberWAV option on the Uber app. Developed with support from accessibility organisations Scope, Whizz-Kidz … [Link]
Mashable » Ryan Gosling asks 'Kimmel' audience member to act out a film scene with him
Rather than show the Jimmy Kimmel Live audience a clip from his new movie, Ryan Gosling selected a member of the audience to help him act out a scene from The Nice Guys. This is how an audience member named Karen ended up on Gosling's back, fake breaking his arm — and marveling at her luck. This quaint English stretch of water … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Invisible radar wall in the atmosphere caused by UV from the sun
Waves of vibrating electrons, freed by ultraviolet light from the sun, seem to be why radar beams bounce off the upper atmosphere [Link]
Mashable » How Boomers are making air travel better for younger generations
Flying today is a need — not a pleasure But, according to BMW’s Designworks, grandmas — and grandpas — are helping make flying fun again At last month's Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, BMW Designworks’ Director of Strategic Partnering Garen Moreno challenged the "senior" label, saying the images it connotes of blue hair and high waistbands do not reflect today’s … [Link]
Mashable » Student turns Raspberry Pi into epic Simpsons episode shuffler
Imagine having all 600 odd episodes of the Simpsons ready to go at the touch of a button. You'd pretty much never be bored again, would you? Well, Irish PhD student and developer Stephen Coyle has made the dream into a glorious reality — by adapting a Raspberry Pi Zero into a gadget that randomly generates episodes. "I’m a big Simpsons … [Link]
Mashable » The Apollo 7 earbuds finally bring you true, cable-free music
Wireless headphones and earbuds are the future Companies have spent the last decade improving Bluetooth headphones. Wireless headphones still aren’t perfect, but if you’re willing to spend big money, you’ll find there are some really good-sounding and stylish ones out there. (Some funkier than others.) Wireless earbuds, on the other hand, are just now starting to truly cut the cord. … [Link]
Mashable » British police apologise for Allahu Akbar slur in counter-terror exercise
Manchester police were forced to apologise after a mock suicide bomber shouted Allahu Akbar, Arabic for God is the Greatest, during a counter terrorism training exercise. SEE ALSO: Fake bombs used for security training cause real airport shutdown in Illinois As part of the drill, an actor reportedly detonated an "explosive device" in a packed food court at the Trafford … [Link]
WIRED » The Mind-Boggling Challenge of Designing 120-Sided Dice
A 120-sided dice is not an original idea, says mathematician Henry Segerman. "We were just the people crazy enough to actually do it." The post The Mind-Boggling Challenge of Designing 120-Sided Dice appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » The Elegant Tech That May Make the Hyperloop a Reality
A company trying to build the Hyperloop has dusted off an old, little known technology that's key to levitation. The post The Elegant Tech That May Make the Hyperloop a Reality appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Watching drivers burn rubber in an Iraqi city at peace amid war
If you take a drive on the motorways of Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, you'll notice a lot of luxury cars — going very fast.Seeing drivers speed through crowded neighborhoods and aggressively overtake one another on the freeways of Iraq is not new, but I had heard rumors of a group taking things more seriously than driving quickly in traffic: They were … [Link]
WIRED » Hamilton’s Savvy Plan to Keep Fans Stoked Even if They Never Get Tickets
How Hamilton became #Hamilton. The post Hamilton's Savvy Plan to Keep Fans Stoked Even if They Never Get Tickets appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Your Complete Guide to the Ever-Ballooning Marvel Cinematic Universe
Gods and Inhumans. Galactic battles and street-level scuffles. It's really hard to keep track of everything in the Marvel universe. Here's a guide. The post Your Complete Guide to the Ever-Ballooning Marvel Cinematic Universe appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » A Reboot of the Legendary Physics Site ArXiv Could Shape Open Science
The open source physics site arXiv is turning 25, and it's going to get a makeover. But what does that mean for its principles of data transparency? The post A Reboot of the Legendary Physics Site ArXiv Could Shape Open Science appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Forget Golden Hour. Hong Kong’s Blue Hour Is Where the Magic’s At
Hong Kong is transformed by the beautiful, mysterious light that occurs just after sunset. The post Forget Golden Hour. Hong Kong's Blue Hour Is Where the Magic's At appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
WIRED » Deadpool’s VFX Team Made Colossus Using Shiny Balls on Sticks
The big, metallic X-Man was made using motion-capture magic—and shiny balls on sticks. The post Deadpool's VFX Team Made Colossus Using Shiny Balls on Sticks appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Philippines elects its first transgender politician to congress
Filipinos witnessed a historic moment on Tuesday, when voters elected the country's first transgender politician to congress. Geraldine Roman, 49, a candidate with the Liberal Party, won 62% of the vote in the Bataan constituency, northwest of Manila. 
The 49-year-old is a member of a powerful political family.Image: TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty ImagesSEE ALSO: Tough-talking Rodrigo Duterte is ready to claim Philippines … [Link]
Mashable » 13 effective ways your startup can use Periscope to grow the business
By now, most digital-savvy startups are not only popping up on Pinterest and Facebook, but also on Snapchat and Instagram. Visual and video-driven storytelling give startups a tremendous opportunity to reach new (and younger) customers. But how can entrepreneurs take full advantage of the live video platform, Periscope? SEE ALSO: 11 tips for creating (or changing) a logo that can grow … [Link]
Mashable » Oreo Bagels are a hole-in-one for breakfast lovers everywhere
It's a cookies n' cream cheese dream. The Bagel Nook's "Oreo Overload Bagels" are taking over social media for their drool-worthy cookie insides and outsides. SEE ALSO: The donut ice cream cone has arrived to make your dessert dreams come true Step aside, rainbow bagels. The decadent breakfast treat from Freehold, New Jersey, is made up of a vanilla-chocolate swirled bagel, … [Link]
Mashable » 17 graduation caps voted most likely to tickle your funny bone
Ladies and gentleman of the class of 2016, congratulations. Now be off, and create tasty, dank memes for the world. SEE ALSO: Crafty college senior decorates graduation cap with her own parking tickets Unlike school itself, decorating a graduation cap can stimulate the most creative brain juices in young minds. Here are some of the frontrunners in most-fun graduation caps … [Link]
Mashable » This quaint English stretch of water may be one of the world's most dangerous
You might think the winding stretch of water in the video above looks gentle enough, but you'd be wrong. As YouTuber Tom Scott explains in his latest video, "The Strid" in Yorkshire is exceptionally dangerous and lives have been lost at the beauty spot. The geography of the area means the river goes from being wide and flat upstream to … [Link]
WIRED » Review: Xiaomi Mi 5
The latest smartphone from Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi is powerful, well built, and relatively cheap (under $400). The post Review: Xiaomi Mi 5 appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Moving video portrays plight of child refugees forced to flee home
LONDON — Save the Children have launched the sequel to a campaign video, which uses one-second-a-day snapshots to tell the story of a girl forced to flee London when fictional Britain is torn apart by war. SEE ALSO: Syrian refugee who lost his leg in the war to carry the Olympic flame As she embarks on a perilous journey to … [Link]
O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: Swift Essentials – $13.99 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL
Get "Swift Essentials" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2016-05-11 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]
Mashable » J.K. Rowling, Emma Watson want a very important statue erected in London
LONDON — JK Rowling and Emma Watson have called on London's new Mayor Sadiq Khan to put a statue of a suffragette outside the Houses of Parliament in London. SEE ALSO: Roses are red, violets are blue, these suffragette poems ring all too true The author and actor joined a host of high profile women by signing an open letter … [Link]
Slashdot » Swarm AI Correctly Predicts Kentucky Derby Superfecta, Turns $20 Into $11,000
New "Swarm Intelligence" platform UNU from Unanimous A.I. made a bet on the Kentucky Derby this weekend and won big. The bet is called the Superfecta and it paid 540 to 1 odds. "Swarm Intelligence" allows groups to amplify their collective IQ beyond the capacity of individuals, something that the human species hasn't been able to do because of evolutionary … [Link]
Mashable » Xiaomi Mi Max is a 6.44-inch behemoth of a phone
In April, Xiaomi teased the Mi Max, a phablet that has a large screen (Xiaomi would not say how big, exactly) but still manages fits in your pocket. Now that the Mi Max is officially out in China, Xiaomi is still sticking with the story (the company VP of International Hugo Barra called it "extremely pocketable" on Twitter, though we're … [Link]
Mashable » Zayn releases laser-filled 'Tron' style video for 'Like I Would'
Zayn Malik seemed to like the Met Gala's recent theme because his new video for his latest single "Like I Would" has the same futuristic feel. Filmed by Director X, who has worked with Kanye West, Rihanna and Drake, it's the British singer and former One Direction member's fourth solo video. The club-friendly single features on Zayn's debut solo album, Mind of … [Link]
Mashable » Daisy Ridley proves she's the most down-to-earth celeb on Instagram (yet again)
LONDON — When it comes to Instagram, Daisy Ridley is one of the most genuine celebrities out there. Alongside her sweet messages to co-star John Boyega and funny posts about Star Wars, the actress has also used the platform to shut down body-shamers and speak about the impact social media can have on self esteem. SEE ALSO: 21 times 'Star Wars' … [Link]
Mashable » 'Vagina kayak' artist found guilty of obscenity in Japan
Japanese artist, Megumi Igarashi, who made global headlines when she created a vagina-shaped kayak back in 2014 has been convicted in an obscenity trial that lasted almost two years. On Monday, Tokyo District Court slapped the 44-year-old artist with a guilty verdict and a 400,000 yen ($3,670) fine. The penalty was half of what prosecutors demanded. Igarashi, who uses the … [Link]
Mashable » Helicopter flies too close to portable toilets, complete carnage ensues
There's a lesson here: If you happen to be in the flight path of a large Army helicopter, only use portable toilets at your own peril. Luckily the line of portaloos in the clip above — filmed recently on Dartmoor during preparation for the annual Ten Tors walking event — appear to be mercifully unoccupied. SEE ALSO: Forklift driver accidentally … [Link]
Mashable » Startup helps Aussie students reach the International Space Station
She hasn't even graduated from university, but Solange Cunin is already planning to send some very special cargo into space. At 23, Cunin is the cofounder of the startup Quberider, which has developed a program for high school students that aims to teach coding and data analysis through the prism of space travel. She's taken the semester off from studying aerospace engineering … [Link]
Mashable » Indian police gets first fleet of drones, uses them to monitor illegal mining
The police in the southern Indian state of Karnataka has become of the first in the country to acquire and use a fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The state police is deploying the drones to detect illegal sand mining. See also: Planning to bring a drone to India? Read this first… For now, Karnataka Police has acquired 12 South Korean … [Link]
Mashable » This artist creates insanely intricate artworks out of saws
LONDON — An artist in the UK is showcasing some inventive and strangely beautiful artworks created from hand saws. Dan Rawlings, who creates the scenes using hand cut metal, is exhibiting his work as part of a show entitled Untranslated at London's Curious Duke Gallery. SEE ALSO: 50 typography videos that will soothe your weary mind Untranslated, as the name might … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Carnivorous plant conned out of a meal by cunning fly larvae
It's a fly in the sundew's ointment. A species of fly larvae have adapted to wade unscathed through the plant's deadly juices, to steal the insects it catches [Link]
Mashable » Trump: London's mayor Sadiq Khan 'an exception' to Muslim ban
LONDON — Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has signalled that London's first elected Muslim mayor Sadiq Khan could be exempt from his proposed controversial ban on Muslims entering the United States. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump opines on British politics, backs Brexit “There will always be exceptions,” Trump told The New York Times in an interview. “I was happy to see that,” … [Link]
Mashable » The social good company using social media to dominate
It all started with a plan to make something meaningful out of nothing. University student Daniel Flynn, his then-girlfriend, now-wife Justine and his mate Jarryd Burns wanted to change the world like a lot of kids their age. Little did they know, they actually would. It would just take a long time. SEE ALSO: How to be a powerful female … [Link]
Mashable » See SpaceX's 'fastest and hottest' Falcon 9 landing from three sides
Last week, SpaceX added another important entry in the history books by successfully landing the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship at sea for the second time. The landing was perhaps even more important than the first successful landing in April since the rocket's re-entry into into the Earth's atmosphere was much faster, and harder to … [Link]
Mashable » A definitive ranking of all the police 'Running Man Challenge' videos for your viewing pleasure
Police officers don't seem to get sick of the "Running Man Challenge," even though the meme is growing terribly tired. If you have been lucky enough to have been living under a rock, the first video was posted on the New Zealand Police Recruitment Facebook page on May 3, with a challenge to other law enforcement departments to get on their … [Link]
Mashable » 1 killed, 3 injured in train station attack near Munich
One person has died and three others have been wounded after a man wielding a knife attacked several people at a train station near Munich. The suspect is a 27-year-old German national who doesn't live in Bavaria, according to police spokesman Karl-Heinz Segerer. He said the man "expressed political motivations" during the attack but didn't give details, saying that it's … [Link]
Mashable » Students allegedly poisoned by chemicals found in school, seek help on the Internet
Students from Xinailixiang School in Da’an city, in China's Jilin province, have taken to Weibo in a desperate attempt for someone to take action after many of them were diagnosed with illnesses related to chemical poisoning. According to People's Daily, a group of students experienced symptoms such as nausea, coughs and eye infections after claiming to be exposed to excessive amounts … [Link]
Slashdot » Tesla's Inherent Safety Saves Five Joyriding Teenagers In Germany
According to German newspaper Merkur, one 18-year old and four of her friends lost control of her father's Model S electric vehicle. The car reportedly flew more than 80 feet into a field before it came to a stop. Even though the driver and two of the passengers were airlifted to hospitals, none of their injuries were life-threatening, thanks largely … [Link]
Mashable » Report: Android mobile apps still have serious privacy concerns in Australia
Mobile apps increasingly act as the digital gatekeepers of our daily routine, whether we're accessing our bank accounts or dating, but can they be trusted? On Tuesday, Deloitte release its annual privacy index of the top 116 consumer brands operating in Australia across 13 sectors, including social media, retail and insurance. It did not name the companies. For the first … [Link]
Slashdot » Google News Will Now Highlight Local News Sources For Major Stories
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Google's News section will now highlight the importance of local news sources. "When a local story is picked up by national publishers, it can be difficult for local sources to be heard even after they've done the legwork and research to break a story," admits James Morehead, Google News product manager. … [Link]
Mashable » British baroness picks up 22-year-old man thinking he was a child
Lingerie tycoon and socialite Michelle Mone, the U.K.'s Baroness of Mayfair, was left red-faced on Sunday when she mistook a Vietnamese man for a child and picked him up to pose for a photo. The founder of British lingerie brand Ultimo Brand International, was attending an entrepreneurs' conference in Vietnam when the awkward incident took place. Mone had finished giving … [Link]
Mashable » Tough-talking Rodrigo Duterte is ready to claim Philippines election victory
It appears the Philippines has chosen its new president — the brash, tough-talking mayor who laced his campaign speeches with profanity and pledges to kill criminals. With a huge lead over the next rival, Rodrigo Duterte will likely claim victory on Tuesday after the results are tallied. SEE ALSO: Threats to burn Singapore's flag are Philippines presidential candidate's latest 'joke' … [Link]
Mashable » Opera launches a free VPN app for iOS
Just a couple weeks after introducing a free and unlimited virtual private network (VPN) for its browser, Opera is doing the same on iOS. The company launched a new iOS app Monday that brings an unlimited free VPN to iPhones and iPads. SEE ALSO: Whack-a-mole between Netflix and VPN services has begun Officially called Opera VPN, the app allows users to … [Link]
Mashable » Play School remix competition is your childhood with more 'untz untz'
Ever thought the Play School theme needed a banging donk on it? A little more bounce by the ounce? Well, you are in luck. Generations of Australians tuned into the children's television show, singing the theme as a child with eyes glued on Big Ted. While, many have since hummed it in their adult years, under their breath, hoping no one will … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists: Electric Vehicles Produce As Many Toxins As Dirty Diesels
An anonymous reader writes: Thanks to ongoing efforts to reduce engine emissions, nowadays only 10% to 15% of particulate emissions from traffic are coming from vehicles' tailpipes. The remainder originates in tire, road surface and brake wear. A study by Victor Timmers and Peter Achten published in Atmospheric Environment has now found that the extra weight of electric vehicles causes … [Link]
WIRED » This Wood Death Star Is the Pinnacle of Carpentry
Frank Howarth just made a Death Star out of bamboo. Frank Howarth is now your hero. The post This Wood Death Star Is the Pinnacle of Carpentry appeared first on WIRED. [Link]
Mashable » Siri's creators introduce Viv, their new AI-powered personal assistant
Siri may be synonymous with the words "digital assistant," but Apple's sassy assistant will soon have a lot more competition — and it's going to come from the same people who first created Siri in 2007. Viv, a new artificial intelligence-powered assistant app, just made its formal public debut and it looks like the app will be well worth the … [Link]
Mashable » Metallica serenaded birthday boy Willie Mays at a Giants game
There's a statue of Willie Mays right outside AT&T Park in San Francisco. That's how big Mays looms in Giants lore. The baseball icon turned 85 this weekend, and the Giants honored him in style with an assist from some additional Bay Area luminaries. SEE ALSO: Sports Trump: Colin Cowherd and the racial dog-whistling of an NBA superstar Friday wasn't … [Link]
Mashable » Meghan Trainor pulled her 'Me Too' video over the Photoshopping of her waist
Meghan Trainor's video for "Me Too" was mysteriously pulled from YouTube and Vevo shortly after it was released Monday morning, and now we may know why. "They Photoshopped the crap out of me," Trainor explained in a Snapchat this afternoon. "I'm so sick of it and I'm over so I took it down until they fix it." Considering that "Me … [Link]
New Scientist – News » A fifth of all plants threatened as habitats shrink worldwide
Most types of plant communities have had their ranges changed by more than 10 per cent since 2001, with mangroves and coniferous forests taking the brunt [Link]
Slashdot » Five Solomon Islands Disappear Into The Pacific Ocean As A Result Of Climate Change
An anonymous reader writes: Climate change strikes again. A paper published in the journal Environmental Research Letters says five of the Solomon Islands have completely submerged underwater due to man-made climate change, and six more have experienced a dramatic reduction in shoreline. The Solomon Islands has a population of a little more than 500,000 people, many of whom have been … [Link]
Mashable » Chrissy Teigen remains wonderful, spray tans remain problematic
There are two things we know to be true — Chrissy Teigen is awesome, and spray tans are often problematic. Teigen — new mother to three-week-old daughter, Luna Simone — has always refused to remain silent when it comes to issues that others view as awkward or uncomfortable. Guess that explains why she had no problem sharing her spray tan fail on Snapchat Saturday.~ … [Link]
Mashable » Why Internet links are blue, and what Google's 'black' experiment means
Google’s search experiment — where text links in search results appear black and not the traditional blue — is freaking people out, and with good reason. The blue link (underlined or not) has been around for so long that it's become borderline dogma for web design. For as long as there has been a public Internet, links or, more accurately, hyperlinks … [Link]
Mashable » Selena Gomez crumpled up a fan's 'Marry Justin' sign at her concert
Clearly, it is way too late now to say sorry. During the Fresno, California, stop of her "Revival Tour" Sunday night, Selena Gomez made it clear she and Justin Bieber have no future. The singer summoned forward a fan who was holding a "MARRY JUSTIN PLEASE" sign, crumpled it up and sassily threw it back into the crowd. SEE ALSO: 19 … [Link]
Mashable » Blac Chyna trademarks her future Kardashian name
And so it begins. Per TMZ, Blac Chyna is filing paperwork to trademark the name "Angela Renee Kardashian." Chyna reportedly trademarked the name for entertainment purposes, party hosting gigs and more. She was born Angela Renee White. SEE ALSO: Bette Midler needs help keeping up with the Kardashians As you are undoubtedly aware, the model and makeup entrepreneur is engaged to Rob … [Link]
Mashable » 'X-Men: Apocalypse' is fun to laugh at, but still a good time
X-Men: Apocalypse is basically just a goofier Captain America: Civil War. If that doesn't read like a ringing endorsement then you're taking this stuff too seriously. We're talking about the ninth movie in an X-Men series timeline where, for every Deadpool and X-Men: First Class, there's an X-Men: The Last Stand or (science save us) X-Men Origins: Wolverine. SEE ALSO: Wolverine returns in the latest … [Link]
Mashable » Inside Pixar's uncanny ability to make relatable stories
'Why does this story need to exist? And what greater purpose does it serve?' It goes without saying that Pixar has redefined 3D feature film animation. To get a better understanding of how, video essayist kaptainkristian ~ Pixar's story-centric approach. Husky throws adorable temper tantrum over bath time Puppy has a head-on approach to swimming in the pool Marbles navigating a magnet maze … [Link]
Mashable » Teen artist removes his nipples and belly button, sells them as art
Belly buttons: easily the most expendable part of the human body. 18-year-old artist Karim Boumjimar felt understandably indifferent about that part of his anatomy. But instead of just letting his button hang there, doing what belly buttons do (nothing), Boumjimar decided to undergo a little illegal body modification. He surgically removed his nipples and belly button, which he now plans … [Link]
Mashable » Husband finds remarkably thoughtful way to support wife who lost pinky finger
With marriage comes a promise that you and your spouse will comfort one another no matter the circumstances. For one truly romantic couple, living up to that promise just so happens to involves some nail polish and a surrogate pinky finger. SEE ALSO: Another heartwarming Snapchat story love story took place at Utah State About a week ago, Libby Sanders posted … [Link]
Mashable » This Facebook 911bot could save your life one day
Since Facebook rolled out chat bots in Messenger in April, programmers have created bots to deliver news on demand, provide medical advice, and request an Uber. Now there's a bot that one day could save your life. SEE ALSO: Here's how bots work on Facebook Messenger The 911bot allows you to alert emergency personnel when you need help by typing in information, … [Link]
Mashable » Sad Stan Lee never got to meet Chastity in his 'Deadpool' cameo
There are certain things Deadpool can get away with that no other superhero can — and they have nothing to do with breaking the Fourth Wall. Like, for instance, putting Stan Lee's traditional cameo in a more … "adult" context. SEE ALSO: Ryan Reynolds writes powerful tribute to young 'Deadpool' fan who died of cancer Deadpool, the $760 million worldwide … [Link]
Mashable » Justice Department fires back at North Carolina with lawsuit of its own
The United States Department of Justice fired back at North Carolina on Monday afternoon with a lawsuit of its own after the state sued the DOJ earlier in the day. The DOJ is suing North Carolina over a state law passed in March that prevents transgender people from using bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity. SEE ALSO: North Carolina … [Link]
Mashable » Texas voters approve $62.8 million high school football stadium
A high school football stadium was built in Allen, Texas, in 2012. It cost taxpayers $60 million. Eighteen months later, the $60 million high school football stadium was shut down indefinitely. Cracks in the concrete made it a safety hazard. That was 2014. Now it's 2016, and voters from a town 10 minutes up the road just decided to finance … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Develop 'Second Skin' To Smooth Wrinkles
An anonymous reader writes a report from CBS News: MIT researchers have developed a "second skin" that could be used to smooth wrinkles, protect skin from damage, or administer medications to treat skin conditions, such as eczema. "It's an invisible layer that can provide a barrier, provide cosmetic improvement, and potentially deliver a drug locally to the area that's being … [Link]
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