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Science Finds the Universe's Best French Fries Would Come From Jupiter
Jan 08, 5:40PM
Just because we can't fry food in the vacuum of space doesn't mean that the entire universe has to be devoid of its greasy wonder. In fact, turns out us Earthlings live in an environment damned to produce subpar french fries without even realizing it. According to a new study, if you're really jonesing for the good stuff, you're going to need to haul your ass all the way down to Jupiter.
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Gemini's First Image Shows a Planet Orbiting a Star 63 Light Years Away
Jan 08, 5:20PM
It might not be much to look at, but this image is insanely exciting. You're looking at the first ever image of a planet, orbiting a star, over 63 light years from Earth.
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Here's the Ship That Will Destroy Syria's Deadliest Chemical Weapons
Jan 08, 5:00PM
Syria's agreement with the UN to eradicate its stockpiles of chemical warfare agents in exchange for the US not curb-stomping its Air Force is going about as well as you'd expect. That is, it's woefully behind schedule with little hope of actually being completed. But, if and when the Assad regime does finally turn over its chemical munitions, they'll be neutralized aboard this ship.
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Spotify's promised free shuffled streaming has now arrived on iOS, so you can listen on mobile witho
Jan 08, 4:52PM
Spotify's promised free shuffled streaming has now arrived on iOS, so you can listen on mobile without paying a cent.
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The Luci Inflatable Solar Lantern Gets a Colorful Follow-Up
Jan 08, 4:40PM
What was originally conceived as a cheap rechargeable LED light for parts of the world where the power grid wasn't reliable, turned out to be a huge hit with consumers all over the world after it was unveiled at CES last year. So this year MPOWERD is introducing a slightly more extravagant model of its inflatable lantern called the Luci Aura that features color-changing LED lights and a new frosted plastic giving it a softer glow.
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This Laser Can Hear Malaria Eating Your Red Blood Cells
Jan 08, 4:20PM
Researchers at Rice University have a new, laser-powered way to diagnose malaria infection. They say it's the first through-the-skin method that doesn't require blood samples or chemical tests. Essentially, it listens for belly sounds as the malaria parasite chows down on blood cells. If it pans out, it could revolutionize how we diagnose this disease.
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Steadicam's Curve Makes Your GoPro Vids as Smooth as Silk
Jan 08, 4:00PM
Steadicam—makers of all kinds of stabilizing contraptions that turn average cameramen into (seemingly) masterful cinematographers—has just introduced its smallest model yet called the Curve that's designed to keep your GoPro videos looking their best.
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Watch Water Dance In Slow Motion On GE's Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Jan 08, 3:40PM
We already knew that hydrophobic surfaces are extremely fun—but they're even better in super slow motion. The Slow Mo guys recently paid GE a visit and shot some footage of their latest projects in their trademark super slow motion—including a hydrophobic coating GE is developing to keep wind turbines free of ice.
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Could Fog Catchers Help Solve America's Drought Problem?
Jan 08, 3:20PM
California's running out of water. This year's record-breaking drought—coming after two already dry years—has the state scrambling for the liquid stuff. Plans to seed clouds for extra snowfall are already in place. But do we really require storm clouds for water? Why not use fog?
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How Credit Card Numbers Work
Jan 08, 3:00PM
Most of us carry credit cards and ATM cards. These, typically, have sixteen digits on the front. These digits are the unique account number for the card. For obvious reasons, just any sixteen digits will not work, they follow pattern.
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A Bicycle With a Flat Frame Is an Impractical Masterpiece
Jan 08, 2:40PM
With its flowing metal frame, wooden handlebars and seat post, and proprietary headset, this bicycle puts form on a par with function. It might not be the most practical ride, but it's certainly one of the most beautiful.
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This Rubber Band Gatling Gun Fires 14 Rounds Per Second
Jan 08, 2:20PM
Rubber band gatling guns are not a new invention, but good God, they keep getting better.
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14 Fascinating Maps of Places Hiding In Plain Sight
Jan 08, 2:00PM
Paper routes. All the swings in Harlem. Lost souls. The maps encased in Where You Are, the latest offering from the lovely ladies at London-based publisher Visual Editions, won't actually get you anywhere—but they sure are fun to look at.
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What Amazon Delivered In This Giant Flatbed-Sized Box
Jan 08, 1:30PM
AdAge confirmed that the giant Amazon box Reddit was abuzz with speculation over was indeed real, and contained a 2014 Nissan Note.
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There's a New Drug Test That Can Beat the Poppy Seed Defense
Jan 08, 1:20PM
Remember that episode of Seinfeld where Elaine fails a drug test after eating a poppy seed bagel? Many modern pee-in-this-cup drug test can't differentiate between the harmless opiates found in poppy seeds with the eye-rolling opiates found in black tar heroin—and it's become a big problem. But a newly developed drug test is poised to fix it.
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Man loses 37 pounds by eating exclusively at McDonald's for 90 days
Jan 08, 12:49PM
A man lost 37 pounds and his cholesterol level dropped from 249 to 170 by eating exclusively at McDonald's for 90 days. He ate everything: from Big Macs to salads to sundaes to shakes to quarter pounders. It's the antithesis of Supersize Me, the pseudo-documentary of a man who did the same—with two crucial differences:
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This Is the World's Fastest Memory Card (For a Little While)
Jan 08, 12:15PM
Behold, the world's fastest memory card. Lexar's 3333x CFast 2.0 ratchets up the read speed of Compact Flash cards to a dizzying 500MB/s—and that is very, very fast.
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Rumor: Leaked T-Mobile Ad Promises to Pay Families to Leave Rivals
Jan 08, 11:30AM
If you're looking to change carrier across your family, it might be worth holding off until after T-Mobile's big CES presentation—because a leaked ad suggests that it'll pay for you to move away from its rivals.
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Robins Can Actually See Magnetic Fields (But Only in One Eye)
Jan 08, 11:00AM
Despite its unassuming looks and gentle temperament, the humble red breasted robin (Erithacus rubecula) boasts a superhero-like ability. They can see magnetic fields, giving them an almost perfect sense of direction.
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Gigabyte's Squeezed Amazing Gaming Guts Into a 0.9-Inch Thick Laptop
Jan 08, 10:15AM
This laptop might not have the sleek looks of a shiny ultrabook, but what does that matter when Gigabyte has managed to cram some crazy powerful gaming guts into its 0.9-inch frame?
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People That Say Taking Photos Distracts From Living Your Life Are Wrong
Jan 08, 9:40AM
"I hate when people take photos of their meal instead of eating it, because there's nothing I love more than the sound of other people chewing." Damn straight, Randall Munroe. Damn. Straight. [XKCD]
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Vizio's Cheapest 4K TVs Will Only Cost $1,000
Jan 08, 9:09AM
As well as covering the ridiculous high end, Vizio is carrying on like usual and pumping out some great value TVs. Like its new 4K sets, which will start at a fairly bargainous $1,000.
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This Private Catamaran Now Ferries Googlers Around San Francisco
Jan 08, 8:30AM
The Triumphant is a mighty fine looking ferry. Fine enough, in fact, to be chartered by Google to move its employees around San Francisco.
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The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: Heart of Glass
Jan 08, 5:00AM
Few people realize that Debbie Harry's iconic disco anthem contains a hidden lesson: If you can't find the perfect person to love, just clone yourself and boom—problem solved.
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This video compilation of hilarious military fails is comedic gold
Jan 08, 2:33AM
I'm sorry. People who serve in the army make incredible sacrifices for their countries and I am incredibly thankful for them. They do amazing things. They make our lives a lot better. But I can't help but laugh at this wonderful compilation of fails in the military. They look like failed skits on sketch comedy shows. Made by Hashtango, it's a freaking riot to get through.
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