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Using X-Rays To Peer Inside Ancient Art Objects
Apr 13, 10:00PM
Photographer David Maisel—widely known for his incredible aerial work, including a breath-taking project recently shot in Spain—has opened a new show in New York exploring the otherwise invisible insides of culturally important art objects. Called History's Shadow, it is on display at the Yancey Richardson Gallery until May 10, 2014.
Berlin Is Threatened From Below By Its Rising Water Table
Apr 13, 9:00PM
While the American West stumbles forward into an already dangerous drought —and it's barely even summer—Berliners are simply not using enough water. This means that the city's water table is now on the rise, and it's beginning to threaten the city's buildings from below. Some basements have already been affected.
The Infrastructural Mystery at the End of Michael Lewis's Flash Boys
Apr 13, 8:00PM
What an awesome way to end a book: literally in the last paragraph, and this gives away no spoilers, Michael Lewis's excellent Flash Boys drops a weird infrastructural mystery, right when you were ready to turn out the light and go to sleep. But, right there, in the final six sentences, Lewis lights a fire.
Cybersecurity As A War Against Haunted Objects
Apr 13, 7:00PM
We've already covered the insane case of a Chinese restaurant menu that served as a successful point of infiltration for hackers to access the private computers of an unnamed oil company, so I won't go into much more detail. However, there was a brief moment in the original New York Times story that deserves a quick shoutout here.
The Awesome R/C Plane Video That Pissed Off The FAA
Apr 13, 6:00PM
The Federal Aviation Administration has filed an appeal in the case against "commercial drone" pilot Raphael Pirker, accused of reckless operation of what's basically an R/C aircraft near the University of Virginia campus in 2011. Um, does this look reckless to you?
A Pyramid in the Middle of Nowhere Built To Track the End of the World
Apr 13, 6:00PM
A huge pyramid in the middle of nowhere tracking the end of the world on radar, just an abstract geometric shape beneath the sky without a human being in sight: it could be the opening scene of an apocalyptic science fiction film, but it's just the U.S. military going about its business, building vast and other-worldly architectural structures that the civilian world only rarely sees.
What Will We Find On Passengers' Cell Phones From Flight MH370?
Apr 13, 5:00PM
Bearing in mind that CNN is the same network that suggested Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 might have flown into a black hole , it was nonetheless interesting to hear the network speculate that the cell phones of the flight's passengers might hold an archive of unsent emails, texts, photos, and videos of whatever sequence of events befell the doomed airliner—and that these fragile digital files could still be recovered.
Spray-Painting Graffiti Drone Not Nearly as Effective as You'd Think
Apr 13, 4:00PM
Robots may be taking our jobs throughout agriculture and industry, but the the duty of defacing architecture is likely to remain in the hands of humans for the immediate future if this semi-autonomous spray-paint drone is any evidence.
44% Of All Twitter Accounts Have Yet To Send A Tweet
Apr 13, 3:30PM
A new report from Twopcharts has found that 44% of the world's Twitter accounts have yet to send a Tweet. With approximately 974 million Twitter accounts, that's an awful lot of dead air. As the Wall Street Journal points out, however, this could mean that people, scammers, or bots simply signed up for an account and never came back—or that there are hordes of shy people out there waiting for the moment to strike. Do you have a Twitter account you have never used? If not, why not? [Wall Street Journal]
Linking the World's Highest Cities With The Longest Urban Cable Car
Apr 13, 3:00PM
La Paz is situated at a whopping 3,650 meters above sea level in Bolivia. El Alto, the country's second biggest metropolis, is located 500 meters above that. Now a new cable car system linking the world's highest cities made its public debut, allowing tens of thousands of commuters to bypass congested roadways for a sleek ride in the sky.
The Best Gear for Your Springtime Outdoor Photo Expeditions
Apr 13, 2:00PM
For photographers, the coming of warm weather brings the boundless potential of exploring the great outdoors with your camera (without getting frostbite). Here are a few useful items to consider when taking pictures in the elements.
These Abandoned, Half-Demolished Towers Look Too Pretty to Destroy
Apr 13, 1:00PM
This colorful scene isn't a view of a new luxury loft. It's Rabot Towers, an abandoned public housing project in Ghent, Belgium. When the first stage of demolition removed the building's exterior walls, the former blight became an unexpected beauty, captured here by photographer Pieter Lozie.
This Week's Top Comedy Video: Insufferable Brunch
Apr 13, 1:00AM
Instagram went down for a while today, bringing everybody's Saturday brunch routine to a screeching halt —how do I drink this latte without showing it to the world?! But these bros somehow found a way to have a weekend breakfast run that went even worse.
Yuri's Night, the 53rd Anniversary of Man's First Voyage to Space
Apr 13, 12:00AM
On this day in 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to enter outer space and orbit our planet. Tonight, science and space fans worldwide celebrate this milestone of human exploration with Yuri's Night. Mika McKinnon tells us more about the man, his voyage, and the ways we honor him today.
What's Your Biggest Online Fail?
Apr 12, 11:00PM
A few weeks ago, we had a nice little chat where we described our proudest online accomplishments . It was fun! But now it's time we cut ourselves back down to size. Today, we'll be admitting our biggest online fails.
Ingenious Teen's Home-Built Backhoe Toy Works Just Like the Real Thing
Apr 12, 10:00PM
This video has been around for a few months, but I just came across it and it's astounding. Check out this Brazilian teen's scratch-built model backhoe. Using plastic syringes and silicon tubing, he's created a miniature hydraulic system that functions the same exact way as the mechanism inside a real excavator. This kid is sharp.
Red Hot Nickel Ball vs. Brick of Butter: Cholesterol Choo-Choo
Apr 12, 9:00PM
Red Hot Nickel Ball has taken on a lot of food challengers . And yeah, you sort of know implicitly that a ball of scorching metal is gonna decimate a brick of innocent butter. But I bet you a bucket of popcorn you'll still watch.
This week in Tech Reads, record-breaking mystery spacecraft, tricks to finding life on other planets
Apr 12, 8:00PM
This week in Tech Reads, record-breaking mystery spacecraft, tricks to finding life on other planets, tweaking real-life toys to win kids' attention away from apps, and more!
Heartbleed, Bubble Porn, Game of Thrones Streaming Woes, and More
Apr 12, 7:00PM
This week's news was absolutely dominated by Heartbleed—what it is, how it's affecting people, and how to figure out if you're safe. We've got all of that, plus a computer that perfectly ages you, a time capsule house untouched since the Mad Men era, and a sneaky subway camera used to steal credit card info, in this week's best stories. Let's dig in!
Instagram Crashed and it Caused a Global Food Crisis
Apr 12, 6:00PM
It's a springtime Saturday, with the weather finally warming up for a lot of folks. Sounds like the perfect day for brunch with friends, right? Wrong. Instagram is down, and it's causing a panic among aspiring food photographers. Just look at these poor lost souls.
Instagram seems to be having some technical difficulties updating its feeds right now.
Apr 12, 5:10PM
Instagram seems to be having some technical difficulties updating its feeds right now. Guess you'll just have to share your brunch pictures sans filter. [Instagram]
Smart Car Tipping and Thom Mayne: What's Ruining Our Cities This Week
Apr 12, 5:00PM
Someone's doing dumb stuff with Smart cars in the Bay Area. A report says Los Angeles is beyond help. And did architect Thom Mayne's new building damage a school's legacy and the neighborhood it calls home? It's all this week in What's Ruining Our Cities.
God Can't Get His Credit Report From Equifax
Apr 12, 4:00PM
Dealing with credit agencies can be a real pain. A lot of times it feels like the credit bureaus just don't care about regular folks like you and me. We're not alone—turns out, even God can't get an accurate credit report. Because Equifax doesn't believe in Mr. God Gazarov.
The Cheapest and Easiest Ways to File Your Taxes Online
Apr 12, 3:00PM
Tax Day is already fast approaching and whether you're eagerly anticipating a sizable refund or are dreading a hefty bill, there's nothing to gain by putting off your tax filing any longer. Here's a guide to filing your taxes online—including the best services for your buck.
Missouri To Deploy Ear-Splitting LRAD Sound Cannons To Deter Speeders
Apr 12, 2:17PM
Good news! For people that like speeding in work zones! The Missouri Department of Transportation just acquired two Long Range Acoustic Devices, or LRADs, to blast incredibly loud noises at drivers as they speed past construction sites. This is definitely, definitely going to go over well.
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