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Dragons in Game of Thrones Are Like Nuclear Weapons in the Real World
Jun 04, 12:30AM
Because we all need a good dose of geopolitics in between sword fights, White Walkers, and boobs, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has a thorough analysis of all the ways dragons are just like nuclear weapons. It's actually a stunningly obvious comparison once you get down to it.
Follow the Parisian Adventures of The Red Balloon
Jun 04, 12:00AM
Look, here is a promise from me to you: There is no more better way to spend 34 minutes of your time tonight than sitting down and (re)watching The Red Balloon.
You really have to be crazy to get in and out of this lighthouse
Jun 03, 11:16PM
You won't believe what these keepers have to do to get in and out this lighthouse in the middle of the sea. It is absolutely terrifying. Really, it defies belief. If you thought that your daily subway commute was hell, watch this video and be grateful.
Future: Move That Dope
Jun 03, 11:00PM
Who knew a song about selling drugs could be so catchy? Lots of musicians apparently. This is one of the single's off Future's latest banger of a record, Honest. It rules, and it also brings a question to mind: how is Pharrell (and that hat of his) everywhere at once?
The Cutting-Edge Tech That Will Finally Bring Desalination to the U.S.
Jun 03, 10:40PM
In case you haven't heard, California is screwed. The drought has turned our perennially water-challenged state into a desiccated husk. In these dire times, we look toward desalination, an idea long-promised but never quite delivered in the U.S. But a spate of new technologies—graphene, solar mirrors, and more—could finally make desalination viable for our freshwater needs.
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Jun 03, 10:27PM
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This GPS-Enabled Bike Bell Rings To Help You Find Your Ride
Jun 03, 10:20PM
There are bike-friendly cities, and then there are places—like Amsterdam—with so many cycles on the street that people lock up at racks in multi-story garages, creating a completely nutso mass of wheels. How the hell are you supposed to find your ride at the end of the day? How about strapping on an innocuous-looking smart bell that tells your phone when you're getting close—and dings aloud to let you know.
Scientists Built a Robot That Lets You Feel Virtual Breasts
Jun 03, 10:00PM
Haptic technology has come a long way in recent years. And at long last, it's finally reached its inevitable conclusion: Boobs.
Could We Build Electricity-Storing Houses Out of Supercapacitors?
Jun 03, 9:40PM
What's your wall doing right now—holding up your posters? Being leaned against by the bookshelf? What about storing the energy that powers all your kitchen appliances? New research into structural supercapacitors, which can withstand the stress and vibrations of bearing weight, could eventually inspire such an energy-storing house.
This Office Chair Was Built For Two Butts
Jun 03, 9:20PM
Sometimes in a professional office environment, you're gonna have to forgo Gchat for a minute and communicate with a colleague in person. So you get up. You wander over. Now what? You could hover awkwardly behind them. You could pull up a chair. Or you could ask them politely to split their seat in half and sit so near that you're definitely going to be gently grazing body parts.
FLYING CAR UPDATE: Just Two More Years, Guys!
Jun 03, 9:04PM
A few weeks ago we looked at the broken promises of Terrafugia — a flying car company with a product that's always just two years away . Well, we've got an important update. The company is looking for just $30 million more to get their product off the ground.
You Can Buy an Actual Viking Ship at Denmark's Viking Ship Museum
Jun 03, 9:00PM
After touring a museum, what do you think is the best gift shop souvenir to commemorate your visit? A post card? A magnet? The online gift shop for the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark, has got something far more appropriate: an actual viking boat to stage your own conquests.
19 Celebrations of Circles
Jun 03, 8:50PM
Circles. They're all around us. Literally. Here are 19 circles spotted by all of you .
Photoshop Contest: Put McDonald's Terrifying New Logo to Better Use
Jun 03, 8:40PM
McDonald's new mascot is horrifying—that's pretty much a given at this point. But is McDonald's new mascot horrifying enough to be at home in some of the most iconic horror films of all time? Why, yes. Yes he is.
How Leather Is Slowly Killing the People and Places That Make It
Jun 03, 8:23PM
Though we may consider ourselves intellectually and technologically superior to our cave-dwelling ancestors, we still adorn our bodies, transports, and homes with the skin of conquered animals. But unlike the wholly organic methods used by our forebears, the modern leather industry is simultaneously killing the local environment and the people that work there with a toxic slurry of chemicals.
Which Browser's Users Are the Most Porn-Crazed?
Jun 03, 8:00PM
The influx of smartphones and tablets has meant one thing and one thing alone: Human beings have never had so many ways of consuming pornography. But which browser—Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and more—gets the most action? Fortunately, our friends over at Pornhub had the answer.
These Robotic Sperm Could Change the Way In Vitro Fertilization Works
Jun 03, 7:40PM
A team of Dutch engineers just published the details of a curious new invention: tiny robotic sperm that can be controlled with a weak magnetic field. Like real sperm, these so-called MagnetoSperm flip their tails to swim towards their target. Unlike real sperm, they're made of metal-coated polymer.
I just can't believe these bowling trick shots are real
Jun 03, 7:39PM
Jason Belmonte is a professional bowling player on the PBA Tour in the United States and other circuits around the world. He's also known for using a rare technique called two handed shovel style, which apparently gives him extra control. This bowling trick shot video shows how amazing he can be.
The NSA Can (Still) Bug Your Phone When It's Powered Off
Jun 03, 7:15PM
Back in 2006 we learned about the FBI's ability to eavesdrop on cellphones, even when they're turned off. And guess what? Edward Snowden reminds us that government agencies can still do just that.
A Few WWDC Takeaways That Didn't Fit Anywhere Else
Jun 03, 7:05PM
There's a lot to unpack from Apple's WWDC keynote yesterday, and we've been doing plenty of that already . But instead of trying to force a few thousand more words on you about what it all means, it seems more humane to just talk out a few of the bits and pieces that have stuck with us so far.
How a Few Random Sounds Became "I Wanna Get Better" by Bleachers
Jun 03, 7:00PM
With a snippet from a voicemail, a soundbite from a video of his girlfriend, and a few piano notes, Jack Antonoff of Bleachers had the framework of an idea that evolved into the song "I Wanna Get Better." In the video above you see how a few sounds became a full song.
These 3,000-year-old trousers are the oldest in the world
Jun 03, 6:46PM
An international group of archaeologists have found these trousers—worn between 3,000 and 3,300 years ago—in a tomb in western China. The trousers were invented for horse riding by Chinese pastors and are the oldest known examples of this kind of apparel:
Designers Explain Why Apple's New OS X Typeface Is a Strange Choice
Jun 03, 6:40PM
It was one of the more subtle changes showcased during yesterday's WWDC keynote : Apple finally ditched its OS typeface Lucida Grande to use Helvetica Neue across the board. Now, at least the OS and iOS systems match. But is Helvetica—which is basically unreadable at small sizes—really a better choice?
The biggest, most accurate Lego Imperial Star Destroyer ever built
Jun 03, 6:29PM
More than 40,000 bricks. 110 pounds (50 kilograms). 6.62 feet long (2.02 meters). 4.1 feet wide (1.25 meters). 1.9 feet tall (58 centimeters). Eight months of design and building. Those are the stats for the biggest, most accurate Lego Imperial Star Destroyer ever built. It's truly amazing.
Apple Code Hints That Bigger iPhones and iPads Are On The Way
Jun 03, 6:17PM
Yesterday, Apple pushed out a beta for its latest suite of developer tools, Xcode 6. And inside, there's new functionality that hints at iPads and iPhones of varying screen sizes and resolutions. It's just the latest evidence that new hardware is on the way soon.
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