Due to their proximity to Earth, minimoons are prime candidates for exploration. Now, some scientists want to use these tiny satellites to push humanity further into the cosmos.
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Hot on the heels of a backlash against Diablo 4 portal reskins that cost the same as Palworld comes a new microtransaction horror: a horse bundle that costs more than Diablo 4 itself.
Anyone have any experience integrating their smart home functions with their security cameras? I am switching to an IP camera based system and I'll be using BlueIris as my base software, so there's a lot of potential for integrating my automated stuff. If you've done this, what kind of routines did you set up? I'm thinking about...
Initially unsure of which orangutan was the father of a new baby primate, the Denver Zoo decided to have a little fun with the results and turned to former daytime talk show host Maury Povich.
The Ancient metropolises of Rome, Athens, Alexandria and Carthage all stand as monuments to the incredible achievements of the ancient peoples who created th...
At the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a wildlife preserve in central Kenya, lions and cheetahs mingle with zebras and elephants across many miles of savannah – grasslands with "whistling thorn" acacia trees dotting the landscape here and there. Twenty years ago, the savanna was littered with them. Then came invasive big-headed ants...
Astronomers studying six planets orbiting a star 100 light years away have just found that they orbit their star with an almost rhythmic beat, in perfect synchrony.
Researchers have created the first functional 3D-printed brain tissue that can develop and form connections in the same way as real human brain tissue.
"...the alignment of rising sea levels with a lunar cycle will cause coastal cities all around the U.S. to begin a decade of dramatic increases in flood numbers, according to the first study that takes into account all known oceanic and astronomical causes for floods."
Fabiano should get a performance bonus tonight, he's gonna be busy
Undiscovered 'minimoons' may orbit Earth. Could they help us become an interplanetary species? (www.livescience.com)
Due to their proximity to Earth, minimoons are prime candidates for exploration. Now, some scientists want to use these tiny satellites to push humanity further into the cosmos.
Trailer for "Sting" - new spider horror movie coming out on April 12 (www.youtube.com)
After raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte must face the facts abou...
Most Dangerous Ways To School | Philippines, Peru & Romania | Free Documentary (youtu.be)
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A statue of William Riker is being put up in Valdez, Alaska (www.giantfreakinrobot.com)
One of the best parts of Star Trek The Next Generation is on the way to being immortalized in their hometown
Universe’s Brightest Object Found - A Quasar 500 Trillion Times Brighter Than Our Sun (www.forbes.com)
"The black hole in this quasar is growing in mass by the equivalent of one sun per day, making it the fastest-growing black hole to date."
Diablo 4 "Micro" Transactions Get Even More Ridiculous (www.ign.com)
Hot on the heels of a backlash against Diablo 4 portal reskins that cost the same as Palworld comes a new microtransaction horror: a horse bundle that costs more than Diablo 4 itself.
Home Automation integrations with security camera system
Anyone have any experience integrating their smart home functions with their security cameras? I am switching to an IP camera based system and I'll be using BlueIris as my base software, so there's a lot of potential for integrating my automated stuff. If you've done this, what kind of routines did you set up? I'm thinking about...
Meteor Lake gets performance and efficiency tweaks via new Linux patch (www.tomshardware.com)
Energy Performance Preference (EPP) updates for Meteor Lake.
Prosthetic limb device enables users to ‘sense’ temperature difference (www.theguardian.com)
Swiss-Italian study finds MiniTouch can help people with amputations feel whether objects are hot, cold or in between
PCs are being infested by ants that eat thermal paste (www.pcgamesn.com)
PC gamers in the US report that imported red fire ants are occupying their PCs, and eating their components.
'You are the father!' Maury Povich declares to Denver Zoo orangutan (apnews.com)
Initially unsure of which orangutan was the father of a new baby primate, the Denver Zoo decided to have a little fun with the results and turned to former daytime talk show host Maury Povich.
Doctor Who's New TARDIS Is Hiding a Secret Star Wars Reference (www.denofgeek.com)
Doctor Who senior art director Crissy Howes may have hidden a robot from another sci-fi franchise someplace under the Doctor's nose.
3,000-Year-Old Iberian Treasure Trove Includes Pieces Forged From a Meteorite (gizmodo.com)
Iron from space was used to forge some of the ancient Iberian hoard.
Generative AI-powered CAD software aims to bring functional 3D printing to the masses (3dprintingindustry.com)
This software aims to make the process of creating 3D CAD models more accessible to a broader audience by leveraging AI-driven generative design.
'Sasquatch Sunset' Trailer - the Demented Sasquatch Movie You Need to See (bloody-disgusting.com)
Watch the demented and utterly original official trailer for Bigfoot movie Sasquatch Sunset, which is coming to theaters in April 2024.
The Awe-Inspiring Cities That Ruled The Ancient World | Metropolis: Full Series | Odyssey (www.youtube.com)
The Ancient metropolises of Rome, Athens, Alexandria and Carthage all stand as monuments to the incredible achievements of the ancient peoples who created th...
TIL "Big-Headed Ants" have completely altered parts of the savannah ecosystem less than 20 years (www.npr.org)
At the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a wildlife preserve in central Kenya, lions and cheetahs mingle with zebras and elephants across many miles of savannah – grasslands with "whistling thorn" acacia trees dotting the landscape here and there. Twenty years ago, the savanna was littered with them. Then came invasive big-headed ants...
Tails 6.0 Anonymous OS Launches February 27th (9to5linux.com)
Tails 6.0 anonymous OS is now available for public testing ahead of the official release on February 27th based on Debian 12 Bookworm.
10 Actors You Forgot Were in Star Trek (www.cbr.com)
Star Trek has seen many memorable guest actors over the years, but which big names have slipped through the cracks?
Matt Ferguson on His Stunning Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Poster (www.starwars.com)
The acclaimed artist discusses his history with Episode I and being called on to commemorate its latest milestone.
Orbital resonance — the striking gravitational dance done by planets with aligning orbits (www.space.com)
Astronomers studying six planets orbiting a star 100 light years away have just found that they orbit their star with an almost rhythmic beat, in perfect synchrony.
3D-Printed Neural Tissue Grows And Functions Like a Human Brain (www.sciencealert.com)
Researchers have created the first functional 3D-printed brain tissue that can develop and form connections in the same way as real human brain tissue.
NASA predicts a decade-long surge in coastal flooding in the 2030s due to the Moon's orbit (sealevel.nasa.gov)
"...the alignment of rising sea levels with a lunar cycle will cause coastal cities all around the U.S. to begin a decade of dramatic increases in flood numbers, according to the first study that takes into account all known oceanic and astronomical causes for floods."
Ubuntu Touch OTA-4 Rolls Out to Linux Phone Users with Various Improvements (9to5linux.com)
Anyone here have a Linux phone? I'm super curious about the experience, if so.