- io9
I’m Too Big for This Miniature Jurassic Park Jeep, But That’s Not Keeping It Out of My Garage
If you’re a longtime fan of the franchise, 2018 is the perfect year for another Jurassic movie because it also happens to be the 25th anniversary of the original Steven Spielberg film. The downside? If you can remember being wowed by the first Jurassic Park when you saw it in the theater as a kid, … Continued
- Tech NewsPrivacy and Security
We Need to Study the Effects of Revenge Porn on Mental Health
Leah Juliett was 14 when nude photos of her were circulated throughout her school without her consent. She had sent the photos privately to a boy, who then shared them with fellow students. “It really was kind of an emotional numbness. I completely shut down,” Juliett told Gizmodo. For years after the crime occurred, she … Continued
- ScienceHealth
Oh Joy, We Just Found Another Virus Spread By Mosquitoes That Might Make Us Sick
A mosquito-borne virus discovered over a half century ago has been found in humans for the first time ever. And it possibly might have even caused a case of severe rash and fever in a Florida teenager in 2016. But despite the recent reveal, it’s likely the germ has been making people sick for quite some … Continued
By Ed Cara - io9
Age of Ultron Almost Had an Infinitely Cooler Final Battle
One of the most disappointing things about Avengers: Age of Ultron was how frankly… dumb the titular villain’s plan to destroy the Earth was. As it turns out, though, Marvel initially considered giving him a much more epic weapon to take on the Avengers. Artist Phill Saduners recently took to his personal blog with a … Continued
- EartherConservation
Bear Cam Is Back
An annual rite of summer is upon us. No, not the solstice. Southern Alaska’s Katmai National Park has fired up the ol’ bear cam this week. And the bears are back in town. The long, cold winter of Alaska behind them, brown bears have emerged from their dens and are in search of tasty treats. … Continued
By Brian Kahn - io9
DC Comics Returns to Supermarket Shelves With New, Giant-Sized Comics
Over the past few decades, both Marvel and DC have slowly retreated from releasing their comics on wider shelves in favor of launching books through specialty comics stores. Last year, Marvel slowly began branching out again thanks to a digest deal with Archie, and now DC is reviving an old favorite to join them. In … Continued
- ScienceGenetics
Massive Genetic Study Finds Many Links Between Various Psychiatric Illnesses
An excavation of a million people’s genes has provided some interesting clues to how several common psychiatric disorders might arise, including major depression and schizophrenia. And it’s also highlighted connections between some mental illnesses and other health problems, including heart disease. An international group of researchers from the US, UK, China, Singapore, Japan, and Australia … Continued
By Ed Cara - EartherEnvironmental Justice
Scott Pruitt’s Home State Now Gets to Regulate Its Coal Ash
Coal ash is nasty stuff. Full of dangerous metals like lead and mercury, the ash left over after the combustion of coal can increase a person’s risk for cancer and mess with their brain health. That however, isn’t stopped President Donald Trump and his boy Scott Pruitt over at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from … Continued
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California Lawmaker Under Fire for Weakening State Net Neutrality Bill
You reap what you sow. That’s the message activists are bringing after Miguel Santiago, a Democrat of Los Angeles, eviscerated a net neutrality bill before his committee in the California Assembly earlier this week. The reaction to Santiago’s “betrayal,” as many voters are calling it, has been fast and, yes, furious, with accusations of “corruption” … Continued
By Dell Cameron - io9
A Handy Guide to All the Star Wars Projects That Are Potentially in the Works Right Now
As you might be surprised to hear, there’s a bit of Star Wars drama going on right now (this franchise? Drama? Well I never!), with rumors swirling that a whole bunch of Star Wars spinoffs are allegedly on hold as Lucasfilm refocuses its future plans for the galaxy far, far away. So what do we … Continued
- Tech NewsPrivacy and Security
Cops Need a Warrant to Grab Your Phone’s Location Data, Supreme Court Says in Landmark Case
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in a five-to-four decision that law enforcement generally must obtain a warrant to gather cellphone location data from network providers. In an age where virtually everyone is carrying a location-tracking device, the decision is a huge win for privacy advocates. The case of Carpenter v. United States was expected to … Continued
By Rhett Jones - ScienceHealth
The FDA Has Approved an Implantable Glucose Monitor for Diabetics That Lasts for Months
Keeping track of your blood sugar is poised to become a lot easier for some diabetics living in the U.S. On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system. The Eversense is not the first approved CGM system, though it is the first with a fully implantable sensor, according … Continued
By Ed Cara - Tech NewsFacebook
Facebook Doubles Down on Controversial App for Kids
Facebook’s messaging service for children has been widely criticized by child health advocates who have urged Mark Zuckerberg to delete the app altogether. But Facebook hasn’t scrapped the chat app for kids as young as six years old. Instead, it’s adding more features and extending its reach. On Friday, Facebook announced it is rolling out … Continued
- SciencePhysics
How to Stop the Sound of a Dripping Faucet Instantly, According to Science
It’s tempting to think that the “plink” sound produced by a falling water droplet on a liquid surface is caused by the droplet itself, but new research points to an unexpected source of this familiar, yet annoying, sound. Excitingly, the researchers have also identified a neat hack to stop it. The sound produced when a … Continued
- Tech NewsNews
Bodycam Maker Axon Reportedly Tried to Buy Face Recognition Tech
Body camera manufacturer Axon requested a contract for face recognition software from an artificial intelligence startup, the Wall Street Journal reports, which stands to further fears from privacy advocates about the state of surveillance in America. In a report on the future of privacy and face recognition, WSJ spoke with Brian Brackeen, CEO of Kairos, … Continued
- io9Television
NBC’s Timeless Has Been Cancelled, But a Finale Movie May Be in the Works
Though NBC had already given the verdict on most of its shows, announcing whether or not they’d been renewed for the upcoming season, the network was being conspicuously tight-lipped about Timeless’ future until today. Deadline is reporting that NBC has decided to cancel Timeless after two seasons, but there’s a chance that Rufus, Lucy, and … Continued
- EartherClimate Change
TV Meteorologists Double Down on Climate Outreach as Ted Cruz Attacks It
On Thursday, TV meteorologists around the world busted out red, white, and blue striped ties, pins, and mugs on the air. It wasn’t a random burst of America pride, but rather an attempt to raise awareness about climate change. The accessories featured a recent visualization by University of Reading climate scientist Ed Hawkins showing average … Continued
By Maddie Stone - Tech News
Firefighters Suspended for Allegedly Filming Porn in Fire Station
The city of Akron, Ohio has suspended two firefighters after they allegedly filmed a porn video in a fire station, then uploaded the proof of their fiery love life on the internet. Arthur Dean and Deann Eller have been on paid leave since Monday after administrators were alerted to the alleged videos. Both firefighters were … Continued
- EartherEnvironmental Justice
The EPA Just Killed Three Expert Advisory Committees
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to become a shell of its former self under Scott Pruitt. The latest salvo: the agency’s rejiggered science advisory board stocked with industry types just killed three committees it has traditionally relied on. The move is another way in which Pruitt’s EPA is becoming hermetically sealed off from outside, … Continued
By Brian Kahn - ReviewsPhonesSony
The Xperia XZ2 Is the Best Phone Sony Has Made in Years
The Sony that many people think of, the electronics giant that made the Walkman, the Discman, the Trinitron, all those Vaios, and even the first water-resistant phone back in 2013, it doesn’t really exist anymore. Sure, the Playstation 4 is doing great and Sony’s mirrorless cameras are some of the best on the market, but … Continued