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Video: The stunning still beauty of Antarctica
I think heaven on Earth is Antarctica. Or at least, that’s what it looks like to me. It’s so peaceful and serene and beautiful and pure that it looks like an untouched world. Kalle Ljung filmed this view of Antarctica over a 20-day trip and it’s just gorgeous shot after gorgeous shot. The white is so lovely.
What Gear Are You Buying for Your Summer Adventures?
It’s finally warming up just about everywhere, so I think we can safely declare that spring has sprung. With the days growing longer, I’m planning some camping and hiking trips, including taking inventory of my gear. What’s on your must-purchase list to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors?
When Gas Erupts Out of the Sun, It's Like a Mountain Range Made of Fire
This picture shows a massive solar filament that’s made of burning gas. Astrophotographer Göran Strand took this yesterday with his solar telescope, and added in the scale of the distance between Earth and the Moon to give you an idea of how goddamn enormous this thing was.
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Uber Could Soon Be Replaced by Fleets of Self-Driving TaxiBots
Just as Uber emerged as an alternative to public taxis, automated vehicles might represent the next wave of urban transportation. A new study shows how shared self-driving cars could not only improve city streets but also the cities themselves.
Why Was Carl Sagan Blackballed from the National Academy of Sciences?
If you’re ever feeling crappy about not getting recognition for your work, just remember that even Carl Sagan got negs from his scientific colleagues. In fact, he was never allowed into the National Academy of Sciences, despite all he did to popularize the scientific worldview.
California Farmers Without Water Are Installing Solar Panels Instead
Due to the unprecedented drought, many of California’s farmers won’t be allocated any water this year, thanks to the way that the state’s water rights work. But what actually happens to the farms that don’t get water? Some of the farmers are ditching produce altogether for a more profitable alternative to…
This Popular Small Saucepan is a Great Investment at $40
It’s not an All-Clad, but this 2-quart Cuisinart saucepan uses a similar tri-ply design, carries a stellar 4.7 star review average, and is actually The Sweethome’s favorite small saucepan. I’ve owned one for about a year, and it’s as good as advertised. Even if you only ever use this thing to make instant ramen, it…
We Finally Know Something About What The Shadowy X-37B Will Do In Orbit
In an unprecedented disclosure from the DoD, we have finally been told at least something in regards to what the USAF’s secretive X-37B spaceplane’s goals are for its upcoming flight. Among other things, it will test an exotic form of thruster propulsion that could have huge implications for future space development.
A Chart Of Which Foods In California Will Make It Through The Drought
California grows a pretty significant part of our food supply, both in terms of sheer numbers and in terms of different varieties. But as the land out there gets drier and drier, not everything is going to make it.
How I Forgot My Email Password In A Dream
If you think dreams can’t actually hurt you, then this might make you reconsider. Last night, I dreamed that I forgot my password. When I woke up, I had actually forgotten my password.
This Girl's Hulkbuster High Chair Will Make You Wish You Were a Toddler
Every episode of Super-Fan Builds makes it harder and harder to deal with the fact that few of us have access to special effects wizards to build us cool stuff. And the latest episode of the web series, featuring a custom Iron Man Hulkbuster high chair, will make you wish you were still a toddler—and that’s completely…
Please Don't Call Me on Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger just introduced video calling. Since Messenger is supposed to be a full-fledged communication plaform, this feels a little overdue. But overdue doesn’t mean welcome: Now our Facebook friends have the ability to cold video-call us whenever chat is turned on.
FourSevens MMU-X3R Review: 2,000 Lumens Of Handheld Flashlight Power
The MMU-X3R is FourSevens’ brightest handheld flashlight yet. At 2,000 lumens, it’s brighter than my car’s high beams and is small enough to fit into the palm of my hand. But, is it the right light for you?
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Because You Always Wanted Emoji Hashtags on Instagram
It’s the final nail in the coffin of word-based human communication. Instagram’s new feature: emoji hashtags.
This Dildo Holds Your Dead Lover's Ashes
Sex toy technology is getting pretty advanced, but even the most sophisticated teledildonics has not solved the problem of how to properly memorialize one’s deceased sex partner while masturbating. That’s where artist Mark Sturkenboom comes in: He’s created a blown-glass dildo that doubles as an urn.
An 1899 Plan to Build A Bike Highway in Los Angeles (And Why It Failed)
Over a century ago, the California Cycleway promised an elevated, dedicated bike path from Los Angeles to the nearby city of Pasadena. In this excerpt from the new book LAtitudes: An Angeleno’s Atlas, author Dan Koeppel tracks its path through Southern California—and discovers why it was never finished.
This is the biggest burger that McDonald's new menu lets you make
McDonald’s new Create Your Taste menu lets you make your own completely customizable and *gasp* delicious looking, gourmet McDonald’s burgers. The set up is simple: you hop on a kiosk and select whatever toppings you like on a burger and McD’s will whip it up for you with better ingredients. But that’s not fun! Fun is…
This Photo of San Francisco Was Shot Just Minutes Ago From Space
What an amazing year we are living in! “San Francisco. I almost felt like I was with you as we flew overhead a few minutes ago,” NASA astronaut Scott Kelly posted on his Facebook pagedirectly from the International Space Station. Wish we were with you space station commander!
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