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Your Stupid Typing Style Might Not Actually Be So Bad
Back in the olden days, most typists were trained to use all their fingers. That’s less of a concern now, leading to all sorts of self-taught typing styles. But as a new study shows, our lack of formal training — and our resistance to using all ten fingers — doesn’t mean we’re not proficient typists.
Leading Scientific Institutions Agree To Share Zika Research Data
Scientists are typically tight-lipped when it comes to their research, but desperate times call for desperate measures. In an effort to battle the ongoing Zika epidemic, a number of global health bodies — including academic journals, charities and institutes — have committed to sharing data on the virus.
Computer Analysis Reveals The Stunning Complexity Of The Star Wars Expanded Universe
The Star Wars expanded universe is huge. Really huge. Like, you just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly huge it really is. To grasp the full extent of this hugeness, a team of data scientists used a new computer program to analyse it, revealing some unexpected things about the extended saga.
Spy Chief Calls Gene Editing A Weapon Of Mass Destruction
Gene editing, like CRISPR, is a scientific breakthrough that may help cure diseases, prevent ageing and change humanity. According to the US intelligence community, it’s also a potential weapon of mass destruction.
Watch Dallas Buyers Club For Free Today, Legally
Yesterday, lawyers acting for the rightsholders to Dallas Buyers Clubdropped their case against iiNet, giving up on petitioning for the user details of 4726 alleged pirates. We’ve had a few tweets and comments from people saying they would download Dallas Buyers Club in celebration of the verdict, and we think that’s just rude. Instead, how about you watch it for free legally?
Fitmodo: Controlling Machines With Your Mind, What Age Does To Sperm Health
Welcome to Fitmodo, your regular weekly round up of the news you need to know to keep your earthly form in top shape — from fitness advice to breakthroughs in medical research.
This week: controlling machines with your mind, how age damages sperm, a new diet to help fight diabetes and suturing wounds with lasers.
Gabe Newell Turns Into Santa, Gives Out HTC Vives
Video: Gabe Newell is a nice guy. We already know that from reading Portal 2: The Final Hours, a story in which described Newell’s response to a chronically sick employee offering to resign: “Your job is to get better. That is your job description at Valve.” The company, too, is infamous for the freedom it gives its employees to work on special projects. GabeN has completed his metamorphosis from good boss to Santa, though, giving out HTC Vive VR headsets to developers like they’re Christmas presents.
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