What Happens When You Mix Thermodynamics and the Quantum World? A Revolution
As physicists extend the 19th-century laws of thermodynamics to the quantum realm, they're rewriting the relationships among energy, entropy and information. The post What...
Baby tech draws seed funding and a few big rounds
Becoming a parent brings drastic change in the household budget. As such, new and expectant parents are a favored demographic among marketers. Startup founders...
Amazon’s Expansive Biodomes Get Their First of 9,000 Plants
Amazon is building a massive biodome in downtown Seattle... The post Amazon’s Expansive Biodomes Get Their First of 9,000 Plants appeared first on WIRED.
Nike’s Quest to Beat the Two-Hour Marathon Comes Up Oh So Short
It was close, but the two-hour marathon remains unbroken. For now. The post Nike’s Quest to Beat the Two-Hour Marathon Comes Up Oh So...
What Happens When You Get Shot, Tuning Up Sluggish Macs, and How to Introduce...
This week we looked at the ramifications of the new healthcare bill but also performed the nerdy task of playing doctor with sluggish Macs....
Elevate Your Evacuation: Amazon’s Running a Rare Discount On Squatty Potty
I don’t mean to alarm you, but you’re probably pooping all wrong. Luckily, there’s an easy solution: Squatty Potty, marked down to $20 today,...
The Bonkers Role-Playing World of Rifts Just Got Even Bigger
In the new 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, the author of several rulebooks for the RPG discusses the game's very intense nature. The...
Security News This Week: Oh Good, Hackers Beat Two-Factor to Rob Bank Accounts
Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post...
Get Mom (Or Yourself) A New Fitbit For $20-$50 Off
If you’ve had your eyes on a Fitbit (may we recommend the new Alta HR?), or wanted to get one for Mom this month,...
Space Photos of the Week: Galactic Gravitational Field Creates a Cosmic Funhouse Mirror
The Hubble Space Telescope provided a peek at the Abell 370 cluster four billion light-years from Earth. The post Space Photos of the Week:...
