Before Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store, we had freeware and shareware download sites like Tucows and magazines with CDs.
The need for speed: skating with a jetpack
Find out how fast you could go on rollerskates while wearing a jetpack.
The 'tortured phrases' found in fake computer science research papers
Big data = Colossal information. Artificial intelligence = Counterfeit consciousness. Cloud computing = Haze figuring. Welcome to the world of tortured phrases.
Black in Marine Science: a nonprofit for current and future Black marine scientists
‘We wanted to show that being Black in marine science is something positive, while also letting our peers know that we do these things, that for us it’s normal to be Black people in the ocean.’
The UN warns climate change is 'accelerating' and we must reduce our emissions
Our planet is suffering but pointing blame won’t help, especially when the fingers aren’t all going in the right direction.
Korey Kiepert on roller coasters and what makes them work
I’d never heard of a giga coaster until Korey Kiepert explained what one was in this video.
Earthquake in a can!
A can you can shake up without it exploding in your face.
LGR remembers the Cybiko
A neon green device for teens? It must be the year 2000.
There aren't enough Black scientists and researchers in climate science
‘Such a narrow demographic limits scientists’ perspectives, and consequently their output.’
The critical engineering work of Dennisa Thomas
Keeping sensitive information, products, and projects safe is the critical job of people like Dennisa Thomas.
Wired on Timnit Gebru and her tumultuous time at Google
Big up Timnit Gebru and Tom Simonite for his this piece on her.
Halt and Catch Fire as a modern history lesson
The show constantly called ‘the best show you’ve never heard of’ could teach you about things you have.