“Propelled by its buzzing restaurants and bars, the third-largest U.S. city came top for the second time in a row in a global index by the British culture and entertainment magazine Time Out, followed by Porto, New York, Melbourne and […]
“[T]he technology ‘uses a real human as a surrogate for another remote user,’ by giving the surrogate ‘a mask-shaped display that shows a remote user’s live face, and a voice channel transmits a remote user’s voice.’” | learn more
This one is a special link for my fellow Illini. Check it out for a cool time-lapse map of the campus over the years. | learn more
The city has a great mini-tutorial on how it intakes and processes water, including the chemicals that it uses for treatment. | learn more
After heavy August flooding, the city instituted an emergency program to clear catch basins around the city. | learn more
Toronto police raided a dispensary, which is where the officers allegedly got their hands on the tasty treats. “Eventually, the duo became so stoned that they were hallucinating, and one of them decided to call for backup. But when help […]
After decades of investment into renewable energy sources like wind and solar, the energy produced is having unexpected consequences. Energy prices are actually going negative at times because at times there’s more supply than demand. The missing link in grids […]
“Eating one serving of leafy green vegetables a day may aid in preserving memory and thinking skills as a person grows older, according to a study published in the December 20, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American […]
This is a very interesting development. Imagine ultra-thin bullet-proof clothing and other applications for armor. | learn more
This is a great article that explains something that I learned first-hand a few years back. I found myself transferring to-do items to my calendar regularly to plan my time. Eventually, I skipped the to-do list altogether. The calendar has […]