So many apps secretly collect geolocation data without user consent. This developer decided to try and track himself through this backdoor data. He stopped short of buying his data in the database due to the hefty pricetag. “But still, I […]
This coin flip app is connected to an IBM quantum computing service, providing a truly random outcome. ~ learn more
“Construction started in 1894 and the railway was opened in November 1896. Passengers were carried in a large tramcar-like carriage on a deck mounted on long stilts. It was named ‘Pioneer’ but popularly known as ‘daddy long-legs’. It was equipped […]
“The one claim that’s always fascinated me about 1964 is that it was a line of demarcation between an old and a new way to make music. If you were making hits in 1963 and didn’t change your sound in […]
A dream come true. I have been an avid minesweeper for a long long time, though I don’t pay anymore because the game has changed. This version looks legit! ~ learn more
We played a game at work this week “If you could bring back any discontinued product (food, tech, toy), what would it be?” and foods were a popular choice. My answer was Taco Bell Lava Sauce. ~ learn more
“Lichens are composite organisms that consist of a symbiotic association of photosynthetic algae or cyanobacteria and one or two fungi. Given that each individual consists of two or three distinct and unrelated species, the taxonomy of the group is contentious.” […]
“The belt the company named “The Dune Express” runs from tiny Kermit, Texas, and across state borders into Lea County, New Mexico. Tall and lanky with lids that resemble solar modules, the steel structure could almost be mistaken for a […]
“Real neurons are cultivated inside a nutrient rich solution, supplying them with everything they need to be healthy. They grow across a silicon chip, which sends and receives electrical impulses into the neural structure.” ~ learn more
This is such a great explanation of this ubiquitous technology. “Where as a conventional oven heats indiscriminately, a microwave oven can reach below the surface, and concentrate its heat on certain ingredients. Which may be viewed as a “feature” when […]