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Someone stole this a woman’s crane.
It’s not just carjackings Chicagoans have to worry about! “We had the keys in our pocket — somebody had to hotwire it, had a flatbed and took it with them.” | learn more
fun facts
What’s inside that Lithium Ion battery?
“Have you ever wanted to cut a battery open to see how it’s made? Don’t do it. At best, the contents will irritate your skin. At worst, they’ll explode. Fortunately, we’ve got a good way to look inside batteries: a […]
fun facts
Humans being humans.
“A group CrossFitters passed by a restaurant in Brazil. Everyone eating thought they were running away from something, so they jumped up and ran with them.” | see video
fun facts
Go inside the Great Pyramid of Giza.
An interactive and 3D tour of the, “only Wonder of the Ancient World that’s still standing.” | learn more
teaching the kids
School vs Wikipedia.
“So, for the last three years, teachers have been telling my kids that they can’t use Wikipedia for any school work.” | learn more
teaching the kids
Early self-regulation boosts children’s educational success.
“A study by the universities of Zurich and Mainz has shown that teaching children how to manage their attention and impulses in primary school has a positive long-term effect on their later educational success.” | learn more
thoughts of food
How do curated grocers make their product selections?
“Stores like Pop Up Grocer, Foxtrot and Goodgood have set up retail spaces that showcase the best new brands in the food, drink and personal care spaces. Which brands make the cut?” | learn more
under the microscope
Studies uncover anti-inflammatory role of pain-sensing gut neurons.
“A pair of new studies published in the journal Cell have reported on unexpected ways pain-sensing neurons in the gut can serve as more than just sensory alarm systems. The research suggests these neurons also can directly protect the gut […]
under the microscope
Stanford exoskeleton breaks out of the lab to offer 30-lb walking boost.
“The new exoskeleton is a motorized boot that applies torque at the ankle, in doing so performing some of the function of the calf muscle, helping the user push off with each step.” | learn more
retail therapy
World famous “synthetic artists and influencers.”
I am still not sure what to make of this. It’s certainly not my cup of tea. But will here eventually be a version that is? “Superplastic is the leader in luxury art toys, music, fashion, and Web3, with countless […]