Okay, a lot of people hate the word “moist.” It just sounds gross, but why does it repulse us? A new study published in the journal PLOS One may have some insight into why certain words make us cringe.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Why Do You Hate The Word Moist? Science.
Friday, May 6, 2016
A Smoke Bomb Ice Cocktail Seems Almost Too Dangerous to Drink
If there's smoke... you should drink it? Cocktail Chemistry shows how you can make an ice ball full of smoke for your cocktails that once you crack open, will unleash the smoke monster. The effect is really cool, like the spirit gods are anointing your drink as worthy.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Here's Why You Shouldn't Play With Ropes Near Helicopters
It's basic common sense that ropes and fast, spinning blades don't mix. But in case you need a reminder, recently released video of a near-crash from a rescue helicopter should scare you witless.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
The Creators of Siri Are Releasing a New AI Next Week
Although you might associate Siri with Apple, that particular pocket assistant wasn't born in Cupertino. In fact, Siri was an independent app before its acquisition by Apple in 2010, and now its founders are back with a new and improved version, “Viv.”
Monday, May 2, 2016
These Cute Robots Fix Problems In Nuclear Reactors
Unsurprisingly, humans and nuclear reactors don't mix well. So what do you do when you have to maintain the inside of an experimental fusion reactor? Deploy Wall-E's more competent cousin, of course.
Here Are More Of The Most Amazing Images Of Exploding Cars You'll Ever See
Swiss photographer Fabian Oefner is back with a second part to his “Disintegrating” series featuring classic model supercars “exploded” to dramatically reveal all the tiny, beautiful parts of the car. The photos are what I imagine engineer's daydream about, and I can't stop staring at them.
Sunday, May 1, 2016
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