Category: Weird
‘Vampire Energy’ Is Sucking the Life Out of Our Planet
Priya Vijayakumar, CEO of WattIQ and an expert in unmanaged energy, explains that at the industrial level, 21 percent of all electricity consumed by buildings…
Take Action Against Climate Change With These Tools and Resources
Fortunately, there are some awesome resources and tools that can help you manage climate anxiety, increase your personal resilience, and take the guesswork out of…
Hackers Are Getting Caught Exploiting New Bugs More Than Ever
Previously unknown “zero-day” software vulnerabilities are mysterious and intriguing as a concept. But they’re even more noteworthy when hackers are spotted actively exploiting the novel…
The Best Reusable Water Bottles
Not every bottle is great, but most are still pretty good. Of the nearly 20 bottles I tried, these are some that will hold your…
What If Fans Could Gather and Sequence Athletes’ DNA?
It’s worth pointing out that the link between a person’s DNA and their athletic achievements is very hard to pin down. There’s very little evidence…
What Would Elon’s Twitter Takeover Look Like?
It probably won’t surprise you that Twitter’s a bit of a mess right now. Last week, billionaire Elon Musk made a play to buy the…
Modern Medicine Fails People With Chronic Pain
I never knew what my back did for me until I broke it. Turns out, it did everything. It helped me stand, sit, and lie…
Some of Our Favorite Affordable Ebikes Are on Sale
There is a tremendous lot to love about Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes. The company makes the most reliable, affordable, and good-looking electric bikes I’ve tried….
What Can Be Done About the Global Housing Crisis? Plenty
Angharad Paget-Jones, from Port Talbot, Wales, doesn’t expect to ever get on the housing ladder. Despite what money-saving advice and guides on the internet say,…
17 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear
Another few months pass, and another wave hits the United States. Right now, the Omicron subvariant BA.2 is the dominant strain in the United States….