Category: Weird
Fake Caviar Invented in the 1930s Could Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution
Imitation caviar invented in the 1930s could provide the solution to plastic pollution, claims Pierre Paslier, CEO of London-based packaging company Notpla. He discovered the…
Leading Lab-Grown Meat Company Upside Foods Just Paused a Major Expansion
It has been a rocky year for plans for large-scale cultivated meat production. In May 2022, another Californian startup, Eat Just, announced its plans to…
8 Best President’s Day Deals on Wi-Fi Routers and Mesh Systems
Whether you’re working from home, gaming online with friends, or kicking back with a movie on Netflix, you need a decent internet connection. Who wants…
The Feds Just Bet Even Bigger on American-Made Heat Pumps
While everyone’s been focused on accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles to cut carbon emissions, a technological hero has been rapidly ascending under the radar:…
A Virus Found in Wastewater Beat Back a Woman’s ‘Zombie’ Bacteria
But Cole’s progress was short-lived. Her blood infection returned, and her doctors determined the phage-antibiotic combination was no longer effective. She passed away from pneumonia…
Apple MacBook Air Deals: The 13- and 15-Inch M2 Models Are on Sale
In 2023, Apple announced its current flagship M3 chipsets, which are more power-efficient and speedier than its predecessor, but these processors are still available in…
Section 702 Surveillance Fight Pits the White House Opposite Reproductive Rights
As a result, most House members remain confused as to when 702 surveillance would actually end if Congress fails to take action. Reformers say fomenting…
Smoking Alters Your Immune System for Years After You Quit
To figure out why and how the effect lasts for years after someone smokes their last cigarette, Duffy’s team turned to their donors’ DNA. Seemingly…
The Puzzling Testimony of Craig Wright, Self-Styled Inventor of Bitcoin
Among various acts of alleged forgery, Hough charged that Wright backdated documents to make them seem like precursors to the original 2008 Bitcoin white paper;…
9 Best Smart Speakers (2024): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Connects to Alexa. ★ Cheaper, Similar Echo Show: The second-gen Echo Show 8 ($130) is a little cheaper and is still a great choice if…