“People may scream at me for saying this, but net neutrality is one of America’s longest and now most pointless fights over technology.” So argues the New York Times “On Tech” newsletter author Shira Ovide, calling the debate “a distraction for our elected leaders and corporations when there are more pressing issues.” Ovide also shares their discussion with Times technology and…
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Hidden ‘madman’ message on ‘The Scream’ traced back to Munch himself
Experts have long debated the identity of the inscriber, with some suggesting a dissatisfied vandalizer is the author, while others pointed fingers at the Norwegian painter himself. Source: https://www.livescience.com/scream-inscription-written-munch-himself.html
‘Screaming mummy’ may have died of a heart attack, researchers say
An Egyptian woman who was mummified with her mouth open in a silent scream probably died of a heart attack, new research finds. Source: https://www.livescience.com/screaming-mummy-had-heart-attack.html
Why The Navy’s UFO Videos Aren’t Showing Aliens
Syfy Wire’s “Bad Astronomy” column is written by astronomer Phil Plait, head science writer of Bill Nye Saves the World. This week he looked at the recently-declassified videos taken by the U.S. Navy’s fighter jets showing unidentified flying objects “moving in weird and unexpected ways.” (“The ‘aura’ around the object in some of the footage could simply be the camera overexposing…
AirPods: The New It Item Among the Playground Set
Parents cave in to kids’ relentless begging for Apple’s wireless white earbuds; schools ban the. From a report: AirPods, once just an adult status symbol, are turning up on the playground. Kids’ persistent nagging for the tiny wireless earbuds have parents groaning about the cost, the risk of loss or theft and concerns that they scream “privilege.” […] The desire for…
Behind howls of solar wind, quiet chirps reveal its origins
There’s a wind that emanates from the sun, and it blows not like a soft whistle but like a hurricane’s scream. Source: https://phys.org/news/2020-01-howls-solar-quiet-chirps-reveal.html…
Don’t miss these cyclones on Jupiter, and more
The Juno spacecraft’s last perijove – or closest point to Jupiter – resulted in a treasure trove of images. Its next perijove is coming up on December 26. Get updated here, and view Juno’s latest amazing images. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/jupiter-juno-cyclones-images-dec-2019…
Astronomers spy the Geminid meteors’ dust trail in space
Astronomers held a press conference this week to discuss the trail of dust left by 3200 Phaethon – the mysterious, blue rock-comet that spawns the Geminid meteor shower each year. This object was one of the 1st to blur the distinction between asteroids and comets. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/rock-comet-3200-phaethon-geminid-meteor-shower…
Plants ‘scream’ when stressed out, study finds
Scientists have discovered that plants emit ultrasonic ‘squeals’ when stressed due to drought or damage. What sound does a plant make ? It’s a questio… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/332801/plants-scream-when-stressed-out-study-finds…
Plants ‘Scream’ in the Face of Stress
A new study suggests that plants that are stressed by drought or physical damage may emit ultrasonic squeals. Source: https://www.livescience.com/plants-squeal-when-stressed.html