Oh Wow! The Conductor Plus E-Bike Rickshaw Quickly Converts From Carrying Cargo To Passengers

An e-cargo bike that can carry goods and passengers? Yes, please. The Oh Wow Conductor Plus is a convertible electric trike that is designed to act as a cargo bike when you need to haul stuff, and to quickly switch into a cycle rickshaw/pedicab mode when you need to carry ... [co … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 22 minutes ago

My new book project is officially a go

I mentioned a book I was planning to write in my "Embrace the weird" post a couple weeks ago. The book idea is definitely weird, as it's a super niche one. I'm writing a guidebook to the fourteen different stadiums that make up the | Continue reading


@a.wholelottanothing.org | 26 minutes ago

To understand cognition — and its dysfunction — neuroscientists must learn its rhythms

A new framework describes how thought arises from the coordination of neural activity driven by oscillating electric fields — a.k.a. brain “waves” or “rhythms.” | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 38 minutes ago

Park Hill Residence / Scandinavian Mid-Mod Ranch in Denver

Crafted by the award-winning local construction firm Level Ground Enterprise, the Park Hill residence exemplifies a seamless fusion of mid-century modern architecture with Scandinavian simplicity Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 39 minutes ago

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao was sentenced to four months in federal prison on Tuesday, first reported by the Associated Press. Zhao pleaded guilty to money laundering violations as part of Binance’s agreement with the United States Department of Justice, al … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 41 minutes ago

Frugal homeowner shares hack to make use of annoyingly common silica gel packets: 'Collect hundreds of them and use them'

"Wait, now I feel bad for tossing these." Frugal homeowner shares hack to make use of annoyingly common silica gel packets: 'Collect hundreds of them and use them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 48 minutes ago

Read an Excerpt From LaDarrion Williams’s Blood at the Root

A teenager finds the family he never knew existed and the community he never knew he needed at an HBCU for the young, Black, and magical. The post Read an Excerpt From LaDarrion Williams’s Blood at the Root appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 48 minutes ago

MITdesignX in Dubai

The Institute’s “mind and hand” ethos has found a home in the United Arab Emirates. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 48 minutes ago

FTC fines Razer for every cent made selling bogus “N95 grade” RGB masks

“Deceptive advertising and misinformation posed a risk to public health." | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 55 minutes ago

Starlit Sky House / RMR Architecture

Nestled in the enchanting landscapes of Joshua Tree, the Starlit Sky House, designed by RMR architecture, represents an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 hour ago

R language flaw allows code execution via RDS/RDX files

A new vulnerability has been discovered in the R programming language that allows arbitrary code execution upon deserializing specially crafted RDS and RDX files. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 1 hour ago

3 Body Problem's VFX Designer on Creating a Sci-Fi World

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem won over audiences with its sci-fi mysteries, complex characters, and startling visuals. If you’re still haunted by that Panama Canal scene—in which a ship full of people is sliced into ribbons—or the unpredictable landscapes of the VR game world, here’s … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Google now pays up to $450,000 for RCE bugs in some Android apps

Google has increased rewards for reporting remote code execution vulnerabilities within select Android apps by ten times, from $30,000 to $300,000, with the maximum reward reaching $450,000 for exceptional quality reports. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 1 hour ago

Actor Jeff Bridges Confirmed to Be Returning for ‘Tron: Ares’

Actor Jeff Bridges is returning to the grid for “Tron: Ares,” the third installment in the “Tron” trilogy of movies. The Details In a conversation with the Film Comment podcast, Bridges not only talked about his career, but mentioned he was going to play a part in the third insta … | Continue reading


@thedisneyblog.com | 1 hour ago

Alison Badgett named director of the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center

With decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, she will lead the center as MIT boosts social impact experiential learning opportunities. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 hour ago

This Black Garlic Tastes Sweet and Won't Give You Bad Breath, Scientists Say

Would you be willing to eat pitch-black garlic cloves in exchange for no stinky breath? Researchers in Australia are studying and hoping to popularize a unique, specially aged variant of the cooking herb. The blackened variant apparently has a sweet flavor, while still having the … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring

EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

This Easy Weeknight Garlic Bread Is Made for Garlic Lovers

A combination of garlic powder and fresh garlic give this buttery, crusty bread a wonderfully intense garlic flavor in under 15 minutes. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

Is Drinking Sparkling Water Safe? Here’s What Science Says.

But do we really need to be worried about it? READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

16 Chicken Leg Recipes That'll Never Let You Down

These 16 chicken leg recipes are simple to make, not too expensive, and incredibly flavorful. Spices and techniques from around the world, from tagine to fried chicken, will have you stocking your freezer with drumsticks and thighs. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

Latest Google layoffs hit the Flutter and Python groups

The groups supported developers both inside and outside of Google. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

QBism: The simplest interpretation of quantum physics

Quantum mechanics is simultaneously our most powerful and weirdest scientific theory. It’s powerful because it offers exquisite control over the nanoworld of molecular, atomic, and subatomic phenomena. It’s weird because, while we have a complete mathematical formalism, we physic … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 1 hour ago

Apple's New Beats Solo Buds Are Dirt Cheap and Have a Long Battery Life

Apple announced two new offerings to its Beats line of headphones and earbuds. The Beats Solo Buds are a pair of true wireless earphones that promise up to 18 hours of battery life, while the Beats Solo 4 is an upgrade for those looking to swap their current over-the-ear cans for … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Five TV Shows to Enjoy During Your Lunch Break (Part 2)

Unwind and recharge during your lunch break with these five sitcoms. Perfect for solo enjoyment or family time, take 30 minutes to escape into laughter and relaxation! | Continue reading


@tasteofprose.com | 1 hour ago

Titanium gadget throws a monkey wrench into the world of mini multitools

What makes a compact titanium multitool stand out from the kazillion others that are on Kickstarter at any given moment? Well, an adjustable wrench is a definitely a rare feature, and that's just one of the things you'll find on the Ti EDC Wrench. Continue Reading Category: Good … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

From Season 3 Teaser Confirms the Horror Will Continue for Town’s Unwilling Inhabitants

The true nature of the town will come into focus, if the third season's promises are anything to go by The post From Season 3 Teaser Confirms the Horror Will Continue for Town’s Unwilling Inhabitants appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

Feline Chalet / Atelier RZLBD

The Feline Chalet, designed by Atelier RZLBD, is a distinctive ski chalet located in Collingwood, positioned to capture panoramic views of the Blue Mountain to the northwest, Osler Bluff to the southwest, and a creek flowing into Georgian Bay at the east end. Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 hour ago

How to Make Real Deal Iowa Ham Balls

Not your average meatballs, these Iowa ham balls are a regional favorite in which ham and ground pork are bound with buttery crackers and tangy buttermilk, then shaped and baked in a sticky sweet sauce. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Is Coming to iPhones and iPads on June 6th

At last fall’s iPhone event, Apple and Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage would be coming to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Today, Ubisoft confirmed with a press release that the game is coming on June 6th, just before WWDC. In addition to the iPhone, the game is comi … | Continue reading


@macstories.net | 1 hour ago

This Startup Uses the MIT Inventor App to Teach Girls Coding

When Marianne Smith was teaching computer science in 2016 at Flathead Valley Community College, in Kalispell, Mont., the adjunct professor noticed the female students in her class were severely outnumbered, she says. Smith says she believed the disparity was because girls were no … | Continue reading


@spectrum.ieee.org | 1 hour ago

American egg producer adopts new technology that could make culling obsolete: 'Someone has to move the needle'

"The assumption is, once we start, some other people will follow." American egg producer adopts new technology that could make culling obsolete: 'Someone has to move the needle' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Something Strange Is in The Garden: A Conversation With Clare Beams

"What I wanted to do [...] was to write a book about pregnancy as a haunted house." The post Something Strange Is in The Garden: A Conversation With Clare Beams appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

GNOME Foundation News: Call for GNOME Asia 2024 Location Proposals

The GNOME Foundation invites bids for hosting GNOME Asia 2024. This is your chance to bring GNOME Asia to your city! If you are interested in submitting a proposal to host GNOME Asia in your city, please submit an intent to bid by filling out this short form. Intent to Bid submis … | Continue reading


@foundation.gnome.org | 1 hour ago

Magnus and John – Snowbirds

Magnus and John are no strangers to the music game, but this EP truly reflects their honed talents. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Apple has just released updates to XProtect and XProtect Remediator

Apple has just released updates to XProtect Remediator security software (Catalina or later), bringing it to version 132, […] | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 2 hours ago

Make Like Anakin and Fall in Love With This Queen Amidala Doll

If you had to make a list of visuals Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is best known for, Queen Amidala’s costumes would be right near the top. Darth Maul is certainly striking, the cities of Theed and Otoh Gunga are stunning, and those Naboo Starfighters are awesome, but … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Philips Agrees to Pay $1 Billion to Patients Who Say They Were Injured by Breathing Machines

by Debbie Cenziper, ProPublica; Michael D. Sallah, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; and Julian Andreone, Medill Investigative Lab ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up … | Continue reading


@propublica.org | 2 hours ago

Millions of Docker repos found pushing malware, phishing sites

Three large-scale campaigns have targeted Docker Hub users, planting millions of repositories designed to push malware and phishing sites since early 2021. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 2 hours ago

Cemplex Houses, Aspen / S2 Architects

S2 Architects have masterfully designed the Cemplex Houses in Aspen, Colorado, creating a unique living solution for two local brothers and their families. This dual-house development is situated on a single lot Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 2 hours ago

This Classic Middle Eastern Recipe Turns Hummus Into a Celebratory Meal

Transform humble ingredients like chickpeas and pita into a satisfying meal by combining them with tahini, toasted pine nuts, and tender pieces of fried meat. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 2 hours ago

Behind the wheel of CXC’s $600,000 off-road racing simulator

CXC Simulations wanted to build something special for a cruise liner. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 hours ago

'Tiger Stripes' on Enceladus Linked to Moon's Spectacular Geysers

Jostling on the fault lines of Enceladus’ frozen crust may be responsible for the plumes of icy material spewing from the moon’s watery underbelly, according to a team of researchers that recently modeled the motion. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Elegant Oil Cruets That Appear to Float

These elegant, double-walled Cilindro oil cruets are by Italian industrial designer Corrado Dotti. They're handmade, out of borosilicate glass.There's also a Cubo version… …and finally the Sfera. (The vessel without a spout is a salt shaker.) They're also available with tinted … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 2 hours ago

Zwift’s New Structured Training API Could Be Interesting

And when I say ‘could’ in the title, I mean ‘will’. But...more on that in a second. First , Zwift announced a smattering of new things today in their ‘This Season on Zwift’ update. That update happens roughly every quarter, … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 2 hours ago

Rama is a testament to the power of Clojure

It took more than ten years of full-time work for Rama to go from an idea to a production system. I shudder to think of how long it would have taken without Clojure. Rama is a programming platform that integrates and generalizes backend development. Whereas previously backends we … | Continue reading


@blog.redplanetlabs.com | 2 hours ago

Dusty 'Cat's Paw Nebula' contains a type of molecule never seen in space — and it's one of the largest ever found

Scientists have detected a new, unusually large molecule never seen in space before. The 13-atom molecule, called 2-methoxyethanol, was detected in the Cat's Paw Nebula. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 hours ago

Woman demonstrates simple method to make meal from condiments jar: 'I've never thought of using it'

"Literally genius." Woman demonstrates simple method to make meal from condiments jar: 'I've never thought of using it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Gems From a Master of SF: The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge

Vinge was one of the all-time greats; his stories remain thrilling, thought-provoking, and stand the test of time... The post Gems From a Master of SF: The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 2 hours ago