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Monday September 2, 2024. 10:30 PM
The brains of people who have Alzheimer's can't use glucose effectively. That's because a natural enzyme in the body called indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) becomes overactive and disrupts how the brain uses glucose. A study published in Science found IDO1 is harmful to...
A strange pulsing noise emanating from a speaker over the weekend freaked out the two astronauts who have been stuck in orbit aboard the International Space Station since June when their Boeing Starliner spacecraft experienced mechanical issues that may compromise its...
If you've ever gotten stuck inside an article of clothing while trying to take it off, you'll feel for Norman, a doggo who couldn't for the life of him get out from under his blankie. The poor pup woke up after a deep slumber looking like a four-legged ghost, underneath a...
The Teenage Engineering OP-1 is a cult synthesizer used by countless electronic musicians across genres. Launched in 2011, it was out of stock from 2018-2019, restocked with a 35% price increase in February of that year, and officially replaced in 2022 by the OP-1 Field. —...
On Sunday, Elon Musk recently reposted a 4chan argument claiming that only 'high T alpha males' and 'aneurotypical people' are capable of critical thinking: People who can't defend themselves physically (women and low T men) parse information through a consensus filter as a ...
Best use of AI voice cloning yet: Sir David Attenborough reveals the Cybertruck's parasitic nature and its lamprey-like attachment to flatbed trailers. From the transcript: Here we see the Cybertruck has formed a peculiar symbiotic relationship with the larger flatbed...
A California man visiting Las Vegas says the trip was ruined after a poisonous scorpion stung him under his shorts — and he is now suing the Venetian Resort for ruining his sex life. 'It felt like a sharp glass or a knife' and 'like somebody stabbing me in my private...
The United Kingdom today announced that it was suspending 'some' arms exports to Israel, stating that it understood the weapons may be used to break international law. Reuters reports that 30 of 350 outstanding contracts are being blocked. The UK is the world's...
In an interview this weekend, insurrectionist Donald Trump forgot he sent a mob to the Capitol to 'hang Mike Pence.' In what seems like another attempt to dodge debating Kamala Harris, the Orange Menace claims she was mean to Pence during the Vice-Presidential debates. —...
It's a pity the very unfair government forced Donald to shut down his great Trump University, which many have said is the greatest University of the 21st century, maybe of all time. If it were still running, students and Princeton and MIT would be joining the very long,...
The Goliath Power Saber is what every Star Wars fan has wanted for nearly 40 years—a lit-up, automatically extending and retracting light saber toy. Amazingly, Hasbro licensed the inventor's design and spent years developing it as an official Star Wars product only to...
King Trump, emboldened by his newfound presidential immunity granted by the Trump-picked Supreme Court, seems to admit he interfered with the 2020 election. And, as he told Fox host Mark Levin, he had 'every right' to do it. 'It's so crazy that my poll numbers go up. — Read t...
TL;DR: This lightweight Hiker Medic Med Pack is on sale for just $27.99 (reg. $34.95) for a limited time. Ever found yourself on a trail, heart pounding, wishing you'd packed a little more than just your snacks? All it takes is a gnarly fall, a twisted ankle, or a blister...
Contrary to The Economist's volitional disinterest in its history, Germany's hard right territory is in fact charted. Why, here's an actual chart: Previously:• 'Who Goes Nazi?' This 1941 spot-the-fascist game could come in handy soon• Wolfenstein: 30+ years of killing...
Ken Shirriff reminds us of Marilou Schultz' textile 'Replica of a Chip,' woven with traditional techniques and materials in 1994. Comparisons between native art and silicon dies go way back. I talked with Marilou Schultz, a Navajo/Diné weaver and math teacher, to learn...
TL;DR: Get Instaread for a one-time payment of $79.99 and breeze through the best books in just 15 minutes. Ever wish you could soak up all the knowledge from those bestselling books piling up on your shelf but just don't have the time? — Read the rest The post Stop the...
TL;DR: The X-MAKER JOY Smart 3D Printer for Kids is just $199 (reg. $269) when you use code SAVE20. We aren't here to tell you to make your kids stay off screens because it's a terrific way to distract them and give yourself a minute to use the bathroom, make dinner, or...
Sunday September 1, 2024. 05:00 PM
TL;DR: If you're tired of Netflix, Curiosity Stream is a lifetime documentary streaming service available for $159.97 (reg. $399) until September 3! Have you ever opened Netflix or Hulu and scrolled only to find that the list of movies or shows is, well, disappointing?Sure,...
TL;DR: The Cheerble Ball is a self-rolling cat toy that's available at the unbeatable price of $19.97 (reg. $26) through September 3! You've probably spent a small fortune on your cat's toys to keep them happy, but are they really loving the stuff you buy 'em? — Read the rest...
Saturday August 31, 2024. 11:00 PM
TL;DR: Draw up home floor plans or rearrange your furniture with help from Ashampoo's 3D CAD software, now $39.99 (reg. $330)! Oh, no! All your bedroom furniture doesn't fit quite right after you move your heavy mid-century modern bed frame to a different side of your room....
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