Priceless Links
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.Breakfast Link
- Sci-fi author David Brin's recommended reading list. Thanks Boing Boing.
- Bad Hair Nearly Ruined "Gladiator" Scene.
Stories
- 7 of the best UV disinfecting devices for your home. Thanks Max.
- A Virtual N.F.L. Draft Might Be a Back to the Future Moment. Thanks j.c.f.
Science
Thanks Max.
- Self-aligning microscope smashes limits of super-resolution microscopy.
- Quantum entanglement offers unprecedented precision for GPS and more.
- Scientists use olive oil to discover new physics law. The Law of Deliciousness.
Media
- #CUCchallenge - Fightcovid CUC.
- Danger music with no enemies - Danger Music.
- Cow in the Pool, THERE IS A COW IN THE POOL!
Follow-ups
- Fusion Energy Gets Ready to Shine—Finally.
- Raw meat dog foods pose ‘international public health risk’ due to high levels of drug-resistant bacteria, scientists warn. Thanks Max.
The Funnies
Blair Fraser wrote on Apr 21, 2020, 10:10:Can you post a screenshot.
I can't recall how to do it but I know its come up before: does anyone know how to remove this "Adverts help us keep going" banner at the bottom of the page? I thought it was a europe only thing?
Blair Fraser wrote on Apr 21, 2020, 10:30:
https://paste.pics/8Q651
Mr. Tact wrote on Apr 21, 2020, 11:58:The high fps mouse wheel spamming jump is wild. I like the devs idea of adding an unskippable cutscene in the sky.
Okay, this is fairly entertaining: Devs react: Doom Eternal speedrun.
The Half Elf wrote on Apr 21, 2020, 12:20:
Network N cookie popup is back...![]()
PHJF wrote on Apr 21, 2020, 10:53:
For anyone bored and out of stuff to watch, there's currently a free month of Shudder available on Prime Video which besides having a bunch of old thriller/horror movies has a somewhat interesting show called The Dead Lands. It's about New Zealand tribal mythology.
Dev wrote on Apr 21, 2020, 12:08:
Fig was bought out, not sure if that's been covered:
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-17-republic-acquires-fig
Tx Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) called for the reopening of his state and the country late Monday, saying there are "more important things than living."We in Texas apologize for our transgressions.
RedEye9 wrote on Apr 21, 2020, 15:35:Wow. Pretty amazing he could actually get those words out of his mouth. I think my response would be, "Show us how it done, kill yourself." And of course, then calling out, "Okay, who wants to follow him?"Tx Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) called for the reopening of his state and the country late Monday, saying there are "more important things than living."
Mr. Tact wrote on Apr 21, 2020, 16:02:Remember, Dan previously said he thought "lots of grandparents" across the country would risk their survival to keep the country afloat economically.RedEye9 wrote on Apr 21, 2020, 15:35:Wow. Pretty amazing he could actually get those words out of his mouth. I think my response would be, "Show us how it done, kill yourself." And of course, then calling out, "Okay, who wants to follow him?"Tx Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) called for the reopening of his state and the country late Monday, saying there are "more important things than living."
There's no guarantee ITER will achieve fusion by 2035, as scheduled.