Independent Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.Play
- An Oral History of ‘Contact’ the Movie (may require registration or subscription). Thanks Max.
Science
Thanks Max.
- Why Women Have Stronger Immune Systems Than Men.
- Miniature, Implantable Nerve Coolers for Targeted Pain Relief.
- How Anxiety and Depression May Interfere With Decision-Making.
- Study of Ancient Mass Extinction Reveals Dinosaurs Took Over Earth Amid Ice, Not Warmth.
Media
Thanks RedEye9.
- VERY Clever “Loki” Puzzle Padlock Solved.
- Watch as Tesla's Autopilot Almost Steers Model 3 Into Oncoming Train. Thanks brother19.
- HOW an Impossible Failure CRASHED this Boeing 767.
Follow-up
- No, GEICO Isn't Paying $5.2m for Car Sex (Probably) (video). Thanks RedEye9.
The Funnies