Geek Chic | Why did it take Wired nearly two decades to feature a female engineer on its cover?
https://jezebel.com/why-the-internet-freaked-out-about-the-lady-nerd-on-thi-5783543
The Definitive Japan Crisis Timeline
It’s been seven days in hell. Here is the timeline to the crisis caused by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan-constantly updated. It includes all the news and features ordered chronologically, as well as the latest videos and images. Keep reading… More »
https://gizmodo.com/this-is-the-scariest-first-person-video-of-the-japan-ts-5781566
Facebook You Versus Actual You
https://gizmodo.com/facebook-you-versus-actual-you-5783518
Quick, check the “Activities and Interests” section of your Facebook profile. Unless “sitting around thinking about maybe doin’ stuff but honestly just killing time on the internet” is on there, you’re living a lie. More »
The Hanford Legacy
https://gizmodo.com/the-hanford-legacy-5783163
There is a right way and a wrong way to dispose of our nuclear effluence and I’m pretty sure just dumping it into the Columbia River isn’t the right way. Plutonium takes a closer look at the economic and environmental costs of our Cold War arms race. More »
Turn a Pair of $30 Headphones into a $300 Pair
https://lifehacker.com/turn-a-pair-of-30-headphones-into-a-300-pair-5783272
If you want high-quality music but don’t feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars for a decent pair of headphones, blogger Stacy D shows us how to turn a cheap pair of knock-offs into a legit set of audiophile headphones. More »
Could You Live in This Ultra Minimalist Home?
https://gizmodo.com/could-you-live-in-this-ultra-minimalist-home-5783291
I like minimalism. But Aires Mateus’s House In Leiria goes a few notches beyond being merely clutter-free-the Portuguese abode doesn’t just have stark interiors but a strikingly featureless white exterior, too. And I’m pretty sure it would drive me crazy. More »
Why Fukushima Daiichi Won’t Be Another Chernobyl
https://gizmodo.com/why-fukushima-daiichi-wont-be-another-chernobyl-5783276
Six days after the earthquake that rocked Japan and left thousands dead, the nation is now struggling to avert disaster at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Events have moved fast and risks are hard to assess. More »
The new Hubble Constant proves the universe isn’t avoiding us
New calculations have just been completed that show the rate of expansion for the universe. By zeroing in on the rate, the Hubble Constant, these calculations hammer another nail the casket of a quirky little idea called Void Theory. More »
https://gizmodo.com/the-new-hubble-constant-proves-the-universe-isnt-avoidi-5782852
Specialized’s McLaren Venge Aero Road Bike Will be a Winner This Weekend
https://gizmodo.com/specializeds-mclaren-venge-aero-road-bike-will-be-a-win-5783257
Bike company Specialized has worked with F1 racers McLaren to come up trumps with the McLaren Venge road bike, which will be used this weekend in the Milan-San Remo competition by Mark Cavendish, who won back in 2009. More »
