Locals have taken to calling it the Cheese Grater, but there’s so many more things that the new Broad Museum’s wacky facade evokes. A sponge. A giant Jambox. A …
Monthly Archives: September 2015
This Chameleon-Like Material Could Give Robots Skin That Camouflages In Real Time
By Bryan Lufkin
A new chameleon-inspired “…
Dark Souls and Bloodborne developer opening second studio
By GameSpot Staff From Software expands into Fukuoka, Japan.
What’s The Red Shape in NASA’s Meatball Logo?
Some Simple Slices Could Help Solar Cells Track the Sun
The vast majority of solar cells sit fixed in place on top of buildings — but that means they miss out on absorbing some energy, as the sun moves through the sky. Now, researchers suggest that a few simple cuts could help create simple solar cells that track the sunlight throughout the day.
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Fake Uber drivers allegedly convince female passengers into cars
By Dara Kerr In two separate incidents, college students are allegedly lured into cars by men posing as drivers for the ride-hailing service.
‘Ghostbusters’ spirit guide to become a real book
By Amanda Kooser Learn the difference between Slimer and Zuul with the publication of “Tobin’s Spirit Guide” in 2016.
Rights groups want Twitter to reverse ban on political watchdog group
By Terry Collins Nearly 20 organizations write an open letter demanding that the social network restore Politwoops, a tool that captures politicians’ deleted tweets.
A lonely look at Batman, Vader, Gollum and other sci-fi icons (pictures)
By Michael Franco In the photographic world of Nathan Wirth, classic sci-fi characters look beautifully solitary in their striking black and white landscapes.
Gizmodo and io9 Were on Mr. Robot: I Was Delighted, Confused
By Bryan Lufkin
During last night’s Mr. Robot …