By Maddie Stone
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, right? That, at least, is the motto the European Space Agency seems to have embraced with respect to two wayward satellites, which are being repurposed to provide the most accurate assessment yet of how gravity affects the passage of time.
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By Maddie Stone
Water, water everywhere, but how on Earth did it get here? Many scientists believe that Baby Earth formed dry and was later soaked by an onslaught of extraterrestrial impacts. But a new study challenges that view, arguing that our planet has had water from the start. In fact, we have have inherited it from the tiny grains of dust that spawned the Solar System.
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By David Nield on Field Guide, shared by Maddie Stone to Gizmodo
You don’t necessarily need the help of a wearable or a smartwatch to help track your steps and monitor your activity—most modern-day smartphones have all the sensors and hardware you need to keep an eye on how much (or little) exercise you’re getting. Here are 9 apps up to the task of improving your fitness, no extra devices required.
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By Max Taves Cable networks hid two of the first five Presidential debates behind paywalls, frustrating cord cutters interested in politics. Saturday’s debate will be available live online.
By Max Taves Cable networks hid two of the first five Presidential debates behind paywalls, frustrating cord cutters interested in politics. Saturday’s debate will be available live online.
By Maddie Stone
Sometimes, the smallest things can brighten up a miserable day. No, I mean literally. One glance at this teensy, tiny, hand-illustrated book was a poignant reminder that everything in the Universe is not actually terrible.
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By Terry Collins The social network’s Safety Check tool is designed to let those affected by the Paris massacre easily get in touch with their Facebook friends.
By Brian Tong The iPad Pro can be awesome depending on how you use it. Or Not. Apple Watch 2 coming in 2016? And The Apple Store owns up to its mistake.