Why You Can Smell a Fart Through a Mask

As that anti-masker having a tantrum in a Panera pointed out, you can smell a fart even though it passes through the fabric of your pants. Her point seems to be that fabric cannot block air, and thus masks cannot block things that are carried in air. She’s wrong, but let’s examine why.

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Amid Backlash, U.S. Army Retreats From Twitch

The U.S. Army has dealt with sustained backlash over the past few weeks against its recruitment-oriented Twitch channel, which has banned viewers for asking about war crimes and hosted supposed giveaways that just dumped people out onto a recruitment page (which the Army has since claimed did enter viewers into a…

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook ‘Nightfury’ may launch with QLED display

Samsung is likely working on a new Chromebook model that goes by the codename ‘Nightfury,’ and a new leak claims this upcoming model will feature a QLED display. The new model — assuming the leak pans out — will join the existing Samsung Galaxy Chromebook model, which features an impressive but pricey 4K AMOLED screen. The Samsung ‘Nightfury’ Chromebook has … Continue reading

Antarctic methane is leaking and the climate change impact could be huge

A new source of methane leaking into the Antarctic ocean has been discovered, with concern about how the greenhouse gas could be driving climate change. Although so-called methane seeps – where the gas bubbles out from an underground reservoir and into the ocean – have been identified in multiple locations around the world, this latest example is the first to … Continue reading

Microsoft's Xbox and Surface business keep growing amid the pandemic

Just like Microsoft’s previous quarter, the software giant isn’t taking much of a hit from the coronavirus epidemic. Amid strong revenues of 38 billion (up 13 percent from last year), the company’s Q4 earnings report reveal that its Xbox content and…

Bill Nye Breaks Down The Science Behind Skin Color, Points Out ‘We’re All One Species’

The Science Guy wants you to understand the relationship between skin tone and ultraviolet rays.

Alex Trebek Says Wife Jean Has ‘Kept Him Alive’ Through Cancer Treatment

The “Jeopardy!” host said he struggles with feeling like he’s a “terrible burden” on his wife of 30 years.

Amber Heard Accuses Johnny Depp Of Throwing Bottles At Her Like ‘Grenades’

The actress also claims she saw her ex-husband put out a cigarette on his cheek during one terrifying incident.

Trump And Barr Expand Surge In Federal Officers To Chicago, Albuquerque

Leaked DNC Platform Is Troublingly Vague on Net Neutrality

Buried deep within a leaked 79-page draft of the Democratic National Committee’s 2020 platform are promises to “recommit” to net neutrality and bridge the digital divide once and for all. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders had already outlined similar plans in a joint task force…

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