Researchers combine gene therapy and event cameras to partially restore a blind man's sight

A formerly blind patient has unexpectedly had a portion of his visual perception restored thanks to a cutting-edge hybrid biological-technological therapy known as optogenetics.

’1619 Project’ Creator Nikole Hannah-Jones Considers Legal Action Over UNC Tenure Denial

“I am obligated to fight back,” the journalist said.

Amazon, MGM, and the Price of Entertainment

If all goes according to Amazon and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s plans, the web service giant will soon acquire the legacy film studio in an $8.45 billion deal that will add thousands of movies and television shows to the tech company’s portfolio of content available to stream to 200 million Prime subscribers. Taken at face…

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British Cops Thought They Were Raiding a Weed Farm, But Found Bitcoin Instead

A group of UK officers who thought they were going to bust up a massive cannabis farm found something completely different behind the doors of a local warehouse: a regular, legal, bitcoin mine.

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I Love This Sous Vide On Steroids, Even Though It's Overkill

I have often described sous vide as “the nerdiest way to cook a steak.” I also think it’s the best way. Or, at least, the best way to achieve consistently excellent results and have it be almost impossible to screw up. Honestly, I didn’t think it could be improved upon much, so when I heard that a new sous vide…

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3D printed carbon fiber scooter promises custom sizing at a price

Carbon fiber is typically the preserve of supercars, but a new electric scooter startup aims to bring custom 3D printing of the lightweight material within reach of riders wanting a more comfortable urban commute. Scotsman does away with glue altogether, the company says, and makes all of the key components not only from carbon fiber composite but in bespoke sizing … Continue reading

Bad Batch just re-wrote Jabba’s history

Canonical Star Wars is bendy. It’s not the sort of thing that one can keep difinitive tabs on without periodically checking in with the latest “official” Star Wars books, movies, and TV shows. Take for example the latest episode of Star Wars: Bad Batch. In this episode we see our heroes inadvertently cross paths with one of the most notorious … Continue reading

These rare Mars clouds tested Curiosity’s patience & NASA’s theories

A dramatic photo of clouds forming above a distinctively craggy Mars cliff-face has revealed an unexpected detail about the red planet, with the Curiosity rover helping answer a two year old mystery. The NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) which manages Curiosity – which has been on Mars since mid-2012 – first spotted the unusual cloud formation one Martian year ago, … Continue reading

The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week

“What if f. scott fitzgerald came back up to earth and said ‘it’s pronounced jatsby’ and left.”

Russia Blocks Flights That Bypass Belarus Following Journalist’s Arrest

Journalist Raman Pratasevich was arrested after the Belarusian government forced the plane he was on to land.