NASA's Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope will join the search for mysterious gamma-ray flashes above thunderstorms, which are ultrabrief but could be hazardous to air travelers. "Just one millisecond blast of the so-called terrestrial gamma-ray flashes (TGFs) could expose passengers and crew aboard a nearby jetliner to the same level of radiation as 400 chest X-rays, according to a recent study."
Could tiny terrestrial gamma-ray radiation flashes harm airline passengers?
Marjorie Taylor Greene scoffs at LA firefighters — why can't they just make it rain?
While firefighters battle a couple of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history, Marjorie Taylor Greene scoffs at the effort, wondering why "they" don't just plant some water seeds… READ THE REST
"Toxic male technique" uses poison semen to control insects
Scientists have found a way to use toxic masculinity for good. Australian researchers have successfully genetically engineered insect semen to be poisonous, reducing the number of female insects able to… READ THE REST
Mathematicians discover the ideal body shape for hula hooping
Using 1/10th scale 3D-printed hula hooping robots and a lot of math, researchers have determined the ideal body shape for hula hooping. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE… READ THE REST
Tired of your PC's attitude? Fix it with Windows 11 Pro.
TL;DR: Don't give up on your PC yet. Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $19.97 (reg. $199). Have you thrown some side-eye at your computer recently? Maybe it's slow, clunky, or just… READ THE REST
Why pay for AI when you just need Word and Excel?
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $59.97—the smartest way to get your favorite tools without paying for features you'll never use. While everyone would like to tell you otherwise,… READ THE REST
We're being completely normal about this $999 MacBook Pro selling for $350
TL;DR: This MacBook Pro would usually cost $999, but now it's only $349.97. Shopping for a new computer is kind of like dating. You learn about a new computer, see if it'd fit… READ THE REST
