Haiti, Chile, Turkey, Chile (again). There've been a lot of earthquakes lately. But scientists say there haven't been more earthquakes lately. Tremors are, and have always been, common. On average, per year, you can expect one 8.0 or above quake, 17 quakes between 7 and 7.9, and 130-odd quakes between 6.0 and 6.9. One thing that has risen: Death tolls. But scientists say that increase has more to do with economic conditions that drive people to pack into mega-cities and live in cheaply built (and quick-to-collapse) homes.
Another earthquake, but not more earthquakes
Scientists make temporarily transparent mice
Scientists have found that massaging tartrazine—aka "Yellow 5," aka the food dye used in Doritos—into the skin of mice can temporarily make the mice transparent. The Washington Post explains that in a recent… READ THE REST
The longest tunnel in the world is about to shut down
An 85-mile tunnel carries water from upstate New York reservoirs to New York City. It leaks a lot, and it is finally being repaired. New York City relies on vast… READ THE REST
Did you survive "avocado hand" summer?
I hope you survived "avocado hand" summer! Did you know that, according to research, the most popular months to slice your hand open while cutting an avocado are April through… READ THE REST
Real talk: the USB tumbleweed has to stop
TL;DR: Plug 12 devices into this $90 (reg. $109) multi-function hub. Listen, it's time we talk about your cable management. It's not that there's anything wrong with having the surface of your desk… READ THE REST
Who needs a social media team when this manages posts, comments, and chats for you?
TL;DR: CoxPost is an AI-powered tool that acts as an all-in-one social media manager, and a lifetime subscription is now $39 (reg. $324)! Running a booming Etsy sticker shop or sneaker resale… READ THE REST
Tide, who? Your clothes can smell like Australian sandalwood with this laundry package!
TL;DR: Have your clothes smell like fresh Australian sandalwood when you upgrade your laundry routine with the Laundry Sauce Essentials Package, now $59.99 (reg. $119)! Laundry might seem like a pesky task… READ THE REST
