"Aphid Peeking," a photograph contributed to the Boing Boing Flickr Pool by reader Aaron Muderick. "These guys are so tiny they appear as the merest speck of yellow dust to the human eye," says Aaron, "Under magnification, they appear to be snuggly and cute like Totoro."
The 34th First Annual Ig Nobel prize ceremony took place at MIT last night, honoring scientific achievements that "first make people laugh, and then make them think." The winners included… READ THE REST
The Bluestreak cleaner wrasse was already considered unique. It is the only fish on the exclusive list of animals that have passed the "mirror test," which includes humans over 18 months old,… READ THE REST
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
TL;DR: Get the grade-A refurbished Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen (2020) in near-mint condition for just $599 (reg. $1,299). We all want a great-performing device to take with us on the go.… READ THE REST
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