At Global Voices, Solana Larsen looks at conversations among Japanese citizens on Twitter. "Some urge against alarmist tweeting that could cause panic, and many more vent frustrations over safety risks." Among their concerns: the meta-connection between the unfolding Fukushima crisis and ever-increasing energy demands of big cities. Is smarter energy use part of what's needed to prevent nuclear disasters? (via @shioyama)
Japan: "Why do we need nuclear power?"
A T. rex skeleton just sold for a record $50.1 million
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Smearing yogurt on your windows can cool a house by 6 degrees
When a heatwave hits the UK, where almost no homes have air conditioning, staying cool takes improvisation. Dr. Ben Roberts, a researcher at Loughborough University, tested one of the stranger… READ THE REST
A tick bite can make you allergic to meat, and cases are climbing
A tick bite can make you become allergic to hamburgers. Alpha-gal syndrome — a red-meat allergy triggered by the Lone Star tick — is spreading so quickly that researchers just… READ THE REST
Stay connected with this refurbished $112 flip phone
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The smartest business decision you can make? Optimizing your operating system for 92% off
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This refurbished Dell Latitude laptop is just $250 with Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Get this 13.2-inch 2019 Dell Latitude 7300 with preloaded Windows 11 Pro for just $249.99 (reg. $699).… READ THE REST
