Today's best telescopes could see the amount of light produced by Tokyo from as far away as the Kuiper Belt. Future telescopes may be able to hunt for alien civilizations by looking for artificial lighting. (Via Gary King)
Next up: The search for alien light pollution
Scientists win award for discovering mammals can breath through our anuses
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
Fish checks itself out in a mirror before picking a fight
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 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
Enjoy epic flights the Phantom MAX 8 Smart Drone for just $80
TL;DR: At just $79.99 (reg. $169), the Ninja Dragon Phantom MAX 8 offers cutting-edge features like obstacle avoidance, HD cameras, and 360° rolling—all wrapped in one sleek, aerodynamic smart drone. Ready to take… READ THE REST
Bye, bye wires! Upgrade your audio game with these JBL noise-canceling headphones
TL;DR: Ditch your wired earbuds for these JBL Tune 770NC noise-canceling headphones, now available for $89.99 (reg. $129) with free shipping! No judgment, but are you seriously still listening to your tunes… READ THE REST
It's your last chance to give your bed a five-star hotel upgrade with these sheets!
TL;DR: Sleep cooler and more luxuriously with these bamboo-blend sheets that are plush and moisture-wicking, now $28.97 (reg. $119) until September 15! You've probably noticed that your sleep in a hotel is usually better… READ THE REST
