The New Yorker's Nathan Heller looks at five of the most popular TED Talks of all time and uses them to explain why, exactly, this series of public lectures is so much more popular than all other public lecture series.
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A computer the size of a star would nest Dyson spheres like Russian dolls
In 1997, Robert J. Bradbury proposed the matrioshka brain — a hypothetical megastructure of "immense computational capacity powered by a Dyson sphere." The name comes from matryoshka nesting dolls. The… READ THE REST
Blood-red rain fell on India for two months and some physicists blamed a comet
From July to September 2001, heavy downpours of red-colored rain fell across the southern Indian state of Kerala, staining clothes pink. Yellow, green, and black rain also appeared. Each milliliter… READ THE REST
A cat-borne fungus infected 11,000 people; the US is next, CDC says
Sporothrix brasiliensis is a fungus that gives cats oozing skin ulcers, can spread through their whole body, and jumps to the people around them. Since it emerged in Brazil in… READ THE REST
A crash course in modern IT is on sale for $19.97 during Deal Days
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: The All-in-One CompTIA Certification Prep Courses Bundle includes training for certifications covering IT support, networking, cybersecurity, cloud… READ THE REST
This tiny tracker card can help you find your stuff for $20
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card works with Apple's Find My app, fits inside wallets and luggage,… READ THE REST
Cut cable clutter with this 8-in-1 keyring charging tool for $22 during Deal Days
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: For just $21.97 (reg. $49.99), you can get a portable charging tool that fits right… READ THE REST
