Next week, I'll be speaking at the SkepTech Conference, a new gathering put together by University of Minnesota students. The lineup features some great folks from the science and skeptic communities, including bloggers PZ Myers and Hemant Mehta, and Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal cartoonist Zach Weinersmith. Registration is free. Come check it out!
Minneapolis SkepTech conference, coming April 5/6
Mummies of hoofed dinosaurs found in Wyoming
A mummified dinosaur has given the most complete picture yet of dinosaur skin and, unexpectedly, hooves. Two unfortunate duck-billed dinosaurs perished 66 million years ago in what is now Wyoming… READ THE REST
Watch the birth of a tardigrade under a microscope: a rare glimpse of a water bear hatching
A tardigrade just hatched on camera and it's the most alien thing you'll see today that isn't actually from space. These microscopic weirdos — affectionately called water bears despite looking… READ THE REST
Science? Never heard of it! RFK Jr endorses saturated fats
RFK Jr. plans to unveil dietary guidance encouraging more saturated fat, reversing decades of heart-health science. Doctors are facepalming nationwide. The Quack from Camelot is expected to deliver a new… READ THE REST
For only $40 you can make Q4 a hit with Microsoft Office Professional 2021
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is now $39.97 (MSRP $219.99). Ramping up for the most important quarter of the year for many industries, you're going to want to be organized… READ THE REST
Feel the power of a Chinook style military helicopter in your hands
TL;DR: A realistic remote-powered Chinook-style military helicopter can be yours for $49.99 (MSRP $58.99). Craving some quality flying time? Pilot a realistic RC military helicopter, the SYMA Revolt S026H Chinook for just $49.99 (MSRP $58.99).… READ THE REST
Stop guessing in Excel and learn workflows used by real data pros with this course bundle for $30
TL;DR: Learn Excel from beginner to advanced with lifetime access to the 2025 Ultimate Excel Training Bundle for $29.97 using code TAKE10 until November 2 at 11:59pm Pacific. Excel is the superstar of spreadsheets, but… READ THE REST
