At Scientific American, Larry Greenemeier has a piece about the science behind the three (possibly four) improvised explosive devices that killed at least three people yesterday in Boston. It might be easy to build bombs like these, but their DIY construction techniques also leave clues that help investigators find the people responsible.
Interview with an expert in improvised explosive devices
Age of Viking settlement revealed using trees and astrophysics
The Vikings reached North America long before Columbus' enslavement and brutalization of the Americas' Indigenous population, the Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, was discovered six decades ago. Though many of the settlement's structures have been recreated, as accurately as dig site evidence and historical research could allow, the settlement's date has been difficult… READ THE REST
Survey finds 22% of scientists who do media interviews about COVID get violent threats
Nature surveyed 300 scientists who've done media interviews about COVID. The results had some surprisingly positive notes — 85% said "their experiences of engaging with the media were always or mostly positive, even if they were harassed afterwards". But as you might expect, a significant chunk described some ghastly abuse. Fully 15% got death threats,… READ THE REST
Solving the mystery of the boom that rocked New Hampshire on Sunday morning
On Sunday morning, residents of New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts were rocked by a massive boom that shook homes in the region and understandably freaked people the hell out. Early theories that it was a supersonic aircraft or earthquake were quickly proven wrong. So what was it? Most likely a meteor exploded above New… READ THE REST
Lemonade can hook you up with pet insurance for as low as $10 per month
The past two years have been rough on everybody. Sitting around the house day after day, week after week, was enough to make almost anyone a little crazy. All that time disconnected from the rest of the world had everybody feeling a little lonely, and it turns out that millions of Americans coped with COVID… READ THE REST
Fellas, get your nether region under control with a Manscaped Performance Package
No more stewing in sweatpants for weeks on end, folks. The world is back. While it was tempting to throw personal hygiene cares to the wind when Zoom meetings and conference calls were the full extents of your social interaction in a day, the winding down of the COVID pandemic means it's time to start… READ THE REST
Brighten your teeth and improve your oral hygiene with over $100 off this sonic toothbrush
Dental care is one of the most important parts of our daily routine. If you're looking to take your teeth cleaning regime to the next level, The Shyn Sonic Toothbrush with 8 Whitening Brush Heads will give you something to smile about. The Shyn is an Award-Winning Premium Sonic Toothbrush and will help you achieve… READ THE REST
