Earlier this month, volcanologists blew 12 holes in an otherwise peaceful meadow in Ashford, New York. It's not that they had anything against the meadow, per se, it's just that it was a convenient place to do some real-world experiments in how explosions affect the Earth and what we can do to monitor and predict volcanic eruptions.
Exploding things for science
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
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A sugar used in fake tan was found floating in deep space
A sugar found in raspberries and used in fake tan lotion has turned up in a huge cloud of dust and gas near the heart of the Milky Way, according… READ THE REST
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
Play 500+ games with 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $62
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: The Ultimate 3-Month Xbox Game Pass gives you access to over 500 high-quality games, in-game add-ons, consumables,… READ THE REST
Your camera roll is a disaster — This app fixes it for $60
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