Yesterday, the Popular Science website announced that it would no longer allow readers to comment on new stories. Why? Because science, says online editor Suzanne LeBarre, who cited research showing how a minority of uncivilized, vitriolic comments can skew readers' understanding of the content of a story and contribute to political/ideological polarizations of opinion. Mother Jones wrote about the same study more in-depth earlier this year.
Popular Science has an evidence-based reason for shutting down its comment section
Mindless drawing is good for your mind
Don't let your inability to draw well hold you back from drawing. The activity of drawing can "reduce anxiety, elevate mood, improve quality of life and promote general creativity," says Darren C Fisher, Lecturer… READ THE REST
Orcas are wearing salmon as hats – again
In 1987, a female orca near Puget Sound began wearing a dead salmon on her head. Other whales in her pod, along with two other pods, joined in on the… READ THE REST
This "sketch book" helps you understand complex ideas
As a longtime fan of Jono Hey's Sketchplanations newsletter, I was happy to get his new book, Big Ideas, Little Pictures. This collection brings Hey's unique style of visual explanation… READ THE REST
Fly high this holiday: 4K drone bundle cuts price to $99.97
TL;DR: Gift the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle Pro 4K and Blade K drone bundle for $99.97 until December 8 and take festive fun to new heights with crisp 4K video and easy-to-use controls.… READ THE REST
Catch peeping toms with this all-purpose hidden camera detector
TL;DR: Fight back against peeping toms and grab this hidden camera detector that can also pick up GPS trackers and audio bugs—now over 40% off for one more day. While the hidden cameras… READ THE REST
