Mystery Monolith

"The Utah monolith probably wasn't the work of aliens, but it's still a mystery"

Making Diamonds

"Scientists produce rare diamonds in minutes at room temperature". (Via H.R.)

Kid Internet Culture For Adults

"Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide To Kid Culture: Cabin Fever Edition"

Mac Mini Review

Ars Technica: "Mac mini and Apple Silicon M1 review: Not so crazy after all". (Via H.R.)

Pricy Batman

"First Batman Comic Sells for Record $1.5 Million"

 

Bad Passwords

"200 Worst Passwords of 2020"

Synthetic Microswimmers

"Tiny version of USS Voyager sheds light on physics of microswimmers". (Via H.R.)

NZ Election Fraud

"New Zealand discovers 1,500 fraudulent votes... in an election on birds"

Contronyms

"25 Words That Are Their Own Opposites".

And a bunch more.

Daring Fireball On iPhone 12 Mini

Jon Gruber (Daring Fireball) really likes the iPhone 12 Mini.

What Is a Particle?

"What Is a Particle?"

Lotsa Legos

"At 9,036 Pieces, the Roman Colosseum Is Officially the Largest Lego Set Ever". (Via H.R.)

 

 

Digital Vaccine Tokens

"How Ticketmaster Plans to Check Your Vaccine Status for Concerts"

Principia Originals

"Historical detectives discover more first editions of Isaac Newton's Principia". (Via H.R.)

Chili Power

"Live Long And Eat Chili Peppers? Cardiologists Report Sweet Results"

Cat Translator

"MeowTalk app translates cat's 'language' for pet owners". (Via H.R.)

Uncertainty About Holes

"Q: What Is a Hole? A: We're Not Sure!"