Translation Update

"Meta takes us a step closer to Star Trek's universal translator". (Via H.R.)

Light Posting

Admin note: Posting will be light for the next 1-2 weeks due to external obligations.

The First Password On The Internet

"First password on the internet"

Igloo Science

"How Do Igloos Keep People Warm?"

Apollo Wrist Computer

"Want to Wear a Tiny Apollo Guidance Computer on Your Wrist?"

 

Meteor Strike Video

"Homeowner captures sound and video of meteorite strike on camera, and scientists believe it's a first"

Costco Clothes

"Costco's $9B clothes business, explained". (Via Rand Simberg.)

Best Space Photo?

"A NASA astronaut may have just taken the best photo from space -- ever"

Young Violinist

When you're playing Vivaldi on the piano at the airport, and a shy 10-year old girl asks if she can play her violin along with you. 

(I love the expression on her face as she plays!)

Caplan On Men And Women

Bryan Caplan: "The Typical Man Disgusts the Typical Woman"

Coffee Good

"We knew morning coffee was good for us... and science has finally proved it"

Nvidia AI Computer

"Nvidia's tiny $3,000 computer for AI developers steals the show at CES"

What To Do If You Accidentally Glue Your Eye

News you can use: "Accidentally put eyelash glue in your eye? Tips to avoid painful mistakes."

AI Detection Of Ovarian Cancer

"AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study". 

Academic paper in Nature Medicine: "International multicenter validation of AI-driven ultrasound detection of ovarian cancer"