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Gaming

Mario Has Become Self-Aware

AI researchers deliver an autonomous, universe-learning Mario.
Michael Byrne
1.17.15
VICE Premiere

And And And's 'Drink for Free' Should Be Number One on Every Bar Jukebox

It's equal parts Northwest indie rock and desert twang.
Charlie Ambler
1.17.15
Space

New Tidal Locking Theory Offers a Habitable Exoplanet Boom

Planets with thin atmospheres spin freely, even very close to their suns.
Michael Byrne
1.17.15
VICE Sports Meets
8:36

Nigel Sylvester Is Taking on BMX (Part 2)

Nigel Sylvester might be BMX's most recognizable figure, but his life and career are anything but typical of the sport.
Health

A Universal Flu Vaccine Is Headed to Clinical Trials

Could this be the end of the annual flu shot?
Kaleigh Rogers
1.17.15
Words

One Tweet Is All That Stands between You, Envision Fest, and Hanging with the Polish Ambassador in the Jungle

Guano hunting in Costa Rica. Yes, really.
THUMP Staff
1.17.15
Words

SEFF's New Tune For Hot Creations Will Make You Jack All Night

It's Friday and "Jack's Back."
David Garber
1.17.15
defense & security

Obama Will 'Prioritize' the Case of Shaker Aamer, the Last British Detainee at Guantanamo

The same week Republican senators moved to limit transfers of Gitmo detainees, British PM David Cameron pleaded Aamer's case to President Obama.
Jason Leopold
1.17.15
americas

Male Couple Told They're 'Insane,' Can't Wed in Baja California, Mexico

The "Victors," as the Baja couple are known, have the backing of Mexico's Supreme Court to tie the knot, but a city-appointed marriage counselor in Mexicali denied their request, claiming the men suffer from "insanity."
Joey Muñoz
1.17.15
Stuff

Hemp Is a Superfood but Not in Australia?

Hemp is cheap, healthy, easy to grow, and carbon negative. But it still won't be in Australian supermarket anytime soon.
Nick Reid
1.17.15
Europe

Surprise Move By Swiss National Bank Sends Currency Soaring and Stocks Tanking

Export-reliant Swiss economy was hit hard by the removal of a cap pegging the ‘safe-haven’ Swiss franc to the euro.
Pierre Longeray
1.16.15
Words

Bjørn Torske's New Reissues Are the Holy Grail of Norwegian Dance Music

The cult-favorite helped inspire artists like Todd Terje, Prins Thomas and Lindstrøm.
Gabriel Herrera
1.16.15
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