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Inflation

Why Didn’t the Universe Immediately Crunch Into Nothing? Gravity, Say Physicists

The Higgs boson and cosmic inflation can coexist after all.
Michael Byrne
11.19.14
Words

Around The World With Young Magic: The Making Of Breathing Statues

Take a trip with global music makers Young Magic.   Studio. Upstate New York Last summer we drove up to the Catskills to stay with a friend and were introduced to this house on a whim, some...
THUMP Australia
11.19.14
You Need to Hear This

Sad Music is Depressing; It’s Also Healthy and Good For Your Mind

Researchers in Berlin have found listening to downbeat music brings out positive emotions.
Dan Wilkinson
11.19.14
death

'I Don't Want to Think That He's Dead': A Trip to the Home Barrio of Oscar Taveras

Oscar Taveras was a proud son of the Dominican Republic, and his sudden death has left his beloved hometown feeling unimaginable grief.
Jorge Arangure Jr.
11.19.14
Music

YouTube and Garth Brooks Are Forging Two Paths to the Future of Streaming Music

And why Garth Brooks's GhostTunes will likely be left standing outside the fire.
Ben Richmond
11.19.14
Roger Goodell

Roger Goodell Is The American Justice System

Roger Goodell wants to make up for the criminal justice system's shortcomings, but all he's doing is replicating its mistakes.
Aaron Gordon
11.19.14
Ink Spots

Here's What Happens When You Draw Highly Explicit Pictures of Ninja Turtles Fucking Each Other

We spoke to Liverpudlian artist James Unsworth about getting in trouble with the law.
Amelia Abraham
11.19.14
Stuff

The Weed-Induced Disease That Makes You Throw Up and Take Scalding Hot Showers

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome is a real thing that can happen to you if you smoke too much pot.
Jake Lewis
11.19.14
The Blobby Boys & Friends

Owen Wilson Sells Blood for Ramen Money

The Blobby Boys are still broke and trying to find money. Adrian decides to try selling his blood because why not?
Alex Schubert
11.19.14
security

How the NSA (Or Anyone Else) Can Crack Tor's Anonymity

Researchers identified 81 percent of people using the service with a honeypot scheme and some statistical analysis.
Jason Koebler
11.19.14
Tech

Uber Is Bad at Apologies, According to Science

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick’s apology isn’t going over well, and here’s why.
Jordan Pearson
11.19.14
You Need to Hear This

Stream Tired Tape Machine's Album 'Not here'

This is both horrifying and breathtakingly loveable.
Rasmus Foltmar Elfton
Rasmus Elfton
11.19.14
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