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E-Coli

New Method Evaluates Antibiotics Based on the Tiny Vibrations of Dying Microbes
The NIST-developed technique could greatly speed up the process of diagnosing infections.
Michael Byrne
10.9.17
free play

Dance Until You Die in this Surprisingly Happy Game
‘Dance Until We Die’ imagines your last few moments of life at a space rave.
Danielle Riendeau
10.9.17
helluva drug

Coke-Snorting Miami Dolphins Coach Resigns
Miami offensive line coach Chris Foerster filmed himself snorting lines of cocaine before a meeting and sent it to an ex-girlfriend. Oops.
Sean Newell
10.9.17
longreads

The Story of Jud Jud, the World’s Only A Capella, Straight-Edge Hardcore Band
The search for the mythologized duo that lampooned the hardcore scene and went undocumented, until now.
David Anthony
10.9.17
Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican hospitals are still desperate for fuel, generators, and cash
Alexa Liautaud
10.9.17
hurricane maria

Puerto Rico’s honeybees are scrounging for food after Hurricane Maria
Christina Sterbenz
10.9.17
encrypt all the things

The World’s Biggest Military Contractors Don’t Encrypt Their Websites
America’s largest defense contractors still don’t use HTTPS on their main websites.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
10.9.17
Voices

Bernie Sanders: We Must Make Public Colleges and Universities Tuition Free
Americans face almost $1.5 trillion in debt in the name of higher education.
Bernie Sanders
10.9.17
New music

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Released a New Song, "Holy Mountain"
Nice of him to wait for his brother's album campaign to end.
Lauren O'Neill
10.9.17
Health

The Mirror-Touch Synesthetes Who Can Literally Feel Your Pain
People with the unique neurological condition aren't just sensitive to the emotions and physical sensations of others—they feel them like it's their own.
Layla Haidrani
10.9.17
Twin Peaks

We Spoke to Hardcore Fans at the UK 'Twin Peaks' Festival
"I'm turning my living room into the Black Lodge."
Hannah Ewens
10.9.17
NFL

49ers Safety Eric Reid Calls VP Mike Pence Out for "PR Stunt"
Vice President Pence left Sunday's Colts game after the national anthem because several 49ers players kneeled during the song. As they have for every game since 2016.
Sean Newell
10.9.17
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