Avenging Emily Doe

Avenging Emily Doe
One Stanford professor's relentless pursuit of justice in the Brock Turner case.

June 1, 2018 at 11:11PM
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The Hole in My Soul

The Hole in My Soul
Sara Eckel surprised her agnostic parents by becoming a born-again Christian at age 10. It was the first of many attempts to believe.

June 2, 2018 at 01:10AM
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Here's What Happens When You Aim A Solar Scorcher At Dry Ice

Here's What Happens When You Aim A Solar Scorcher At Dry Ice
Will a block of dry ice be able to withstand the heat from 2000°F solar power?

June 2, 2018 at 11:43PM
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The World's Friendliest Territorial Dispute Could Finally Be Over

The World's Friendliest Territorial Dispute Could Finally Be Over
The dispute between Canada and Denmark over Hans Island, called the world's "most civilized conflict," could finally be coming to an end.

May 31, 2018 at 04:22AM
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Type 'the1975..com' Into Your Google App To See A Weird Bug In Action

Type 'the1975..com' Into Your Google App To See A Weird Bug In Action
A Google spokesperson told Gizmodo the company is already aware of the issue, chalking it up to a "language detection bug in the Google Search app for Android."

June 2, 2018 at 08:32PM
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The Creator Of Dinosaur Comics On How To Browse The Web Good

The Creator Of Dinosaur Comics On How To Browse The Web Good
Digg's exclusive interview with Ryan North (qwantz.com, "Squirrel Girl," "Romeo and/or Juliet") on everything from making a living in webcomics to Duke Nukem action figures.

June 1, 2018 at 06:50PM
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Trump Reinstates Summit With Kim Jong Un For June 12 In Singapore

Trump Reinstates Summit With Kim Jong Un For June 12 In Singapore
Trump characterized the summit as "a beginning" and a "getting to know you meeting-plus."

June 2, 2018 at 07:18PM
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Look At This Insane 15-Bounce Trick Shot

Look At This Insane 15-Bounce Trick Shot
Ladies and gentlemen, the bank is open.

June 1, 2018 at 09:21PM
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The Key to Cracking Cold Cases Might Be Genealogy Sites

The Key to Cracking Cold Cases Might Be Genealogy Sites
A forensic DNA firm that works with law enforcement says it has uploaded 100 files to GEDmatch, the site that helped identify the alleged Golden State Killer.

June 2, 2018 at 11:33AM
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Facebook will remove the Trending topics section next week

Facebook will remove the Trending topics section next week
The removal comes after years of criticism.

June 1, 2018 at 10:16PM
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'Roseanne' Reboot Canceled After Star Compares Person Of Color To An Ape. Why Did ABC Air It In The First Place?

'Roseanne' Reboot Canceled After Star Compares Person Of Color To An Ape. Why Did ABC Air It In The First Place?
Roseanne Barr's show was canceled after she posted a racist tweet Tuesday, but why was it on air to begin with?

May 30, 2018 at 08:21PM
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The Man Who Says Science Blew Its Best Shot at an AIDS Vaccine

The Man Who Says Science Blew Its Best Shot at an AIDS Vaccine
Burt Dorman says that the scientific mainstream missed the chance to wipe out AIDS and save the lives of 35 million people. Now he wants another try.

June 1, 2018 at 08:05PM
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Rare Color Photographs of World War I

Rare Color Photographs of World War I
Rarely seen color photographs of the Great War provide a glimpse into life behind the lines and at the front.

June 1, 2018 at 06:16AM
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No One Picks Up the Phone Anymore

No One Picks Up the Phone Anymore
It used to be that not picking up the phone was like someone knocking at your door and you standing behind it not answering. Not anymore.

May 31, 2018 at 07:08PM
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The Hidden Costs of Losing Your Newspaper

The Hidden Costs of Losing Your Newspaper
When local newspapers shut their doors, communities lose out. People and their stories can't find coverage. Politicos take liberties when it's nobody's job to hold them accountable.

May 30, 2018 at 07:00PM
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Champion crowned at National Spelling Bee from record-breaking field

Champion crowned at National Spelling Bee from record-breaking field
Karthik Nemmani of McKinney, Tex., was declared champion of the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, winning on the word "koinonia" and surviving what was arguably the most intense competition in the bee’s 93-year history.

June 1, 2018 at 04:40PM
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Spanish PM Rajoy forced out of office

Spanish PM Rajoy forced out of office
Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez, who filed the motion after Mr Rajoy's party was implicated in a corruption scandal, will become prime minister.

June 1, 2018 at 04:40PM
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This Is How Camels Can Eat Spikey Cacti

This Is How Camels Can Eat Spikey Cacti
Hardened structures, called papillae, line the mouths of camels and other animals — including humans — to help them eat tough foods.

June 1, 2018 at 02:45PM
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The Average Teacher's Salary In Every State, Mapped

The Average Teacher's Salary In Every State, Mapped
As recent teacher strikes have highlighted, some states are doing a much worse job of keeping teachers housed and fed than others.

May 30, 2018 at 08:55PM
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Tired: Water Into Wine. Wired: Whey Into Beer

Tired: Water Into Wine. Wired: Whey Into Beer
Scientists have struggled to find a use for waste acid whey, but a Cornell team is working on turning it into alcohol.

June 1, 2018 at 11:42AM
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