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Wantonly breeding a tiger in captivity and releasing it into the wild could be terrible for the native population. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'The Suicide Squad' Won't Be Delayed by Coronavirus

Director James Gunn says 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' won't be held up either. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

NASA Wants to Photograph the Surface of an Exoplanet

Our galaxy is potentially full of habitable planets. A team of scientists plans to take a picture of one by turning the sun into a giant camera lens. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Beats Powerbeats Review: Best Workout Earbuds for iPhones

Nervous about losing an AirPod? The redesigned Powerbeats sound better, last longer, and stay on your head. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

14 Tips for Acing Your Online Video Call Job Interview

You can still make an impression even if your F2F isn't IRL. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Pandemic Could Be an Opportunity to Remake Cities

Cities from Bogota to Oakland are closing streets to make room for pedestrians and bikers. Urbanists think we'd be healthier if such changes were permanent. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Yet Another Consequence of the Pandemic: More Plastic Waste

This new normal means mountains of single-use plastic—and few places to put it but the dump. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's Cartoon: Coronavirus Battle

A heroic effort. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The New Math Bridge Beyond Fermat’s Last Theorem

Two papers, representing the work of more than a dozen mathematicians, have finally figured out how to connect two realms that were once seen as distant. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Stockholm's Subway Network is the World's Longest Art Walk

Photographer David Altrath engaged in his own form of social distancing to capture these photographs when commuters weren’t around. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

10 Best Grilling & BBQ Accessories (Gloves, Cleaning Tools, and More)

Upgrade your BBQ with these grates, gloves, and other tools for getting the perfect sear, smoke, roast, even pizza on any grill. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Quinn the Quarantine Fox Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

The social media mascot of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission is exactly what anxious home-bound internet dwellers need right now. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gig Work Relief, Auto Care, and More Car News This Week

Ride-sharing drivers qualify for jobless benefits—with a catch. Plus, Google and Apple say they can track Covid-19 patients and still protect privacy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Big Data Could Undermine the Covid-19 Response

Blind spots in location tracking data can threaten both public health and human rights. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

French Regulator Says Google Must Pay to Link to News Sites

Despite the EU's new copyright directive, Google has so far refused to pay fees in order to send sites traffic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Ultimate Quarantine Self-Care Guide: Nails, Hair, and Skin Care

Here's how to take care of your nails, hair, and skin at home—because if there was ever a time to be kind to yourself, it's now. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Real Reason Veterinarians Gave a Tiger a Covid-19 Test

It’s hard for humans in New York City to get a test for the coronavirus. So when a Bronx Zoo tiger tested positive for Covid-19, it invited some questions. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Cover Your Tracks Every Time You Go Online

Online tracking can often feel downright invasive. From using VPNs to clearing browser histories, we've got your back. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Whirl a Squirrel off of a Bird Feeder

In a viral video, a backyard snack bandit gets his just desserts. Next time he'll want to check the physics of circular motion. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A New, Plastic-Busting Enzyme Can Break Down Water Bottles

The end result of the reaction is a raw material that can be reused in new products. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: The Super Pink Moon

Our satellite has inspired great writers for centuries. So we've paired these images with verses from literary stargazers—can you guess them? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

18 Best Online Co-Op Games (2020): PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch

Our favorite cooperative multiplayer games that let you play together online no matter what system you own—PS4, Xbox One, PC, or the Nintendo Switch. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sometimes Saving the World Really Sucks

Lots of great novels focus on heroes—very few deal with what happens to them after their heroics are done. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Signal Threatens to Leave the US If EARN IT Act Passes

Plus: WhatsApp updates, a ransomware scheme, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The App Aloe Bud Wants You to Treat Self Care Like a Garden

In challenging times, regular reminders to take care of yourself can be a big help to your mental health. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Farmworkers 'Can't Pick Strawberries Over Zoom'

Field workers face many risks trying to feed a nation during the pandemic: crowded conditions, a lack of safety protections, and hunger at home. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Anyone's a Celebrity Streamer With This Open Source App

OBS Studio offers customization and other advanced features that are easier to use than those in other free recording tools Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

StoryCorps Connect Gives You Every Reason to Call Grandma

The venerable story-sharing service has moved online for the first time—and is giving listeners an opportunity to interview faraway loved ones. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

15 Best Weekend Deals: Soundbars, Apple Watch, and More

You're stuck inside, so it's a good opportunity to upgrade the gear in your home. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The PlayStation 5 Will Have a Sweet New Controller

Along with some big design upgrades, Sony says it's supposed to have better battery life to boot. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

17 Best Spring Game Deals for PS4, Xbox, Switch, and PC

April means game sales, and who couldn't use a little escapism right now? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Apple and Google Are Enabling Covid-19 Bluetooth Contact-Tracing

The tech giants have teamed up to use a Bluetooth-based framework to keep track of the spread of infections without compromising location privacy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Here in Spirit': An Oral History of Faith Amid the Pandemic

As Passover unfolds and Easter approaches, Jews and Christians are re-examining religion in the absence of physical gatherings. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Astronaut Mike Massimino on How to Make the Most of This Isolation

We’re all feeling a little cooped up right now. So why not shelter in place like you’re in a space shuttle, orbiting above the Earth? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Final Fantasy VII' Remake Is a Lot of Filler, Mostly Killer

Instead of riding on the original's success, the new reboot delves even deeper into the world it created. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Reality TV Has Never Felt More Untethered From Real Life

Now that the actual world has turned upside-down, shows like 'Love Island' and 'Billy on the Street' feel even more surreal. It's hard to stop watching. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

9 Amazon Workers Describe the Daily Risks They Face in the Pandemic

"This job is essential because people need deliveries, but it’s also essential for me because I need the money to feed my family." Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Biden's Path to Victory Does Not Bode Well for Voters

Like Trump in '16, he coasted on free media coverage. If that's the future of campaigning, America's in trouble. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Shuttered: For Maggie Steber, Self-Isolation Is a Secret Garden

Being stuck inside hasn't stifled the veteran photographer. In fact, she's drawn inspiration from kitchen tools and light flooding in through windows. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The US Is Waging War on Digital Trade Barriers

As Washington tries to take China, Russia, India, and others to task, the world mounts “cyber sovereignty” defenses. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

6 Popular Video Conferencing Tools Compared: Zoom, Skype, Houseparty

Keeping in touch while sheltering in place means relying on a video chat service. But which one is most appropriate for which situation? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Life in Pandemic and Echoes of Soviet Russia

Plus: Revisiting the trial of Ira Einhorn, ridding the internet of ghost websites, and testing tigers for Covid-19. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Thanks to Sheltering in Place, Animal Shelters Are Empty

A recent pet adoption boom is the feel-good pandemic story you need right now. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump Isn't Wrong About Investigating WHO

A right-wing stunt to pin the blame for Covid-19 on the World Health Organization actually contains a useful notion. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Race to Develop a Coronavirus Vaccine

On this week's podcast, we talk with staff writer Megan Molteni about the efforts to eradicate the virus. We also discuss Covid-19 testing in the US. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Modified Sleep Apnea Machines May Ease the Ventilator Crunch

Preparing for surges of Covid-19 patients, health care workers are turning to retrofitted versions of devices that are plentiful and approved for use. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Does Vaping Raise Your Risk of Covid-19 Symptoms?

There are no studies yet, but reports showing heightened dangers for tobacco smokers and lung damage from vaping are raising alarms for doctors and parents. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Short Fiction: ‘Rules of Special Measures’ by Ben Fountain

“So was it really so terrible living without those 800-thread-count sheets, that lovely Danish-modern chest of drawers?” Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 5 Best VR Headsets (2020): Oculus Quest, Rift S, and More

Virtual worlds are more accessible than ever. These headsets can take you there, whether you want a standalone, room-scale, or PC-based experience. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The History of Pandemics Teaches Us Only That We Can't Be Taught

Is there a lesson in this repeating failure? Would we even learn it if there was? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Week's Cartoons: Drones, Deepfakes, and Sci-Fi Futures

The truth will be stranger than fiction. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Coronavirus Tips and Supplies Guide: What to Buy (and Avoid) to Shelter in Place

Don't: hoard toilet paper and medical masks. Do: make sure you have plenty of food, water, and indoor activities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Covid-19 Symptoms (Coronavirus): What to Do If You Might Have It

Stay calm. Here's our guide to what symptoms you should look out for, and how to respond if you've been exposed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Vote by Mail Isn't Perfect. But It's Essential in a Pandemic

Despite Donald Trump's invective, the spread of Covid-19 has made the expansion of absentee voting expansion critical. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Lot of People Don't Even Know They Should Stay Home

A new survey finds that a startling proportion of Americans remain confused or misinformed about the local public-health advice. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Disinfect Everything: Coronavirus Home Cleaning Tips

These are our in-depth best practices for keeping yourself (and just about everything else) clean and Covid-19 and virus-free. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The FDA Asks Companies to Stop Selling Ranitidine

The federal agency cites concerns that the widely-used antacid may contain a possibly cancer-causing contaminant called NDMA. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Pandemic Is a 'Fork in the Road' for Gig Worker Benefits

As Covid-19 keeps people indoors, delivery and other contract workers are more visible than ever—making this a pivotal time for them to secure basic rights. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Can You Use an Infrared Camera to Detect a Fever?

These devices are fun to play around with, but they’re also really useful—if you know the science behind them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Make a CDC-Approved Cloth Face Mask (and Rules to Follow)

A fabric face covering won't protect you from getting Covid-19, but might help prevent you from spreading the virus if you must leave the house. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Lies About Covid-19 Might Be Deadly, But They're Not Unique

When this is over, a return to “normal” for content moderation would be a huge mistake. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Rise and Spread of a 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory

From an interview with an obscure Belgian doctor to apparent arson attacks in the UK, the unfounded claim that the pandemic is linked to 5G has spread unlike any other. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Fighting Covid-19 Shouldn't Mean Abandoning Human Rights

Democracies everywhere have tried to build legal protections for privacy and basic freedoms. But surveillance aimed at addressing the pandemic could dismantle them. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

5 Best Smart Light bulbs (2020): Lifx, Philips, Wyze, and More

They're the easiest way to start building a smart home. From Lifx to Philips Hue, here are our favorites. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Netflix's Space Force Looks Like a TV Lover's Dream

Also, Lisa Kudrow is now part of the cast, so that’s cool. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Best Streaming Content for Kids: Animal Cams, Story Hours, and More

What? You don’t want to watch the whole 'Saw' franchise with your 8-year-old? Weird. Try a live otter cam instead. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Satellite Data Reveals the Pandemic's Effects From Above

Images taken from space are providing details to governments and relief efforts about how humanity is handling the Covid-19 crisis. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

When School Is Online, the Digital Divide Grows Greater

Most US schools are closed, with instruction shifting to the internet. That's a problem for millions of people without reliable broadband, including 20 percent of rural students. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's Cartoon: Push Notifications

What will Silicon Valley come up with next? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

I Am Not At All Relaxed by 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'

Millions of people have found comfort in the Switch smash hit. I, however, have found myself trapped in a endless cycle of kawaii capitalism. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Death Cuts the Degree of Separation Between You and Covid-19

If knowing someone who has died would make the pandemic concrete for someone in the US—real and actionable—how many have to die? Here's the grim math. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The US Hitches Its Final Ride to Space From Russia—for Now

Thursday’s launch to the space station will mark the end of America’s dependence on Russia for human spaceflight, but NASA may buy more seats on Soyuz rockets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Bernie Sanders Is Out—but He Transformed Campaigning For Good

Over the course of two presidential campaigns, Sanders showed how effective a digital-first movement could be. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

iPads Are Crucial Health Care Tools in Combating Covid-19

Hospitals are deploying tablets and smartphones to protect staff, preserve protective equipment, and help patients connect with loved ones. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

After 50 Years of Effort, Researchers Made Silicon Emit Light

We’re approaching the speed limit for electronic computer chips. If we want to go faster, we’ll need data-carrying photons—and some tiny lasers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Clever Cryptography Could Save Privacy in Covid-19 Contact-Tracing Apps

Researchers are racing to achieve the benefits of location-tracking without the surveillance. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Care for Your Car While Sheltering in Place

Being completely sedentary isn't just bad for people—it's bad for vehicles, too. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

We Need a Covid-19 Vaccine—Let’s Get It Right the First Time

The flu shot campaigns of 1976 and 2009 offer key lessons for how (and how not) to distribute, monitor and communicate about vaccines. But will anyone listen? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Cheap 3D Printer Can Trick Smartphone Fingerprint Locks

With a budget of just $2,000, researchers could fool biometric scanners 80 percent of the time. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

That Weird Pain in Your Nuts and the Limits of Telemedicine

Patients often don't know their own anatomy. Doctors often don't know how to talk about it over a screen. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Samsung Galaxy A Series (2020): Specs, Price, Release, and More

We break down the six new Galaxy A series phones, which start at $110 and go all the way up to $600, giving Samsung a foothold in every possible price point. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Meme Account About a Mall Is Now a Lifeline

The parody Twitter account devoted to The Americana at Brand is absurd. But now that LA residents are stuck at home, it's a strange source of comfort. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

18 Best Nintendo Switch Games (2020): 'Pokémon', 'Cuphead', and More

From Hyrule to Hallownest, these are our absolute favorite videogame escapes for the Switch and Switch Lite, including multiplayer, co-op, and single-player games. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Face Mask Debate Reveals a Scientific Double Standard

No one complained about the lack of evidence for 20-second hand-washing. So why did we treat face masks differently? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Beat Covid-19, Scientists Try to 'See' the Invisible Enemy

Using beams of X-rays and electrons, researchers are creating a moving model of the coronavirus in order to discover its weaknesses. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Steam Remote Play Together: Setup Guide and Best Games to Try

Steam lets you run local multiplayer videogames over the internet, allowing you to play with friends even when they’re not next to you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

T-Mobile and Sprint Merger FAQ: What You Need to Know (2020)

If you’re a subscriber, you may have a lot of questions now that the two wireless carriers have merged. And what's happening with Dish and Boost? We have answers. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Gig Workers' New Unemployment Benefits Won't Come Quickly

The $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill makes contractors eligible for unemployment insurance. But states want pay stubs that ride-hail drivers don't have. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

In Italy, the TV Show Big Brother Is Now Everyone's Reality

Contestants on Italy's version of Big Brother had a jump-start on life under quarantine. Now they return to a world both familiar and alien. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's Cartoon: Deep Sea Fakes

And they thought phishing campaigns were a nightmare. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Unbearable Lightness of Animal Crossing

Many years before the rise of walking-paced exploration games, *Animal Crossing* captured the lovely melancholy of pointless perambulation. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New iPhones Should Be Here Soon. Will People Buy Them?

We’re on the precipice of a downturn in consumer spending, and the mobile device market may take a very big hit. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'Desus & Mero' Adapt to Life in Quarantine

The show is built around the joy of hanging out with its hosts—even more so than on other late-night TV programs. Here’s how it's surviving a moment when hanging out is impossible. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump’s Coronavirus ‘Experts’: A Field Guide

Here are the brave men who aren’t letting a lack of relevant training stop them from weighing in on how to solve the crisis. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Does Covid-19 Make Some People So Sick? Ask Their DNA

Consumer genomics company 23andMe wants to mine its database of millions of customers for clues to why the virus hits some people harder than others. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Turns Out, Traffic Spreads Like the Coronavirus

Researchers use models meant for infectious diseases to show how congestion proliferates. That may mean a vaccine for traffic jams is on the horizon. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To End the Pandemic, Give Universal Testing the Green Light

We have the technology to administer tests and assess categories of risk. We just need the leadership. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best iPad (2020): Which Apple Tablet Should You Buy?

Choosing an iPad is more complicated than it needs to be, but we're here to help with our complete guide to all of Apple's tablets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Power Plant of the Future Is Right in Your Home

If we want more renewable energy, our grids will have to manage themselves. A small experiment in Colorado is lighting the way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Escape From a Sunken Submarine

First of all, you can't just open the hatch when you're trapped at the bottom of the ocean. But there is a way out—it requires physics and some audacity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Cheap Home Audio Gear and Tips: How to Get Great Sound

Here are our favorite tips and gear to crank up your home speaker or vinyl setup. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Muscle Giants, Zoom Orgies, and the New Erotics of Isolation

Global lockdown is making shameless kink seekers of us all. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

One Way to Potentially Track Covid-19? Sewage Surveillance

How many people have been infected with the new coronavirus? A group of Bay Area researchers aims to find out—by tracking what's in the local wastewater. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's Cartoon: Doorbell Cameras

When surveillance becomes cinematography. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Un-Miracle Drugs Could Help Tame the Pandemic

Scientists are scrambling to create Covid-19 antivirals. But what if medicines we already have are good enough to buy patients more time? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Obama’s Ebola Czar on What Strong Federal Response Looks Like

Ron Klain explains why government needs to speak with once voice—and what he'd do if he were in charge. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Sony's Noise-Canceling Wirefree Earbuds Are on Sale For $189

Need a little peace and quiet while you work from home? These earbuds are among our favorites and block out sound like a dream well. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

HBO and AMC Are Offering Free Streams for Folks Stuck Inside

Coronavirus stay-at-home orders mean a lot of people are indoors watching movies and TV. Now some networks are giving their wares away for free. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Defense Production Act Won’t Fix America’s N95 Face Mask Shortage

The Trump administration put off using the DPA for weeks. Now it may be too late to help secure N95 masks where they're needed most. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Deliciously Surprising Science of Taste

That famous map of the tongue, with the different sections for bitter, sweet, salty, and sour? Way wrong. Here’s the fascinating truth. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Review: Flying High

The Galaxy Chromebook has everything you could ever want in a laptop based on the Chrome browser. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Map Shows the Global Spread of Zero-Day Hacking Techniques

The collection of countries using those secret hacking techniques has expanded far beyond the usual suspects. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Asian Countries That Beat Covid-19 Have to Do It Again

Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan had flattened the curve. Then travelers from the US and Europe began reimporting the virus. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Reality of Covid-19 Is Hitting Teens Especially Hard

The pandemic has been devastating for us adults, but its impact on teenagers is arguably far greater. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

My Bulletproof Vest and the Illusion of Perfect Protection

I once bought it to keep me safe from gunfire, but these days, what would keep me safe from other people? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's Cartoon: Drone Down

The most dangerous game. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Don't Be Fooled by Covid-19 Carpetbaggers

Coronavirus credentialism is rampant and dangerous. Knowing who's legit and who's an opportunist can save lives. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

7 Best Pizza Ovens (2020): Outdoor, Indoor, Gas, and Wood

You want pizza? After months of testing, we picked our favorite portable pizza ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

GM Pivots to Building Ventilators, and More Car News This Week

The automaker is among several industrial companies applying their mass-manufacturing know-how to making much-needed medical equipment. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Why Do Matter Particles Come in Threes?

Nobel Prize–winning physicist Steven Weinberg's new paper tackles the mystery of why the laws of nature appear to have been composed in triplicate. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A van Gogh Art Heist Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

Is anyone in the market for a very nice painting. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

2019 Was 'Probably the Worst Year in a Century' for Australia

A new report weighs the damage from record heat and raging bushfires, and concludes that the environmental damage is on an “unprecedented scale.” Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

11 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services for Every Kind of Cook (2020)

Considering using meal kits? I spent weeks cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door. Here are the best. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Keep Your Zoom Chats Private and Secure

Trolls. Prying bosses. Zoom's a great video chat platform, but a few simple steps also make it a safe one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

We Are in the Midst of This Coronavirus Outbreak—Now What?

WIRED editor in chief Nicholas Thompson and senior correspondent Adam Rogers answer reader questions about the scientific and social consequences of the pandemic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Beat the Coronavirus, Raise an Army of the Recovered

We are at war, and this is our draft. Immunity comes with responsibility. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How a Barbie Polaroid Camera Is Helping Me Shelter in Place

I’d tote this camera and its convenient neck strap to all the hottest pool parties and hip bars, if I wasn’t grounded at home by the pandemic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Coronavirus Has Created a Sex Boom—but Maybe Not a Baby Boom

Isolated couples are purchasing toys by the bucketload, and activity on dating apps is way up. But more babies might not be on the way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Space Photos of the Week: Awesome Planets and Ancient Gods

Earth aside, all the planets in our solar system were named after Greek and Roman gods. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The JavaScript Framework That Puts Web Pages on a Diet

Svelte, created by a graphics editor for the New York Times, has attracted a following among programmers who want their pages to load faster. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

In Xinjiang, Tourism Erodes the Last Traces of Uyghur Culture

In the far-western reaches of China, the Communist party has long tried to eliminate markers of the Muslim ethnic minority group's identity. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Physics of an Elephant-Powered Slam Dunk

What could be better than sailing 30 feet through the air for a two-hand jam? Staying home and analyzing it\! Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Texts From Politicians Could Be More Dangerous Than Ever

With rallies and canvassing on ice, 2020 election campaigns are rapidly turning to peer-to-peer texting, which isn't the panacea it appears to be. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Notorious Spyware Vendor Wants to Track Coronavirus Spread

Plus: An evacuated aircraft carrier, Iranian hackers, and more of the week's top security news. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Jean-Luc Picard is the Captain We Need Right Now

The CBS All Access show 'Picard' is a reminder of the flawed perfection of the Star Trek character. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

9 Easy Mess-Free Indoor Activities and Creative Ideas for Kids

Need to keep the kids busy while you work at home? Here are some ideas that won't leave your house looking like it's been glitter bombed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

With Sports on Hold, Restless Gamblers Turn to Videogames

With sports seasons suspended, the billion-dollar betting industry has set its sights on digital arenas. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Japan Is Racing to Test a Favipiravir, a Drug to Treat Covid-19

Based on a compound discovered in 1998, the antiviral Favipiravir is already being used in Japan and Turkey. Its maker? A subsidiary of Fujifilm. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 16 Best Weekend Deals: Sonos Speakers, Nest Wifi, and More

Everyone's sheltering in place—might as well enjoy your social isolation with better sound and classic videogames. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Turn Off Your Screen Time Notifications

It's just one more thing to feel bad about at a time when nothing feels particularly good. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

'The Last of Us Part II' Is Being Delayed Indefinitely

The game's release is being postponed due to logistical concerns caused by the spread of the coronavirus. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The CDC Now Recommends Americans Wear Face Masks

Staying home is still the best way to protect yourself from the coronavirus. But the CDC now says that masks are effective as an additional measure. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trials of Plasma From Recovered Covid-19 Patients Have Begun

US Food and Drug Administration officials approved nationwide tests of two treatments, both derived from the blood of people who have survived the disease. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Biggest Coronavirus Myths, Busted

No, drinking water won’t flush the virus out of your mouth. Here’s how to inoculate yourself against bad Covid-19 information. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Google Reveals Location Data to Help the Coronavirus Response

The search giant is disclosing trends in visits to broad categories of places, as a tool for public health officials. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

As Health Anxieties Soar, Wellness Influencers Step In

Tips for staying active during the pandemic are one thing. But some influencers are pushing unscientific claims to sell "immunity boosting" products. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

So Wait, How Encrypted Are Zoom Meetings Really?

The service's mixed messages have frustrated cryptographers, as the US government and other sensitive organizations increasingly depend on it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Covid-19 Is Killing More Men Than Women—Here Are Some Theories

Scientists can’t say for certain why the current pandemic is discriminating by sex, but it likely comes down to biology, lifestyle, and behavior. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Thousands of Android Apps Are Silently Accessing Your Data

More than 4,000 Google Play apps let developers and advertisers collect a list of the user's other installed apps, no permission needed. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Nonprofits and Companies That Are Helping to Fight the Pandemic

Donate, if you can. Everyone is trying to get by, but these nonprofits, retailers, and companies are directly helping make a difference against the novel coronavirus. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For Open-Source Ventilators, Making Them Is the Easy Part

Plus: The DIY movement, the Long Tail theory of the internet, and wild animals in the streets. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 'Resident Evil 3' Remake Seems Doomed to Fail

The latest reboot is trying to be a missing link, but it ends up being too much. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Right Gear for Your Home Tool Kit: Hammers, Screwdrivers, and More

Here's all the gear you need to handle any DIY job, from basic repairs to more ambitious home improvement projects. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Automation May Take Jobs—but AI Will Create Them

A Silicon Valley executive returns home to the rural South to see for himself the ways in which AI is affecting the local economy. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Refuel a Nuclear Power Plant During a Pandemic

To swap out the spent uranium rods, hundreds of technicians from around the country must work in close quarters for weeks. That’s a challenge during a quarantine. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How We Ended Up Short on Medical Equipment

This week, we discuss the nationwide shortage of ventilators and protective equipment, and how we’re going to deal with it amid the coronavirus pandemic. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

My Phone Keeps Me Sane During This Crisis … and Insane, Too

What happens when the only device that can make you stop crying is exactly the device that is making you cry? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best 'Work From Home' Gear: Our Home Office Tech Guide

Do you need a monitor, desk, webcam, laptop, microphone, or pair of headphones? Here's our ultimate laundry list of recommended gear to improve your new home office. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

This Week's Cartoons: Coolers, Commandments, and Cleaning

Keep washing those hands. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Short Fiction: ‘Indivisible City’ by Daniel Torday

“It is a contagion, this need to wear a mask, not unlike the contagion the mask is meant to repel.” Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

New Yorkers, Once Again at Ground Zero, in Their Own Words

This week in our living oral history, the city’s residents—from the great to the humble—try to come to grips with a metropolis under assault by a virus. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Delivery Apps Offer Restaurants a Lifeline—at a Cost

Social distancing rules have reduced many eateries to delivery and take out. But apps like Uber Eats exact a 25 percent toll on their shrinking revenue. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How a Real Dog Taught a Robot Dog to Walk

Instead of coding a mechanical quadruped's movements line by line, Google researchers fed it videos of real-life pups. Now it can even chase its tail. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The High-Stakes Race to Build More Ventilators

The US is short of ventilators to help Covid-19 patients breathe. Ford, GM, and satellite-launch company Virgin Orbit are trying to fill the gap. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

For Homeless People, Covid-19 Is Horror on Top of Horror

As the coronavirus spreads, unhoused people are among the most vulnerable to infection. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The (Political) Science Behind Trump's Coronavirus Approval Ratings

The president is presiding over a public health nightmare and a mounting economic crisis. So why are voters warming up to him? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

5 Comics to Catch Up on While Self-Quarantined

Are you being a good citizen and staying at home? Good. Here are some comics to pass the time. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

11 Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online (2020): Memory Foam, Hybrid, and More

We tried dozens of bed-in-a-box mattresses. These are the best (and worst) we found. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

HTC Vive Cosmos Elite Review: One Step Forward, Several Steps Back

I had hoped the high-end headset would provide an escape from the real world. It didn’t. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How a Crispr Lab Became a Pop-Up Covid Testing Center

As the government fumbled Covid-19 testing, researchers at UC Berkeley's Innovative Genomics Institute stepped up—with their own time and funding. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

China Flexes Its Soft Power With ‘Covid Diplomacy’

Initially criticized for covering up and failing to control the virus, China is rebranding its response as a symbol of leadership and strength. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Today's Cartoon: Washed Ashore

Old habits are hard to break. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Coronavirus Lockdown Is a Threat for Many Animals, Not a Blessing

You may have seen recent videos of goats roaming an empty town. But for more vulnerable species, like rhinos, this shutdown poses a great danger. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Disney Is Donating 100,000 N95 Masks to Covid-19 Relief

Meanwhile, J.K. Rowling has some new treats for Potterheads stuck quarantining at home. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Brief History of the Census—and How Covid-19 Could Change It

Census-taking used to spur innovation. Now, the pace of technology, and the challenge of going go door to door, could force it to adopt existing systems instead. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Apple Buys Dark Sky in an Android Worst-Case Scenario

The best, most beautiful weather app is about to be an iOS exclusive. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Best Samsung Galaxy S20 Deals (and Which Model to Choose)

Should you buy Samsung’s new Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, or S20 Ultra? Here's what you need to know before you shell out a grand. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Zoom Privacy Backlash Is Only Getting Started

A class action lawsuit. Rampant zoombombing. And as of today, two new zero-day vulnerabilities. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

No Purell? No problem! When disinfecting gel sells out everywhere, you can just make some yourself with stuff you (maybe) already have at home. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Quieter Side of Preparing for Disaster

For some longtime preppers, it's not all about bunkers and power generators. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Dangers of Moving All of Democracy Online

To protect governments as well as people’s rights from coronavirus, we need to use tech as a scalpel, not a sledgehammer. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Now Might Be the Time People Need ASMR Most

It can replicate a sense of being touched, even when there’s no one around. As the world self-isolates, that feeling is more important than ever. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack - April 2020

Mohammad Mosaed, a reporter who criticized the Iranian government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, has been arrested and banned from social media. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Whether it's a Roku, Vizio, or Yamaha, Just Get A Soundbar Already

If you're also streaming movie after movie, trying to forget that we’re living in a housebound half-life, there's no better time to try one. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The 5 Best Posture Correctors (2020): Upright Go 2, Wyllielab, and More

You're hunched over your desk and phone for hours. So we rounded up the gear to help you straighten up—including a DIY trick. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The State of Coronavirus Testing in the US

Many Americans who may need a Covid-19 test still can't easily get one. What's going on? Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Trump Eases the Way for More Gas Guzzlers

The administration reversed Obama-era rules that set strict fuel-economy standards, setting up a fight with states including California. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

13 Best Galaxy S20 Cases (40+ Cases Tested)

It doesn't matter if you have the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, or S20 Ultra—a case to protect your new phone is a good idea. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Mmmm, Fungus. It’s the Next Big Thing in Fake Meat

Fast-growing networks of mycelial filaments can replicate meat’s texture—without meat’s carbon footprint. Just add flavor and fry it up. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A Truly Green Electric Grid Will Need Very Big Batteries

It takes a lot more than just solar farms and wind turbines. Storing excess electricity is essential for renewable energy to really be renewable. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Political Promise of Carbon Taxes

Putting a price on emissions has become a bipartisan issue. Now we just need to do it the right way. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Wyoming Confronts Its Wind-Powered Destiny

The Cowboy State should be a renewable energy juggernaut, but it's dominated by fossils fuels. Next step: Thinking of the future instead of digging up the past. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Solar Panels Could Be the Best Fad Ever

Installing an array on your roof is environmental exhibitionism—and it's contagious. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

To Cut Carbon, Ditch Air Travel—and Get on the Right Track

Some environmentally conscious people are trying to give up flying. For some trips, there's a great, cleaner alternative: It's called a train. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

A One-Time Poultry Farmer Invents the Future of Refrigeration

Mechanical cooling revolutionized the global food supply—and accelerated global warming. Peter Dearman’s liquid air engine could change all that. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Solar Power Is Sustainable for the Economy, Too

We've been talking about the potential for the sun's energy for decades. Now it can be more profitable to save the planet than to ruin it. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

The Fishy Fix to a Methane-Spewing Crop

Rice has the biggest carbon footprint of any grain. Bite by bite, bacteria-guzzling minnows can make it much smaller. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How Airlines Are Trying to Boost Efficiency and Cut Emissions

Winglets. Better engines. Lighter materials. The industry is trying everything it can. But the best fix for the planet would be for us to stop flying so much. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Build Cities for Bikes, Buses, and Feet—Not Cars

San Francisco's MTA boss Jeff Tumlin is one of a new breed of planner trying to kick cars out of the city. That's good for business, good for people, and amazing for the planet. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Energy-Saving AI Is Coming for Your Office Thermostat

UC Berkeley's Costas Spanos thinks you should track your workers and hand over the lights and temperature controls to artificial intelligence. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

Six-World Sci-Fi: Save the Planet

Each month we publish a six-word story—and it could be written by you. Posted from: * Sunstreak Systems * sunstreak.co

How We Will All Solve the Climate Crisis