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Tech NewsDoes It Really Take Drones To Get You To Adopt A Dog?
Tomorrow’s National Adopt A Shelter Dog Day. So, we’re here to remind you that there’s hundreds of thousands of new best friends just waiting on you to come save them. What are you waiting for, drones? Yeah, this video from pro-dog propaganda blog 3 Million Dogs is silly, but it also drives home the point … Continued
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Tech NewsAppleHow The New Cold War Is Improving Your Navigation
Ever contemplated going to war with America, but been thwarted when the Great Satan switched off your access to its navigation satellites? That’s potentially a real problem for China and Russia, but the real victor in this navigational arms race might be you; it’s improving the quality of location data on your phone and in … Continued
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Tech News
The Boy Scouts Are Voting On Gay Leaders—Here’s How You Can Help
The Boy Scouts of America now allows gay scouts, but still discriminates against gay leaders. That could change as soon as next month, when the BSA plans a vote on the matter. Why should you care? Why should gay adults be allowed to lead? And, how can you help? Why Scouting Matters The Boy Scouts … Continued
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Reviews
FourSevens MMU-X3R Review: 2,000 Lumens Of Handheld Flashlight Power
The MMU-X3R is FourSevens’ brightest handheld flashlight yet. At 2,000 lumens, it’s brighter than my car’s high beams and is small enough to fit into the palm of my hand. But, is it the right light for you? What Is It? Three Cree XML-2s — some of the most powerful LEDs on the market — … Continued
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ScienceBiology
Ghost Monkeys Foretell Rainforest Destruction (Yes, Really)
For the first time, two albino spider monkeys have appeared in the wild. Danny Schmidt captured the first photos and videos of them; we asked him to explain why the ghost monkeys spell doom for their eco system. IndefinitelyWild: How’d you hear about the ghost monkeys? Danny Schmidt: I first heard about the albino brown … Continued
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Tech News
Apocalyptic Yellowstone Supervolcano Now 5.5 Times Larger
You know about the potentially world-ending Supervolcano hiding under Yellowstone, right? Well, scientists just discovered a second magma chamber containing an additional 46,000 cubic kilometers of molten rock. Did we mention it’s “overdue” for eruption? Apparently not everyone is aware of the Yellowstone Supervolcano. That’s crazy because it a) has the potential to wipe out … Continued
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Tech News
Can Booties Make A Better Hiking Boot?
Can separating a boot’s liner from its outer make it better? Upmarket Canadian brand Arc’teryx just launched its first footwear range, distinguished by its use of interchangeable booties. This is what it’s like to wear them and what their designer has to say. “We thought we could introduce something with more climate comfort, durability and … Continued
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Tech NewsWhat It’s Like To Jump Off The Prettiest Waterfalls In America
With its turquoise waters surrounded by dark red rock, Arizona’s Havasupai Falls and its surrounding area have to be the prettiest in the nation. Watch as our friends from Los Angeles Swimmin’ make the arduous hike in, then jump off some cliffs. IndefinitelyWild is a new publication about adventure travel in the outdoors, the vehicles … Continued
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Tech NewsAn Absolutely Massive Volcano Is Exploding In Chile Right Now
Calbuco, a stratovolcano in southern Chile, began erupting yesterday at 7pm local time. First spewing massive ash clouds then, at 10pm, erupting explosively as its fragile structure collapsed inwards. Here’s all the stunning imagery and video; we’ll keep it updated as this develops. You can see it from space! https://gizmodo.com/this-huge-volcanic-eruption-in-chile-is-stunningly-beau-1699612788 AP Photo Why do Volcanoes … Continued
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Tech NewsThis Huge Volcanic Eruption In Chile Is Stunningly Beautiful
The Calbuco volcano in southern Chile is erupting for the first time in 42 years, spewing huge amounts of ash into the atmosphere and prompting evacuations across a 24-mile wide area. And the results are absolutely stunning. The eruption began today at 6pm, local time. Calbuco is located about 620 miles south of Santiago in … Continued
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Tech NewsHow To Tell A Bobkitten From A Regular Kitten
Bobkitten or regular kitten? While both look cute nibbling on your finger, one might actually eat that finger. This is the latest litter born in the Santa Monica Mountains. Pictured here are B326 and B327. Two bobcat kittens just born in the wild in the Simi Hills, north of Los Angeles. Their mom wears a … Continued
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Tech News
How To Live The Cabin Dream Without Giving Up Netflix
Editor’s Note: Contrary to Gawker Media editorial policy, Gizmodo briefly deleted this post after the subjects claimed that they had been portrayed without their consent. It has been republished with the names of all but one of the subjects, the name of a company they work for, and one photograph of one of the subjects … Continued
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ScienceHealth
What You Can Do About Mosquitos
From ancient home remedies to modern gadgets and even new clothes technology, there’s no need to suffer mosquito bites this spring. Follow this basic advice and never get bit again. Do Home Remedies Work? It depends on who you ask. Some people are less prone to mosquito bites than others, likely resulting in anecdotal support … Continued
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Tech NewsCould Humble Milkweed Replace Down Feathers In Your Outdoor Gear?
Down is the most effective commonly-available insulator for outdoors apparel. But, it’s also expensive, loses its ability to insulate when wet (if untreated) and — there’s no way around this — is horribly cruel to most of the ducks and geese who donate their underfeathers. Now, there may be a real alternative: milkweed. Top photo: … Continued
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Tech News
This Helmet Protects You From Your GoPro
In 2013, former Formula One Champion Michael Schumacher fell while skiing and suffered a traumatic brain injury even though he was wearing a helmet. The culprit? Some sources blame his helmet-mounted GoPro. Now, Sweet Protection has designed the first snow helmet capable of protecting you from your action camera. Think about it for a second. … Continued
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Tech News
Basement Lion Is What Makes LA Great
Hollywood’s very own mountain lion is trapped in a basement right now. It’s a bizarre wildlife vs urbanization conflict, but it’s also indicative of what makes this city so special: its nature. I was on the phone with a colleague the other day when it came up that she’d never visited Los Angeles. She lives … Continued
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Tech NewsWhat It’s Like To Hunt Alaska’s Most Elusive Animal
Last October, our friend Justin traveled to Alaska in search of Dall Sheep — this continent’s most elusive big game animal. He brought back an excellent feature story and now, there’s video. Moments like this are what outdoorsmen live for. Warning: There’s two dead animals in this video. If you don’t want to see a … Continued
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Tech News
Why Congress Can Sell Off Our National Forests, But Not National Parks
Republican senators want to sell your National Forests, Wildernesses and Wildlife Refuges. But they can’t sell your National Parks, Monuments or Preserves. Here’s how all the different types of public land are different. And why you should care. https://gizmodo.com/republican-senators-just-voted-to-sell-off-your-nationa-1696862450 Wait, What’s This Got To Do With Politics? As a recap, nearly the entire GOP senate … Continued
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Tech News
What Knives You Can Carry Where In The United States
Knives! Either pointy and scary or practical and useful, depending on who you ask. And that’s reflected in our bizarre hodgepodge of unclearly written knife laws. Let’s make them easy to understand. Above: Alan Ladd plays a heavily fictionalized Jim Bowie in The Iron Mistress. But Aren’t Knives Weapons? A knife is a tool. As … Continued
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Tech News
Republican Senators Just Voted To Sell Off Your National Forests
Our public lands — including National Forests, wildlife refuges and wilderness areas — are arguably our greatest treasure. Well, almost every Republican Senator just voted to sell them to the highest bidder. This is what you can do about it. Why Public Land Is Important I don’t need to explain this, some of our nation’s … Continued
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