Новости за 03.12.2015

Why is that man dancing on a Highway 101 overpass?JaVonne Hatfield shows off his signature cut out heart atop his overpass dance floor. Photograph by Holly J. McDede. For JaVonne Hatfield, overpasses are the only dance floor necessary. Every Thursday and Friday afternoon, he shimmies, shakes, and smiles from the 101 overpass that crosses the freeway at 18th Street in San Francisco, all while holding up a giant cardboard heart to the commuters below. Continue reading at kalw.org.

From the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch to the Star Wars Sphero BB-8 toy, Youtuber MKBHD gives a few gadgets a spin to help you figure out what to put on your wish list this holiday season.

Not sure what to get your tech-head friends for the holidays? YouTube star MKBHD reviews the Fitbit ChargeHR, Verizon’s Droid Turbo 2, and the Bose SoundLink mini speaker so you can get the right gadget for the right guy or gal.

In this week's news, we reveal the Top 10 Controversies 2015. Part 1 includes numbers 10-6.

Announcing the shortlist for Physics World's "Book of the Year" award

After 15 years of going strong, Manchester, Tennessee’s Bonnaroo continues to be one of the go-to music festivals of the summer. Watch the 60-minute documentary Bonnaroo Rewind on att.net/bonnaroo to see a best-of look at the most celebrated live performances of the 2015 four-day event, when it descended upon Manchester, Tennessee last June, and check out previews from three of the incredible artists – Brandi Carlile, Alabama Shakes, and Twenty One Pilots – below.Brandi Carlile, “The Eye”

MUSCATINE — One of Muscatine’s most historic architectural properties is now just a memory.

MUSCATINE, Iowa – One of Muscatine’s most historic architectural properties is now just a memory.

This magical-looking forest in Poland looks straight out of a fairytale.

From touchscreens to E ink and GPS to Guitar Hero, some of today’s most popular technologies all originated from the same place: the MIT Media Lab. To celebrate its 30th anniversary current and former directors count down the nine most influential innovations to come out of the future-forward lab.

The foster care systems in the United States regularly break up families. Is there a way to prevent that? Andrew Brown with the Foundation for Government Accountability discusses a one idea.

Behold: the tastiest sandwiches you’ll ever find on your globetrotting adventures. (Photo by Getty Images. Design by Lauren DeLuca for Yahoo Travel.)

Art Basel Miami is not just about the art and fashionable fetes, it’s also about the food. Here’s a guide to savory sustenance and sweet treats to fortify your staying power during Miami’s world famous blowout this December 3–6.

How can we move toward a more sustainable world? By looking to nature where many of our problems have already been solved. Find out how inventors and scientists developed things like velcro and radar by looking at—and imitating—dogs and bats.

How can we move toward a more sustainable world? By looking to nature where many of our problems have already been solved. Find out how inventors and scientists developed things like velcro and radar by looking at—and imitating—dogs and bats.

South Korea National Team first baseman Byung-ho Park this week signed a 4-year, $US 12 million contract with MLB’s Minnesota Twins.

MUSCATINE — The state fire marshal's office has been called in to assist in the investigation of Tuesday's blaze at the historic Huttig mansion.

Please note that to reduce empty lanes we request that ALL Swimmers sign in for ALL Swims in Sessions 1 and 4.

Robert Bensh discusses the myriad ways that ISIS and the Paris attack impact global energy security and geopolitics in the Middle East.

Featuring Terence Kealey, Author, The Economic Laws of Scientific Research, Adjunct Scholar, Cato Institute; Ronald Bailey, Author, The End of Doom: Environmental Renewal in the Twenty-first Century Science Correspondent, Reason; Peter Goettler, President and CEO, Cato Institute; and George Selgin, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, Cato Institute. 12:40 – 2:00PM Luncheon Address—Truman, Eisenhower and LBJ Were Right to Be... Читать дальше...

Featuring Terence Kealey, Author, The Economic Laws of Scientific Research, Adjunct Scholar, Cato Institute; Ronald Bailey, Author, The End of Doom: Environmental Renewal in the Twenty-first Century Science Correspondent, Reason; Peter Goettler, President and CEO, Cato Institute; and George Selgin, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, Cato Institute. Online registration is now closed. 10:30 – 10:50AM. Registration 10:50 –... Читать дальше...