By Lance Whitney A new version of the WebOS software that powers the South Korean company’s Smart TVs will add some “magic” to its 2016 lineup.
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Spot the stealthy Star Wars puns in this 40-second weather forcast – CNET
By Chris Matyszczyk Technically Incorrect: “Don’t be a trooper,” warns a British weather presenter Sian Welby in a perfectly scripted forecast.
Deadpool blasts Boba Fett in the latest 'Epic Rap Battle' – CNET
By Bonnie Burton The popular YouTube series pits Marvel’s wisecracking Merc with a Mouth against the beloved Star Wars bounty hunter.
Real-Time 3D Imaging Shows How Disposable Lithium Batteries Degrade
We all know that lithium-ion batteries can …
Engineer Emily Manor-Chapman discusses NASA/JPL's Juno mission (Tomorrow Daily 289 show notes) – CNET
By Ashley Esqueda The spacecraft is scheduled to hit Jupiter’s orbit by July of next year, and we talk to one of the mission’s engineers about how Jet Propulsion Laboratory goes about preparing.
The Most Futuristic Predictions That Came True in 2015
It’s time to reflect on the most futuristic breakthroughs and developments of the past year. This year’s crop features a slew of remarkable scientific and technological achievements, from an actual working hoverboard to cyborgized brains. Here are 18 predictions that finally came true in 2015.
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There’s Mercury in Californian Fog
Fog can be a pain in the ass, but it could also bring more profound problems. At least in California, where researchers have discovered that coastal fog can contain peculiarly large concentrations of mercury.
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Here’s a Book About Time Travel That Could Change How You Look at the Past
By Charlie Jane Anders on io9, shared by Cheryl Eddy to Gizmodo
Lisa Goldstein has an incredible track record as a fantasy writer, including the award-winning The Red Magician and the beautiful collection Travelers in Magic. Now she’s written a science fiction book about time travel, …
This Photo of a Completely Cloudless California Shows its Snowpack Starting to Return
What are we looking at here? That’s the state of California today, with almost no cloud cover. Yes, that white stuff is snow and it’s quite a sight for our drought-parched eyes.
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7 Big Ways Our Cities Will Improve When Driverless Cars Hit the Streets
The idea of streets swarming with robot-piloted vehicles paints a scary picture for some urban-dwellers. But a new project called …