What “Negative” Interest Rates Are, and What They Mean for Global Economies

What if a bank’s interest rates were so low, they actually charged you to keep your money there? And what if you could take out a loan without paying any interest at all? That’s the idea behind negative interest rates. We’re sort of in uncharted territory with this concept, which is why it’s making headlines lately. Here’s a quick rundown of what negative interest rates are and what we can expect from them. Read more…

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Beyond Gorgeous Video Shows the Making of a Damascus Steel Sword

Turn it up to 8K if you can (you can’t), because this truly awesome video of master bladesmith Tony Swatton working on a Roman Gladius Sword made from damascus steel is a treat to watch. Damascus steel is basically art in a material as the layers get built, this sword is especially awesome because it combines a 93-layer damascus technique in the blade with a twisted grip. Read more…

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This Portable Shower Reuses the Same Water for Two Whole Weeks

Indoor plumbing and unlimited clean water aren’t available everywhere. That’s why this clever, compact shower that recycles the same water several times—after purifying it after each use!—seems very handy. Read more…

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Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg Return for Indiana Jones 5 in Summer 2019 

Indy is coming back. Disney just announced that Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford will return to one of their most famous franchises as Indiana Jones 5 opens on July 19, 2019. Read more…

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New Typosquatting OS X Malware Attacks You When Mistyping COM as OM

Better watch where those fingers fall on the keyboard next time you type out a URL. Security researchers have discovered a new trend they’re calling typosquatting, where browsers are attacked after they mis-type web addresses. Read more…

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Scientists Have Discovered a Bacteria That’s Evolved to Eat Plastic

A team of Japanese scientists has discovered a bacteria that’s evolved to break down and consume PET—one of the world’s most environmentally damaging plastics. Read more…

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Fabricated Lab Result Puts Almost 8,000 Criminal Cases in Doubt

A lab technician working at a New Jersey State Police drug testing station has been accused of fabricating drug test results, potentially upsetting almost 8, 000 criminal cases in the state. Read more…

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Xerox Photocopiers Can Now Translate Whatever You’re Copying

Thanks to the paperless office that will never arrive, you can still find photocopiers in almost any corporate setting. They’re a necessary hassle, but Xerox is making its machines slightly less of a burden to have around with new functionality that automatically translates a document as it’s being copied. Read more…

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Waze 4.0 Brings a New Interface, Smart Reminders, ETA Panel and More

Android: Waze, one of our favorite mapping apps , released a new version version for Android today. Waze 4.0 comes with a brand new interface, smart reminders based on your calendar events, and a lot more. Read more…

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