A tape measure, a metal detector and a spirit level: 25 surprisingly useful things you can do with your phone
While many use our phones predominantly to doomscroll, smartphones have a range of little-known functions that could make life better and easier β from heart monitoring to even developing camera filmChris Stokel-Walker (The Guardian)
Earth's Atmosphere Is Leaking to The Moon, And Here's Why : ScienceAlert
The Moon has no real atmosphere, but Earth has, in a sense, been generously trying to share its own for billions of years.Michael Irving (ScienceAlert)
Shoot Instax Film In A Polaroid Camera With The Aid Of Tape
Polaroid cameras have been very popular for a very long time and are especially hot gifts this year. Fresh film is easy to find but relatively expensive. In contrast, Fujiβs β¦read more
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Shoot Instax Film In A Polaroid Camera With The Aid Of Tape
Polaroid cameras have been very popular for a very long time and are especially hot gifts this year. Fresh film is easy to find but relatively expensive. In contrast, Fujiβs Instax line of inβ¦Hackaday
Not just love, actually: why romance fiction is booming
From Emily Henry to Rebecca Yarros and Alison Espachβs The Wedding People β romance has dominated the book charts this year. So why is it still dismissed by critics? People buy lipstick when the world is falling apart. This genuine economic theory, known as theβ¦
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Police continue missing person search after boat found on shore
The vessel ran aground near Inverbervie Beach on Saturday but its sole occupant has yet to be traced.BBC News
Sixes: Social cricket-themed bar chain goes into administration
The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.Michael Race (BBC News)
Omagh: Man in critical but stable condition after assault
Police gave the victim CPR after his condition rapidly deteriorated while they were talking to him.BBC News
New mathematical framework reshapes debate over simulation hypothesis
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New mathematical framework reshapes debate over simulation hypothesis
The simulation hypothesis β the idea that our universe might be an artificial construct running on some advanced alien computer β has long captured the public imagination.www.santafe.edu
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