Redheads Might Finally Get Their Own Emoji
Great ? news ? for ? gingers. The emoji release last fall was a big one—avocados, face palm and, of course, female doctors, scientists, welders and astronauts. But one thing the…
When Anal Fistulas Were All The Rage
In the 17th century, walking like you had an infected rectum was so hot. Kings have been always been trendsetters. Alexander the Great brought Persian garb into vogue among Macedonians. King…
The First Computer Programmer Was This 19th-Century Noblewoman
Ines Vuckovic/Dose Ada Lovelace put the ‘count’ in ‘Countess.’ Our Unsung Heroes series brings history’s unknown badasses out of the footnotes and into the spotlight. It’s hard to escape legend…
These Genius Tools Balance Your Busy Schedule For You
Sponsored by CSU-Global Sure, a “balanced life” is a nice thought—every day neatly divided between responsibilities, each hour magically productive. Problem is, the whole concept is a myth. Our days…
This App Turns Your Laugh Into Stunning 3D Space Art
Eyal Gever The first sculpture made in zero gravity could be your giggle. Trippy, right? The best new iPhone app is really hard to find. Your best bet is to search…
The First Sex Toy On Kickstarter Is All Kinds Of Awesome
Sponsored by Dame Products Allow us to introduce Fin, a female-friendly vibrator so cool Kickstarter opened its platform to sex toys for the first time ever. But what makes it so special?…
This Calculator Tells You If It’s Cheaper To Fly Or Drive
Antonio Manaligod/Dose Never overspend on travel again. Once you’ve picked your dream destination, trip planning typically starts with the question: How are you going to get there? You have options, of…
Electrical Currents Could Heal Cavities, No Drill Needed
Ines Vuckovic/Dose Plus, they’re way more effective than traditional fillings. Putting the recent clown scare aside, dentists may have the most feared profession out there. Not only do they stick…
This Software Predicts A Book’s Popularity Based Only On Its Sentences
Getty Images Statistical stylometry is the new literary critic. Computer scientists at Stony Brook University in New York may have just put literary critics out of a job. The team developed…
This ‘Frozen Zoo’ Could Bring Extinct Animals Back To Life
Ines Vuckovic / Dose Just call it Noah’s icy second ark. At a zoo just outside San Diego, elephants, whales, cheetahs and iguanas all hang out in the same room—or in the…