WiFi: Handy but Also Harmful? - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Jul 04, 2016 09:03 am   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   WiFi: Handy but Also Harmful? With scores of WiFi networks in place, is wading through an invisible ocean of JPGs, MP3s and more making you sick? BrainStuff leads you through the issue.       Watch: The Chemistry of Sparklers Explained in Slow-motion Video There's some serious science behind the sparkle, with different metals, compounds and other elements creating the fun firework.       Could the Popularity of 'Finding Dory' Hurt the Blue Tang Fish? Could the sequel to Disney's 'Finding Nemo' increase demand for pet s and bring the decline of the exotic fish that plays the leading role?       NASA's Juno Spacecraft Arrives at Jupiter on Monday, July 4 After a five-year trip, the space probe reaches its destination on a mission to learn about the gas giant's origin and evolution.       If You Love Your Phone So Much, Why Don't You Marry It? Wait. Can you actually do that?       Gold Found in Urine of Rare Indian Cows Talk about filthy lucre! Trace amounts of the precious metal turned up when scientists looked into bovine bathroom business.     Copyright © 2016 InfoSpace LLC, All rights reserved. HowStuffWorks, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Hubble Captures New Images of Jupiter's Northern Lights - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Jun 30, 2016 04:47 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Dear Tony Robbins, THIS Is How You Walk on Hot Coals Looking to turn your fear into power and walk across hot coals? The BrainStuff crew fills you in on the fiery science behind the feat.       Hubble Captures New Images of Jupiter's Northern Lights The space telescope's ultraviolet observations come days before the Juno space probe will arrive to orbit the gas giant's polar regions.       Could Your Smartphone Cause Temporary Blindness? Maybe if you look at it with only one eye -- in the dark.       Chatbot Delivers Justice, One Parking Ticket at a Time Parking tickets are a pain. Chatbots can be too. But that hasn't stopped one programmer from creating a bot to help overturn thousands of tickets.       Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments More Common in U.S. Than Previously Known A new study catalogs the number of clinics performing stem cell "treatments" unapproved by the FDA, finding more than anybody realized.       How North Korea Being Bad for People Is Good for Birds Compared to nearby coastal Asian regions, North Korea's shoreline is relatively underdeveloped. That's been a boon for migratory birds — and the humans who watch them.       Put Those Phones Down, Concertgoers, or Apple May Do It for You Ever wished the dude in front of you would just put down his phone and watch the concert? Apple's one of several companies working to enable that seemingly simple desire.       The Secret Life of the Gift Card Industry Starbucks holds as much cash for its customers as a midsize bank does, says the Wall Street Journal. Gift cards have helped the company to build a prepaid empire.       Stephen Hawking: Our Own Stupidity Remains a Threat to Humanity Global air pollution and weaponized artificial intelligence round out the trifecta of threats, the astrophysicist tells interviewer Larry King.       'Brain training' Boost Might Just Be 'Placebo Effect', Study Finds Researchers find that brain-training games didn't improve IQ — unless the person knew they were doing brain training in advance.       SpotMini: A Robot Dog Capable of Doing Dishes, Delivering Drinks Google-owned company Boston Dynamics is at the forefront of creating lifelike robots.       This One's More Than Two Months' Salary: World's Largest Diamond Up for Auction The uncut gem is 3 billion years old and may fetch $70 million.       Hackers Turn Computer Fans Into Snitches You know how you can't really disconnect your PC's fan unless you want a hot mess on your hands? Turns out that fan could serve a more nefarious purpose, too.       Watch: China's Ancient Buddhist Cave Art Perfectly Recreated in L.A. A new exhibition creates exact replicas of cave art, found in a remote region along the Silk Road and spanning centuries, cultures and styles.       Science Solves the Problem of the Stingy Shampoo Bottle If you care about lost shampoo, you're going to be doing hair flips of joy when you read about what's in store for future plastic shampoo bottles.     Copyright © 2016 InfoSpace LLC, All rights reserved. HowStuffWorks, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list