Mariana Trench Exploration Finds More Weird New Underwater Species - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Jul 18, 2016 03:15 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Mariana Trench Exploration Finds More Weird New Underwater Species The NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer just wrapped up the third leg of its recent expedition into the deep Pacific waters, finding a number of cool new species.       Hear and Now: Toast in Space Plus, the team investigates whether all U.S. gun violence is on the rise and reports on one way lions, cattle and cattle farmers could coexist more peacefully.       5 Things We Learned About the Future of 'Star Wars' at Star Wars Celebration The final panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe was the gathering place for the minds shepherding the future of the "Star Wars" franchise.       Nope, That Law Doesn't Apply: How Diplomatic Immunity Works How did the idea of "don't kill the messenger" turn into a modern international standard?       The Hitomi Satellite Briefly Glimpsed the Universe, Then Died — What Happened? The Japanese satellite aimed to look deep into the universe. It died just a month after launch—but provided a brief, tantalizing hint of discoveries it might have made.       Twinkies' Maker Hostess Going Public. Snack Cakes for Everyone! It's been a roller-coaster ride for the beloved U.S. snack cake that last 65 days. Now Twinkies and its other Hostess buddies are landing on the Nasdaq.       7 Things We Learned About 'Rogue One' at Star Wars Celebration Europe What can moviegoers expect from "Rogue One" in December? Here are seven things we know now.       Police Used a Robot to Kill Dallas Suspect — And It'll Happen Again While the recent robotic lethal force by police in Dallas may be shocking, experts say it's legal, and we're likely to see it happen again.       Researcher Paints Eyes on Cow Butts to Deter Lions Who's ready for operation iCow?     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

Carbon Foam From Burnt Bread Could Save Lots of Dough - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Jul 14, 2016 09:40 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Carbon Foam From Burnt Bread Could Save Lots of Dough That loaf of bread could help to reduce the overall cost of space travel. Really.       Troubled Hedgehogs Fare Better in Urban Environments Hedgehog populations in Britain have dropped severely. Understanding how the animals have adapted to urban and rural spaces will help us help them.       Watch: The Secret Life of Luggage — And the New Tech That Tracks It What happens after your bags go on the conveyor belt? And how can you be sure you'll see them again?       Self-lighting Public Toilet Generates Electricity From Urine A new generation of portable bathrooms could transform human waste into a sought-after resource—and light the way for safer, more sanitary facilities.       The Human Fly, or the Daredevil Who Made Evel Knievel Seem Sane A story about a superhero, a rocket bike and a 40-year mystery that probably won't be solved.       Does bubblegum flavor represent something from the natural world? Or is the famous flavor simply made up?       Unintended Consequences of Pokemon Go Pokemon Go is sweeping the globe, but the story of the game's rising popularity includes criminal activity, death and even an R-rated photo or two.       What Happens to the Billions of Cigarette Butts on the Beach? Five trillion cigarettes are discarded each year globally. New research looks at the metal content of those on just one beach in the Persian Gulf.       Exploring the Forgotten Structures of Paris French photographer Laurent Kronental chronicles the architecturally impressive, sometimes surreal postmodern public housing projects around Paris.       Out Cold and Behind the Wheel in Semi-autonomous and Autonomous Cars People fall asleep, have heart attacks or are otherwise incapacitated while driving all the time. How does that work in the world of semi-autonomous and autonomous cars?       The 5 Animals Most Suitable to Replace Your Family Pet Dutch researchers analyzed a surprising selection of exotic mammals to find which could most easily live alongside people in a humane way.       Science Determines How Long Until Eye Contact Turns Awkward You've probably locked eyes with someone across a crowded room and then looked away. Any guesses as to how long it took before you have to avert your gaze?       Pokemon Go Where Ingress Went Wondering how Pokemon Go picks its locations? Niantic, the former Google company that makes the uber popular game, has had a little experience sending gamers searching.       Roam Free, Bessie: Startup Creates Leather in the Lab New company turns collagen into leather hides, right in the lab.       Turning Captured Carbon Emissions Into Stone Could Be Easier Than Expected Scientists in Iceland have demonstrated a way to rapidly transform harmful carbon dioxide gas emissions into solids for storage.       Gun Violence Is Down, But Awareness of Police Violence Is Up Overall gun violence in the U.S. has dropped, but our awareness of violence -- especially police violence -- is rising. Here are some key facts and factors to consider.     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

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