Is a Double Hurricane Something You Should Freak Out About? - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Oct 06, 2016 03:54 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Is a Double Hurricane Something You Should Freak Out About? What happens when two unpredictable storms show up to dance? And what about when one finally heads out to sea — then abruptly turns inland again for a one-two punch?       Bike Helmet Airbags Could Keep Your Head Safe New research finds that bike helmet airbags are pretty darn effective at protecting your noggin from traumatic brain injuries.       Quadriplegic Man Gets Nation's First Autonomous Car Driver's License Racecar driver Sam Schmidt was paralyzed in a car crash in 2000. Nevada just issued him a first-of-its-kind license to take his special car on the road.       'Aleppo Moments': What Causes Our Brains to Freeze Under Pressure? It happens to politicians, beauty queens and regular folks. Brain farts, that is. But, why?       There Was an Actual Jones Family Behind 'Keeping Up With the Joneses' A crumbling brick fortress in New York state proves that it's not so easy to keep up with the Joneses after all.       Guy Who Set the Paper Airplane World Record Shows How It's Done Paper airplanes are much more than child's play.       4 Reasons Why Menstrual Cups Aren't More Popular Menstrual cups still don't get much love from many American women. Why's that?       Will Nissan's New Self-Driving Chair Usher in a Golden Age of Sloth? As if it weren't enough for the robots to steal human jobs, the era of autonomous furniture is apparently upon us.       Your Jeans Could Someday Power Your Phone Chinese scientists have created the first fibers that can capture solar energy and survive the clothing manufacturing process.       Living in Racist Community Linked to Health Issues for Blacks, Whites Alike Living in racially hostile societies has been connected to the circulatory and cardiac health of both blacks and white.       The World's Most Trafficked Mammal Just Got New International Protections More than 180 countries signed a new agreement to combat trade of the pangolin—the most critically endangered animal you've never heard of. Will it be enough?       NPR Says No Comments News organizations have been dropping their commenting sections for years, and NPR has recently joined them. But not everyone thinks ditching comments is the way to go.       This Killer Whale Submarine Can Be Yours And it's only $90,000.       Surgeons Plan to Transplant Human Head by 2018 A neurosurgeon duo hopes to transplant a living human head from a patient whose body is dying to a healthy donor body. But that raises questions — a lot of questions.       Hear and Now: Project Iceworm's Getting Warmer Plus, Saudi women are challenging the current guardianship system, and we bid a fond farewell to Rosetta.       Cat Scratch Fever's Not Just an Infectious Song Cat scratch fever's having another day in the spotlight and this time it has nothing to do with rocker Ted Nugent. So, should you be scared of your kitty?       'Back to the Future' Fan Fest Hits Iconic Parking Lot on Oct. 25 To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic '80s time-travel movie, a free festival takes place this month in the same mall parking lot where a pivotal scene filmed.     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

5 Reasons Tardigrades Will Outlast Us All - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Oct 03, 2016 05:04 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   5 Reasons Tardigrades Will Outlast Us All There's no way humans will outlive the tardigrade, but we might be able to steal some of its powers while we have the chance.       Ridiculous History: When Warships Dazzled With Psychedelic Camouflage From more than 100 years ago and up until World War II, navies used wild "razzle dazzle camouflage" paint patterns and colors to thwart enemies.       Google Has a Shrewd Plan to Fight ISIS Recruitment Google AdWords aren't just for selling products.       4 Times Politicians Have Gotten in Physical Fights Think that a debate is intense? When tempers rise, elected officials can land more than metaphorical blows, as these examples from the past year alone show.       There's a Big Battle Going on in the Grand Canyon And it concerns a proposed development that will, depending on whom you talk to, spoil one of the world's natural wonders or build a better future for the Navajo people.       Your Walk Is So Distinct It Can Reveal Deep Personality Traits New studies suggests your gait may be able to predict something deeper than just a temporary mood.       Giving Babies Eggs and Peanuts Can Lessen Allergy Risk, Study Finds Contradicting earlier advice, the study found that introducing these foods earlier is better.       Let's Celebrate Rosetta After Its Crash-landing in a Comet Pit The historic spacecraft Rosetta ended its mission today of studying comet 67P. Along the way, it taught us a few things about how our solar system may have begun.       London 'Smile' Challenges World to Build Smarter Wooden Structures This year's London Design Festival features a long wooden tube that shows the potential of hardwood as a versatile building material.     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