Social media can in fact be made better: Research shows it is possible to reward users for sharing accurate information instead of misinformation

We feel rewarded by reactions to information we share, and that can lead to good and bad habits. Linka A Odom/DigitalVision via Getty Images Ian Anderson, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences; Gizem Ceylan, Yale University, and Wendy Wood, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Is social media designed to reward […]

The Blackest Car of All Time (So Far) Looks Like an Empty Void [Video]

Youtuber The Action Lab wrapped his car in Kiwami Musou Black fabric to create the blackest car of all time, absorbing 99.9 percent of visible light. At night, the vehicle looks like an empty void, unless shone upon by one of the world’s brightest 100,000-lumen flashlights. [The Action Lab] Please note that Geeks are Sexy […]

R.I.P. Pee-Wee Herman: Paul Reubens Passes Away at 70

Paul Reubens, best known for his portrayal of Pee Wee Herman, passed away on Sunday night at the age of 70 after a brave six-year battle with cancer. Before his passing, he penned a heartfelt farewell message, revealing his illness and sincerely apologizing to his loyal fans. The statement was made public after his death. […]