Some fireflies have a mystifying gift for flashing their abdomens in sync. New observations are overturning long-accepted explanations for how the synchronization occurs, at least for some species.
https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-do-fireflies-flash-in-sync-studies-suggest-a-new-answer-20220920/

Some fireflies have a mystifying gift for flashing their abdomens in sync. New observations are overturning long-accepted explanations for how the synchronization occurs, at least for some species.
https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-do-fireflies-flash-in-sync-studies-suggest-a-new-answer-20220920/

I'm a fool for a brilliant visualization.

By which I mean to say: I am a fool. https://cartoblography.com/2022/12/20/favourite-maps-of-2022/

"There doesn’t appear to be a warning built into the toilet telling users Alexa is listening to their bowel movements, so as a courtesy, I’d suggest you factor that into your bathroom redesign."
https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/19/23510864/kohler-numi-smart-toilet-alexa-ces-2022

Okta's source code stolen after GitHub repositories hacked
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oktas-source-code-stolen-after-github-repositories-hacked/

The Korean Women’s Environmental Network published the results of a scientific study which claimed that the country’s ten most popular menstrual pads collectively contained 200 chemicals of concern, including 22 known carcinogens. [reg required] https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2022/12/14/not-enough-is-known-about-the-science-of-pads-and-tampons

This is not an exciting article but it's the first time I have had a public byline in a long time so YAY FOR ME I guess?

As 2022 draws to a close, we take a look back at the #Redis blog posts that resonated with our readers this year – judged by how often they were read, shared, and discussed. The results reflect the company’s progress. Look how much we accomplished!
https://redis.com/blog/top-blog-posts-2022/

LG Display has revealed a stretchable, full-color display that it says is the first to withstand a stretch of 20% without suffering any damage. https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/lg-stretchable-display/

The science news of 2022 has been strange, dramatic, intriguing and more than occasionally alarming—but the year also saw awe-inspiring breakthroughs and heartwarming successes.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/9-science-stories-that-restore-our-faith-in-humanity/

For the Hot Wheels fans
"Inflation, the curse of our pocketbooks and the Federal Reserve, has hit almost every good in the U.S. But the price of a beloved toy has managed to hover around $1 — for more than 50 years." https://www.npr.org/2022/12/16/1143282569/why-hot-wheels-are-one-of-the-most-inflation-proof-toys-in-american-history

At the frontier of conservation, scientists are learning how to bring back “functionally extinct” species using cryogenically frozen cells from the past. https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-if-extinction-wasnt-forever/

"Did you bullshit last week? Did you try to bullshit last week?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl4VD8uvgec

DoNotPay will let its chatbot argue with your cable company’s chatbot. https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/13/23505873/donotpay-negotiate-bills-ai-chatbot

Overheard in a tech women's discussion group: "Press that 'submit application' button with the same confidence mediocre men have."

Where does Walmart keep the Terminator toys?

Aisle B, back.

Pew Research has released its most striking findings of 2022 – with charts! https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/12/13/striking-findings-from-2022

Well then.
https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1604531265419591681