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[ASAP] Enhanced Dark-Field Hyperspectral Imaging and Spectral Angle Mapping for Nanomaterial Detection in Consumer Care Products and in Skin Following Dermal Exposure

Chemical Research in Toxicology
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.0c00090




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[ASAP] Unexpected Observations: Probiotic Administration Greatly Aggravates the Reproductive Toxicity of Perfluorobutanesulfonate in Zebrafish

Chemical Research in Toxicology
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.0c00139




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[ASAP] Functionalized Surface-Charged SiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles Induce Pro-Inflammatory Responses, but Are Not Lethal to Caco-2 Cells

Chemical Research in Toxicology
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.9b00478




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Corporate environmental reporting : the Western approach to nature / Leanne J Morrison.

New York, NY : Routledge, 2020.




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Teaching made easy : a manual for health professionals / Kay Mohanna, Elizabeth Cottrell, David Wall and Ruth Chambers.

Abingdon, Oxon : Radcliffe Publishing Ltd, [2011]




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CUDA by example : An introduction to general-purpose GPU programming / Jason Sanders, Edward Kandrot.

Upper Saddle River, NJ : Addison-Wesley, [2011]




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Prometheus (2012) / directed by Ridley Scott [DVD].

[U.K.] : 20th Century Fox, [2012]




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On property and contract / Jeffrey Gilbert ; edited for the Selden Society by Michael Lobban.

London : Selden Society, 2019.




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A Parable of the Productive Servant




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The Empty Promises of Minimalism




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Poetry & Literature: News & Events: National Ambassador Tour Proposal Process Now Open

The Library of Congress' partner, Every Child a Reader, is currently accepting proposal submissions from libraries, schools, community centers, and organizations interested in hosting an event with Jason Reynolds, the 7th National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

Reynolds will travel to rural/small underserved communities across the country during his two-year term to have meaningful discussions with young people. Through his platform, “GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story, he will connect with, listen to, and empower students to share their stories and start their journey as storytellers.

Organizations are encouraged to put together proposals that support and align with Jason's platform and the mission of the program. 

To learn more about the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature program click here. To learn more about Reynolds’ tenure as Ambassador click here.

Submit your proposal here: https://everychildareader.net/ambassador/




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Most Dangerous Object in the Office: Supreme Products Pocket Chain Saw

Set the office a-chattering when you whip out this 4-ounce human-powered chain saw. Then set that leg on your office chair straight.




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Most Dangerous Object in the Office: Lee Production Pot IV Electric Melter

Some people use the Lee Production Pot metal melter to make bullets. Wired's editors are pleased with their hand-forged paper clips.




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Comic-Con 2012 - Do I Really Need To Check-In My Proton Pack?

And we're off! Comic-Con is just starting and if we're to judge by this video, already super awesome! Check out a glimpse of whats to come...




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Most Dangerous Object in the Office: Ara Safety Pro

The Ara Safety Pro is like the do-gooder offspring of a fire extinguisher and a smoke grenade. Just pull the pin and toss the 9-pound projectile directly into the blaze.




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Designing the Perfect Engineer in Prometheus

Blockbuster film designer and creature creator Neville Page talks about the unlikely influences he used to create the engineer in Prometheus.  Page is currently designing elements of Ridley Scott's new Blade Runner.




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Witness Protection Gone Wrong

Dax Shepard acts, writes and directs 'Hit and Run'.  It's a comedy about witness protection gone wrong.




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Staff Picks: Numark iDJ Pro for iPad

WIRED reviews the Numark iDJ Pro for ipad.




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Staff Picks: Vitamix Professional Series 750

WIRED reviews the Vitamix Professional Series 750




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Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Pro Review

The Surface Pro looks like a tablet, but it's not a mobile device. It's a portable device.




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Review: Giant Propel Advanced SL 0

Giant claimed its new Propel Advanced SL 0 was the most aerodynamic bike in the world, a claim repeated by the media outlets who reported on it. Big words, but I wanted to test it and see for myself.




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Massive Biometric Project Gives Millions of Indians an ID

A massive biometric project in India aims to get millions of impoverished citizens a new form of ID.




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Process: How Tubes of Tofu Become Tofurky

Wired gets a private tour of Turtle Island's wind-powered factory, where it cranks out a hero of the vegetarian holiday meal;Tofurky Roast.




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Animal Prosthetics Help Human Amputees Move Again

Advanced prosthetics designed for animals from horses to dolphins could one day be put to use for humans.




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The Window - NYC Eastside Access Part 1: Most Expensive Transportation Project in US History

Deep under New York City, the Metropolitan Transit Authority is working on the country’s largest and most expensive transportation project. Over 50 years in the making, this $8.24 billion railway will connect the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central Terminal. Follow Engineer Bill Ury, on an inspection of this massive subterranean project from beneath 38th Street in Manhattan to Sunnyside Yards in Queens.




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The Window - NYC Eastside Access Part 2: Most Expensive Transportation Project in US History

Stirring images of an underground city set the stage for this subterranean journey through East Side Access, the country's largest transportation project. Get a detailed look at the bold vision for this massive railway expansion and learn why it could only happen in New York.




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Angry Nerd - Chris Baker Defends His Disapproval of Zynga Board Games

Chris Baker got Angry and Nerdy about Zynga making board games out of online games out of board games. Commenters commented. Baker defends his purchase of said games. And gets Angry.




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Game|Life - KLAX Hacker Proposal by Game Designer Mike Mika

Years before he hacked Donkey Kong and became an internet sensation, game designer Mike Mika engineered another epic hack that had an even bigger impact on his life.




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How to Make a Giant Creature - How to Prototype a Giant Robot Mech (3/7)

If you thought our finished 9' 9" Giant Robot Mech that stormed Comic Con was impressive, wait until you see the engineering that was required to make it come "alive." In this amazingly detailed part 2 of our "making-of the giant robot mech" series, Stan Winston School and Legacy Effects research and construct a working prototype exoskeleton.




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The Window - Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project Part 1: The Facility

Take a look inside the first commercial-scale solar energy plant to use nothing more than the sun, molten salt, and a whole lot of mirrors to send power to the people. If the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy facility works as promised, it could be a model for the future of renewable energy.




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The Window - Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project Part 2: Building the Power Plant

Outside Tonopah, Nev., a construction team of 600 is working to get the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy project up and running by 2014. WIRED has an exclusive look inside the construction of this first-of-its-kind renewable-energy power plant.




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Angry Nerd - How to Improve the Academy Awards

It’s excruciatingly dull and doesn’t even feature the most important awards on the telecast—highlighting best actor over best scientific and technical achievement? The nerve! Angry Nerd offers advice on how to improve this year’s Oscar awards ceremony.




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Angry Nerd - The Veronica Mars Movie Project and the Pitfalls of Crowdfunding Films

Veronica Mars fans pledged more than $5 million on Kickstarter to get a film adaptation of the show off the ground. And while Angry Nerd is all for crowdfunding for a good cause, when it comes to fans calling the shots in return for financial backing, the money-making model might end up causing more harm than good.




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Angry Nerd - The Problem with Game of Thrones

There’s a massive publishing gap in the books that Game of Thrones is based off of, and Angry Nerd is concerned that the show could catch up to the plot before the next book is out. But, one simple solution could solve everything.




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Gadget Lab - A Look at Ducati & the Technology Behind One of the Fastest Production Motorcycles in the World

The 195-horsepower engine isn’t exactly meant for a daily commute. But Ducati’s 1199 Panigale S has a slew of features and the aerodynamics, torque, and weight reduction to make it one of the fastest production motorcycles in the world. Transportation editor Damon Lavrinc tests out the bike and talks to Ducati designers to see how they engineered one of the lightest street motorcycles on the market.




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Teen Technorati - The LEGO Challenge: Creative Problem-Solving

In this episode of Teen Technorati, the 40 finalists are split up into teams and tasked with building a bridge made out of LEGO. Only one team emerges as the winner, but during the challenge the finalists’ leadership and problem-solving skills begin to surface. Plus, fellowship hopefuls Ishaan Gulrajani, Lucy Guo, Darby Schumacher, and Catherine Ray explain the concepts behind their individual Thiel projects.




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New Rules for Stylish and Proper Behavior with Guest Voice of Reason: Jerry Seinfeld

As technology pioneers, we are inundated with new gadgets, services, apps, messaging, games, and media. We’re doxing, vaping, and Lyfting. And that means there are new rules for how to behave. Is it ok to answer an email during dinner? Is Google Glass ever cool? We got some help from Jerry Seinfeld, keen observer of social mores and foibles, on how to cope with modern technology… and whether it’s ok to “Like” a Facebook posting that someone died.




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How to Make a Giant Creature - Watch FX Experts Build the Prototype of a 14-Foot Creature

The design phase is over, and now it's time to prove that the 14-foot-tall creature can be built. As the team starts to build the prototype, challenges arise due to the creature's size and scale.




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Teen Technorati - Teenage Wunderkinds Explain How They Got Into Cancer Research, Astrophysics & Product Design

What inspires a 17-year-old to go into cancer research or a 19-year-old to develop an obsession with astrophysics? Find out, as the 2014 Thiel Fellows explain how they first discovered their passions and why they've decided to turn them into careers.




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Lim: A Prosthetic That Radically Improves Lives

A new company called LIM is radically rethinking the way prosthetics fit the human body, so that wearers of artificial legs can walk farther than ever before.




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Battle Damage - Can a GoPro Survive a Golf Club?

It’s time to test everyone’s favorite action-camera. The GoPro performs under extreme sports conditions, but how does it hold up against a 9-iron and a powerful swing? Find out, as we take the camera out of its durable case and tee it up for a test of total destruction.




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WIRED by Design - Adam Savage on His Lifelong Obsession With Recreating Movie Props

Mythbuster Adam Savage at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com




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Battle Damage - Smash Testing a GoPro

Action cams can handle a lot—or so they say. See which camera comes out on top when we put the GoPro Hero4 Silver, Sony HDRAS20/B, and Contour Roam3 up against one another.




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Data Attack - The Female Orgasm, Explained with Science Projects

The male orgasm is an explosive affair, but the female orgasm? Now, that’s a different story. Find out what’s really going down when a woman gets off.




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Out of Office with Brent Rose - Mini GoPro! Hero4 Session: Full Review, Tests, Comparison Footage

If you hate GoPro's rectangular shape, your prayers have been answered! Sort of. We took the new Hero4 Session into rivers, lakes, and surf, off cliffs and platforms, through trees and go kart courses. Our full review will tell you everything you need to know.




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Think Like a Tree - Can Namib Desert Beetles Help Us Solve Our Drought Problems?

Namib desert beetles live in an area with little ground water, so how is it that they have no trouble finding H2O? Find out how the resourceful insects use their wing scales to absorb water droplets from fog, and how we can use them as a model for combating water shortages.




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How to Make Your Facebook Profile Picture Into A Looping Video

Facebook has a new feature for some users that lets them turn their profile picture into a GIF-like video. WIRED's Dellea Chew demonstrates how she made a clip of her dog Dude into her Facebook looping video.




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Microsoft's Surface Pro 4: A Hybrid on Its Way to Greatness

The laptop-tablet hybrid is clearly the future of Windows mobility, so it makes sense that Microsoft is trying to corner the market.




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Cyborg Nation - Can Prosthetics Outperform Real Limbs?

MIT Media Lab's Hugh Herr explains how he looks to nature when developing new bionic appendages. The amputee and avid rock climber discusses how his biomechatronics division is pioneering the technologies that aim to augment human physical capabilities.




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Gear Review | Apple iPad Pro

This tablet does things your phone and your laptop can't do. Are they solutions in search of a problem? Perhaps. But the iPad Pro is the best tablet, and the best case for tablets, anyone's ever made says WIRED's David Pierce.