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NEUROSCIENCE | 8-MINUTE READ
The Brain Has a 'Low-Power Mode' That Blunts Our Senses
BY ALLISON WHITTEN
Neuroscientists uncovered an energy-saving mode in vision-system neurons that works at the cost of being able to see fine-grained details.
CHEAP THRILLS | 4-MINUTE READ
How to Earn More Than $50 in Amazon Credits Ahead of Prime Day
BY LOURYN STRAMPE
Most of these promotions require you to spend some money, but they're a relatively easy way to redeem some extra cash.
DIGITAL CULTURE | 2-MINUTE READ
The Hype Machine That Turned Minions Into a $4B Juggernaut
BY ARIELLE PARDES
The #GentleMinions and the #minionscult have overrun TikTok, taking the franchise's impact to all-new levels.
PARTY ON, DUDE | 3-MINUTE READ
Travel Back in Time With Street View and Map Archives
BY DAVID NIELD
These free, simple tools for phone or web let you visualize urban sprawl or see what your street looked like before the turn of the millennium.
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SILENCIO | 5-MINUTE READ
The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality
BY PARKER HALL
Whether you prefer over-ears or earbuds, our favorite picks will add some serenity to your day.
IDEAS | 7-MINUTE READ
Transport Apps Promised to Eliminate Friction. But at What Cost?
BY PARIS MARX
Cities of the future will likely be even more segregated by income, hostile to pedestrians, and designed to line the pockets of tech giants.
GROOVY | 5-MINUTE READ
The Quarry and Evil Dead: The Game Lure You Into a Scary Movie
BY REID MCCARTER
The games take different approaches to the horror game genre, but both are informed by their love for slasher flicks.
From the Archive
KEEPING COOL | 6-MINUTE READ
Should You Wear White or Black on Hot Days? Here's the Data
BY RHETT ALLAIN
Quick experiments can help you answer the eternal question of whether to wear black or white on hot summer days. Turns out, it's complicated.
MOVIES | 2-MINUTE READ
The Surprising History of Canada's Most Iconic Designs
BY LIZ STINSON
The folks behind the documentary Helvetica aim to tell the untold story of Canadian graphic design.
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