All posts tagged: weirdly

Humans have weirdly white eyes. Here’s why.

Humans have weirdly white eyes. Here’s why.

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Blue, green, amber: Someone’s eye color immediately attracts our attention. But there’s something unusual about human eyes: We have a large visible area of white that surrounds the iris. Most other mammals have entirely dark eyes with almost indistinguishable pupils. So why are we different? What is the white part of our eyes actually for? The whites of our eyes help us connect Scientists paid little attention to that question until 1997, when Shiro Kohshima, a Japanese biologist at Kyoto University, decided to take a closer look. He compared the eyes of nearly half of existing primates and found that only humans had white in their eyes.  His theory was that the white part of the eye (the sclera) helps us communicate because …

I tested a BlackBerry-style Android phone with a keyboard, and it’s weirdly practical in 2026

I tested a BlackBerry-style Android phone with a keyboard, and it’s weirdly practical in 2026

Published by skeptic

pros and cons Pros Compact form factor Key-specific shortcuts Keyboard supports cursor Five years of OS and security updates High-capacity silicon carbon battery Cons White and orange keys are hard to read Cameras aren’t the best No water resistance Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’ve been reviewing Unihertz phones since the Atom came out in 2018, and I’ve always enjoyed its affordable, if niche, devices. For the past few weeks, I’ve been testing its latest model: the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, and can confidently say it’s the best phone Unihertz has ever made.  One of the biggest reasons is the physical keyboard. Unihertz seems to be capitalizing on the excitement surrounding a return to keys — highlighted by the Clicks Communicator, first shown at CES in January (but still not available).  Also: The best Android phones you can buy The second is the Titan 2 Elite’s sleek form factor. Unlike past Unihertz phones, which tended to be bulkier than the competition, the Titan 2 Elite is much thinner: about the same width as an …

Going bald? There’s a subreddit for that – and it’s weirdly wonderful | Well actually

Going bald? There’s a subreddit for that – and it’s weirdly wonderful | Well actually

Published by Sam Flores

I was sitting in a cafe a few weeks ago when I overheard a rare bit of sunny talk about advances in medicine and technology when a woman said: “Nobody will be bald in the future.” The way she said it made me think of people in the 1950s imagining the 21st century as a world with flying cars, sassy robot maids and no wars; a world where everybody has hair on their heads is possible. Bald has never exactly been in style, but these days, it feels like going bald is tougher than ever. It can feel lonely watching all those clumps fall out when you’re in the shower. Yes, there have been plenty of advances in hair restoration, and treatments have been proven to help some people avoid getting to the point where they need a doctor to surgically redistribute the follicles from the back to the front of their heads. But it won’t work for everybody, and people will still lose their hair as long as genetics and hormones have a say. …

Tech Execs Weirdly Silent After Private Screening of “Melania” Documentary

Tech Execs Weirdly Silent After Private Screening of “Melania” Documentary

Published by José Betancourt

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Thomas Coex / AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration may govern for the billionaire class, but that doesn’t necessarily mean billionaires are enjoying the show. Far more likely is that they don’t have the guts to speak up. Case in point: late on Saturday night, a group of American tech magnates descended on the White House for a private screening of the first lady’s documentary, “Melania.“ According to the Hollywood Reporter, the intimate gathering included a veritable who’s who of tech industry power players: Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, AMD CEO Lisa Su, and Zoom CEO Eric Yuan. Vibes-wise, the event was classic Trump 2.0-chic. Guests were handed monogrammed buckets of popcorn, framed screening tickets for their trophy shelves, and a limited-edition copy of Trump’s 2024 book of the same title as her documentary, “Melania.“ Prior to the screening, the black-tie guests were greeted by a taxpayer-funded military band that playing famous movie themes, as well as “Melania’s Waltz,” featured in the documentary and …

This weirdly shaped pillow might help you sleep better and it’s 40% off at Amazon right now

This weirdly shaped pillow might help you sleep better and it’s 40% off at Amazon right now

Published by Jenni Sidey

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. A pillow is a very personal choice. But, if it has been a while since you replaced yours—or you have been waking up with a sore neck or shoulder—it’s probably time to upgrade. Right now, Amazon has this uniquely shaped neck support pillow for its lowest price ever. Not only does it do a better job of supporting your neck than a typical flat pillow, it has a dedicated place for your arm, which is crucial for side sleepers like me. I’ve been using a similar pillow for the past few weeks and it has seemingly made a difference, especially in the shoulder I usually squish while I’m sleeping. Editor’s picks Ultra Pain Relief Cooling Pillow for Neck Support (Adjustable Cervical Pillow) $36 (40% off) See It This one is trying to solve two common problems at once: neck support and overheating. The contoured shape …

MAGA is weirdly thirsty for Barron Trump

MAGA is weirdly thirsty for Barron Trump

Published by Sam Flores

To a non-MAGA observer, it is an odd thing that Eric Trump has lengthy opinions about his younger brother’s sex life. In an October edition of the “PBD Podcast,” the host praised Barron Trump as “tall” and “witty” before inquiring about reports that the 19-year-old New York University student shut down an entire floor of Trump Tower for “a date.” The elder Trump, 42, responded with a disturbingly long diatribe about his younger brother’s sex life, comparing him to Van Wilder, a character from an inexcusable sex comedy released four years before Barron’s birth. “Shutting down a floor of Trump Tower is like PG-13 versus where my mind would have been at his at his age in terms of the dating scene,” Eric Trump said. “But honestly, Barron’s a great kid.” His comments cemented the impression that he’s probably never said more than three words to a half-sibling born two wives after his own mother. Eric Trump’s response was uncomfortable, but there’s a reason he leaned into the moment. He is likely quite aware of how …