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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Swirls and Colors on Jupiter from Juno

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Swirls and Colors on Jupiter from Juno What creates the colors in Jupiter's clouds? No one is sure. The thick atmosphere of Jupiter is mostly hydrogen and helium , elements which are colorless at the low temperatures of the Jovian cloud tops . Which trace elements provide the colors remains a topic of research , although small amounts of ammonium hydrosulfide are one leading candidate . What is clear from the featured color-enhanced image -- and many similar images -- is that lighter clouds are typically higher up than darker ones. Pictured, light clouds swirl around reddish regions toward the lower right, while they appear to cover over some darker domains on the upper right. The featured image was taken by the robotic Juno spacecraft during its 14th low pass over Jupiter earlier this year. Juno continues in its looping elliptical orbit, swooping near the huge planet eve

Dota 2 Update - November 20th, 2018

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7.20b: == * Meepo: Agility gain reduced from 2.2 to 1.4 * Meepo: Poof damage reduced from 80/100/120/140 to 70/90/110/130 * Meepo: Ransack hero steal reduced from 8/12/16/20 to 6/10/14/18 * Meepo: Level 10 Talent reduced from +15 to +10 * Meepo: Level 15 Talent changed from +10% Lifesteal to +15% Evasion * Meepo: Level 20 Talent changed from +15% Evasion to +10% Lifesteal * Meepo: Level 25 Talent reduced from +600 Health to +400 * Luna: Lunar Blessing reduced from 8/14/20/26 to 6/12/18/24 * Luna: Level 15 Talent changed from +14 Lunar Blessing Attributes to +30 Movement Speed * Slark: Now only steals agility when he kills the enemy himself * Slark: Pounce leash duration from 3.5 to 2.75/3/3.25/3.5 * Slark: Pounce leash range from 325 to 350 * Slark: Shadow Dance cooldown increased from 60 to 80/70/60 * Slark: Level 20 Talent reduced from +3s Pounce Leash to +2s * Dazzle: Poison Touch manacost increased from 80/90/100/110 to 80/100/120/140 * Dazzle: Bad Juju debuff

The kilogram has a new definition

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Science A physicist explains why and how we redefined a basic unit of measure. Scientists around the world have spent nearly two decades discussing how the kilogram could instead be defined in relation to constant measurements of nature. And now… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2QU6lfE"

Dark mode is easier on your eyes—and battery

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Technology Why user experience designers are going gray. Dark mode is an increasingly popular accessibility option, from Twitter to Reddit to MacOS. But achieving the perfect grayscale site isn’t easy. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2zhsUUD"

How to eat as much food as humanly possible this Thanksgiving

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DIY Get stuffed. Filling up too fast on a holiday meal means you won’t manage to grab seconds or thirds of all the best dishes. You need to maximize your food intake—here's how. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2ziCXsQ"

Open Beta on Steam - MINImax Tinyverse

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The limited-time open beta for MINImax Tinyverse is Now Available on Steam! Real-time, tower-rush brawler! Watch and assist your favorite champions as they battle for the realms of tinyverse. ​Outwit opponents by using your miracles with tiny mighty champs and minion troopers! The Realms of Tinyverse await you. Join the beta now! via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2A6CDwH"

How to eat less this Thanksgiving

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Health You can enjoy food-related holidays and still eat a reasonable amount. Whatever the reason, sometimes we want to avoid our basest urges—that is, to eat and eat and eat until no more pie can possibly fit inside our bellies. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2zY30GT"

The curious case of the electric carving knife

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Technology This Thanksgiving, consider plugging in your knife. Electric knives seem cheesy. And to be honest, they basically are. But with the right one, you can cut meat into pretty slices. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2FzqIh0"

Daily Deal - The Messenger, 30% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 30% on The Messenger !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2zl7giy"

NASA's new Mars lander is in for 'seven minutes of terror' on Monday

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Space InSight will tell us about the planet's interior, but it's got to stick the landing first. On November 26 a new mission called InSight will attempt to enter the thin Martian atmosphere and land in a region called Elysium Planitia. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2Q8t8ah"

Gifts for your friend who needs to chill out

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Gadgets 2018 has been pretty overwhelming. Do what you can to make your friends feel comforted. They work 60 hours a week, have half a dozen side-hustles, and never, ever cancel plans. These gifts will appeal to all five of their senses, and will hopefully help… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2Akq57j"

How to cook a turkey that actually tastes good

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DIY Keep your bird from being sad and dry. Nothing ruins Thanksgiving like a dry, tasteless turkey on the table. Here's how to make your bird moist and delicious. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2QX2M8A"

The fastest way to thaw a frozen turkey—or any other food

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DIY Hunks of meat, baked goods, and veggies all require different defrosting methods. If that turkey (or whatever else you’re cooking) is frozen solid, you want to get the ice out as quickly as possible. Here’s how. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2TrCYTz"

It takes six months to lose all your holiday weight. Here’s how to avoid gaining it instead.

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Health All dieting is yo-yo dieting. This is not a pitch against eating. This is a pitch for mindful eating and intelligent exercise—because that’s how you’ll break the annual cycle. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2jnwfwC"