techjunkie
BuzzFeed Community is a hub for BuzzFeeders to create awesome quizzes and posts that people love. Make your own, or browse what other people are making.
Make your own post!
Abortion Debate: Little Evidence Sonograms Change Minds, Doctors Say
The author of a proposed law in Texas that would require doctors to perform sonograms on women seeking abortions has called the bill "empowering" to women, saying it could help some change their minds about going through with the procedure. But reproductive rights researchers and abortion providers say there's little scientific evidence that the law will change women's minds.
Guys & Gals Get Drunk in Name of Sleep Science
Those who have had a rough night out drinking may know the booze can deepen nighttime sleep only to wake you up as the sun is rising. Turns out this so-called rebound effect strikes women more than men, according to a new study in which a group of 20-somethings got drunk in the name of science.
Alcoholic Whipped Cream: New Craze Could Harm Collegians
First, college campuses were overtaken by the caffeinated alcoholic drink craze, which brought us such brews as the now-FDA-unapproved Joose and Four Loko. But now, it's not just energy drinks that are getting a boost from alcohol — alcoholic whipped cream is becoming more popular in schools such as the University of Central Florida, according to a report from the WBTV station in Florida.
Woman Claims The Sun As Her Property
Angeles Duran shows documents which shows the ownership on Sun which said: Owner of the Sun, Spectral Type G2 Star, located in mid of solar system which settled in average distance from earth around 149,600,000 KM.
Lando Is The Man
Lando Calrissian is the baddest mother in space in this blaxploitation-style trailer for Blackstar Warrior. The spoof trailer, for a spinoff movie that puts the Cloud City player in the center of the Star Wars action, boasts badass punch lines and some sexy stormtrooper babes.
BEST OF E3 2010
E3 2010 has come and gone. We've given you lots of coverage on individual games and publishers we saw there, and have a bit more on the way still, but wanted to take a break from all of that and tell you what in particular you should be excited about. From exclusives, to new technology, industry stalwarts to brand new properties. So sit back, relax, and prepare to drool as we tell you what Newsarama's best of the best were at E3 2010.
Wikileaks Strike Again!
Wikileaks, that profound leaker of classified government documents, is pretty much just that: It's a non-profit media organization that publishes documents submitted by anonymous sources and leaks. The website wikileaks.org was founded and launched in 2007 by Australian journalist and activist Julian Paul Assange.
Starting The Cosmetology Journey
Many little girls and boys pretend to be hair stylists while role-playing, and some even take to their friends and siblings with scissors or mountains of hair gel—much to the chagrin of their parents. But a life-long career in cosmetology requires inherent traits such as a pleasant demeanor, an eye for good style, physical endurance and boundless creativity.
Bush Is Interviewed By Facebook
Former President George W. Bush today broke new ground in the world of publishing when he became the first U.S. president to be interviewed at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif., to promote his autobiography “Decision Points.”
Squid Worm Found! Scientists Call It The Missing Link
It's not a squid. It's not a worm. It's a squid worm. Scientists with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and the University of California, Santa Cruz, have discovered a species in the Celebes Sea that could be the missing link between species that reside solely in the seafloor's mud and those that live only in the water column.
Global Warming Still An Issue? The Climate Change Convention Thinks So.
World leaders have gathered once again in an attempt to hammer out steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming over the 21st century. This effort's venue: Cancun, Mexico.
Better Your Life
Are you wanting stability that you are missing? Find out the key ingredient.
Transplanted Genes Let Flowers Light Up
Red roses with glowing petals, poinsettias lit up for Christmas and shrubbery that illuminates communities at night, rendering street lights unnecessary — that's the vision behind the company BioGlow, Inc.
Why Obesity May Be Out of Your Control
People in developed nations all over the world are becoming increasingly fatter. But the usual culprits — too much food and too little exercise — might not be entirely to blame for our expanding waistlines, according to a new study.
Shopping-Cart Savvy Can Keep Customers From Bolting Mid-Buy
How many times have you been guilty of abandonment? You know who you are. You browse a merchant’s online site, drop goods into your shopping cart and then head to the checkout. But you disappear before hitting the ‘buy’ button.
ASPEN February 2011 Solicitations
Everything you know about magic will... Vanish. Powerful forces of magic once banished from our reality have returned, and Hank is about to step into a world where the wonders of magic have not only come back, but are even flourishing!
When's the Best Time to Get the Flu Vaccine?
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting the seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible, some doctors say people should wait until October or November. When's the best time to get the flu shot?
Graphic Design Career Qualifications
Artistic designers for all kinds of products must be able to translate the ideas of their companies, governments or organizations into illustrations -- pictures that are literally worth thousands of words.
Lasers Could Defend Helicopters Against Missiles
The laser-based defense system, under development by the University of Michigan (UM) and Omni Sciences, Inc., a UM spin-off company, could essentially "blind" self-guiding ordinance as it nears its flying target
Stars Love Jets, Cosmic Study Shows
Supermassive black holes at the hearts of galaxies have phenomenal cosmic jets. So do small stellar black holes. Now a baby star – one that's still forming – has been found to rely on the same mechanism to produce its own jets.