Saturday, February 27, 2016

'MythBusters' March 5 final episode promises to be explosive - CNET

Leave it to Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman to send their science series out with a big bang. Plus, Science Channel will show a never-seen-before duct tape episode.











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How well do you know your strange Oscars moments? Take our quiz - CNET

The Academy Awards can get pretty long and tedious, which is why unexpected moments stand out so much. See how well you remember some of the most bizarre happenings in Oscars history.











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Watch 1895's 'Millionaire' machine do some astounding calculations - CNET

Astronomer Clifford Stoll shows off a big, beautiful mechanical adding machine from 120 years ago in a new Numberphile video.











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Friday, February 26, 2016

The five people you'll meet at every Oscars party - CNET

If you're going to a party to watch the Academy Awards Sunday, be prepared to encounter one of these characters while you're trying to endure 20 unnecessary musical tributes.











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The 404 Show 1651: 24,000 days with Steve Guttenberg (podcast) - CNET

The legendary Steve Guttenberg is back on the show to share selected stories from his more than 24,000 days walking this earth. From a disastrous Steven Spielberg screening to not realizing he was talking Bruce Willis, Steve has had a truly bizarre and fascinating life as a legally blind projectionist.











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'No-selfie zones' set up in one of the world's biggest cities - CNET

Selfies are officially a public safety problem in Mumbai, leading police to ban them at 16 popular tourist spots.











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Stare into the bright heart of the blue bubble nebula - CNET

A gossamer-blue bubble surrounds a hot, short-lived star and Hubble is there to witness the celestial beauty.











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