Dallon Adams
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Author/Co-Author of 117 articles
Dallon Adams is a graduate of the University of Louisville and currently lives in Portland, OR. In his free time, Dallon enjoys writing fiction, watching the Trail Blazers and crushing Galaga high scores wherever possible.
From flashlights to fireballs, 5 dubious but hilarious way to cook a turkey
Cooking the ol' Thanksgiving Day turkey in the oven can take hours. That said, why use a traditional oven when you can just as easily incinerate the bird with a blowtorch or Lamborghini exhaust? Here are the most insane ways to cook a turkey. Please don't try this at home, folks. And you're welcome.
Can’t stop fidgeting? Here are the 7 best fidget toys to get your fix with
The fidget craze is seemingly here to stay. Lucky for you, we've taken the time to round up seven of the best fidget toys on the planet.
RoboBees, city sanctuaries, and hot hives could save the world from ‘beepocalypse’
In response to colony collapse disorder, conservationists, engineers, and everyday citizens are using modern technology to help save bees.
Channel your inner Magneto with these 7 captivating ferrofluid gadgets
Activated ferrofluid can be striking. From shifting sculptures to intricate clocks, here are our seven favorite ferrofluid gadgets.
Wrap yourself in a Kokoon, the $15,000 stackable home of the future
Architects are always looking for more convenient building methods. Kokoon is a prototype modular home that hopes to offer affordable housing worldwide.
Up, up, and away: 4 high-flying rockets you can build at home
Building a rocket may seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't know where to start. Fortunately, we've found four of the best homemade designs.
Ditch your idiotic self-balancing scooter for a hoverboard that actually hovers
The hoverboard has eluded humanity for years, though the wait is finally over. Unlike the two-wheeled impostors, these five hoverboards actually hover.
8 bold biohacks that blur the line between human and machine
Biohacks have become popular in recent years, and these techy modifications are redefining what it means to be human in the 21st century.
The best of biomimicry: Here’s 7 brilliant examples of nature-inspired design
Many of our technological innovations have been based on natural design properties. Here are the seven best technologies inspired by the animal kingdom.
Pluto has a new neighbor: Latest discovery is classified as a dwarf planet
Astronomers discovered a new dwarf planet beyond Pluto. Scientists believe there are still hundreds awaiting discovery.
For a fee, this startup will blast your cremains into space on board a SpaceX rocket
The traditional funeral can rather dull. Thankfully, this startup will soon allow you to send your loved one's ashes into Earth orbit.
Tough new 3D printing plastic lets astronauts print spacewalk tools on demand
Made In Space has unveiled a more durable 3D printer plastic. This sturdier material could be used to create spare parts and satellites.
Scientists detect strange repeating radio burst on the other side of the cosmos
Fast radio bursts have baffled scientists for years. Until recently, we've only seen a FRB repeat once, and now we've observed another.
The raddest NASA space colony illustrations from the 1970s
NASA has unveiled a series of prototype space colony designs over the years. Here are a few of our favorite vintage illustrations.
RIP, Cassini: 25 spellbinding Saturn images from NASA’s self-sacrificing probe
After logging more than 4.9 billion miles, the Cassini mission is finally coming to a close. Here are the 25 best Cassini images of Saturn.
Explore our solar system with Google’s new maps of Pluto, Venus, and more
Google Maps created a Street View of sorts for Mars in 2014 and now the company has extended its mapping platform across our solar system.
Newly discovered moon cave could house mankind’s first lunar colony
Researchers have confirmed a lava tube beneath the lunar surface. Geological formations like this could be used as a permanent moon base.
Prepare for liftoff! 17 upcoming space missions worth getting excited about
There are dozens of probes in the works to investigate our galactic backyard and beyond. Here's a timeline of these future space missions.
NASA is sending its strange 'Martian igloo' into orbit for a trial run
If we plan to stay on Mars for an extended period, we'll need a place to stay. That said, NASA will soon test its Martian habitat in orbit.
Asty McAsteroidface? NASA wants the internet to help name a space rock
New Horizons will soon rendezvous with at least one object beyond Pluto. NASA is enlisting us earthlings to name this strange new world.
Forget humans, Russia wants a gunslinging robot piloting its spacecraft
Russia has announced plans to send its humanoid gunslinging robot to outer space, but don't worry, the Russians promise it comes in peace.
Sky watchers, get your popcorn ready: A guide to the Leonid meteor shower
In the coming days, the annual Leonid meteor shower will reach peak activity. That said, here's a comprehensive guide to the celestial event.
New spacesuit design boasts ‘auto home’ button for astronauts adrift in the void
There are myriad ways to brutally die in the vacuum of space. Fortunately, a new spacesuit will feature return home feature fail-safe.
International relations are tense in orbit. Is creating a ‘Space Force’ a good idea?
The next generation of military space-bots are already in orbit as Russia, the US, and China each struggle for dominance in space.
Amazon Echo vs. Amazon Echo Show: The Show has a screen but is it worth the upgrade?
Amazon has finally unveiled its screen-enhanced Amazon Echo Show, but how does the new model measure up to the Echo and should you buy it?
The best solar eclipse gear
On Monday, a total solar eclipse will be viewable from the U.S. for the first time in 38 years. Here's the best solar eclipse gear to bring.
