Ars Technica: Did poop enable the evolution of complex animals?
Ars Technica: Did poop enable the evolution of complex animals? Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/feces-fueled-a-flurry-of-evolution-durin g-the-cambrian-study-suggests/
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Ars Technica: Did poop enable the evolution of complex animals? Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/feces-fueled-a-flurry-of-evolution-durin g-the-cambrian-study-suggests/
Bloody Elbow: Dana White infuriates fans by claiming renovated Meta Apex could host UFC title fights in the future Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/12/dana-white-infuriates-fans-by-claiming-renova ted-meta-apex-coul...
Wired: Honor’s Robot Phone Has a Gimbal-Powered Camera for Vloggers Link: https://www.wired.com/story/honor-robot-phone/
The Verge: Honor’s Robot Phone is better than a gimbal in a phone has any right to be Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/978314/honor-robot-phone-hands-on-impressions-t est-gimbal-camera
The Verge: Of course the ChatGPT dog cancer vaccine spawned a startup Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/978671/ai-cured-dog-cancer-m rna-vaccine-startup-gamgee
Wired: This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737 Link: https://www.wired.com/story/this-coin-sized-device-can-hack-a-boeing-737/
MMA Fighting: Morning Report: Joe Rogan reveals what he considers ‘the most bullsh*t part of the UFC’ Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/504286/morning-report-joe-rogan-reveals-what-he- considers-the-most-bullsht-part...
Bloody Elbow: ‘It’s all fake’… Ian Machado Garry believes UFC fans love him despite online hate Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/12/its-all-fake-ian-machado-garry-believes-ufc-f ans-love-him-despite-online-hate/
The Verge: Grok is now an AI ‘teammate’ you can assign work Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/978666/spacexai-grok-bot-ai- agent-beta-launch
Wired: How to Select the Office Chair That’s Right For You Link: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-choose-the-right-office-chair/
Wired: Ego 1300 Electric Mower Review: Tame Your Lawn Without Gas Link: https://www.wired.com/review/ego-1300-electric-lawn-mower/
TechCrunch: AI code-testing startup Blacksmith’s valuation jumps almost 10x in less than a year Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/blacksmiths-valuation-jumps-10x-to-550m-as-ai- coding-fuels-software-validation/
Live Science: New 'magnetoelastic' tent generates electricity from wind, body movement and sound to power small devices Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/new-magnetoelastic-tent-generates-electri city-from-win...
Bloody Elbow: Dana White ruthlessly refuses to sign fighter after offering UFC deals to 4 other DWCS winners Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/12/dana-white-ruthlessly-refuses-to-sign-fighter -after-offering-ufc-deal...
Wired: The Job Interview Tattoo Guy Everyone Got Mad at Finally Explains Himself Link: https://www.wired.com/story/linkedin-grindset-tattoo-guy-explains-himself/
Wired: The Best Action Cameras for All Your Craziest Adventures (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-action-cameras/
Wired: McDonald’s Built a 515-Page Dossier on Me. It Says I’ll Never Stop Eating There Link: https://www.wired.com/story/mcdonalds-built-a-515-page-dossier-on-me-it-says-ill -never-leave/
Wired: FEMA's ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member's Startup for Months Link: https://www.wired.com/story/femas-shadow-administrator-was-paid-by-a-doge-member s-startup-for-months/
Live Science: Diagnostic dilemma: Doctors performed surgery to remove a mass in a woman's gut — and a bug-like creature immediately jumped out Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/diagnostic-dilemma-doctors-perform...
TechCrunch: Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people — and the grid — will actually want Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/reservoir-raises-8m-to-make-water-heaters-that -people-and-the-grid-will-actu...
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