Earth Is Spinning Too Fast

Plus, there's a new portal to an extra time dimension.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe by clicking here. /science PHYSICISTS CREATE NEW PHASE OF MATTER WITH 'EXTRA' TIME DIMENSION These physicists did not intend to open a portal to an extra time dimension but, in a move that would make Hank Pym and Christopher Nolan proud, they did it anyway. We won't embarrass ourselves by trying to tell you what they did, you'll just have to trust us: It's pretty trippy. The Byte /curious GET TOP TECH AND BIZ NEWS TO YOUR INBOX FOR FREE Want to start your day the way top entrepreneurs and executives do? Get a free subscription to The Hustle. This smart newsletter takes just five minutes to read, making it the go-to source for busy professionals that need to stay up on business news without the fluff. Get unbiased breakdowns of the day's hot headlines and trends in tech, plus glean insights that just might help you start your own business someday. Instead of having clickbait and political commentary with your coffee, sign up for The Hustle for a more productive (and pleasant) morning. [Partner] /noms PLANT-BASED BURGERS AREN'T DENTING PEOPLE'S BEEF ADDICTION When companies like Impossible and Beyond Meat exploded onto the scene just before the pandemic, it seemed like real meat's days were numbered. As it turns out, the road to climate-friendly, sustainable plant-based "meat" is a lot rockier than anyone expected. Wired /gadget THIS INGENIOUS PEN CAN TRANSLATE 122 LANGUAGES The world is flat. At least in a business sense. The global economy is so intertwined today that even small businesses can go international. But if you're doing that, you're likely going to run into some language and cultural barriers. But just because some contracts are in a different language doesn't mean you should experience significant hurdles when you cross borders. With a tool like the NEWYES Scan Reader Pen 3 Text-to-Speech OCR Multilingual Translator, it's extremely easy to translate text and stay on the same page. Entrepreneur /exterior @happy2snap /musk ELON MUSK CHALLENGES TWITTER CEO TO A 'PUBLIC DEBATE' ABOUT BOTS Still obsessed with the number of bots Twitter has, Elon Musk wants to take Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to another court — the court of public opinion — by having a public debate about Twitter's relatively minor bot problem. Because who doesn't want a "jury" of Dogecoin hodlers and Tesla-worshipping trolls to judge your debate? The Verge /gear CHARGE ALL YOUR DEVICES AT ONCE WITH THE WORLD'S FIRST ALL-IN-ONE MAGNETIC MODULAR CHARGING STATION Between your laptop, phone, tablet, and smartwatch, keeping all your electronic devices charged is a pain. Or at least it used to be. But thanks to the new Syncwire Magta Modular Charging Station, it's never been easier. It's powerful enough to charge up to eight devices simultaneously. But thanks to its compact size, this vertical power station fits inconspicuously on your desk or nightstand. It also acts as a phone stand with an adjustable angle from 0° to 75°. And there's a multifunction, portable wireless power bank that's perfect for when you're on the go. Syncwire /earth EARTH IS SPINNING TOO FAST — THE CONSEQUENCES FOR TIMEKEEPING MAY BE UNPRECEDENTED Recently, we ran a story about how earth recently recorded its shortest day on record. As it turns out, there may be some very real consequences the faster the world turns. Inverse /posted @fiona_lark /bites Work from home and don't want to have to walk all the way to the kitchen? This stylish, retro-futuristic mini-fridge has got your back Swap clickbait and politically-fueled stories for some sharp and witty reporting that will quickly become your favorite morning habit. Subscribe to The Hustle now Set yourself up for amazing career in software development, & data visualization with 17 hours of content on Python, Pandas, Numpy, Raspberry Pi, and more THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser