Stoner calisthenics, a weekend mix from JX Cannon
The NYC-based electronic musician shares some of his favorite footwork cuts and tells us about his favorite drinks, first parties, and how he is not Beyonce. Read more......
Slave-farmed cocoa and shrimp still entering the US due to legal loophole
For over 80 years now Americans have been consuming agricultural goods produced by slave labor due to a loophole in US customs law. Read more......
Wasabi could become the next big painkiller on the market
Wasabi--the infamously fiery green paste on every sushi platter, is being studied closer than ever for its potentially painkilling properties. Read more......
Will self-driving cars need hacker insurance?
Hopes&Fears answers questions with the help of people who know what they're talking about. Today we consider self-driving cars and who would be held responsible if your car's computer is hacked. Read more......
Rick & Morty kill The Simpsons in latest couch gag
"I'm just a kid! I'm just a kid! I don't want to got jail!" Read more......
What are the penalties for loitering around the world?
This week, City Index examines the very blurred line between “standing around” and “breaking the law.” Read more......
Norway to end FM radio
The Norwegian Ministry of Culture has announced that beginning in 2017, the country will eliminate FM radio stations, and transition entirely to Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB). Read more......
Happiness is running a weed grow house in Colorado
Hopes&Fears spoke with artist and filmmaker Joel Fernando about his new calling as a weed farmer in the hills of Colorado. Read more......
Japan to blast space trash with huge lasers
Researchers from Japan’s Riken Institute want to attach huge lasers to the International Space Station (ISS) to blast space junk. Read more......
How do you define "community"?
Hopes&Fears answers questions with the help of people who know what they're talking about. Today, we're trying to understand what "community" means. Read more......
Butchbaby makes maternity wear for genderqueer parents-to-be
For the expectant butch, or anybody, designers are finally making non-floral maternity wear. Read more......
Japan uses Manga tropes to promote cyber-security
Japan knows what makes the public pay attention to security: dramatic manga. Read more......
Here's a list of California's most water-hogging food
The Los Angeles Times has put together a list of foods that use up the most water. Those are some thirsty peas. Read more......
Which movie theater arm rest is yours?
Hopes&Fears answers questions with the help of people who know what they're talking about. Today, we try to figure out which one of the two arm rests you should be using at the movie theater. Read more......
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