Matt Alldian

This article from Hackaday explores the concept of the derivative and how it can be used to calculate instantaneous velocity. The article also challenges readers to apply this concept to a real-world engineering problem. via Hackaday.

Jersey City Eats reviews Dolma, a new Mediterranean restaurant known for its unique and flavorful dishes. via Jersey City Eats.

This 2015 article from FiveThirtyEight examines the "diploma divide" between Republican primary voters in the 2016 election. via FiveThirtyEight

Jersey City Eats shares a last-minute holiday gift guide featuring local businesses with food and artisan gifts. via Jersey City Eats.

Facebook's new Canvas ads, which feature interactive elements like video and GIFs, are showing early promise with brands reporting high engagement rates and longer viewing times.

via Digiday.

Jason Kottke shared a two-hour DJ set from Tycho recorded at Burning Man. He credits the find to @arainert on Twitter.

Valet Magazine offers six recommendations from the Need Supply Co.'s Winter Selects sale. via Valet

Bloomberg features George Hotz's self-driving car work. via Bloomberg

"What to Think About Machines That Think" and "This Idea Must Die" are among the thought-provoking titles from The Edge Foundation.

Longreads shares a list of their editors' picks for the best science writing of 2015.

Longreads contributors share their picks for under-recognized stories of 2015, spanning topics from true crime and technology to personal essays and sports.

via Longreads

Complex highlights a pair of Adidas Spezial shoes, praising the combination of gray suede uppers and gum soles. via Complex.