2014

Stanford University is launching the Meta-Research Innovation Center to help verify scientific research and improve publishing practices. via The Verge.

A radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center is using mathematical modeling to better understand cancer's evolution and develop more effective treatment approaches. via Newsweek

Pocket unveils a prototype app that allows Android Wear users to save articles directly from smartwatches. via Mashable

Instagram photos with faces are more likely to get likes and comments, according to a Georgia Tech study. Researchers found that the number, age, and gender of the faces in the photo didn't impact engagement. via Mashable

Consequence of Sound lists 13 rock bands the authors believe have tarnished their legacies over time. via Consequence.

A 404 error page on Cool Material informs visitors that the requested page doesn't exist, offering a link to return to the site's homepage. via CoolMaterial.com

E*Trade's iconic baby commercials are coming to an end after six years.

MasterCard and Visa will no longer process payments for some Russian banks, including Rossiya, Sobinbank, and SMP Bank, following U.S. sanctions. via Mashable.

This article discusses three key imperatives for effective project managers. via The source of this content is Harvard Business Review.

A YouTube cover band created a swing-inspired version of Beyoncé's "Drunk in Love," transforming the pop hit into a jazzy 1920s-style rendition. via Mashable.

Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan's attempt to block Twitter backfired spectacularly, with users easily circumventing the ban and the hashtag #DictatorErdoğan trending worldwide. via Mashable.

This comic is about the irony of humans' constant search for knowledge, despite not knowing the reason why we sleep for a third of our lives. via xkcd