On March 7, 2018, NASA planetary scientist Marc Fries watched on a weather radar as meteorites plunged into the Pacific Ocean.

Four months later, on July 2, Fries and a group of marine researchers plan to pull these meteorites — chunks of primordial space rocks — out of the sea. No one has ever retrieved a meteorite from the ocean before, he said. But the effort is well worth it.

These particular space rocks, he said, are different.

“This one is special,” said Fries, in an interview. “This one is tougher than your typical meteor.” 

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Source: Mashable | NASA is searching for meteorites that splashed down into the Pacific Ocean. Here's why.

We’ve all been there: A minor fumble, and seconds later your $500 (or more!) smartphone crashes to the floor.

A good case and a screen protector might protect you from the worst of the damage, but those things can only do so much. That’s where this inventive “mobile airbag” comes into play.

Conceived by Philip Frenzel, a German engineering student, this specialized case deploys springy, spider-like legs as it starts to fall. The legs appear to soften the impact of a fall more than your average case, while also making it less likely your smartphone’s more fragile bits come into contact with a hard surface (h/t The Verge). Read more…

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Source: Mashable | German student comes up with an amazing 'mobile airbag' for your phone

Welcome to Chris-mas in July, a week-long celebration of our four favorite Hollywood Chrises. We’ll be analyzing old movies, digging deep into past roles, and exploring everything there is to know about Evans, Hemsworth, Pine and Pratt. We hope this totally made up holiday makes you smile. 

Chris-mas in July is upon us once again.

The hottest holiday of the summer combines all the festive fun of regular old Christmas with four of Hollywood’s most lovable actors: Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pine, and Chris Pratt. 

This year, Mashable’s celebrating Chris-mas the entire first week of the month (July 1 to July 8), which means you’ll have plenty of time to send your friends and loved ones holiday greetings.  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Festive holiday cards are here to help you spread some Chris-mas in July cheer