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Why Do Fish Glow in the Dark: Science and the RPG Glitch Aesthetic
Off the coast of Eden, on the southern NSW shoreline, divers sometimes report flickering sparks in the water column on summer nights. The local spectacle is…
Keeping pets from taking your home network offline
A curious dog, restless cat, or determined rabbit can cause a surprising amount of damage to a home internet setup. Chewed Ethernet leads, knocked-over routers…
The best anime about dogs to watch with your pooch
Anime can make ordinary animal behaviour feel wonderfully dramatic. A dog waiting by the door becomes a loyal hero, a backyard chase turns into a grand…
My Cat’s Secret Life as a Twitch Streamer (He Just Sits on the Keyboard)
At 9:17 each evening, my cat climbs onto the desk, steps across the mouse, and settles directly on the keyboard. The game pauses, the chat fills with laughing…
How to Photograph a Squirrel in Your Backyard With a Drone Legally
Photographing a squirrel from above sounds like a gentle backyard wildlife project, but a drone can quickly turn a quiet animal into a frightened one. The best…
Why Hamsters Run on Wheels: A Tribute to Endless Grinding
A hamster can spend hours running in the same small circle, apparently going nowhere while achieving a surprisingly impressive distance. The wheel becomes a…
When Your Pet’s Food Bowl Becomes a Gaming Controller
A pet food bowl can become an entertaining game input with a few inexpensive components, some careful wiring and a sturdy protective case. The bowl does not…
Training a cat to use a litter box like a firewall
Teaching a cat to use a litter box is less about issuing commands and more about designing a reliable system. Cats respond to comfort, cleanliness, privacy and…
What My Dog’s Bark Says About My Server Uptime
A dog’s bark can be a surprisingly useful metaphor for website reliability. One sharp yap may mean a passing disturbance, while a frantic burst suggests…
Raising a Puppy and Developing a Website
Raising a puppy and developing a website may seem like unrelated projects, yet both demand patience, consistency and close attention to small details. A young…