Most of us think we have a pretty solid grasp on basic physics, and one of the assumptions we’ve come to form is that any material gets thinner as it’s stretched. It makes sense, since the same amount of material spread over a larger area would have to mean that there’s less of it in any one spot, right?

Not so fast. Researchers led by Dr. Devesh Mistry of the University of Leeds invented a new synthetic material that gets thicker as it’s being stretched. The material, which is described in detail in a new paper published in Nature Communications, is one of few that exhibit “auxetic” properties, which means they expand instead of contracting when tugged on from different directions.

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Getting behind the wheel of a car when you’ve had too much to drink is one of the stupidest things a person can do. It’s just never worth the risk. Ever. If you have trouble knowing your limitations and you might benefit from something that can tell you conclusively whether or not you’ve had too much to drink, we’ve got just the thing. The BACtrack C8 Personal Breathalyzer is so tiny that it fits on a keychain, but it uses the same accurate technology trusted by law enforcement. It also has a great feature that estimates how much time needs to pass before you’re sober again! Clip the on-site coupon and you’ll save $25.

BACtrack C8 Personal Breathalyzer | Professional-Grade Accuracy | Optional Smartphone Bluetooth…: $74.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• PROFESSIONAL-GRADE ACCURACY – Powered by BACtrack’s patented BluFire Fuel Cell Sensor, the BACtrack C8 utilizes the same pro-grade technology trusted by hospitals, clinics, and even law enforcement.
• DUAL-MODE OPERATION – Choose “Standalone Mode” and your BAC results are delivered directly to a bright, easy-to-read OLED screen. Alternatively, choose “App Mode” and the BACtrack C8 wirelessly delivers your BAC results to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
• ZEROLINE TECHNOLOGY – With BACtrack’s innovative ZeroLine technology, you’re in control of your night. After your BAC results are delivered, ZeroLine estimates the time until your BAC is 0.00%, allowing you to quickly and easily know where you stand.
• ULTRA-PORTABLE – One of the smallest police-grade alcohol tester ever created, the tiny BACtrack C8 weighs only 2 oz. It’s small size makes it easy to put it in your pocket or purse and have it with you any time you drink!
• 30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE & ONE YEAR WARRANTY – We stand by all our products, but if you are unhappy with your BACtrack, you may return it any time during the first 30 days. All BACtracks also come with a one year warranty, no matter where you purchase.

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This portable breathalyzer fits in your pocket and tells you how soon you’ll be sober again originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 4 Dec 2018 at 15:39:36 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re in that weird section of the year between Thanksgiving and Christmas where everyone seems to have mentally checked out, but most of us still have stuff to do. But what better way to get out of whatever funk you might be in than free cookies? Believe it or not, today is National Cookie Day, and many restaurants are celebrating.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals we could find from around the web involving free and cheap cookies. Several stores are just flat out giving away cookies. All you have to do is show up. Others make you buy something first, but late lunch or early dinner is a small price to pay for a good chocolate chip cookie.

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National Cookie Day 2018: Where to get free and cheap cookies today originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 4 Dec 2018 at 15:16:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker for yourself or to give as a gift this holiday season, today is your lucky day. The Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker has killer sound quality and great bass for such a compact device, but the most impressive part is the battery life. You’ll get a whopping 24 hours of play time from a single charge! It’s a great value at $40, but you can snag one on sale today for just $29.99.

Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Superior Stereo Sound, Exclusive BassUp, 12-W…: $29.99

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• Unbelievable sound: 12W of pure Audio power with enhanced bass thunders from dual neodymium drivers. An advanced digital signal processor ensures pounding bass and zero distortion at any volume.
• Intense bass: exclusive bass up technology and a patented spiral bass port boost low-end frequencies to make the Beats hit even harder.
• Outdoor-proof: ipx5-protection safeguards against rain, dust, snow, and spills. Get incredible sound at home, in the yard, or anywhere else imaginable.
• 24H non-stop music: Anker world-renowned power management technology and a 5200mAh li-ion battery deliver a full day of sublime sound.
• Grab, go, listen: classic design that has been refined and lightened, with effortlessly simple controls.

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Amazon sale gets you a $30 speaker that plays 24 hours of music per charge originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 4 Dec 2018 at 14:53:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Much of the focus for NASA and many other space organizations around the world has been on Mars for a while now. Sending a crewed mission to Mars, even if it just orbits the planet and then flies back home, will be an amazing accomplishment for whatever group is the first to make it happen, but Earth’s Moon may still hold some incredible secrets worth exploring.

With that in mind, China is hoping that its Chang’e-4 mission will give scientists a better idea of the composition of the Moon itself, and maybe even reveal its potential for supporting life. The mission, which has many moving parts including a lander and a rover, will target the far side of the Moon for the first time ever.

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China wants to know if plants will grow on the far side of the Moon originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 4 Dec 2018 at 14:30:43 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Steam isn’t the only digital PC game store, but it has long been the dominant player in the industry. Many developers have attempted to break the Steam stranglehold with their own proprietary offerings — Origin, Uplay, Battle.net — but those stores are typically limited to games from the developers that run them.

There simply aren’t any true competitors to Steam, but on Tuesday, a new platform was unveiled that will undoubtedly grab Steam developer Valve’s attention. In a blog post on its website, Fortnite developer Epic Games announced that it will soon launch its own online store for digital distribution, one which will feature its own games as well as a wide variety of games from other developers. And it has one hugely important advantage over Steam.

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‘Fortnite’ developer will challenge Steam with its own digital game store originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 4 Dec 2018 at 14:07:52 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Air frying is one of the hottest kitchen trends around right now and we love it. Air fryers let you cook up crispy food without all the fat and calories that come along with deep frying. Of course, deep frying is fine in moderation and there are some feeds that will just never taste as good if you don’t cook them in a real deep fryer. For those meals, we highly recommend the Elite Platinum EDF-401T Maxi-Matic Triple Basket Electric Deep Fryer. It has all the bells and whistles you’ll find on pricier models but at a fraction of the price. Definitely check it out.

Elite Platinum EDF-401T Maxi-Matic 1700-Watt Stainless-Steel Triple Basket Electric Deep Fryer…: $47.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Includes 2 2-quart frying baskets and 1 large 4 quart frying basket
• One 4 quart enamel removable inner pot
• Adjustable temperature settings and timer knob
• Immiscible heating element
• Brushed Stainless Steel housing

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When Google launched the Pixel 3 in October, it was generally well received. We gave it a positive review ourselves, but it was impossible to ignore the elephant in the room: Google’s new phones were fundamentally broken. It was not the notch or the design that was flawed, but the software and the way the phone worked. You can read about some of those issues here, but at long last, Google is releasing substantive fixes for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL.

On Monday, December 3rd, Google pushed out the December 2018 Android security update, which just so happens to address more than a dozen functionality issues affecting the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. If you’ve been frustrated with your Pixel up to this point, you should have an easier time with the phone once the update is applied.

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Google finally fixed some of the Pixel 3’s worst bugs originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 4 Dec 2018 at 13:27:18 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wi-Fi technology has come a very long way in recent years, and there are now plenty of affordable devices that offer great speed, coverage, and reliability. As good as wireless tech has gotten though, one thing will always remain true: wireless will never be as consistently fast and reliable as a wired internet connection. Wi-Fi is fine for your phones and smart home gadgets, but when it comes to computers and televisions you use to stream, you want Ethernet for sure. Of course, not everyone wants to pay to run wires and have Ethernet ports installed in their homes. Don’t worry, we’ve got just the thing: Check out the TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit on Amazon, which is on sale right now at a discount. It instantly transforms any regular old power outlet into a gigabit Ethernet port!

TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Ethernet Adapter – Gigabit Port, Plug&Play, Power Saving(TL-PA7010 KIT…: $44.99

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• Powerline adapter provides up to 1000Mbps Ethernet over power. Ideal to be Ethernet extender who can easily go over the walls
• As network adapters supporting HomePlug AV2, easy to add multiple adapters and works under 110-240V
• Gigabit port, give you full speed of your internet. Plug & Play, no new wires and no configuration required
• Power saving automatically reduces power consumption by up to 85%. Data encryption by 128-bit AES to make the network safe and private
• System requirements is windows 2000, xp, 2003, vista, 7, 8, 8.1,10, mac and linux. Standards and protocols are homeplug av2, homeplug av, ieee 1901, ieee 802.3, ieee 802.3u and ieee 802.3ab. Range is 984.25 foot over electrical circuit
• Industry Leading Support: 2-year warranty and free 24/7 technical support. Amazon Dedicated Support Email: Support.Amazon@tp-link.com

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This little $45 box adds a gigabit Ethernet port to any room in 5 seconds originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 4 Dec 2018 at 13:06:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yesterday’s roundup of the best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was a good one, and you can still find a few freebies in there if you happened to miss it. We’ve got six fresh apps on sale for you to check out on Tuesday though, and they’re all listed below.

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