We've reached the "zombie cicada" stage of 2020

Plus, researchers finally manage to trap a murder hornet The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /science [Murder Hornet | IFL Science]( [Researchers have finally trapped a "murder hornet" in the US]( After months of hunting, researchers in the US have finally managed to get their hands on a “murder hornet”, a supersized invasive species that’s recently been spotted in North America. The thumb-sized specimen was caught by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) near Birch Bay in Whatcom County. After setting up over 1,300 traps in the state, scientists were finally rewarded with a catch. [IFL Science]( /inspiration [This DIY temporary tattoo printer is the cool gadget we need this summer]( There are a lot of reasons not to get tattoos: they hurt, they're forever, they're expensive, and oh ya, coronavirus makes spending hours in a tattoo parlor less than ideal. But on the other hand, tattoos are fun! And we could all use a dose of fun right about now. Enter the Prinker S Temporary Tattoo Printer, the summer pick-me-up we all need that's on sale for a limited time. [Mashable]( /story [Sandal tan lines | Vice]( [Weird-ass tan lines are the surprise trend of the summer]( All public indoor places are essentially off-limits, forcing anyone who wants to distantly socialize this summer into being an "outside person." But, hey—that’s all right. Because it turns out that nearly everything we do indoors can be done outdoors. As we increasingly become outside people, we carry the evidence around with us in the form of straps, socks, shorts, and sleeves, painted in slightly paler skin tones all over our bodies. Tan lines are a reality in any summer, but this year, in step with the overall 2020 vibe, they are bolder and zanier than ever, due to the extra outside time. [Vice]( /lifehack [Get a .store domain name]( [Running an online store or shop? Supercharge your traffic with a .store domain name]( When it comes to running a digital store, you need every advantage to stand out. A [.store domain name]( brands your site and tells your potential customers that your website actually sells something. Start searching for your domain name now! [Partner] /interior [Posted by @100architects]( [@100architects]( /wtf [Zombie Cicadas | Mic]( [We've reached the "zombie cicada" stage of 2020]( God forbid a week go by in 2020 without something inexplicably weird or upsetting happening. The latest sign that we are living in the worst timeline is a horror movie come to life in West Virginia. According to research conducted by the University of West Virginia, it appears that a parasitic fungus has taken control of cicadas in the region and is using them to attack and infect other insects. [Mic]( /gear [Mobile Pixels TRIO | StackSocial]( [Adapt to your new remote work lifestyle by doubling your screens]( By now, you probably have a solid work from home set up going (at least, we hope you do...for your sake). But now that remote work seems to be a more permanent fixture in many of our lives, what happens if you decide to take your day job on the road? Part of the beauty of not being tethered to a physical office is the ability to work from literally anywhere in the world, but you can’t exactly lug your 24-inch monitor around with you. The solution? The Mobile Pixels TRIO, a portable attachment for your laptop that lets you have up to three displays. Yeah, you read that right: THREE. Displays. Time to get this show on the road. [StackSocial]( /innovation [Entertainment industry and COVID | Vox]( [How the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industries]( From virtual concerts to at-home movie theatre “rentals,” the current lockdown state is pushing the entertainment industry to get creative without taking too devastating a hit financially. Major film and music festivals like SXSW and Coachella have been cancelled or postponed, while others, like Lollapalooza, have taken to Zoom to provide fans with entertainment from home. Some major film releases have been pushed back as far as next summer, while others, like Disney’s live-action adaptation of Mulan, are set to be released as a premium rental (for a pretty hefty price.) [Vox]( /posted [Posted by @tomles⁠]( [@tomlesâ]( THE FUTURIST [Advertise]( [Talk to Us](mailto:letschat@getthefuturist.com) | [Shop]( | [Subscribe]( Like what you see? [Forward The Futurist to a friend]( Powered by StackCommerce 21 market street venice, ca 90291 [unsubscribe](