Mashable Must-Reads: The Emmys' Future, a Wild Pixar Theory and Neopets

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By Megan Hess2013-07-19 22:50:31 UTC

During the week, we consume words in snackable, tweetable bites. But on the weekends, we have the time to take a dive into the murkier, lengthier depths of the Internet and expand our attention spans beyond 140 characters. We can brew a cup of coffee and lie back with our iPads, laptops, smartphones and Kindles.

Since you're bound to miss a few things during the daily grind, we present to you, in this first weekly installation of Mashable Must-Reads, a curated collection of can't-miss stories to read and reflect on.

The Pixar Theory: Every Character Lives in the Same Universe

Jon Negroni spent one year untangling the secret world hidden deep within Pixar films. This thesis — printed in full here — originally appeared on his personal blog and quickly became a viral sensation. Negroni continues to update his post based on interesting feedback from readers.

Marissa Mayer's First Year at Yahoo: Don't Call It a Comeback

Many hail Mayer as a beacon of hope for the struggling tech giant. But to understand the origins of that enthusiasm, remember: It's had four different CEOs in one year, two of which ended poorly. Here's how she's trying to move the company forward and what to expect in her second year.

The Remote Corner of the Internet Were Neopets Culture Thrives

For most millennials, Neopets remain only in memory, a relic of the dial-up era. But for the past 13 years, in the world of Neopia, some of those little creatures are still among the living.

What All Those Netflix Nods Mean for the Emmys

This year marked the first time ever a program hosted online — not aired on TV — received Emmy Award nominations. After Netflix raked in 14 Emmy nods for three shows not made for TV, Covert Affairs actor Chris Gorham wonders: Are YouTube videos next?

Are Living Video Games Ethical?

In a community biolab in Brooklyn, N.Y, students are creating "biotic video games," systems that incorporate living microorganisms. While such games have the potential to enrich learning, some are raising concerns for human beings’ level of control over life.

How Social Media is Changing Mentorship

Professionals who have mentors make between $5,610 and $22,450 more annually than those on their own. Here's a deeper look at the etiquette for using tools like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to connect with movers and shakers in your industry.

Don't have time to read them all now? In our Readlist below, export this week's must-reads to your tablet to save for a time you have no distractions. Simply click the "read later" button alongside each story or or click "export" to send the entire list of articles to your preferred device.

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Topics: Emmys, Lifestyle, marissa mayer, must reads, netflix, Yahoo