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  • Mechanic pointing out the yellow dot on a tire while a red dot is also visible
    Technology
    By Tiffany Betts

    What You Should Know About Those Red And Yellow Dots On Your Tires

    Those red and yellow colored dots on the sides of your new tires don't mean they're defective or on sale, they're much more important than that.

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  • Paul Atreides and other characters wearing stillsuits in Dune
    Astronomy
    By Mina Nakatani

    Dumb Things Everyone Overlooks In Dune

    "Dune" has long been a famous sci-fi franchise, and the movies have only made it more popular. Narratively, it's impressive, but how accurate is its science?

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  • Scientist looking through microscope
    Biology
    By Elaine Todd

    11 Strangest Organisms You Can Only See With A Microscope

    While there are plenty of weird animals in nature, some of the strangest organisms can only be seen under a microscope. Here are a few of them.

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  • LEGO spelled with bricks on LEGO brick background
    Technology
    By Elias Nash

    What Does Lego Stand For?

    Lego is one of the most recognizable toy brands in the world, but from an American perspective, the Danish-inspired name is a bit of a mystery.

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  • A woman holding a mirror from the Victorian era
    Technology
    By Kristeen Cherney

    Here's When Mirrors Were Invented And How They Were Made Throughout History

    In the modern day, mirrors are just about everywhere. But that wasn't always the case, and the mirror actually has a surprisingly long history.

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  • two yellow mesh folding chairs on a porch
    Technology
    By Elias Nash

    Who Invented The Folding Chair? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

    When you ask "Who invented the folding chair," Google will give you one answer, but history is often more complicated than a simple answer.

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  • An Ai icon sits at the center of a translucent set of icons suspended over a black background
    Technology
    By Joe Roberts

    We Have No Idea What Happens After Technological Singularity (And It's Coming Fast)

    Technological singularity is something of a point of no return, in which the future beyond it is unknown. And it might be here sooner than expected.

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  • Bright light of a solar flare on the left side of the sun and an eruption of solar material shooting through the sun's atmosphere
    Astronomy
    By Tiffany Betts

    The Sun Could Enter An Even More Dangerous Phase Than Solar Maximum

    The Sun's activity typically peaks at solar maximum, but there's an even more dangerous stage it could enter, and with potentially dire consequences.

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  • SUV reaches top of a hill as lightning strikes on both sides of the road
    Nature
    By Tiffany Betts

    Your Car Can Protect You From Lightning, But Not For The Reasons You Think

    If you're caught in a thunderstorm while driving and worried about a lightning strike, your car can keep you safe, and for reasons that may surprise you.

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  • International Space Station orbiting Earth
    Astronomy
    By Kristeen Cherney

    Details Most People Don't Know About Life On The ISS

    Life in space is very different from life on Earth; that much is pretty obvious. But what does the regular routine of an astronaut actually look like?

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  • Collection of handmade Stone Age weapons
    Science
    By Tiffany Betts

    The Ancient Weapons Discovered In An Unassuming Desert Lake Bed

    There are many different types of ancient weapons, and those similar to the ones found in a simple lake bed tell quite the interesting tale about humanity.

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  • The cranium from the Ephesus Octagon in the Collection of the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Vienna. The yellowed note coming with it says:
    Biology
    By Tiffany Betts

    DNA Tests Revealed Skeleton Of Cleopatra's Family Member Isn't Who Researchers Thought

    Nearly a century ago, researchers believed they had found the skeleton of a family member of Cleopatra, but they might have had it all wrong.

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  • A photo of an open hand above which floats glowing symbols representing education
    Electronics
    By Eric James Beyer

    4 Worst Ways AI Has Affected School

    AI has become a pretty hot topic, and it's one that comes with plenty of ethical questions. The topic of schooling has even been affected, and here's how.

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  • A Morphing Wheel design is shown on a prototype wheelchair
    Technology
    By Joe Roberts

    The South Korean Technology That's Reinventing The Wheel

    Typically, everyone is led to believe that there's no point in trying to reinvent the wheel, but some new ideas might have just proven that old saying wrong.

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  • Agility Robotics' Digit robot holds a crate while working in a factory
    Electronics
    By Joe Roberts

    These Robots Were Built To Replace Humans (But Still Have To Work An 8-Hour Shift)

    The fear of robots taking over human jobs isn't a new one, and not only that, but it's a reality that's a whole lot closer than you might think

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  • A brain symbol is shown on glowing orange on a microchipboard
    Technology
    By Joe Roberts

    A Quantum Computer Broke RSA Encryption, But It's Not Time To Panic Yet

    In 2024, a research team claimed to have used a quantum computer to break a core part of internet security, RSA encryption, but it's not time to panic just yet.

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  • Close-up of hand pumping gas with green nozzle
    Science
    By Tiffany Betts

    The Simple Trick That Could Save Your Life When Pumping Gas In The Winter

    Colder conditions can lead to an increase in static electricity, and one simple trick can keep you safe when pumping gas in the winter months.

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  • A man with a monitor for a head that reads AI holds up his arms against a red background
    Technology
    By Joe Roberts

    The Chilling Threat Google's Gemini AI Reportedly Told A Student

    There are plenty of questions out there about the potential dangers of AI. This story involving Google's Gemini AI certainly doesn't help matters, though.

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  • Side by side photos of quartz crystal and silicone rubber bands
    Chemistry
    By Elias Nash

    Silicon Vs. Silicone: How Each Material Is Used

    Scientific terms can sometimes look frustratingly similar, as is the case for silicon and silicone. But the two materials are very different, and this is how.

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  • Physics
    By Tiffany Betts

    Roswell, New Mexico Should Be Famous For More Than Just Aliens

    Aliens are a point of fascination for many people, and Roswell is fittingly famous for its UFO stories. But there's another reason the city should be famous.

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  • Elon Musk sits against a black background during an event looking concerned
    Technology
    By Joe Roberts

    The Chilling Concern Elon Musk Had About Google's Deepmind AI

    With the growing prevalence of AI, there are more worries about what the future may look like. As it turns out, Elon Musk has had some concerns of his own.

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  • A man interacts with a laptop as various icons and interface elements are superimposed over the image
    Technology
    By Joe Roberts

    How Google Could Make It Easier To Identify AI Text

    Advancing AI technology has led to no shortage of fear. Fortunately, there might soon be a way to determine whether an AI is behind any given bit of text.

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  • Yellow flashlight on concrete floor
    Electronics
    By Joe Roberts

    Here's When Flashlights Were Invented And What Inspired Their Name

    Flashlights have come a long way from their late-1800s origins. The simple yet effective portable device also got its name thanks to its primitive design.

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  • Air purifier in home
    Technology
    By Joe Roberts

    Do Air Purifiers Reduce Bad Odors? Here's What You Should Know

    Air purifiers are increasingly popular home purchases. While they are excellent for removing small particles, whether they remove bad odors is complicated.

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  • International Space Station over Earth
    Technology
    By Elias Nash

    How Solid Waste Management Works On The International Space Station

    Living on the ISS means even the simplest of routine comforts are complicated, including solid waste management. Here's how the ISS crew removes their trash.

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  • Robot with severed leg trapped under rock
    Electronics
    By Elias Nash

    Meet The Robot That Amputates Its Own Limbs To Survive

    Increasing the survivability of robots might sound dystopian, but Yale researchers done just that by presenting a robot that can amputate its own limbs.

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  • dehumidifier and air purifier side by side
    Technology
    By Tiffany Betts

    What Is The Difference Between An Air Purifier And Dehumidifier And When Should You Use Each?

    Air purifiers and dehumidifiers may look similar but they do very different jobs. Here are the differences and when each is suitable for use.

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