Mine On Treads: The History Behind The Goliath Tracked Mine
The Goliath Tracked Mine shows how war can spur technological advancements. Meant to be a bomb on wheels, it didn't have the impact the Germans hoped for.
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How To Use Photoshop's Generative Fill Feature (With Examples)
Photoshop's Generative Fill feature, known as Firefly, is out of beta. Here's how you can expand images, add or delete objects, or make something from scratch.
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Lake Nyos Disaster: The Science Behind The Deadly Lake
Lake Nyos is posed above a volcano in central Africa. Back in 1986, it erupted, not with lava, but with a silent killer. Here's what happened.
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The Science Behind Uncanny Valley: What Makes Robots Seem So Eerie?
As humanoid robots get ever closer to feeling human, they tend to slip into the uncanny valley. But why does it happen, and can it be avoided?
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Musk's Neuralink Is Looking For Human Volunteers To Test Its Controversial Implant
After years of work, Elon Musk's controversial Neuralink is ready to test its brain chip implant on humans who meet certain strict requirements.
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This Website Lets You Track Starlink Satellites And See Where They Are Right Now
The satellite phenomenon known as Starlink has brought the internet to isolated regions of the world. Now a new tool will let you watch the satellites pass by.
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How Scientists Solved The Sailing Stones Of Death Valley
The Sailing Stones of Death Valley National Park have been studied by scientists since the early 20th century. But it took until 2014 to get an answer.
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How ISS Astronauts Take Incredible Photos Of Lightning From Space
Astronauts onboard the International Space Station have photographed lightning from space before, but now they're preparing to substantially up their game.
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Why Scientists Want To Build A Giant Telescope On The Moon
Huge telescopes can be found in many places on Earth and they may one day be joined by a similar model built inside of a literal crater on the moon.
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Is ChatGPT Down (Or Is It Just You)? Here's How To Tell
If you're unable to access your favorite AI chatbot or get responses, hear a few websites and settings to check to figure out if it's a wider issue or just you.
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How This NASA Astronaut Accidentally Broke A Space Record
Frank Rubio went to the International Space Station in September 2022, alongside Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin. He's still there, a year later.
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NASA Isn't Giving Up On Solving UFOs And Debunking Aliens
NASA has published its first report on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), marking the start of its public role in the exploration of the controversial topic.
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3 Best ChatGPT Detectors (And Why You Still Can't Trust Them)
Trying to figure out if the text in front of you is written by an AI or a human? These tools might be able to help, but they can also get it wrong.
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iRobot's Roomba Combo j9+ Takes A Smarter Approach To Mop Drips & Pet Mess
Roomba's latest flagship cleaning device, the Combo j9+, intends to be better than its competitors, starting with better separation of mopping and vacuuming.
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How Scientists Are Helping Astronauts To Get A Better Night's Sleep In Space
Sleeping in space is quite an ordeal, and not just because you might float away if you're not strapped down. Two ongoing tests may help improve things, though.
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Whatever Happened To Sony's Aibo Robot Dog?
First launched in 1999, Sony's robotic dog companion was the start of the future we were once promised. But Aibo remains out of reach of most people even today.
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Zoom's Generative AI Assistant Gets A New Name And Capabilities
Zoom announced new AI features earlier this year and now we're starting to see what they'll look like. It's not just tools for video chatting, either.
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Here's How Astronauts Could Fight Muscle Loss Using Electric Stimulation
One of the biggest issues to impact human health in space is muscle atrophy, but scientists are working to prevent that.
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The Incredible History Of The Bleriot XI: The World's Oldest Plane Still Flying
The Wright brothers may have been the first humans to take flight after the turn of the century, but the Bleriot XI is the world's oldest plane still flying.
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Why Scientists Haven't Solved The Mystery Of The Oh-My-God Particle
In the early '90s, scientists encountered a particle so unusual, it seemed impossible. It is now called the OMG particle, and we're no closer to solving it.
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Whatever Happened To Honda's Robot Asimo?
Honda's Asimo robot was just adorable, even when it was falling flat on its poor little face. What's happened to the bot in the years since?
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How To Fix ChatGPT Plugins Not Showing Up
Plugins are a great way to get the most out of OpenAI's chatbot, but if the feature isn't showing up in your ChatGPT account, you'll need to follow these steps.
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The Science Behind Saturn's Storms That Last Over 100 Years
If you thought storms on Earth were meddlesome, imagine what it's like on Saturn. The gas giant's storms can last for more than 100 years before chilling out.
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Star Trek's Space Walk Technology Isn't Just Sci-Fi: Russian Scientists Almost Made It Real
Russian scientists have been working on Star Trek's "space motorcycle" since the Cold War and almost created it. Here's everything we know about it.
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This DIY Stirling Engine Kit Will Stir Your Morning Coffee For You
Before you down your morning cup of coffee, why not use the wonders of science to stir it up hands-free? This DIY kit makes it super easy to do.
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USS Seawolf: The Highly Advanced Submarine That Changed Underwater Warfare
With the advent of nuclear-powered submarines, the USS Seawolf was a force to be reckoned with, literally blowing anything else out of the water.
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Do We Live In A Simulation? Elon Musk Thinks So, Here's Why
Elon Musk suspects that he himself - along with you, everyone you know, and indeed the entirety of the observable universe itself - are merely simulations.
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