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Real Vs Artificial Christmas Tree: What the science says

The Great Christmas Tree Debate: Real or Artificial — Which is Better for the Planet? The answer is not as clear-cut as you may think.

The Invisible Backbone of the Internet: Nearly A Million Miles of Undersea Cables Keep the World Connected — But What Happens If They Break?

The cables lying on the ocean floor power the world’s internet, but they are far from indestructible.

The hidden language of computers: how a RISC(y) bet reshaped modern technology

How two computer scientists defied mainstream thinking by simplifying the way computers 'talk' to each other.

Horten Ho 229: the secret Nazi jet-engine stealth warplane that was decades ahead of its time

Luckily for the Allies, this formidable jet plane wasn't fully completed before the war ended.

Real-life invisibility cloaks are already here. But how do they work?

Invisibility cloaks have already transcended fiction. The future is now.

What Are Molten Salt Reactors: The Saviors of Nuclear Power

A molten salt reactor (MSR) is a type of nuclear reactor that uses liquid fuel instead of the solid fuel rods used in conventional nuclear reactors.

Chromebook Vs. Laptop -- which one should you get and why?

Delving into the distinct world of Chromebooks and laptops for the layperson.

Is the world overpopulated? Not exactly

Stop worrying about overpopulation. There's something more important that should get your attention.

What is a Chromebook and why you might love one

They might not be for everyone, but chromebooks are fast, cheap, and sleek.

What's the difference between programming and coding?

Coding is the easy part of programming. Here's why the two are fundamentally different.

Why were chainsaws invented? It wasn't to cut wood

This wood-splitting tool was initially intended to help deliver babies rather than cut wood.

These are the fastest production cars of every decade

Here's a list of the fastest cars, decade by decade.

What is the fastest car in the world -- and why it's not so easy to tell

It's was a battle between Bugatti and Hennessy -- and then Koenigsegg came in.

Why is recycling so important? The dirty truth behind our trash

We need to change the way we think about waste.

How much water do you save by not eating meat?

You'll be shocked to see how much water meat production requires.

What is ecotourism and why we need more of it

It's a way to do a massive difference and it's something which I hope more and more people will start doing.

Not just #Bard: remembering 5 embarrassing tech demo epic fails that wiped out billions

Google's fail with Bard is just the latest in a long streak of embarassing flopped demos.

WiFi routers can see people through walls. Here's how it works

With the help of AI, the researchers were able to detect the movement of human bodies in a room using Wi-Fi routers -- even through walls.

This is what 109,000 horsepower looks like -- meet the biggest and most powerful engine in the world

This jaw dropper is the Wärtsilä RT-flex96C, the world’s largest and most powerful diesel engine in the world today.

The fastest man-made object is a manhole cover that was blasted into space by an underground nuclear test

It was “going like a bat!”

Why transparent solar cells could replace windows in the near future

Researchers have developed transparent solar panels that can be used as glass windows in our homes or even in our phone screens.

6 Enlightening Facts about Solar Energy You Should Know

What you need to know about solar energy and solar panels. Get your solar energy facts straight.

How big is a petabyte, exabyte or yottabyte? Let's look at the largest units of data storage

The scale at which data storage is growing can be dizzying. Here's a brief bottom-up overview starting from the tiny byte to the mammoth yottabyte.

What are the pros and cons of solar energy? Here's everything you need to know

A quick rundown of the pros and cons of solar energy for your home.

The Salton Sea, or the story of California's worst ecological disaster

This desert sea formed by accident, and ended tragically

How do night vision goggles work?

Such goggles can make night look bright as day.

Who really invented the internet?

Cerf and Kahn may have invented the primary protocol for the internet, but many others made valuable contributions.

How cold welding works: fusing metals without heat

Welding without heat is not impossible. On the contrary, it can be quite effective.

How much CO2 is embedded in your favorite foods?

There's a lot of variability, but one big culprit stands out.

Here's how you know if your home security camera has been hacked

Devices inside modern homes are becoming increasingly interconnected, but the downside is a hacker can now spy on your more easily than ever before.

The safest and most deadly types of energy -- how do renewables compare to fossil fuels?

How safe do you think nuclear energy is, for instance?

What is Web 3.0 -- the next step in our digital evolution

We may be about to witness a new age of the internet.

The astrolabe: the Swiss Army knife of ancient celestial navigation

This portable astronomical calculator helped sailors explore the world for centuries.

SciFi futuristic weapons that already exist now

Traditional weapons may soon get replaced by a futuristic laser-based arsenal.

The Rollercoaster Bridge -- why Eshima Ohashi is so steep and so impressive

It's steep, but there's also some trickery involved.

Are transparent phones close to becoming a thing?

We're still eagerly awaiting a practical transparent smartphone.

What are 'iron lungs', and could this old tech still be useful today?

Although the technology is old, it can learn new tricks and still serve us well.

The 'Tsar Bomba': the most powerful nuclear weapon ever made

The nuclear device was so powerful, it was too big to use effectively.

Hoverboards are now real -- and the science behind them is dope

Hoverboards like the ones in Back to the Future II now exist for real. Sort of.

What is a Faraday cage and how does it work?

It prevents the entry or escape of electromagnetic fields

What's in a futuristic house? 3D printing, automation, among many others

Among others, future houses could enable us to live on the sea and save us from the dangers of climate change.

What is a Dyson sphere and could we just build one?

For now at least, Dyson spheres are reserved for civilizations more advanced than us.

These are the cheapest electric vehicles in the US today

They are incredible efficient and their costs are constantly going down

How wind turbines work -- here's what you need to know

They are gradually becoming one of the leading renewable energy sources around the world

The Pythagorean cup - the vessel that spills your booze if you're too greedy

One of the finest bits of mathematical trolling by the great Pythagoras himself.

The biggest dams in the world -- the definitive list

They are really massive!

The largest dams in the world -- by water capacity

These are some chonky constructions.

How wireless charging works -- and why it can be a game changer

Here's how wireless devices receive power -- and why it's such a big deal.

Nanorobotics: what it is, what it can do, and how it can become reality

A look at the hurdles obstructing the entrance of nanorobots into clinics -- and the potential solutions.

How GPS works: the magic of satellites and precise watches

It's one of the modern wonders of the world, and we just take it for granted.

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