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The Rise and Fall of Civilizations: What the Bronze Age Collapse Teaches Us About Today

Eric Cline masterfully unpacks what followed after the collapse of Bronze Age civilizations, offering lessons for today.

How the first pandemic in history shook the Roman Empire

In his book 'Pox Romana,' Colin Elliott delves into the devastating effects of the Antonine Plague, a pandemic that might have hastened the decline of one of history's greatest empires.

Stellar Data Recovery: It's so good I almost committed a privacy breach

Here's why you should never sell your old laptop with your hard drive in it.

Smartwatch review: Kumi GW 5 Pro Silver

A sleek and robust budget watch that gets the job done.

Keyboard review: EPOMAKER Shadow-X -- a high-quality, aesthetic keyboard

The Epomaker Shadow X is a compelling choice for anyone in the market for a new keyboard

The Journalist's Predicament: what keeps journalists going against the odds?

An important book about an often overlooked problem.

The essential read on plastics — a material that changed the world

We need to talk about plastic — and this is an excellent starting point.

Book review: On Niccolò Machiavelli

Gabriele Pedulla's 'On Niccolò Machiavelli' unravels Machiavelli's deep insights into power, ethics, and human nature.

Desk review: Fezibo adjustable electric standing desk

It's both a standing and sitting desk -- all in one.

Best Home CO2 Monitors to Keep Your House Clean and Brain Sharp

CO2 home monitors are a smart way to look after your physical and mental health.

The Best Smart Coffee Machines to Kick Off Your Morning Brew

Your morning cup of coffee is about to get much smarter.

The best wireless temperature alarm monitors for freezers

A selection of reliable wireless thermometers that will guarantee your frozen goods will never spoil.

Best Smart Kettles to Brew Your Tea In Style and Efficiently

Smart kettles offer a lot of functionality for modern requirements.

The best solar pool heaters -- soak up the sun

For a sustainable home, solar pool heaters can be an excellent addition. Here's what you need to know.

The Best Aesthetic Mechanical Keyboards for Every Style

A melody of keystrokes, a kaleidoscope of colors, a tactile symphony under your fingertips – welcome to the world of aesthetic mechanical keyboards.

Best exercise and stationary bikes for home workouts in 2023

Revolutionize your fitness routine with the best exercise bikes of 2023!

The Lefant M1 robot vacuum review: good cleaning and affordable Lidar

If you're looking for a smart vacuum, the Lefant M1 is a good place to start.

Best solar water pumps for garden fountains

For a sustainable garden, solar water pumps can be pretty useful. Here's what you need to know.

How to Think Like Shakespeare

"My conviction is that education must be about thinking -- not training a set of specific skills."

Buzzworthy: bees' minds show remarkable depth and richness

Are we prepared to consider that bees may have a form of consciousness? Well... we'd best get prepared.

5 Solar Roof Tiles Alternatives to Tesla in 2023

Solar Roof tiles represent a seamless way of integrating solar technology into your home without sacrificing design.

Climate change: 'The Future We Choose' by Christiana Figueres

The world faces an unprecedented crisis as global temperatures continue to rise, leading to devastating environmental impacts such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and species extinction. COP27, the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, was an important event that took place in November 2022. This year’s […]

Do animals dream? Quite possibly, and the implications are huge

This question may have an answer we're not ready to deal with.

Dinopedia: A Brief Compendium of Dinosaur Lore

A brief and to the point overview of all things dinosaurs.

Critical Revolutionaries: an insightful dive into the work of five critics who shaped literature -- and society

As someone coming from the sciences, the book was surprisingly relatable and easy to comprehend -- and surprisingly humorous.

A World Without Soil: a look at the precarious future of our planet's vital ribbon

It's high time we paid some attention to our planet's soils.

The Spike: An epic journey through the brain in 2.1 seconds (review)

It's a book about spikes -- a book about ourselves.

New book illustrates patterns and shapes behind life on Earth

The book wants to change the way we see and relate with the natural world.

How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideals Scale: 'The Voltage Effect'

When trying to scale an idea all the way from your head to the world marketplace, you better pay attention to the voltage meter.

We can fight climate change while staying economically prosperous -- just ask the Spirit of Green

An important read from everyone, from the high-ranking politician to the concerned citizen.

The 9 best drones for aerial photography

It's a new decade and drones have come a very long way. You can get a lot of bang for your buck with these.

Book review: 'Information: A Historical Companion'

A fascinating volume that traces the global emergence of information practices, technologies, and more.

"What is a bird" -- an entire museum captured inside a book

A rare mix of science and eye candy that will make you go "huh, I didn't know that" every other page.

Book Review: 'A Most Interesting Problem'

Science isn't perfect, and neither was Darwin.

Book Review: 1177 BC, The Year Civilization Collapsed

It was probably the most interesting year in history -- and you've never even heard about it.

Book Review: Britain's Habitats

The perfect companion for anyone interested in British habitats -- whether you're a traveler, naturalist, or just curious.

The best reusable water bottles (as a gift or for yourself)

Good for the environment, good for you: reusable bottles can be useful, cheap, and cool.

Book Review: "Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral & Drive Major Economic Events"

Could economies be driven by what people believe, not by cold facts? One book says “probably”.

Book review: "Millions, Billions, Zillions"

A must-read for anyone looking to cure their "number numbness".

Book review: The Infinite Desire for Growth

Today’s gods don’t reside in the heavens, but in GDP figures.

How charts lie -- and how to get better at reading them

Alberto Cairo wants us to get better at reading charts, and his book is an eye-opener.

The Bearded Lady Project: Why the Face of Science Needs to Change

Picture a paleontologist. Walking through the fields, looking for traces of ancient life, analyzing the samples in a lab, maybe even teaching a class. What does this paleontologist look like? Does he have a distinguished, grey-white beard? Or is he tall and rugged, nimble as he looks for fossils? Imagination results may vary, but the […]

Mathematics and our quest for beauty, truth, and human flourishing

A heartfelt and thought-provoking read that links

I tried out Ora's graphene headphones -- and they're crazy good

The technology of the future is here -- and it's never sounded better.

The Citizen’s Guide to Climate Success -- a Must-Read for the Current Times

Many people are concerned about our climate and would like to do something. But in between a complex economy, mammoth corporations, and politicians that rarely listen, it’s easy to feel trapped and powerless. It seems that we, the citizens, hold the least power in this equation. But that’s not exactly true. Not only can we […]

Food or War? A look at feast and famine in our quest for peace and sustainability

The foods in our stores are more bountiful than ever -- but they're also more vulnerable than ever.

How to save the world -- a practical guide

A book you need to read.

Brain-lentine: Valentine's gifts for your brainy loved one

Something to help your loved one release some oxytocin and help your pair-bonding.

Book review: 'Music by the Numbers: From Pythagoras to Schoenberg'

Did you know about a connection between music and Einstein's theory of relativity?

Book Review 'Does it Fart?'

I'd recommend this book to anyone, from the children curious about the world to the scientist too busy to ask simple questions.

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