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Imagine if we could harness the movements of the ocean’s currents into an unlimited supply of energy for entire countries. In Japan, they no longer have to imagine it – they are attempting to make it a reality. They are soon going to be placing a massive turbine into the ocean that they say will […]
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If you’re a cyclist, it would make sense for you to seek out the most beautiful trails around. Most of the time, these trails are pretty close to home. But there are cyclists from around the world who enjoy bringing their bikes along when they travel. If this is you, get ready to see the […]
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You know we are in the future when even a robot commits suicide. In the summer of 2017, a patrol robot named Steve in Washington D.C. rolled itself into a fountain and died. (1) How A Robot ‘Commits Suicide‘ Steve was a Knightscope K5 security robot who patrolled an office building in Washington, D.C. While […]
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Electric vehicles seem to be the need of the hour. But as a teenager from Florida realized recently, they come with their own set of problems, particularly the battery. The 17-year-old student from St. Petersburg, Avery Siwinski, was quite delighted after purchasing an EV. She thought that not only was it more eco-friendly, but she […]
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There have been rumors that Google records what you say around for years. The company quietly records many of the conversations that people have around its products. And that you can listen to it yourself. But, is all of this true? In an age where almost everyone’s devices come with built-in microphones, it’s a valid […]
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Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have achieved a groundbreaking feat: keeping a brain functioning independently from the body for several hours using a revolutionary device called the extracorporeal pulsatile circulatory control (EPCC).1 This innovative device could herald a new era in brain research, offering unparalleled insights into the human brain’s inner workings.2 A New […]
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It was in the year 2000 when medical student Sanders Markx first met April Burrell. At that point, April had already been living in a psychiatric institution for nearly six years. Diagnosed with a severe form of schizophrenia at age 21, she was in what the medical world calls a catatonic state. Twenty years later, […]
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In recent events with WhatsApp changing its terms and conditions, it’s only natural to think about what certain websites know about us. What if there was a simple tool to help us find out? In this modern world where the internet thrives one might wonder what exactly Big Tech knows about us. Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, […]
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When it comes to life-threatening situations, relying on voice assistants might not be the wisest choice.1 A study scrutinized the abilities of various voice assistants, including Amazon Alexa, to provide essential information on CPR. The findings were disconcerting, indicating a significant lack of reliability when seeking CPR-related guidance from these AI companions. Dr. Adam Landman, […]
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Portugal recently etched its name into the renewable energy history books by running entirely on wind, hydro, and solar power for an unprecedented six consecutive days. This incredible feat, achieved by harnessing natural forces, underscores the nation’s commitment to sustainable energy sources. The extraordinary run commenced on October 27th, with Portugal’s largest energy company, Redes […]
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Potatoes are the most versatile vegetable. You could enjoy them mashed, boiled, roasted, fried, or smashed. But one researcher decided to have his “powered up.” Haim Rabinowitch, based at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and his team experimented with boiled potatoes to make off-the-grid energy. According to his research, hooking up the vegetable to metal […]
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This solar farm in Plains, Georgia, is quite incredible. The land it’s built on is owned by former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. Back in 2017, Carter decided to use 10 acres of land in his hometown in Georgia to create his solar farm. The land which was once occupied by soybean crops […]
