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A new entrant in the space tourism market promises customers views of the Earth’s curvature from the comfort of a luxury cabin, lifted to the upper atmosphere with a giant balloon. Space Perspective on Tuesday revealed illustrations of its swish cabins, which it hopes to start launching from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida from […]
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If you’re looking for a new phone, a key consideration is always budget – you want to buy the best phone you can afford. But maybe, even if you’ve got the money for a premium device, you should still opt for a cheap phone. “Wait,” you’re probably thinking, “are you asking me to spend less than I’m able […]
· 6 min read
So, you’ve just gotten your first iPhone. For many, unwrapping that plastic casing and holding the device for the first time is an exciting experience, a rite of passage into the ranks of Apple’s loyal following. However, you want to familiarize yourself with its unique features to get the most out of your device and […]
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Engineers at MIT have developed a new battery design using common materials – aluminum, sulfur and salt. Not only is the battery low-cost, but it’s resistant to fire and failures, and can be charged very fast, which could make it useful for powering a home or charging electric vehicles. Lithium-ion batteries have dominated the field for […]
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The search is for new ways to harness renewable resources to supply our rising energy needs. The key question, however, is why ocean and sea waves haven’t been used in carbon emission reduction strategies yet. But now, a firm from Cyprus has developed a novel floating gadget that resembles a spine and claims to be capable of capturing wave […]
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Stick shifts are dying. When they go, something bigger than driving will be lost. I drive a stick shift. It’s a pain, sometimes. Clutching and shifting in bumper-to-bumper traffic wears you out. My wife can’t drive my car, which limits our transit options. And when I’m at the wheel, I can’t hold a cold, delicious slushie in […]
· 5 min read
Is your iPhone running out of power faster than you’d like? While it’s easy to blame your heavy app usage or constant social media scrolling, the real culprit could be lurking deep within your settings. This “vampire” setting, along with several others, could be silently draining your battery without you even realizing it. In this […]
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Mercedes-Benz’s electric concept car drove 747 miles on a single charge of its battery pack. The longest-range electric car on the market is the 520-mile Lucid Air, which costs $169,000. The Vision EQXX isn’t for sale. Mercedes-Benz’s ultra-long-range electric car traveled 747 miles without stopping to charge, beating its previous record, the company said Thursday. […]
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A tech expert, Ian Wilson, has made a startling claim that he found the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 using Google Maps. The disappearance of the MH370 aircraft remains one of the most puzzling aviation mysteries in recent history. The Tragic Day of Disappearance On 8 March 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a […]
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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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Dying is never fun, but while dying of natural causes is generally painless, there are several worst ways to die. In fact, some of them are so toe-curling that we wouldn’t wish them on our worst enemies. And that is quite befuddling, considering the human body is built to withstand much pain and suffering. So […]
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The Turin Shroud has mystified the public for hundreds of years. It was first displayed in the 1390s and many believe it’s the cloth Jesus was buried in. Jesus’ Linen Shroud Scientists and scholars have studied the Bible’s teachings for generations. Amidst their research numerous historical artifacts have been discovered, some believed to be referenced […]
