Technology

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Want to improve your Wi-Fi? Keep your router away from these seven things

Is your Wi-Fi signal acting up? Before blaming your internet service provider, look at where your router is placed. Surprisingly, the culprit might not be your router itself but the objects surrounding it. In this article, we’ll explore seven common items you should avoid placing near your router to have you improve your Wi-Fi experience […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Man’s attempt to cross the Atlantic in a human-powered hampster wheel ends in arrest

In a bold and unusual maritime adventure, a Florida man named Reza Baluchi recently found himself in a precarious situation after attempting to cross the vast Atlantic Ocean in a human-powered hamster wheel.1 This daring voyage unfolded approximately 70 nautical miles off Tybee Island, Georgia, and quickly escalated into a dramatic standoff with the US […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Whole Foods offering palm technology to pay for groceries

Payment technology has progressed rapidly in recent years. Once upon a time, you needed cold hard cash to purchase groceries. Then, all you needed were plastic cards. Then all you needed was a smartphone. Now, all you need is the palm of your hand. Last year, Amazon launched palm-paying technology, called Amazon One, to over […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

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Man creates wind turbine that produces both electricity and drinking water

Access to clean water and electricity is a pressing issue for millions of people worldwide, including 88 million individuals in India.1 The scarcity of clean drinking water is often attributed to factors like dry weather, contaminated groundwater, and resource depletion. In 2020, Madhu Vajrakarur, an electrical engineering student from Andhra Pradesh, India, developed a remarkable […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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In case you’re wondering, there’s a simulation that shows what would happen if you jumped off a pyramid

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you leaped from the summit of a pyramid? The mystery has finally been unraveled thanks to YouTuber Atomic Marvel. In their latest endeavor, they’ve presented a spine-chilling simulation that vividly illustrates the potential aftermath of such a daring jump.1 This simulation provides a mesmerizing look at what […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail with groundbreaking giant metal ‘wings’

In a historic move towards sustainable shipping, Cargill and BAR Technologies have initiated a pioneering project that could reshape the future of cargo vessels.1 The project involves retrofitting a cargo ship, Pyxis Ocean, with innovative WindWings, and gigantic metal sails that harness the power of wind to create wind-powered cargo ships.2 This groundbreaking technology is […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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There’s a math question called the Riemann Hypothesis which can earn you $1 million for solving it

In the realm of mathematics, where abstraction meets precision, there exists a puzzle that has tantalized the most brilliant minds for over a century – the Riemann Hypothesis. This mathematical conundrum, first introduced by the German mathematician Bernhard Riemann in his groundbreaking 1859 paper ‘Ueber die Anzahl der Primzahlen unter einer gegebenen Grösse’ (‘On the […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Scientists brew stronger concrete with the help of coffee ground waste

In a remarkable breakthrough, engineers at RMIT University in Australia have pioneered a cutting-edge technique that enhances the strength of concrete by a staggering 30% through the incorporation of biochar derived from used coffee grounds.1 Turning Coffee Grounds into Strength The key to this innovation lies in the transformation of discarded coffee grounds into biochar […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Walmart Has Something Some Might Say is ‘Better’ Than Self-Checkout Machines. What Do You Think?

In today’s fast-paced world, where time is of the essence, retailers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the shopping experience. The advent of self-checkout machines was hailed as a step forward in providing convenience, but it also raised concerns about the impact on traditional cashier roles. Amidst this evolution, Walmart has been a key […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Science Says You Have No Idea What You Look Like

Have you ever wondered why you always seem to prefer the selfies you take of yourself rather than a photo that someone else takes for you? Or perhaps you always like the way you look, staring into the mirror, but then hate every picture that is taken of you that day. It turns out there’s […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer