Technology

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‘Ghost’ Plane Spotted On Google Maps

People have a knack for finding odd things on Google Maps, and this time around, an image of a downed passenger aircraft in Australia has left some people a little spooked. According to reports from Metro, the plane is located in the Australian rainforest. Several users of the website stated that the plane was sitting […]

Mayukh Saha

Mayukh Saha

Freelance Writer

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A woman with terminal cancer says taking ‘magic’ mushrooms eased her depression and helped her process a miscarriage she had decades ago

Kathleen Kral, a retired English teacher in her 70s, was diagnosed with terminal cancer three years ago. She was already struggling with depression but the diagnosis exacerbated it. So she tried psilocybin “magic” mushrooms, which not only alleviated her depression but helped her process a traumatic miscarriage from her thirties. She appeared in the Netflix […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 4 min read

Nobody likes self-checkout. Here’s why it’s everywhere

There are a lot of opinions on self-checkout. Some embrace it, others loathe it. Some prefer it after a short grocery shop, but others hate packing their own bags. It’s a great way to avoid social interaction unless you like the human interaction with the cashier. And there is the frustrating experience of trying to […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

What It Means If You See Someone Wearing These Shoes

Have you ever tripped on a curb or stubbed your toe on the sidewalk? It can happen to anyone, right? Navigating the world can sometimes be trying, even for those with perfect vision. Now, let’s try to imagine how much more difficult it would be if you were visually impaired or blind. Individuals who are […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

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Synthetic human embryos are made in scientific breakthrough

The world of science and technology consistently gifts us with groundbreaking innovations and discoveries, each reshaping our understanding of life and its various facets. The latest in these innovations is the creation of synthetic human embryos, a development that ushers in a new era in the study of human development and medical research. An Unprecedented […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Paralyzed Man Can Walk Again With Brain and Spine Implants

Gert-Jan Oskam resided in China when he experienced a motorcycle accident that resulted in paralysis from the waist down. However, scientists have now granted him regained control over his lower body using a combination of innovative devices. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Mr. Oskam expressed, “For 12 years, I have been striving to regain […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

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AI creates images of ‘perfect’ man and woman

With the prevalence of AI in every sphere of our life, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it has also created what the ideal man and woman would look like. This result was derived from social media data and results all over the Internet. The images were designed through engagement analytics on social media, […]

Mayukh Saha

Mayukh Saha

Freelance Writer

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Self-checkout machines now ask for tips in latest squeeze on customers

Tipping used to be something that you gave when you received good service. Perhaps an exceptional waiter or waitress, an amazing barbershop experience, or a hotel worker who went the extra mile. Now, tipping has become standard practice, and for many years in the United States, service wages have been very low, with the idea […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

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Carmakers To Bring Back Buttons and Knobs as Touch Screens Become Annoyance to Drivers

In recent years, the automotive industry has been rapidly embracing digitization and touch screen technology. However, as the market has become saturated with these high-tech interfaces, automakers are now reversing course and reintroducing physical buttons and knobs into their vehicle designs¹. This shift in design philosophy can be attributed to a combination of factors, namely […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Scientists Accidentally Discovered New Material That Can ‘Remember’ Like a Brain

Scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have accidentally discovered a new material that can ‘remember’ like a brain. The discovery of this material could have significant implications for the development of new types of computers and artificial intelligence that can more closely mimic the capabilities of the human brain. A Material […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer