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China Is Building a New Kind of Supercomputer Above Earth
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (221+ words) The US and China both want to be the first to launch a powerful AI data center beyond Earth, but the latter has seemingly jumped into the lead. AI infrastructure in space could offer Earth relief from the enormous amounts…...
Scientists Discovered the Oldest Evidence of Human-Made Fire
21+ hour, 38+ min ago (263+ words) Starting a fire led to advancements such as cooking, which unlocked nutrients that improved the size and cognition of the Neanderthal brain. Hundreds of thousands of years before anyone ever lit a match, Neanderthals at the edge of a pit…...
Power Bank Deals Are Everywhere Right Now. Our Roundup Helps Shoppers Buy the Winners.
21+ hour, 53+ min ago (289+ words) You can save on editor-favorite Qi2 wireless charging stations, portable power banks, and smart plugs. The good news is that right now you can save over 50 percent on some of our favorite power banks, wall adapters, and portable power stations. Almost…...
An Indestructible New Alloy Is Defying the Limits of Metal
1+ day, 37+ min ago (338+ words) In recently published research, scientists have revealed a special alloy that could change the game with its combination of temperature tolerance, resistance to wear, and previously unheard of fracture toughness. How do you make one alloy that has it all?...
Humans May Be Able to Grow New Teeth Within Just 4 Years
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (377+ words) Scientists are on the verge of a dental miracle. The average adult human body contains 206 bones'the hardened mixtures of calcium, minerals, and collagen that provide the biological scaffolding that walks us through our day. While we may not think of…...
Scientists Made Glue So Strong, It Can Tow An Entire Car
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (202+ words) This glue is made from leftover cooking oil, which contains fatty acids that are ideal for making flexible, durable, and moisture resistant polymers. "These materials [] rival low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in flexibility and strength and notably outperform commercial adhesives in shear…...
The Hunt for Green Hydrogen Was Stuck. Then Scientists Tried Something Disgusting—and Broke Through.
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (294+ words) Andrew Daniels and Jamie Sorcher discuss the gross water source that may deliver a surprisingly elegant solution. What if the key to solving the world's energy crisis wasn't buried deep underground, but was swirling in your toilet all along? That's…...
Do Power and Speed Make a Case for Buying an Android Phone? Our Resident Tech Expert Finds Out.
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (559+ words) OnePlus has been making top-tier phones for years, but its newest flagship has a killer feature that gives it an edge over its more popular competition. This phone has a huge battery. And that bigger battery translates to incredible battery…...
Scientists Found a New State of Matter Between Liquid and Solid
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (203+ words) This corralled supercooled liquid relies on the surprising property that some atoms in a liquid remain stationary regardless of temperature. Understanding the atomic machinations of metals is more important than ever, as technologies of ever-increasing complexity must get the most…...
A Scientist Thinks He’s Discovered the True Nature of the Star of Bethlehem
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (453+ words) New research examines the theory that this biblical phenomenon was actually a comet, and subjects it to mathematical calculations regarding its potential trajectory. The Star of Bethlehem is one of the most famous pieces of Christmas iconography. Despite only appearing…...