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Astronauts and aquanauts: What does the sea have to do with space?

Space and the open ocean: On the surface, it seems like two more wildly contrasting places couldn’t possibly exist. But on the contrary, the two are more closely tied than you think. And people who have been to the farthest reaches of both can attest to the fact. Because as it turns out, the types of training and experience required and the environments...

Sat Sep 7, 2024 20:13
Find out how I built my own electric generator

I’ve always wanted to be an engineer, but I wasn’t cut out for that level of college coursework. Still, I fantasized about building my own electric cars like Elon Musk or designing new power systems like Thomas Edison. Would you believe that I, nothing more than a computer geek, learned how to construct an electric generator that charges my phone...

Sat Sep 7, 2024 16:06
Google Tasks is the best Google tool you’re not using

Google Tasks can easily be overlooked in Google’s long list of apps and services. But this straightforward to-do-list manager is hugely useful, available across all of your devices, and improving all the time (including a recent redesign). We’ve previously looked at how well Google Tasks integrates with Gmail, and here we’re going to take you...

Sat Sep 7, 2024 15:02
Gamers, here’s the secret to getting a cheap Xbox Games Pass Ultimate Membership for less

Gaming online can get pricey, but the rewards are totally worth it. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate isn’t just about online play for your favorite games—it’s your ticket to day-one releases, exclusive deals, and huge discounts. Instead of paying the usual $50 for a 3-month membership, you can pick it up here for just $39.99. And the best part? You can...

Sat Sep 7, 2024 15:01
We’re giving away 3/4 of a MacBook Pro (for real)

No clickbait here. You buy one-quarter of this MacBook Pro, and the rest is free. How are we able to almost give away these laptops without going broke? They’re refurbished models. They’re like-new laptops at a much lower price, and they’re better for the planet. It’s a win-win for everybody (even the chickens). If we have a deal, you just have...

Sat Sep 7, 2024 14:01
New bone-crushing Tasmanian tiger species dug up by paleontologists

Three new ancient species of Tasmanian tigers have been discovered in Australia. Now extinct, these newly uncovered marsupials include one with a jawbone that would have allowed it to crush its prey’s bone and teeth, a major carnivore, and the closest known relative of the last Tasmanian tiger species. The findings are detailed in a study published...

Sat Sep 7, 2024 02:01

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