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Panos Panay Says It’s Going To Be a Massive Year For Windows | Digital Trends
Microsoft’s annual IT and developer conference kicked off on March 2, and Surface and Windows chief Panos Panay made an…
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Nintendo reaffirms plans to halt production of Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary products later this month
Bottom line: Those hoping Nintendo might change its mind about those limited edition Mario 35th anniversary products are seemingly out…
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Republicans and majority of Democrats vote to keep incarcerated people from participating in elections
Progressive Democrats introduced a measure Tuesday to give incarcerated people the right to vote. The amendment, to major voting rights…
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The strongest fishing knots you can tie
When it comes to finding the strongest fishing knot, sometimes you’ve got to do a bit of experimenting. (C D-X/Unsplash/)…
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Microfluidic Chip Simplifies COVID-19 Testing, Delivers Results on a Phone in 55 Minutes or Less
Programmed magnetic nanobeads paired with an off-the-shelf cellphone and plug-in diagnostic tool can diagnose COVID-19 in 55 minutes or less,…
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Dethroning electrocatalysts for hydrogen production with inexpensive alternative material
Electrochemical water splitting demands highly active, easily produced, and cost-effective electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). An iron (Fe)/calcium…
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Banning all spending on Tuesdays and Thursdays helped me save over $300 in a single month
One of the biggest goals I wanted to tackle in 2021 was learning to set a budget and actually stick…
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14 guide books, travel blogs, and memoirs to read before moving to another country
If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more. Moving abroad can be a…
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TSMC will produce 3nm chips by year’s end with Apple as its partner
Why it matters: Apple will reportedly be TSMC’s partner on the risk production run, which is exactly what it sounds…
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Astrophysicist’s 2004 Theory Confirmed: Why the Sun’s Chemical Composition Varies
The solar corona viewed in white light during the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 from Mitchell, Oregon. The…
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Study points to the challenges of harvest-time weed seed controls in Pacific Northwest
Collection of feral rye (Secale cereale), rattail fescue (Vulpia myuros), and downy brome (Bromus tectorum) in a winter wheat field…
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The Best Fantasy Movies on Hulu (March 2021) | Digital Trends
Wild at heart, the fantasy film genre is never a bore. From modern CGI epics to animated classics (and everything…
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Microsoft moves a few steps backward before they can move the Internet of Things forward
The big picture: If ever there was a technology that failed to live up to its initial hype, the Internet…
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Nio falls as Chinese EV maker says chip shortage will dent second-quarter production
Nio stock fell by nearly 10% Tuesday after the electric car maker said it expects to produce 7,500 units per…
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Cat fountains for a happier pet
Good to the last drop. (Unsplash/Carolien van Oijen/) Kitties young and old need fresh water to stay healthy. Cat fountains…
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Sony to halt movie and TV purchases and rentals on the PlayStation Store this summer
The big picture: The shift in consumer behavior shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Content creators and distributors have…
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Nuclear fusion: Building a star on Earth is hard, which is why we need better materials
Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the Sun and all other stars. During fusion, the nuclei of two atoms…
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The best deals and sales happening on Amazon right now — save on Blue Yeti microphone, Apple Watch, and Fire TV Stick
If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more. Amazon’s dynamic pricing strategy can…
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‘Green’ burials are slowly gaining ground among environmentalists
Despite “green” burials becoming increasingly available in North America, some older eco-conscious adults remain unaware of the option when planning…
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How to break free of the bystander effect and help someone in trouble
Sometimes, just one person needs to stop and help. (Timon Studler/Unsplash/) When someone gets mugged or is subjected to racist…
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Parents’ School Reviews Correlated With Demographics and Test Scores, Not School Effectiveness
Parent reviews reflected racial and income disparities in public K-12 schools. A first-of-its-kind analysis of parents’ reviews of U.S. public…
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Secrets of sealed 17th century letters revealed by dental X-ray scanners
Letterpacket DB-1627 was virtually unfolded and read for the first time since it was written 300 years ago. The letter…
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Common bacteria modified to make designer sugar-based drug
E. coli has been reprogrammed to produce a chondroitin sulfate, a complex sugar. Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Envisioning an animal-free…
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Rudy Giuliani’s YouTube account just got hit with a 2-week suspension. One more strike, and his channel could get booted for good.
YouTube has suspended Rudy Giuliani for two weeks, meaning he can’t upload new videos. YouTube said Giuliani broke its rules…
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Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun explains why we’ll never love AI
Your visual cortex does two incredible things, thousands of times a second. First, it takes all the information streaming in…
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‘Little Foot’ hominin was either ill or very hungry in her childhood
By Michael Marshall The skull of the Australopithecus fossil known as “Little Foot” is preserved well enough to maintain evidence…
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NASA Posts First Satellite Image of Perseverance Rover on Mars | Digital Trends
As NASA’s Perseverance rover continues to undertake checks following its successful arrival on Mars last week, we can now see…
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NASA Super Soaker Mission Seeks to Understand Bright Night-Shining Clouds by Creating One
Time lapse of the Super Soaker launch. Three rockets launched with the mission, two using vapor tracers to track wind…
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Here’s an exclusive look at the pitch deck delivery startup Crisp used to raise $36 million amid a huge investor rush into grocery
Dutch delivery startup Crisp has raised a $36 million Series B funding round. The company focuses on locally sourced and…
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The Best Google Chromecast Deals for March 2021 | Digital Trends
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. If you want to enjoy streaming…
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Modern Oasis of Jubbah: A Long-Ago Lake Amid the Dunes
November 26, 2020 The modern oasis of Jubbah sits within the wind shadow of historic mountains and the basin of…
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A Proud Boys leader acquired a lookalike’s passport to possibly flee the country following Capitol attack, court documents say
One Capitol rioter may have been planning a duplicitous international getaway following the January 6 siege. Ethan Nordean, a leader…
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High School Students Tend to Get More Motivated Over Time: Feeling of Belongingness Key to Improvement
High school students are more motivated in the classroom when they feel they belong at their school. Parents may fear…
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Almost 10% of American households are at risk of losing housing during pandemic, according to new report
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says nearly 10% of US households are at risk of losing housing. The report added…
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Rarest seal breeding site discovered
Camera trap image from 2017 of a monk seal pup. Credit: SPOT/Monk Seal Project Scientists have discovered a previously unknown…
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Cruising Past a Spectacular Aurora Borealis on the International Space Station
September 15, 2017 Astronauts have snapped numerous photos of the light show from their unique perch on the International Space…
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New exotic invasive snake is captured in Everglades National Park. It’s likely a released pet
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Visitors hiking the Mahogany Hammock Trail in Everglades National Park earlier this month spotted an unfamiliar…
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Today’s mortgage and refinance rates in Florida
According to Zillow, the typical home value in Florida is about on par with the typical value of $269,039 across…
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Conversations go on too long because people are too polite to end them
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre People mask how they feel about an ongoing conversation and leave others unsure of whether to stop…
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Jamie Dimon says ‘gangbuster’ growth is in store for the US but too much fiscal stimulus is a risk
The US economy is on the verge of a rapid expansion this year and in 2022, said the billionaire head…
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Reinforced by policies, charters segregate schools
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The expansion of charter schools in the 2000s led to an increase in school segregation and…
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Wisconsin hunters have already killed more gray wolves than allowed
The event was called off early as non-Indigenous hunters quickly exceeded the harvest quota. (John Hafner/) This post originally featured…
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The 5 Best Apps to Test Your 5G Connection on Android and iOS | Digital Trends
So you’ve picked up one of the best 5G phones (or one of the cheapest 5G phones), and you’re ready…
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Instagram Live Rooms lets up four people broadcast simultaneously
Bottom line: With Live Rooms, Instagram envisions creators being able to host talk shows, conduct more informative Q&As or hold…
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Global Warming Poses Threat to Food Chains – “Impact Could Be Severe”
The study examined plankton in freshwater ponds exposed to seven years of experimental warming. Credit: University of Exeter Rising temperatures…
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The Best Armor in Valheim, and How to Get It | Digital Trends
Valheim is the combination of Minecraft and a Viking RPG that we didn’t know we needed. Viking lore and Norse…
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China turns to Japan for semiconductor equipment, avoiding US restrictions
In brief: US sanctions on Chinese semiconductor manufacturers have hit companies from both countries in the pocket, but Japanese firms…
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Global warming poses threat to food chains
The study examined plankton in freshwater ponds exposed to seven years of experimental warming Credit: University of Exeter Rising temperatures…
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The Best iPhone Apps (March 2021) | Digital Trends
These days, your phone is capable of just about anything, from boosting your dating prospects (through dating apps) to looking…
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Citi says bitcoin could become the currency of global trade in a ‘massive transformation’ – or it could implode
Bitcoin could be at the start of a “massive transformation” into the mainstream of finance, Citi said. The bank said…
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