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Scientists use forest color to gauge permafrost depth
The Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest near Fairbanks, Alaska, covers an area north of the Tanana River and south of the…
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Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor Gets Quantum Mini-LED Upgrade | Digital Trends
After launching its ultra-premium Odyssey G9 monitor with a massive 49-inch curved screen and “dual QHD” resolution in 2020, Samsung…
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Hacker improves GTA Online load times by 70 percent with a simple DLL
When devs fail, DIY: Gaming mods are a dime a dozen, especially for Grand Theft Auto Online. But occasionally, someone…
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What kids know—and don’t know—about COVID-19
The pandemic will be a formative experience for many kids around the world. (Jairo/Unsplash/) Karen Ford is an adjunct associate…
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KEF Mu3 True Wireless Earbuds Review: Beauty And The Beat | Digital Trends
“Despite so-so ANC, their sleek design and great sound make for an appealing package.” Beautiful design Comfortable fit Fantastic sound…
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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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Identifying animals in photos is trickier than you might think
Thylacines at the National Zoo in 1903. (Smithsonian Institution Archives/) After a week of fanfare, an Australian man released photos…
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Covid-19 news: England and Wales deaths falling fastest among over 80s
By Michael Le Page , Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Sam Wong , Graham Lawton , Adam Vaughan ,…
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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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‘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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Lab-grown meat now mimics muscle fibres like those found in steak
By Michael Marshall A chunk of steak-like beef has been grown in a lab Institute of Industrial Science, the University…
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New Observations of First Black Hole Ever Detected Leads to Questions About the Universe’s Most Mysterious Objects
Cygnus X-1, a binary star system first discovered in 1964, comprises one of the closest black holes to Earth. New…
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All of Apple’s 270 stores in the US are now open for the first time since March 2020
Apple re-opened the last of its Texas stores on Monday, meaning all its 270 US locations are now open. This…
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Predatory octopuses were drilling into clamshells at least 75 million years ago
Tiny holes in three fossil clams reveal that by 75 million years ago, ancient octopuses were deviously drilling into their…
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Algorithm reveals contents of fragile letters sealed for 300 years
By Priti Parikh Unfolding a virtual letter Unlocking History Research Group Sealed letters folded in intricate patterns have gone unread…
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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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Boeing Starliner test flight postponed
This photo obtained from NASA on December 17, 2019 shows Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as it sits atop a United…
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Best Cheap SSD Deals for March 2021 | Digital Trends
Gone are the days of bulky, clunky, and slow hard drives. Today, storage is all about solid-state drives, which are…
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Insect-Inspired Flying Robots: Researchers Introduce a New Generation of Tiny, Agile Drones
Insects’ remarkable acrobatic traits help them navigate the aerial world, with all of its wind gusts, obstacles, and general uncertainty.…
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Due to climate change, Miami Beach moving away from palm trees to create more shade
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Whether swaying in the background of a Super Bowl glamour shot or printed on Art Deco-themed…
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4-D bioengineering materials bend, curve like natural tissue
4D hydrogel-based materials can undergo multiple conformational shape changes in response to environmental cues. Credit: Aixiang Ding Tissue engineering has…
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Deep dive into bioarchaeological data reveals Mediterranean migration trends over 8,000 years
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A team of international researchers led by a Florida State University assistant professor has analyzed reams…
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iPhone 13 rumor roundup: smaller notch, 120Hz display, a larger battery and more
Bottom line: Well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared additional insights about Apple’s next-generation iPhone in a new research note.…
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New Research Shows Neanderthals Had the Capacity to Perceive and Produce Human Speech
3D model and virtual reconstruction of the ear in a modern human (left) and the Amud 1 Neandertal (right). Credit:…
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Klara and the Sun review: Ishiguro’s thought-provoking future for AI
By Rowan Hooper Klara and the Sun is about a solar-powered robot Anna Gorin/Getty Images As soon as I started…
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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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Polaris and Zero Motorcycles just revealed their first electric vehicle collaboration
We know from this teaser image that the new electric Ranger will definitely have headlights. (Polaris Off Road/) A clear…
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Climate change is leading to premature births in the Brazilian Amazon
By Luke Taylor Flooding in the Brazilian Amazon in 2015 Brazil Photos/LightRocket via Getty Images Extreme weather patterns and flooding…
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Apple has officially reopened all of its US store locations
In brief: When the Covid-19 pandemic first struck, tech companies were forced to close most of their physical retail shops,…
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Hackers use a vulnerability present in iOS 11-14.3 to jailbreak iPhones
In context: Jailbreaking iPhones has become something of a game between hackers and Apple. Usually, as soon as a group…
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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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Covid-19 news: Search underway in UK to identify Brazil variant case
By Michael Le Page , Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Sam Wong , Graham Lawton , Adam Vaughan ,…
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Tuning Electrode Surfaces to Drive the Sunlight-Powered Reactions That Split Water Into Clean Fuel
Through a tight coupling of experiment and theory, scientists showed at the atomic level how changes in the surface composition…
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How much of a threat is the Brazil variant of coronavirus to the UK?
By Michael Le Page Hospitals are at full capacity in Araraquara in São Paulo, Brazil Igor Do Vale/ZUMA Wire/Shutterst Health…
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Best gifts for women: Truly unique gift ideas for her
Great gifts for any occasion. (Antonio Janeski via Unsplash/) Need some birthday gifts for her? Or gifts for women who…
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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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A music therapist seeks to tap into long-lost memories
The upbeat song Sweet Caroline often prompts listeners to sing and dance. But when music therapist Alaine Reschke-Hernández played the…
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Sci-fi carbon coins could actually save our planet
A currency based on carbon would be like a green version of the gold standard. (Pixabay/) By now we’re probably…
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Amex Adds Phone Damage Protection to its Credit Cards | Digital Trends
American Express is about to add a benefit to many of its credit cards that will end the question of…
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Bottling the World’s Coldest Plasma to Unlock the Secrets of Fusion Power
Rice University graduate student Grant Gorman at work in Rice’s Ultracold Atoms and Plasmas Lab. Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University…
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The best online financial advisors
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may…
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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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Coastal flooding enhances methane buildup in forests
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Forests are typically thought of as carbon sinks, absorbing more greenhouse gases from the atmosphere than…
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Capital One begins raising credit limits again
Capital One is raising credit limits for customers. The issuer could be positioning itself for growth as the pandemic subsides…
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MyHeritage’s Deep Nostalgia service brings old photos to life
TL;DR: Deepfakes technology has plenty of bad press, from creating revenge porn to putting words in politicians’ mouths, but it…
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Physical Chemistry Breakthrough: Ultrafast Electron Dynamics in Space and Time
“For decades, chemistry has been governed by two ambitions goals,” says Professor Stefan Tautz, head of the Quantum Nanoscience subinstitute…
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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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Fuel for Earliest Life Forms: Organic Molecules Discovered in 3.5 Billion-Year-Old Rocks
By University of Cologne March 1, 2021 3.5 billion-year-old barite (bottom) with fossilized microbial mat (top). This barite is part…
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Best Cheap Pressure Cooker Deals for March 2021 | Digital Trends
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Are you shopping for pressure cooker…
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