Asteroid Launcher: Know the Asteroids' Impact on Your City

If you are one of those people who have watched Armageddon one too many times, you may have thought about how you would react if an asteroid were heading to your hometown. Now you don't have to imagine what would happen- because you can experience a real-life simulation with the new Asteroid Launcher web app. Spoiler alert, for most of you, it isn't going to end well.


Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world. However, it is not inevitable. Indeed, although there is little you can do about risk factors such as sex, age, and family history, there are a lot of deliberate steps you can take to minimize your risk of heart disease.


Simple Trick To Lower Heart Disease Risk

7 Features in MacOS Ventura That Will Make Your New Mac Even Better

In late 2022, Apple released its latest version of the Mac operating system, known as MacOS Ventura or MacOS 13. The new OS packs new features and capabilities into desktops and laptops to optimize the user experience. We have highlighted seven features in your Ventura to help you get the most out of your device.


Top Sky Watching Events to Look Forward to in 2023

Last year was a busy year for astronomers. Not only were there two total lunar eclipses but there was a surprise meteor outburst and plenty of planetary sightings. However, 2023 is poised to offer astronomers even more surprises. The following is a quick synopsis of the top sky-watching events of 2023. Make sure to grab your telescope and shades because this will be a big year.

5 Tablet Apps and Accessories for Work Productivity in 2023

With the start of a new year, many of us are making new goals that will improve various aspects of our lives. One of the top goals that come up time and time again is being more productive. With so many distractions and tasks that need to be done every day, many of us have difficulties staying organized and on top of our work.


What is ChatGPT & Why Is it Causing So Much Buzz?

If you have been on the internet for the last few weeks, there is a good chance you have heard people mention or try to make sense of ChatGPT. ChatGPT is a cutting-edge chatbot that is being developed by OpenAI, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company.


The FDA has given approval to a new startup known as Upside Foods. The company has managed to achieve the goal of creating slaughter-free meat with chicken grown in a lab from animal cells. Lab-grown meat isn't a new concept, but getting support for this new type of food has been slow. Now with FDA approval finally being given, the industry has new hopes for addressing ethical and sustainability issues that come with current slaughterhouse usage.


Lab-Grown Meat Receives FDA Approval

What's Next for Cryptocurrency After the FTX/BlockFi Fallout?

The volatile cryptocurrency market experienced several shocks in 2022, with the Q4 collapse of FTX signaling the biggest red flag yet for many investors. CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), an MIT graduate who got his start at Jane Street, coordinated a star-studded marketing campaign that included endorsements from Tom Brady, Stephen Curry and Naomi Osaka. With the hype now cooled off, uncertainty about the future of the crypto space is a major concern.


It seems to be human nature to explore the unknown, but this time NASA is actually returning to a familiar cosmic formation. The organization launched its Artemis I mission in the wee hours of the morning from its Florida launch pad. This mission represents NASA's next foray into Earth's orbit, and it serves as the debut of the team's most powerful rocket, the Space Launch System. This time though, there aren't any astronauts to be found within the shuttle.


Artemis Moon Missions in Progress

Using AI to Predict Heart Attacks and Strokes

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been proving its capabilities in the medical world by helping scientists find ways to predict the risks of heart attacks and strokes. In November 2022, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital as well as Brigham and Women's Hospital's AI in Medicine program presented their findings to the Radiological Society of North America. While the research hasn't yet been published in a medical journal, medical professionals are already buzzing about its possibilities.


Regardless of how you feel about the new owner of Twitter, Elon Musk is in the hot seat and has come under fire due to the decisions he's made for one of the biggest social media platforms around. The acquisition took months of review from Twitter, Elon and the justice system to ensure all regulatory requirements were met. No one knew exactly what Elon's Twitter would look like, but the current rate at which it seems to be dropping in popularity is unexpected given the $44 billion price tag Elon paid for the company.


Twitter: A Messy Acquisition Thus Far

Given how poorly the initial offering of tickets for Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras" tour was handled by Ticketmaster, it may be no surprise to learn that the artist has publicly come out against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which merged in 2010 under the name Live Nation Entertainment. Live Nation has already been at the center of scrutiny due to its control of venues and ticket sales, which create a monopoly on tickets for shows across the country. But this time the controversy is different as passionate fans aren't ones to stay quiet when they're restricted from seeing their favorite artist.


Ticketmaster, Live Nation & Taylor Swift

The Real Cost of Climate Change on the Global Economy

The impact of climate change has shifted the seasons and changed the physical landscape of the planet. It's also acted as a warning sign for future environmental problems if it's not addressed in a lasting, meaningful way globally. Although the effect on bank accounts and wallets may be more subtle, particularly in the short term, it's definitely a problem in the present. 


When earthquakes start to show up in clusters, volcanic activity often follows close behind. That's exactly what's happening in Alaska, where a long-dormant volcano, Mount Edgecumbe, appears to be waking up.


A Dormant Volcano in Alaska Is Waking Up

New Photos of the Pillars of Creation Emerge

Two astonishing new photos of the Pillars of Creation have emerged from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a large infrared telescope launched in 2021 after years of development. These photos portray a relatively small region of space within the Eagle Nebula, a star cluster in the constellation Serpens located approximately 6,500 light-years away from our planet Earth.


The Futurist: What's Next for Jack Dorsey?

For over a decade, programmer and entrepreneur Jack Dorsey has been recognized as the cofounder of Twitter. Now that he's officially resigned from the social media platform's board, many people are wondering: what's next for Jack Dorsey? Let's take a closer look at his background, career and upcoming projects. 


What's Next for Jack Dorsey?

Google Acquires Alter to Compete With TikTok

In August 2022, Google quietly acquired AI startup Alter. The purchase was announced in October 2022 by TechCrunch, with Google confirming that the deal had occurred.


Mars Littered with Nearly 15,000 Pounds of Trash

Mars exploration has been going on for more than 50 years, with 14 separate missions launching 18 manmade objects to the Red Planet. Many of these missions are ongoing, collecting information as the planet travels through space. One side effect of these missions is the increasing debris left behind.


Longer Sleep Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Research is begging to show that there's a strong correlation between how long someone sleeps and their likelihood to develop dementia. These studies show a connection between time spent in bed and the likelihood of developing dementia, the phenomenon is still poorly understood. More research may continue to reveal the underlying reasons.


Say Goodbye to Apple's Lightning Port, At Least in Europe

Apple phone users in Europe may be in for a change, as new European Union regulations stipulate that most electronic devices must use a single charging port. The tech giant, known for its incompatible-with-other-devices chargers, will have until the fall of 2024 to comply with these new regulations, passed by the European Parliament with an overwhelming majority.


In a move worthy of a sci-fi blockbuster, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) successfully defeated a perilous asteroid hurtling towards Earth. After 10 months of flying around in space near our planet, DART finally initiated its first move against an asteroid in space.


NASA Successfully Challenges an Asteroid

Nobel Prize Winners Announced for Work in Quantum Physics

Nobel Prize in Physics for 2022 was recently awarded to Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger for their contributions to the field of Quantum Physics. Collectively, these scientists determined that hidden variables postulated to exist by Albert Einstein actually do not exist. Their collective discoveries will have a profound effect on quantum physics moving forward, including the development of quantum cryptography and quantum computing.

The American West and Southwest are experiencing an unprecedented drought period. The driest period in human history is affecting agriculture, human health, and virtually all aspects of modern life. In fact, it's the driest year since 800 AD. Yes, 800 – not 1800. Lake Powell and Nevada's Lake Mead, the water reservoirs created by Colorado River dams, are seeing levels plunge, threatening the water sources for tens of millions.


Nevada's Lake Mead is Virtually Gone

More than a Marketing Tool: Google Trends Could Help Scientists Track Climate Change

A curious thing about the sheer human and AI-powered vastness of Google Search is how its data sometimes finds its way into other uses. A recent example might even help fight climate change.


Clean Energy Projects On the Rise Following Bill Passing

In August of this year, the Biden Administration signed into law new climate legislation as part of a broader tax, health and energy bill called the Inflation Reduction Act Since then, investments in clean energy projects have been on the rise, partly due to the financial, loan and tax incentives involved.

Forget Cell Phone Towers: T-Mobile to Work with SpaceX on Satellite Connections

From rockets to phone calls, SpaceX is at the forefront of technology advances. As a worldwide leader in satellite communications, SpaceX has, until now, been conspicuously absent from partnerships with mobile carriers, choosing instead to use its bleeding edge Starlink system to provide service to rural areas, where residents are unable to get access to the interent o cell phone coverage any other way.

Amateur stargazers have been thrilled with the images that the James Webb telescope has been sending back from the furthest reaches of space. Far beyond the images sent by the Hubble Telescope, the Webb telescope unveils a previously unseen and unimagined picture of the cosmos.

A Look at the Tarantula Nebula

Here's What Apple Revealed at its "Far Out" 2022 Event

This past September 7th, Apple hosted an annual meeting for the media and public that typically takes place in September or October of each year at the company's immense Cupertino headquarters. This holiest of tech events is hotly anticipated for the new gadget releases and product announcements around which the tech giant has built a near cult following.


Meta Smacked by $403 Million Fine For Violating Children’s Privacy

Meta, the parent company of social media and communication giants Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has had its hefty share of media scandals involving user privacy. These have included especially famous cases such as the Cambridge Analytica scandal of 2018, which involved Facebook directly, and many other smaller episodes since then.

Elon vs. Twitter - What's Next for These Tech Behemoths?

Elon Musk has a long history of biting off more than anyone thought he could chew on major long bets, and then coming out on top. From his successful launch of multiple SpaceX projects to his Tesla Motors bet that EV cars can become commercially successful, we've seen the tech billionaire surprise and impress multiple times.

Google to Rollout "Aerial View" to Its Maps Product

Google Maps is one of the most popular apps on the planet, and now, these three new features can enhance your navigation and trip-planning experience even more. A photorealistic aerial view, real-time cycling routes with more in-depth information, and location-sharing options for linked users can help you stay safe, connected, and even more organized.

Amazon to Buy OneMedical: What It Means for You

Amazon's multi-decade efforts to be the store for everything to everyone now also hope to include medical services and support, whether this is a good thing for consumers or not has yet to be seen. Amazon is already famous for delivering both excellent services with some technologies, while also being less than stellar on other fronts.

Cricket powder protein from Human Improvement

Cricket protein powder is a leading source of protein in our hunt for sustainable sources of energy. Billions have been enjoying it for thousands of years and it's time to join the club.

NO WHEY! WHY THIS CRICKET PROTEIN POWDER IS TODAY’S HOTTEST, MUST-TRY SUPERFOOD

A Look at the USS Samuel B. Roberts: The Deepest Shipwreck Ever Discovered

We may have explored more of the known universe than the depths of the Earth's oceans. From strange fish that never see the light of day to the watery graves of seafarers and sailors, the secrets of the ocean are vast. Uncovering the wreckage of a sunken ship is at once captivating and mysterious.

New Ultrasound Stickers That Can See Inside Your Body

Stamp-sized ultrasounds stickers could soon let you see inside your heart, lungs, or other organs right from your phone. MIT engineers recently announced a new design that could soon make this technology as easily accessible and useable as a band-aid. The engineers published a paper in July of 2022 in the scholarly publication Science.

What Does Amazon's Acquisition of iRobot Mean for Households?

iRobot is best known as the maker of the Roomba, a robot vacuum cleaner that's changed the way that we clean our homes. It was recently acquired by Amazon, in a $1.7 billion deal announced last week. But, the retail giant isn't just seeking a greater piece of the robot vacuum cleaner sales pie. Instead, as always, it's all about the data.


Cybersecurity Threats Are On the Rise in 2022

Without a doubt, the most significant data breaches over the last two decades have all happened over the internet, which is concerning news for businesses (and their consumers) since e-commerce is the largest marketplace in the world. Even brick-and-mortar stores now operate online in a major capacity, which means everyone should be alarmed about cybersecurity and the potential to have their data hacked.


Who Wants to Buy a 76-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skeleton?

A fossilized cousin of the T-Rex that terrorized its prey over 76 million years ago is now for sale. Sotheby's announced that it will sell the Gorgosaurus skeleton to the highest bidder at its natural history auction on July 28. Since museums possess all other Gorgosaurus fossils, this is a unique opportunity for a private collector with a love of dinosaurs and deep pockets.

The Great Salt Lake Hits All-Time Low Levels

It's been less than one year, and Utah's Great Salt Lake has broken another record for hitting an all-time low level. Scientists are referring to drought conditions in the West as a ‘megadrought' with water scarcity worse than it's been for roughly 1,200 years, according to their research.

Sunburns are characterized by inflamed, painful skin. The issue occurs when skin cells get damaged by ultraviolet radiation. At the root of this issue is melanin, the pigment that naturally protects your exposed skin in addition to giving it its color. The amount of melanin that people produce is largely determined by some genetic factors, which explains why some people are more prone to sunburns than others. Sunburns usually affect people who produce less melanin than those who produce more. If you are prone to sunburns, there are several steps you can take to protect your skin, one of the most important ones being wearing sunscreens. But what is sunscreen, and how effective is it in preventing sunburns?

Is Sunscreen Enough to Prevent Sunburns?

China's Mars Orbiter Successfully Captures Images of Entire Planet

A Chinese spacecraft has been able to obtain images of the entire surface of Mars, proving once and for all that if there is alien life out there, it is not on Mars. The Chinese space program CNSA (China National Space Administration) launched an orbiter spacecraft and a rover that officially reached the Red Planet in February 2021.

Apple Files Patent for a More Waterproof iPhone

You know that frustration when moisture has gotten under your iPhone case, and you can't get an app to open regardless of how many times you press it? In the future, it may be eliminated because Apple is in the process of securing a patent to create completely waterproof phones. Plus, as a bonus, it will create moisture-reactive hotkeys that will pop up and enable you to use your device without disturbance.

Artificial Intelligence and the Patent Paradox

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of technology that uses computer science and data science to solve problems. Artificial intelligence today plays a significant role in our daily activities. More and more are using AI for automation or enabling their workforce to achieve more complex goals. One application of AI decision-making is the invention of new products and technologies. Courts and patent offices across the planet are now considering whether AI inventions can be patented.

As you may recall, a while back news broke that DeLorean was in the midst of a revival, teasing the first new production car from the brand since 1983. It's been nearly 40 years since the DeLorean DMC-12 first debuted in the classic film Back to the Future, and while the car may be best known for its starring role in the movie, it's also been a cult favorite and has been sought after by car collectors for decades. Since then, the original Delorean Motor Company unfortunately closed it’s doors shortly after the DMC-12’s release and remained defunct until being revived by a new ownership group in the mid-90’s. 

Great Scott! The New Delorean Has Been Unveiled

New NASA-funded research breaks new ground in plant growth study. In the early years, the Apollo astronauts took part in bringing lunar surface material, referred to as regolith, back to the earth for future research. Fifty years later, during the Artemis era, the next astronaut brought soil samples that researchers have used to grow plants successfully.

Scientists Successfully Grow Plants in Soil From the Moon

The GPU versus the crypto market scale seems to be tipping sharply with the significant rise of the GPU prices and heart-breaking losses for crypto investors. Most cryptocurrencies dropped tremendously, with some once thought the most reliable coins, such as Stablecoins, taking the hardest blow. The start of 2022 has particularly been terrible for cryptocurrencies, majorly due to the rapid rise of interest rates, inflation, and, to add insult to the injury, the Ukraine-Russia war.

GPU Prices Drop as Crypto Market Cools

Black Hole at the Center of the Milky Way 

Over a decade ago, Muse sang about a "Supermassive black hole," which at the time was nothing more than rock n' roll fantasy and wordplay at its best. Still, today scientists are releasing photos of an actual supermassive black hole, and things just got a lot more real.

First Images of The Black Hole at the Center of the Milky Way Released

Everything You Need to Know About MonkeyPox

While this is the first time many have heard about the monkeypox outbreak, the virus has been said to be infecting people for many years. The first confirmed case was in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo when a child suspected of having smallpox had the virus.

How AI Is Helping the Healthcare Industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed healthcare and will continue doing so for the foreseeable future. This will change the roles of clinicians and patients for the better in many ways. Find out how AI has already changed everything from the amount of time spent on paperwork to earlier detections of diseases.

7 Understated Places to Travel This Summer

The US is a big country, and there are plenty of places to explore. But with so much to see and do, it can be easy to overlook some great places that might be off the beaten path.
If you're looking for something new this summer, there are plenty of underrated US destinations that can provide an authentic experience without the crowds. From the beaches of Clearwater to the waterfront villages of Greenport, these seven understated US destinations offer an escape into nature, culture, and history that will leave you feeling refreshed after a long day on the road.


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