Innovations, discoveries, and the future of technology.
Innovations, discoveries, and the future of technology.
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Earth seems pretty big to us, but compared to the size of the universe, it's just a pebble in the ocean - or, perhaps, the size of an atom of a pebble in the ocean. Space has always fascinated humans, inspiring countless science fiction stories and fantasies about becoming an…
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Several centuries ago, the population of Europe was decimated when a disease known as "The Great Plague" or "The Black Death" swept across the continent, killing tens of millions and leaving a tragic mark on the pages of history. Since then, few other pandemics have come even close to causing…
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In 2015, a woman in France became the first person to be legally recognised as having a WiFi allergy. Marine Richard, who was 39 years old at the time, was awarded £500 ($669) disability allowance each month after arguing in court that her impairment prevented her from being able to…
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For over half a century, Area 51 has been regarded with suspicion by almost all those who have heard of it. And that's no surprise, seeing as the US government still haven't told us very much about the site - nor have they always been incredibly forthright in dispelling the various…
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Recently, a large number of people have made the decision to quit Facebook, and this measure hasn't come out of the blue. In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, more and more social media users have become suspicious of the way Silicon Valley exploits their personal data; particularly when it…
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For over 50 years, NASA has been engaged in the search for answers to the ultimate questions. You know, all that Star Trek stuff. Are there aliens out there on other planets? Where did life on Earth originally come from? What is humanity's place in the cosmos? But so far,…
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When you're a child dreaming of what it would be like to be an astronaut, there are a multitude of questions that run through your head: What is it really like to float in space? Are there aliens out there? And, of course, how would I be able to do…
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Over the past century or so, humankind has made leaps and bounds in the field of medicine. Our understanding of illnesses has vastly improved, infant mortality rates are the lowest they've ever been, and life expectancy has increased overall worldwide. And yet, that doesn't mean we are completely invulnerable to…
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As much as we may like to complain about it sometimes, social media is a very useful thing. It allows us to keep in touch with our friends, stay up to date with events or shows we may be interested in going along to or following along with, and -…
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For decades, the dream of NASA scientists, and other space agencies around the world, has been to find some trace of life on Mars. The red planet is the Earth's closest neighbour, and the one body in the Solar System most likely to be capable of supporting life, other than…
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Ever since the Facebook data breach that rocked the world a few weeks ago, we've all become obsessed with the idea that we're constantly being watched. If you're under the age of 28, I guarantee that your parents have been asking you about the dangers and perils of using social media…
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Everyone knows that what they see on Instagram is far from the truth. Pictures are carefully selected, painstakingly edited, and planned to complement rest of a person's feed. This becomes all the more important for those individuals who use their follower count to make money. "Influencers", as they're called, use…
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Stephen Hawking was many things. A world-renowned theoretical physicist. A best-selling author. One of the most influential scientists of his time. However, among all of the accolades, there was one thing missing: a Nobel Prize. Despite being acknowledged as the greatest mind of his generation, the most prestigious award of all…
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Technology has progressed in leaps and bounds over the last few decades. Computers have gone from being as big as cars to sleek pieces of pocket-sized gadgetry, social media has become as integral to our lives as food or shelter, and pretty much everyone in the western world owns at least one…
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In the wake of the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal, people have become paranoid about how much data the powers that be really have on us - and rightfully so. For years, some of our most personal information has been secretly harvested and used to manipulate us in subtle, subliminal ways,…
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Death, the full stop at the end of our appointed sentence, is inevitable. Yet ever since humanity's humble beginnings, our species has been furtively seeking the secret of eternal life. We all want to circumvent our own mortality and avoid the bony embrace of the grim reaper. Whether the answer…
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Thanks to efforts to increase diversity, disabled people are becoming more visible in society. This year Gerber selected their first spokesbaby with Down Syndrome, Sports Illustrated featured their first amputee in a Swimsuit Issue, and an inspirational bodybuilder went viral after sharing the disability he hid for 17 years. Their…
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Who hasn't ever wanted to be an astronaut? For many people, the dream of taking off in a rocket and travelling into space is one of the most exciting prospects imaginable. However, you have to be smart, dedicated and highly-trained. You have to be an expert pilot, engineer and scientist…
