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Belkin’s 3-in-1 Qi2 wireless charger is the cheapest it’s been in months

Belkin’s 3-in-1 Qi2 wireless charger is the cheapest it’s been in months Belkin’s Qi2-ready BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charger is on sale for $99.99 ($30 off), its best price to date and the cheapest it has sold for in months. The charger supports fast charging for Apple Watch models starting with the Series 7 via […]

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How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado’s Western Slope

How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado’s Western Slope Colorado’s $3.9 billion wine industry is under threat from grape phylloxera, a devastating aphid-like insect that attacks grapevines and causes severe damage to roots. The infestation was first discovered in 2016 in Mesa County, Colorado, and has since spread to over 350 vineyard […]

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Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected pope – but who are the Augustinians?

Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected pope – but who are the Augustinians? Pope Leo XIV’s election as pope marks a historic first: he is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected pope, and the first from North America. The […]

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Planned blackouts are becoming more common − and not having cash on hand could cost you

Planned blackouts are becoming more common − and not having cash on hand could cost you Are you prepared for when the power goes out? To prevent massive wildfires in drought-prone, high-wind areas, electrical companies have begun preemptively shutting off electricity. These planned shutdowns are called public safety power shutoffs, abbreviated to PSPS, and they’re […]

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Teachers using AI tools more regularly, survey finds

Teachers using AI tools more regularly, survey finds Teachers are increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT for assignments. A recent survey found that many instructors are now more regular users of these programs. This trend comes as students face criticism and punishment for using similar AI tools themselves. The use of AI tools in education […]

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Philly Roller Derby league turns 20 – here’s how the sport skated its way to feminism, anti-racism and queer liberation

Philly Roller Derby league turns 20 – here’s how the sport skated its way to feminism, anti-racism and queer liberation Early members of Philly's roller derby league face off in a match circa 2005-2006. Jeff Fusco/The Conversation U.S., CC BY-ND For 20 years, Philly Roller Derby skaters, who go by names like Woolly Slammoth, TrailBlazeHer […]

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Brewery waste can be repurposed to make nanoparticles that can fight bacteria

Brewery waste can be repurposed to make nanoparticles that can fight bacteria Brewery waste can be repurposed to make nanoparticles that fight bacteria, offering a potential solution to antibiotic resistance. The brewing process generates large amounts of waste, including spent grains, hops, and yeast, which are often discarded or used as animal feed, but could […]

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1 region of the brain links all your senses

1 region of the brain links all your senses A new study published in NeuroImage has found that all five senses stimulate a region of the brain that controls consciousness. The study, led by Yale researcher Aya Khalaf, used fMRI data from 1,561 healthy adult participants to analyze how different senses interact with each other […]

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GLOBE Mission Earth Supports Career Technical Education

GLOBE Mission Earth Supports Career Technical Education GLOBE Mission Earth (GME) supports career technical education (CTE) programs by connecting students to real-world science and NASA data, making science more relevant and engaging. GME’s integration of GLOBE protocols in CTE programs helps students develop essential skills like data literacy, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication, which are […]

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New insights could make concrete greener and tougher

New insights could make concrete greener and tougher New study reveals molecular dynamics that underpin concrete’s durability, shedding light on tiny pores that affect cement structure and steel corrosion. The research, led by Kai Gong at Rice University, demonstrates how water and ions move through nanopores of calcium silicate hydrate, the fundamental building block of […]

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Microsoft’s new Copilot 3D feature is great for Ikea, bad for my dog

Microsoft’s new Copilot 3D feature is great for Ikea, bad for my dog Microsoft has launched Copilot 3D, a free feature that transforms 2D images into 3D models for various applications. Copilot 3D can be used in game creation, animation, 3D printing, VR/AR, and other fields without requiring text prompts. The feature requires a clear […]

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Electronic forehead tattoo tracks stress on the job

Electronic forehead tattoo tracks stress on the job A new wireless forehead electronic tattoo has been developed to track stress on the job by decoding brainwaves, providing an objective alternative to current mental workload assessment methods. The e-tattoo uses electroencephalography (EEG) and electrooculography (EOG) to analyze electrical activity from the brain and eye movement, offering […]

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How AI is changing our relationship to work

How AI is changing our relationship to work AI and automation are expected to displace many jobs in the coming decades. This shift could require a fundamental change in how humans approach work and their relationship with technology. The rise of AI may lead to new job opportunities and industries that we cannot yet anticipate. […]

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Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems – but figuring out how much you’re getting can be tricky

Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems – but figuring out how much you’re getting can be tricky Antioxidants are essential for preventing oxidative stress, which can lead to various health problems like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. The best way to get antioxidants is through whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, […]

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Apple punts on Siri updates as it struggles to keep up in the AI race

Apple punts on Siri updates as it struggles to keep up in the AI race Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote failed to mention Siri updates, despite referencing Apple Intelligence and pushing new features like live translation. The company acknowledged that some previously promised Siri features were running behind schedule, but didn’t provide a clear timeline for […]

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We still know almost nothing about Tesla’s robotaxi service

We still know almost nothing about Tesla’s robotaxi service Tesla’s robotaxi service is set to launch in Austin, Texas on June 12th (or possibly soon after), but details are still scarce. The company has been testing vehicles without safety drivers and claims to have had no incidents, but this is a far cry from publicly […]

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NASA, European Partners Set to Launch Sentinel-6B Earth Satellite

NASA, European Partners Set to Launch Sentinel-6B Earth Satellite Sentinel-6B, an ocean-tracking satellite jointly developed by NASA and ESA (European Space Agency), is set to launch on November 16, 2025, at 12:21 a.m. EST from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The satellite will track sea levels across more than 90% of Earth’s ocean, providing […]

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Adult Swim’s new stop-motion series is a celebration of Latin American culture

Adult Swim’s new stop-motion series is a celebration of Latin American culture Adult Swim has announced a new stop-motion series celebrating Latin American culture. The show’s concept is inspired by Pedro Almodóvar’s style, but set in Ecuador instead of Manhattan. The series will feature queer characters and tell a story about colonialism and capitalism. The […]

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Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA

Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA Dogs were domesticated from gray wolves between 20,000 to 22,000 years ago, and their genomes still contain wild wolf genes. A study analyzing 2,693 dog and wolf genomes found that most dogs have detectable wolf DNA, even in small amounts, with some breeds […]

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Metro Detroit is growing – but its suburbs are telling a more complicated story

Metro Detroit is growing – but its suburbs are telling a more complicated story Detroit’s population has seen an increase for both 2023 and 2024, marking a symbolic shift after decades of decline. The city’s racial and ethnic makeup continues to diversify, with Black residents making up around 79% of the population, while Hispanic, white, […]

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Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea

Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea Southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia, are trying to navigate the complex geopolitical situation in the South China Sea, where China’s assertive claims have stirred up trouble. The region is characterized by a lack of […]

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New glass coating could help cut energy bills

New glass coating could help cut energy bills New glass coating could help reduce energy bills by up to 2.9% compared to existing alternatives. The coating, made from a transparent film of carbon-doped boron nitride, reflects heat and resists scratches, moisture, UV light, and temperature swings. The material’s durability allows it to be placed on […]

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Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens

Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens Climate change refugia are areas that remain relatively stable or even thrive despite rising temperatures, providing a haven for wildlife to survive and adapt. Researchers have identified climate change refugia in various locations around the world, including meadows in California’s Sierra Nevada, […]

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Compassion helps people deal with broken promises at work

Compassion helps people deal with broken promises at work Compassion helps employees deal with broken promises at work by making them more emotionally resilient, higher performing, and less likely to seek new employment. A study found that self-compassion reduces emotional exhaustion in individuals experiencing violation feelings from psychological contract breaches (PCBs), while other-compassion leads to […]

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Conventional anti-corruption tools often fail to address root causes – but loss of US leadership could still spell trouble for efforts abroad

Conventional anti-corruption tools often fail to address root causes – but loss of US leadership could still spell trouble for efforts abroad The US’s loss of leadership in anti-corruption efforts could spell trouble for global progress, despite conventional tools failing to address root causes. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has been effective in preventing bribery […]

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Using TikTok could be making you more politically polarized, new study finds

Using TikTok could be making you more politically polarized, new study finds A new study found that people on TikTok tend to follow accounts that align with their own political beliefs, creating echo chambers among users. The study analyzed a massive dataset of over 16 million TikTok videos and found that right-leaning communities are more […]

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NASA’s Chandra Rings in New Year With Champagne Cluster

NASA’s Chandra Rings in New Year With Champagne Cluster NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has released a new image of the “Champagne Cluster,” a galaxy cluster that was discovered on New Year’s Eve, 2020. The Champagne Cluster is actually two galaxy clusters merging to form an even larger cluster, with multimillion-degree gas spreading across the cluster […]

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Gun trafficking from the US to Mexico: The drug connection

Gun trafficking from the US to Mexico: The drug connection Gun trafficking from the US to Mexico is deeply connected to the illegal drug trade, with weapons often purchased with drug money and used to strengthen cartels. A federal investigation in Idaho uncovered a scheme to exchange pounds of narcotics for guns, including 15 pounds […]

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NASA to Cover US Spacewalk 93, Hold Preview News Conference

NASA to Cover US Spacewalk 93, Hold Preview News Conference NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will conduct U.S. spacewalk 93 on May 1 to upgrade the International Space Station’s power storage capacity. The spacewalk, scheduled for about six and a half hours, will involve relocating a communications antennae and installing a mounting bracket […]

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Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm

Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm Losing your job can hurt you in many ways. Maskot/Getty Images The Trump administration’s firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in national […]

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