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We all know the equation – hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. But now scientists have captured molecular-scale video of that famous meeting in action, which could lead to a new way to generate large amounts of drinking water. -
Everybody from NASA to David Bowie has wondered if there’s life on Mars – and now we might have a precise place to look for it. A new Caltech study has shown that photosynthetic microbes could thrive in a small habitable zone beneath the ice. -
Researchers at UC Berkeley have invented a material in powder form that adsorbs carbon dioxide with astonishing performance. Just 200 g (a little under 0.5 lb) can suck up 44 lb (20 kg) of CO2, the same as a tree does in a year.
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Vest-wearing giant rats could be smugglers' worst nightmare
October 30, 2024Most of us are familiar with the vest-clad beagle that hunts for illegal fruits and plants in the travelers' luggage at airports. Now, a species of giant pouched rat has been trained to fulfill a similar role in finding illegal wildlife products. -
Language learning, reimagined with HelloTalk
October 29, 2024TL;DR: Get lifetime access to HelloTalk VIP for just $119.99 and enjoy unlimited translations, real-time conversations, and exclusive learning tools. -
Static from Styrofoam and wind harvested for electricity
October 29, 2024If you've ever had a packing peanut stick to your clothes as you unbox your Amazon delivery, then you know that Styrofoam is pretty good at generating static electricity. A new invention turns that quality into a workable energy-saving solution. -
Get 3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $36.49
October 28, 2024TL;DR: Enjoy endless gaming with the stackable Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-month membership for just $36.49 (reg. $50). -
Help your sluggish computer — upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $18
October 27, 2024TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $17.97 and unlock better performance, security, and AI-powered features today. -
What your Wikipedia browsing style says about you
October 27, 2024The search behaviors of nearly 500,000 people from 50 countries has shed new light on how mood, gender, education, culture and where we live influences how we sate our curiosity and seek knowledge. So we ask: Are you a hunter, busybody or a dancer? -
Historic Starship booster capture was a second from a fiery end
October 27, 2024As the world watched slack-jawed while SpaceX's Super Heavy booster made the world's first tower capture landing after boosting the Starship 5 mission into orbit, few knew that the event came within one second of disaster. -
World's largest known prime number discovered – and it's a doozy
October 25, 2024The world's largest known prime number has been discovered, but we can't show it because it's so large it would take up 21 standard-sized novels to turn into text. Called M136279841, it comes to 41,024,320 digits. -
This hot deal on the Apple Pencil isn't just for artists
October 24, 2024TL;DR: Grab a new, open-box Apple Pencil (USB-C) for just $49.99 (reg. $79—perfect for drawing, note-taking, and so much more. -
The new Office suite you’ve been waiting for is here
October 23, 2024TL;DR: Get the latest Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for just $159.97 (reg. $249.99)—your one-stop solution for professional-grade productivity tools.
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