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75 years ago, the world's first modern computer made its public debut
February 25, 2021Seventy five years ago, the world was introduced to ENIAC, the first ever electronic, programmable, general purpose, digital computer, which not only ushered in the beginning of the computer age, but also shaped popular conceptions of the computer. -
Stanford study into “Zoom Fatigue” explains why video chats are so tiring
February 23, 2021A new study from Stanford University is investigating the very modern phenomenon of "Zoom Fatigue." The research suggests there are four factors that make videoconferencing so uniquely tiring, and some simple solutions that could reduce exhaustion. -
Apollo 14: The mission that saved the US Moon program
January 31, 2021Fifty years ago today, on January 31, 1971, a Saturn V rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center carrying Apollo 14`. As the follow-on from the ill-fated Apollo 13, this was the Moon mission that would make or break the US space program. -
Robots got their name 100 years ago today
January 25, 2021When the first production of Karel Čapek's play R.U.R. opened on January 25, 1921, it not only gave a name to the cybernetic machines that were just beginning to emerge, it shaped our perception of what a robot is and the potential dangers they pose. -
What kind of digital hoarder are you? Study identifies 4 distinct types
January 24, 2021How often do you clear out old photos on your phone or tidy up your email inbox? You just may be a digital hoarder, and researchers from Northumbria University have identified four distinct types. -
A new frontier: The year in space, 2020
December 29, 2020It's been remarkable year for space exploration, marked by a line up of ambitious new interplanetary missions, industry firsts, and the reemergence of the US in the field of human spaceflight. -
The best sci-fi/fantasy TV and film coming in 2021
December 28, 2020The next 12 months promise a huge assortment of treats for fans of science fiction. Here are our picks for the most anticipated upcoming projects, from fresh TV adaptations of classic stories to a long-awaited new cinematic entry in a classic sci-fi franchise. -
The world's most powerful cars: 1,000-horsepower minimum
December 01, 2020A live, updated list of the most powerful cars on the market today, covering all production cars claiming more than 1,000 horsepower. -
The Walther PPK, the classic spy gun that changed the game
September 20, 2020In 1930, a new pistol went on sale that would revolutionize the firearms world. The Walther PPK helped introduce a number of technical features that quickly migrated throughout the industry to make it the most copied gun in the world. -
The Mozart Effect: Study affirms classical music reduces epileptic seizures
September 14, 2020A new review has examined a dozen studies into the effect of Mozart’s music on epilepsy, finding the classical music may reduce the frequency of seizures. It rekindles an old pseudoscientific idea that listening to Mozart can make you smarter. -
The ups and downs of vertical cinema
September 01, 2020Is it time to turn your TV on its side and embrace the future? Or is vertical video just a passing trend, fundamentally unsuited to how we want to watch things? -
Mulan vs. Tenet: The two films facing off for the future of cinema
August 06, 2020Two very different $200-million-dollar films. Two release strategies. Two pathways to the future. The theatrical film industry has been decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a pair of films could determine the fate of the definitive popular entertainment medium of the past century.
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