Tooth traces of an Allosaurus dinosaur in the bone of an Apatosaurus, from the Late Jurassic Period, about 150 million years ago. The specimen is from the Dinosaur Journey Museum in Colorado. Credit: Anthony Martin The ordinary person looks at Stone Mountain and sees a solid, unmovable monolith. Emory paleontologist Anthony Martin, who thinks in...
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European Spacecraft JUICE Travels to Jupiter’s Icy Moons
An ambitious space project is underway to help answer a fundamental question about our universe: Does life exist elsewhere in the solar system? On April 14, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) successfully launched, with its sights set on the biggest planet in our orbit. After 13 years in the making, the craft left from...
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Hyundai and KIA Settle for $200 Million Over TikTok Car Thefts
News Reach out to KIA for a free steering wheel lock. @xguntherc May 20, 2023, 1:13 pm EST | 1 min read Hyundai Last summer, a huge TikTok viral challenge caused quite a stir when people figured out how easy it was to steal select Hyundai and KIA vehicles. Following a class-action lawsuit, the two...
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What Is Spatial Audio, and How Do You Use It?
Understanding the latest trend (or gimmick) in audio. @andrew_andrew__ May 19, 2023, 4:40 pm EDT | 5 min read Justin Duino / Review Geek Spacial audio translates surround sound audio to traditional headphones and speakers. It provides an immersive, “3D” audio experience for movies or music, and there are plenty of non-Apple products that can...
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How to Spot a WhatsApp Scam
Jason Montoya / How-To Geek Anyone on WhatsApp giving away money, pressuring you to send money, asking for an SMS verification code, or offering job opportunities is likely a scam. Avoid tapping links, keep sensitive information to yourself, be skeptical of friends claiming they’ve changed their number, and don’t return missed calls from unknown numbers....
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An edible CBD coating could extend the shelf life of strawberries
A strawberry enveloped in an edible CBD coating (left) still appeared fresh compared to an untreated berry (right) after 15 days. Credit: Adapted from ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2023, DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c04036 Soon, you’ll be able to get a box of freshly picked, sweet strawberries from the grocery store or local farm stand. But it’s...
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Marvel’s Comic-Con 2023 plans rumored to include tons of new MCU titles
Marvel pleasantly surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) last year when it unveiled many projects that were part of the MCU Phase 5 and 6.
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The Best Thriller Movies on Netflix in 2023
Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek The best thrillers on Netflix include plenty of original movies, along with award-winning favorites and some hidden gems. Ranging from intense crime flicks to physiological thrillers, here are the greatest thriller movies available to stream on Netflix. Update, 5/16/23: Donnie Brasco and Training Day both left Netflix, so we’ve replaced...
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Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?
The issue of photo manipulation on social media has long been a concern for many, but with the technology now increasingly extending to videos, should authorities intervene?
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2,300-year-old scissors and ‘folded’ sword discovered in a Celtic cremation tomb in Germany
A pair of scissors, a razor and a folded sword were some of the grave goods found at a Celtic cremation tomb in Germany. (Image credit: Maximilian Bauer, Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments) Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed a stash of grave goods — including a folded sword that may have been...