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By now, it’s crystal clear that a home security system is a literal lifesaver. Depending on your choice, your cameras can catch burglars and even call for emergency help. Despite the many benefits, a few key concerns stop people from buying one.
Spotify is one of the world’s largest music streaming services with almost a quarter billion active users. And if you have ever used Spotify, you know it is impressive how well the app can get to know your music preferences. How does this software work? Through extremely complex math, of course.
Why do we find certain animals and other things adorable? There’s a complex science behind cuteness and how it affects our behavior and emotion. From baby animals to round, chubby faces, uncovering the evolutionary and psychological reasons why we find certain things cute is astounding.
Meet 16-year-old Daniella Chaim, a talented artist who uses Rubik’s Cubes to create incredible works of art. From portraits to abstract designs, Daniella’s unique approach to art is impressive and inspiring.
Magnets can lift heavy objects and create strong electrical fields. They are truly a marvel of modern science and technology. But how strong can they get? Get ready to be amazed by the strength and capabilities of the strongest magnets humans have ever made.
Circuit City, the once-dominant electronics retailer, really struggled to keep up with the rapid changes in the industry. From its humble beginnings in the 1950s to its eventual bankruptcy in the late 2000s, this is the story of Circuit City’s decline and fall.
Switzerland has long been known as a neutral country. They stayed out of World War II and the Cold War. But how did they remain protected, especially when Axis powers surrounded them? It turns out they just kept digging.
Artificial intelligence seems to be all around us nowadays. AI can help you pick a movie to watch, make companies more money and even write a college essay. But how does AI learn? It’s all about teaching bots to teach other bots.
Seventy miles outside of Houston, there is a giant concrete facility. Deep beneath this facility lies a network of caverns filled with oil. This is part of our Strategic Petroleum Reserve. So, how did this plan come to be and how does it play a role in global economics?
Humans have long looked up in space and thought about how we could live among the stars one day. Right now, life on Mars would require a ton of equipment and shelter to protect us from the harsh environment. But what if we could make Mars more like Earth? How would we even do that? The answer is lasers!
