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AI can assist everywhere from your email apps to fast food outlets .

Its the kind of story that can form the foundation of a companys identity and, if theyre lucky, the plot for their eventual fictionalized biopic: A brand dominating one kind of technology takes a bold, risky step into the great unknown so that it can lead its industry into the future.

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Ever wonder how Elton John plays the piano so effortlessly?

Have you ever joyously stepped out to your backyard garden , freshly brewed coffee in hand, only to find your meticulously cared-for plants and herbs wilted and dying?

Youve had your iPad for a while now, but how much have you actually used it?

When silver carp invade a waterway, theyre hard to miss.

The fusion of history, archaeology, and genetics is cracking an 800-year-old Nordic mystery.

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On the first Saturday in October, thousands of visitors descend upon the spooky hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York for its annual street fair.

Wind turbines are necessary for ensuring societys sustainable future, but they still have a recycling problem .

This year has flown by so quickly that gifting season is only weeks away.

Dozens of Americans are still recovering from a dangerous bacteria found festering in one of McDonalds most iconic burgers.

You might think your years of education and book-devouring have made you one of the smartest people in any room.

Invasive Burmese pythons are without question the bane of Floridas ecosystems.

Apart from their disconcerting cuteness, tardigrades are famed for the fact that theyre nigh on indestructible.

Living in space is not for the faint of heart.

Stand up and try to balance on one leg.

Its been nearly six years since math devotees discovered the last largest known prime number , but the bar has officially been raised by over 16 million digits.

For years, I've been the most loyal PC fan on the planet ... aside from the occasional glance into the Apple Store, of course.

I'm of the opinion that bigger doesn't always mean better, and in this case, I'm talking about smartphones.

As engineers and researchers continue to create new sustainable shipping vessels and alternative fuel sources , some groups are instead looking to improve existing boat designs.

Just in time for spooky seasons candy-filled conclusion , Chapman University released its annual Survey of American Fears for 2024.

For the first time, physicists have observed a black hole triple in space .

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Plants use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into molecules that they can metabolize.

Ten years ago, author Jeff VanderMeer released three haunting novels delving into the mysteries of Area X, an abandoned coastal region transformed by forces beyond human comprehension.

While rates of scurvy are nowhere near as high as they once were, the vitamin C deficiency best known for plaguing sailors during long voyages is still around.

NASA has released new images of the full-scale prototypes of six telescopes slated to observe some of the universes tiniest fluctuations.

STEM toys are a fantastic way to combine fun and learning, sparking curiosity and creativity in children of all ages.

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I made a controversial decision recently: I cheated on ChatGPT and Gemini.

Some of the first research of its kind offers statistics-based suggestions on how disc golf players can get a better grip on their gameits mostly in the thumb.

When a technology companys name enters the lexicon as a verb, they know theyve made itbig.

Forget romcoms and dating apps the real love story of the year is gonna be you and this massage gun .

Picking out what to wear during the fall or spring can be tough.

Gila monsters are odd lizards, both from a physical and chemical standpoint.

Getting work done can be a chore if you're working on a laptop display, or a small monitor.

In 2021, researchers uncovered the fossilized remains of six remarkably well preserved dinosaur eggs near a construction site in the Chinese region of Ganzhou .

Where were you when Harry Stamper saved the world?

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Can I admit something a little embarrassing?

Love seeing your favorite musicians in concert but hate how high ticket prices are?

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