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How Are Sea Water Animals Important?
How Are Sea Water Animals Important?
By: Kyle Mcpherson
There are five levels to the sea, with the first being the sunlight zone, where animals like sharks, tuna, and sea turtles reside.
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Whale Safe Is helping in the Conservation Of These Animals On The West Coast
By: Andres Martinez Aparicio, Journalist

In March of this year, three whales were killed because of ship collisions, being slashed at by propellers, and having their bones broken from the force. This is a problem, as some whale species have been...

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Rise Of The Robot Submarine: The Next Big Thing In Naval Warfare
Rise Of The Robot Submarine: The Next Big Thing In Naval Warfare
By: Taylor kong, Journalist
Robot submarines use advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and powerful sensors.
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Superworms: A New Way to Get Rid of Polystyrene
By: Sofie Schopfer, Journalist
Scientists at the University of Queensland have discovered that the superworm is able to degrade polystyrene (Styrofoam). While these worms may not be used themselves, the scientists are using them to develop a chemical process to degrade the plastics.
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Chinese Company Installs World's Largest Onshore Wind Turbine
By: Cooper Shealy, Journalist
Sany Group, a renowned multinational firm specializing in heavy equipment manufacturing, proudly announced the successful installation of a groundbreaking 15-MW wind turbine in Tongyu, Jilin Province, China. This monumental feat marks a significant advancement in onshore wind energy technology.
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Solar Balloons
Solar Balloons
By: Anmol Shankhi, Journalist
A solar balloon is a hot air balloon that gains the ability to float when the air inside the balloon is heated by solar radiation or the sun's heatwaves. Solar Balloons are usually made out of black or dark balloon material. The heated air inside the balloon is less dense than the air that surrounds it making it like a hot air balloon.
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Satellites: What They Are
By: Shiryu Gibson, Journalist
What are satellites and how can they help us down on earth? Satellites are important to modern life because they can send radio signals back to earth so we can use objects like our phones or TV.
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Technology Keeping People Safe From Hurricanes
Technology Keeping People Safe From Hurricanes
By: Lucas Ferro, Journalist
Hurricanes are powerful and destructive natural phenomena that can cause widespread damage and loss of life. The ability to predict and track hurricanes is crucial in order to minimize their impact on vulnerable populations and infrastructure. In recent years, technology has played a pivotal role in improving our ability to forecast and monitor hurricanes, leading to more accurate predictions and better preparation.
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The Largest On Shore Wind Turbine Is Estimated To Power 160,000 Homes
By: Joe Rojas Perez, Journalist
The company Sany group in Tongyu, Jilin province China has made the "largest" onshore wind turbine. It was announced on October 9 that a 15-MW wind turbine. It was placed in a work site in Tongyu, Jilin province China. Sany has stated that it is a prototype and that it will be tested over the next year.
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The History of The Sofa
By: Rafan Haque, Journalist
Sofas are important pieces of furniture in modern homes, giving comfort and style. But where did they come from, who invented them, and why are they important? Let's go into the history of the sofa, the related couch, and their symbolism in our homes.
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Black Plastic May Be Toxic
Black Plastic May Be Toxic
By: Liam Daquioag, Journalist
A study found that certain black plastic tools may cause cancer. Here's what to be concerned about.
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History of Coffee Makers and Coffee
By: Grayson Matlis, Journalist
Coffee has been a beloved beverage for centuries, fostering both social connections and personal rituals. Central to this experience is the coffee maker, a tool that has evolved significantly over time. Understanding the history of the coffee maker not only highlights the invention's ingenuity but also reflects cultural shifts surrounding coffee consumption.
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How VAR Is Changing Soccer
How VAR Is Changing Soccer
By: Theodore Mckenrick, Journalist
VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee. It is meant to help referees make difficult decisions, such as red cards or offside goals. Once a controversial play happens, the referees go to a small box on the side of the field, where they check VAR. The footage slows down so the referee can make a decision.
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Selecting The Best 3D Printer At Every Price Point
Selecting The Best 3D Printer At Every Price Point
By: Jiaxiang Xie, Journalist
Within the last few years, you have probably heard of a thing called a 3D Printer. They can be found in libraries, in Engineering classrooms, and they can even be found in some hobbyists' homes. 3D Printers have been becoming more and more popular over the past few years because of advances in this technology. The first step in starting your journey in 3D Printing is buying a 3D Printer. But how will you know if a printer is reliable and good in value? What are some name brands that should be considered when buying your first 3D Printer?
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The iPhone 16: Should You Buy It
By: Rory Peterson, Journalist
A little over under a month ago, Apple announced the iPhone 16, their new flagship phones with some nice and not-so-nice features. The question that you are likely thinking is; should you buy it?
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Dead, Dying, Or Immortal: What Is Cotard's Syndrome?
By: Sofie Schopfer, Journalist
Cotard's Syndrome: a rare condition that can cause people to believe they are dead, dying, or even immortal. There are only around 200 known cases of this condition, so how can we diagnose it?
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How Different Types of Phones Function
By: Eric Gyamfi, Journalist
A cell phone doesn't need wires to transfer you're voice,when you speak into your cellphone it transfers your voice into electric signals. There is something in your cell phone called a microchip.
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How Paleontologists Clean Fossils With Air Abrasion Units
By: Preston, Journalist
How do paleontologists clean fossils? Paleontologists use a tool called an air Abrasion unit. This tool uses a stream of strong Air to brush dirt off of smaller fossils.
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Formula 1's Structure
By: Emerson Rodas Bermudez, Journalist

Formula 1 has been an epic sport since 1950. The first Formula 1 to be made was the 1950 British Grand Prix. The structure of Formula 1 is very...

Hydrogen vs. Electric Cars
Hydrogen vs. Electric Cars
By: Laith Kassim, Journalist
Hydrogen cars, or FCEVs, are often in debate about becoming more dominant and sustainable for the future than electric vehicles (EVs). Many people interested in buying electric cars wonder if choosing a hydrogen-powered car would be better for them in the long run. While some people prefer electric vehicles, some experts speculate that hydrogen cars can overtake the popularity of electric cars and become more dominant on the roads.
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How An Engine Works!
By: Levani Goshua, Journalist
How Does An Engine Work? The inside of the engine consists of cylinders, pistons, fuel injectors, and spark plugs. These components combined burn fuel and exhaust gas out of the cylinders. By repeating this process the engine creates energy that moves the car.
Why Hydrogen Cars Will Be the Normal in 2028
Why Hydrogen Cars Will Be the Normal in 2028
By: Oliver Novack, Journalist
By 2030 there are predicted to be $1.5 billion dollars in Hydrogen charging stations in the US. Hydrogen cars only take about 5 minutes to fully charge from an empty tank.
"Tesla Model S electric car at Berkeley, San Francisco Bay Area" by mariordo59 is marked with CC BY-SA 2.0.
How Acid Rain Attacks Automobiles
By: Zouli Alexandratos, Journalist
While generally related to environmental degradation and ecosystem damage, acid rain plays its destructive magic on more than just nature alone. It also insidiously works on taking away from the very vehicles that drive down our streets
Indian Brothers Build Car-Copter
Indian Brothers Build Car-Copter
By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
Ishwardin Prajapati and Parmeshwardin Prajapati, two Indian brothers from Uttar Pradesh, India, transformed their Suzuki Wagon R into a helicopter-like vehicle. They purchased the car for 100,000 rupees (about $1,300) and made extensive modifications over several weeks in their makeshift workshop.
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Galileo To ACS3: How NASA’s Solar Sails Could Change Future Space Travel
By: Taylor Kong, Journalist
NASA's work with solar sails could change how we travel in space. Instead of using traditional fuel, solar sails use large, shiny sails that catch sunlight to propel them forward.
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Perspective, Space. “Artist's Illustration of Space Perspective's Balloon-Borne Spaceship Neptune High above Earth.” Space, 18 June 2020, www.space.com/space-perspective-stratosphere-balloon-tourism-flights.html. Accessed 22 Nov. 2021.
Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser
By: Kawa Gyatso, Journalist
Sierra Space has crafted the Dream Chaser, a new innovative and generational spacecraft that will transport cargo and humans into the LEO (low-earth orbit) zone.
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The International Space Station
By: Basheir Khalid, Journalist
The International Space Station (ISS) is a remarkable achievement in space exploration. It is a large spacecraft that orbits the Earth and provides a unique environment for scientific research. The ISS is the result of collaboration between multiple countries, including the United States, Russia, Japan, Europe, and Canada.
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Cleaning Up Outer Space
Cleaning Up Outer Space
By: Liam Daquioag, Journalist
Humanity has a big problem with littering. Learn more on how space is turning into a junkyard, and how we can fix it.
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Colonizing Venus's Atmosphere
Colonizing Venus's Atmosphere
By: Mercer Tomasino, Journalist
While many are looking to colonize Mars, the possibility of building a civilization on our other neighboring planet has arisen.
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Optical/Laser Communications Help NASA Transmit Data
By: Kawa Gyatso, Journalist
For the longest time, NASA and other space corporations needed a way to send and receive more data faster and better. The LCRD (Laser Communication Radio Device) replicates technological advances and is far more efficient than any data system ever before.
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The Europa Clipper
The Europa Clipper
By: Kawa Gyatso, Journalist
The Europa Clipper is a massive spacecraft made by NASA for a mission to Jupiter's moon, Europa. It will travel a super long distance of 1.8 billion miles from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to Europa. The
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The New Next-Gen Asteroid Hunter
By: Kawa Gyatso, Journalist
The NEO Surveyor is set to launch into space somewhere in the year 2027. This futuristic infrared space telescope is designed to detect the most elusive asteroids and comets that could threaten our planet.
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Water Taken From Lunar Soil: China’s Method Can Produce H2O on the Moon at a Massive scale
By: Rafan Haque, Journalist
Chinese scientists have made an exciting breakthrough that could change the future of space exploration. They have discovered a way to take water from the Moon's soil, which might be a game changer for long term space missions on the moon and beyond.
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Hubble Space Telescope in Earth orbit
Private Mission to the Hubble Space Telescope Brings Concerns
By: Rory Peterson, Journalist
The Hubble Space Telescope, which has been in Earth Orbit for over 3 decades now, is expected to deorbit in 2034, bringing a close to a major asset that has helped NASA and the world at-large understand the universe. In 2022, billionaire and major funder of the Polaris Program, Jared Isaacman, announced that he would fly to Hubble and perform maintenance on the Telescope, and it would be completely funded privately.
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Formation of the universe without (above) and with (below) primordial black holes (CC-BY-SA 4.0)
Primordial Black holes
By: Brandon Tao, Journalist
Primordial Black holes are the smallest black holes to ever exist in the universe, they were smaller than a proton, & just as mysterious as dark matter. While unknown if they exist, their existence could answer many questions about how our universe evolved & came to be.
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Ancient lake on Mars
Ancient lake on Mars
By: Patrick Verasin, Journalist
Nasa's Perseverance rover has found a ancient lake on Mars proving that mars used to have a large body of water. Mars used to be a habitable place like earth.
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How Drones Improve Agriculture
How Drones Improve Agriculture
By: Ben Wandow, Journalist
Drones, once primarily associated with aerial photography and hobbyists, have found a significant new application in the realm of agriculture. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are revolutionizing farming practices by offering farmers unprecedented insights into their crops and land.
Agriculture Drones Change Farming
Agriculture Drones Change Farming
By: Brandon Haase, Journalist
Farming has always been a big part of human history, it is time that it caught up with the modern world. Using drones to plant, water, and harvest crops helps people do less work with a bigger reward.
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United States Military Robot Dogs
By: Kirin Hanson, Journalist
On September 18 2024, the United States military has sent at least one robot dog with an artificial intelligence turret to the Middle East in order to test its ability to counter drones. They also said that they were just testing the possibilities for combat in the future.
How Delivery Robots Can Transform The World
By: Kimberly Rivera, Journalist
A Robotic Future with Human Benefits Delivery robots represent a new wave of technological innovation that has the potential to positively impact nearly every aspect of society. From reducing carbon footprints to providing greater access to essential goods, these machines offer practical solutions for some of the most pressing challenges we face today.
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ElliQ - The Robot To Cure Loneliness
By: Vaibhav Saravanan, Journalist
Loneliness can have lasting effects on our mental and physical health. ElliQ might be the solution to loneliness.
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Telesurgery's Protection of Surgeons
By: Clara Steffens, Journalist
Surgery is hard, and surgeons make lots of mistakes. What if there was a way we could prevent mistakes in surgical procedures?
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WIRobotics' WIM
By: Clara Steffens, Journalist
Imagine walking and exercising in a way that engages all of your muscles! Exercising easily and gaits fixed!
"The Matrix" Solves the Mystery of Life
"The Matrix" Solves the Mystery of Life
By: Pranav Sharma, Journalist
Seneca once said, "We suffer more in imagination than in reality." In The Matrix, this seems to be true more than anything.
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Why Humanoid Robots are NOT the Future
By: Jiaxiang Xie, Journalist
As robots are getting progressively more and more advanced, it's not long before we are advanced enough to build humanoid robots, as Elon Musk and Boston Dynamics have already been working on their humanoid robots for years.
Tiny Titans
Tiny Titans
By: Ben Wandow, Journalist
Imagine a world where surgery happens from the inside out. Microscopic robots, smaller than a grain of rice, navigate your bloodstream, delivering medication directly to diseased cells or performing delicate procedures with unmatched precision.
Generative AI is becoming the future
Generative AI is becoming the future
By: Esah Sheikh, Journalist
Generative AI is a huge advancement in AI. The future is relying on automation and this technology helps us move further.
Boston Dynamics Robot Dog - Spot
Spot: The Robot Changing The World
By: Zouli Alexandratos, Journalist
Spot was originally made for R&D, but it has quickly moved to many industries including construction, energy, security, and even healthcare. A large part of what makes Spot successful is its form factor.
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Automation
Autonomous Vehicles: The Pros and Cons
By: Mercer Tomasino, Journalist
As technologies have advanced, we have found ways to make our everyday lives easier and easier. However, now that the newest technology has hit the scene (AI) we may have to wait and assess the risks before pushing the button.
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Automation
The Aurora Driver Revolutionizing The Future Of Freight Transportation
By: Aiden Fanueli, Journalist
The Aurora Driver Founded in 2017 to make long haul trucking faster quicker, and cheaper. They use lider, radar, and cameras in their senior pods to give the Aurora Driver a 360 view of its environment.
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Automation
How AI is Impacting Our Modern-Day Elections
By: Sofie Schopfer, Journalist
When it comes to AI, not everything you see is true. In the case of elections, misuse of AI is rapidly becoming a problem, spreading misinformation and strengthening voter distrust.
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Automation
How The Flipper Zero Has Revolutionized Hacking
By: Zablon Worede, Journalist
The Flipper Zero is gaining attention in the world of cyber security with its functionality and putting many hacking devices into one portable easy-to-use device.
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Automation
AI:Machines Are Thinking
By: Joe Rojas Perez, journalist
People are getting more and more worried about AI getting more advanced and taking over and "enslaving us" or doing something worse. The thing that they are afraid of is called "artificial intelligence"  its like the evil AI like from the terminator, the main idea of this is that they gain consciousness not just being really good at chess and math.
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Automation
History Of The Xbox
By: Junior Alvarado, journalist

5 Fun Facts about Xbox: Xbox was invented on November 15, 2001, and the latest Xbox was invented in November 2020. The most popular...

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Environment
Electric Cities
By: Landon Tucker, Journalist
There are many environmental bonuses to switching to a fully electric city and electric cars offers numerous benefits for the environment. public health and overall quality of life.
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Outdoor Life
The Engineering Behind Cellular Connections.
By: Jiaxiang Xie, Journalist
If you really think about it, cellular is amazing. Data transferred over thin air almost anywhere you go? Speeds fast enough to stream shows and play Brawl Stars in real time? Seems like something that would be in a SiFi movie, but it is real.
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How Drones have Changed Warfare
By: Rory Peterson, Journalist
When you think of war, what do you think of? Maybe, massive fast-paced tank battles, or slow slogs over a few miles of territory? Well, as Russia's Invasion of Ukraine progresses, these ideas of how war works are becoming increasingly outdated.
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Automation
Why Everything is Made in China
By: Grayson Matlis, Journalist
China otherwise known as "The World's Factory" can afford to mass produce goods because of the abundance and availability of lower-wage workers.  China can afford this because of their business connections with other countries who buy their products, like Amazon and other companies who are funding their projects.
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Automation
How To Use the GameMaker Studio 2
By: Anas Abukar, Journalist
GameMaker is a free 2D game developing software, it was used by many indie game developers to create popular games like: Hotline Miami, Deltarune, and Terraria.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
How AI Helps with Mental Stress
By: Kyle McPherson, Journalist

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