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What we think we know

What we think we know — but might not — pushes us to learn...

Did you know that the anatomy of the mythical dragons in “Game of Thrones” is based on chickens, which also happen to be the...
Ben Franklin was right again! This time is about Iceland volcano eruption

Ben Franklin was right again! This time is about Iceland volcano eruption

An enormous volcanic eruption on Iceland in 1783-84 did not cause an extreme summer heat wave in Europe. But, as Benjamin Franklin speculated, the eruption...
What to know before the 'Game of Thrones' series finale

What to know before the ‘Game of Thrones’ series finale

After eight seasons and 47 Emmy Awards, HBO’s Game of Thrones will air its series finale Sunday night. Since premiering in 2011, the show has...
These 4 things trigger the ‘compulsive itch’ for your smartphone 2

These 4 things trigger the ‘compulsive itch’ for your smartphone

Everywhere you look, people are looking at screens. In the decade since smartphones have become ubiquitous, we now have a feeling almost as common as...
How to manage your digital afterlife and why it matters

How to manage your digital afterlife and why it matters

30 million people visit the memorialized Facebook pages of the dead each month. If you were to die tomorrow, what would happen to your Facebook...
About 1 in 4 older people in the U.S. store guns unlocked and loaded

About 1 in 4 older people in the U.S. store guns unlocked and loaded

In a new study, researchers found that among older people who own guns in the U.S., about 25% may store their weapons unlocked and...
Intense exercise may increase your job satisfaction

Intense exercise may increase your job satisfaction

In a new study, researchers found that vigorous exercise may help reduce stress in entrepreneurs while increasing their job satisfaction. The research was conducted by...
Within 50 years, the dead users may outnumber the living on Facebook

Within 50 years, the dead users may outnumber the living on Facebook

In a new study, researchers found that within 50 years, there will be more dead people than living people on Facebook. This trend may have...
10 most popular books that could help boost your tech career

10 most popular books that could help boost your tech career

Reading can make you stronger and wiser, especially if you are in the fast-changing tech world. Here we introduce 10 most popular books that help...

Natural selection plays a key role in economic growth and industrialization

In a new study, researchers suggest that natural selection plays an important role in economic growth and industrialization. The study was done by researchers Brown...