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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Neom Push the Oil Kingdom into a $27 Billion Deficit
MegastructuresAmbitious megaprojects like Neom strain finances amid global oil market shifts.
Read more »While Humanity Dreams of Colonizing Space, Researchers Propose a New Idea: Living on the Seafloor
Business and EconomicsThe bottom of the sea can often be inhospitable and hostile. Some wish to make it more habitable.
Read more »If All Your Friends Have Stopped Drinking This January, You’re Not Alone: ‘Dry January’ Has Become a Worldwide Phenomenon
MagnetDry January, a global abstinence initiative, encourages people to start the year alcohol-free.
Read more »While Searching for Treasure, They Found Gold. This Is the Dmanisis Gora, the Mega-fortress in the Caucasus Mountains Built 3,000 Years Ago
ResearchThe structure is 3,000 years old and features three walls, one of which is 0.6 mile long.
Read more »It’s Time to Face the Ugly Truth: Cats Are a Problem. The First Global Census Reveals They Eat Up to 2,000 Species
Nature and EnvironmentAlthough cute, cats are skilled hunters and can be deadly to other animals.
Read more »Google Photos Surpasses 1 Billion Users. Surprisingly, Google Didn’t Even Want to Consider Doing the Project at First
AppsDavid Lieb, creator of Google Photos, also launched the popular app Bump.
Read more »At 69 Years Old, NASA’s Longest-Serving Astronaut Is Still Taking the Best Photos From Space
SpaceSince returning to the ISS, astronaut Don Pettit hasn’t stopped sharing incredible images.
Read more »Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs. Samsung Galaxy S23: Which Phone Is the Best Fit for You?
BasicsWe break down the key differences between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Galaxy S23, including their hardware and concept.
Read more »Sam Altman and Bill Gates Say the Future of AI Isn’t in Accumulating Knowledge, but Rather in Asking the Right Questions
Robotics and AIAltman and Gates emphasize the value of asking the right questions over accumulating knowledge in driving innovation.
How Many People Lived in Tolkien’s Middle-earth? A Demographer Spent Weeks Doing the Math
Books, Comics and Board GamesUsing historical demography techniques, a researcher estimated the population of Tolkien’s fictional world.
Read more »There’s a Problem With Traditional Bricks. Sugarcane and Sand Alternatives Might Be the Solution
MaterialsThe new material is more environmentally friendly and offers benefits like sound and thermal insulation.
Read more »Researchers Develop a New Way to Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease: A Simple Head Turn
HealthThe rapid diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is closer than ever.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs. Samsung Galaxy S23: Which Phone Is the Best Fit for You?
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How to Connect Your Smartphone to a Monitor: Three Ways to Mirror Your Phone on a Bigger Screen
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RedNote: What It Is, How It Works, Its Security, and How to Switch This Chinese TikTok Successor to English
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Oura Ring 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Ring: Which Smart Ring Is the Best Fit for You?
How to Connect Your Smartphone to a Monitor: Three Ways to Mirror Your Phone on a Bigger Screen
BasicsHere are three ways to connect your smartphone to a monitor and view everything on your phone on a larger screen.
Read more »Water Is a Very Healthy Drink. Harvard Researchers Say There’s Another Equally Beneficial Option: Coffee
HealthOften, things are valuable not only for their inherent qualities but also for what they replace.
Read more »Russian Products Are Gaining Popularity in China. Yet, Many of These Items Actually Originate From China Itself
MagnetSince the onset of the war in Ukraine, trade between China and Russia has surged to record highs.
Read more »Battlefield Diary Reveals North Korean Soldiers’ Sacrifice to Evade Drones in Ukraine
MagnetA soldier’s diary sheds light on the strategies and experiences of North Koreans fighting in Russia’s war.
Read more »TikTok on the Brink: Supreme Court Delivers Major Setback as Ban Nears
Business and EconomicsA nationwide TikTok ban in the U.S. appears imminent.
Read more »Trump Wants to Buy Greenland for Its Natural Resources, but Not All That Glitters Is Gold
EnergyWhile the island is a source of minerals like oil and rare earth elements, their potential clashes with the harsh realities of extreme conditions and a lack of economic viability.
Read more »According to a Study, Your Fitness Matters More Than Your Weight—At Least If You Want to Live Longer
HealthThe recipe for weight loss may seem simple: burn more calories than you consume. However, staying healthy requires more than this simple equation.
Read more »The U.S. Doesn’t Want to Lose AI Data Centers. To Keep Them Around, It’s Going to Offer Up Federal Land
Robotics and AIThe Departments of Energy and Defense will lease sites for private AI data centers.
Read more »Goodbye, Big Brother: GM Banned From Sharing Its Drivers’ Geolocation and Behavior Data With Insurance Companies
MobilityRegulators said GM monitored and sold drivers' geolocation data every three seconds.
Read more »Italy Wants to Annihilate the Fake Online Reviews Battering the Restaurant Industry. Its Plan: Banning Anonymous Comments
Legislation and RightsThis groundbreaking proposal aims to effectively balance consumer rights with the issue of online misinformation.
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