How Robert Reffkin Went From Being A C-Average Student To The Founder Of Compass
In April, real estate technology company Compass went ahead with its initial public offering and is currently valued at several billion dollars. At the time,…
Science
Neural Dust – a Type of Brain-computer Interface
Neural dust is a wireless, batteryless, ultrasonic neural interface platform. It is a term used to refer to millimeter-sized devices operated as wirelessly powered nerve…
Research shows Fasting Diets could spoil the Health of Future Generations
Fasting diets have grown in popularity in recent years, but little is known about their long-term effects, particularly on future generations. New research indicates that…
This Haunting Video Is The Only Genuine Footage Of The Titanic Before And After It Sank
The Titanic’s dive has been caught in the media for decades, representing perhaps the most infamous maritime disaster in history. Perhaps surprising, though, is how…
Super Weird Supernova Had A Surprisingly Cool Star Before Exploding
A star on the verge of becoming a supernova may be metaphorically cool but literally very hot. Misleadingly, however, a star, which later turned into…
Study Reveals What Makes Some Dogs Aggressive, And The Part Owners Play
A study of purebred dogs claims that the factors that make a canine mate more likely to be aggressive include size, breed, sex, age and…
Cats’ Love For Sitting In Boxes Includes Imaginary Squares Too
What exactly happens inside a cat’s mind is a mystery to science, even though we know they hate cucumbers and hateful cardboard boxes. According to…
Can You Solve This Fiendishly Brilliant Math Puzzle?
There is nothing like a tactical math puzzle to blow a little joke out of our head. Designed by Twitter user @panbtc, this is a…
Bromine – a Chemical Element
Bromine is a chemical element with the symbol Br and atomic number 35. It is a deep red noxious liquid and a member of the…
Twitter Rolls Out Improved ‘Reply Prompts’ To Cut Down On Harmful Tweets
A year ago, Twitter began testing a feature that asked users to pause and reconsider before responding to a tweet using “harmful” language – meaning…
Facebook Launches Neighborhoods, A Nextdoor Clone
Facebook is launching a new section of its app that is designed to connect neighbors and update news at the neighborhood level. The new feature, probably…
Eta Carinae – a Superbright Hypergiant Star
Eta Carinae (η Carinae or η Car) is a superbright hypergiant star in the constellation Carina, about 7,500 to 8,000 light-years from the Sun. It…
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