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Unexpected Ways Scientists Use GPS

[…] GPS devices aren’t just for keeping you from driving into a lake. They’re also helping lots of scientists in unexpected ways. Hosted by: Hank Green […]

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600-Year-Old Miniature Golden “Bible” Discovered Is Worth $130K+ My Modern Met [via BBC News]

View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC News (@bbcnews) Wow, what an extraordinary find! British nurse and metal detector enthusiast Buffy Bailey struck gold during her latest outing in northern England—literally. While foraging farmland in York with … Continue reading

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US says Russia threatened astronauts by destroying satellite – BBC News

The US has condemned Russia for conducting a “dangerous and irresponsible” missile test that it says endangered the crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The test blew up one of Russia’s own satellites, creating debris that forced the ISS … Continue reading

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This tiny railroad across the sea has an important job

The Lorenbahn, the Lüttmoorsiel-Nordstrandischmoor island railway, is famous for the tiny, private trains that take residents to and from the mainland. But that’s not why it was built: and it’s got a more useful purpose as well. Thanks to everyone … Continue reading

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Is green hydrogen the answer to the climate crisis? | DW Documentary

Green hydrogen produces zero emissions and many believe it holds the key to limiting global warming. So is it the big hope for the future or a multi-billion euro mistake? Many believe green hydrogen could provide a miracle solution for … Continue reading

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1,074 MPH BASEBALL vs. 1 Gallon of Mayonnaise – Smarter Every Day 264

[…] A huge thank you to those who support Smarter Every Day on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/smartereveryday More calibration shots to come! Click here if you’re interested in subscribing: http://bit.ly/Subscribe2SED ⇊ Click below for more links! ⇊ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GET SMARTER SECTION I … Continue reading

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Can origami make good emergency shelters? | The Kid Should See This

The world of temporary structures has a design problem. They can be compact, they can be easy to put up and take down, or they can be strong. But they can’t usually be all three. Inflatable structures achieve two out … Continue reading

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TV From the Moon – Apollo’s Live TV cameras

[…] What would have been like if the Apollo moon landing hadn’t been televised live to about 600 million around the world, would it have had the same impact?. In fact it was touch and go as whether of not … Continue reading

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Battery Recycling is the Next Trillion Dollar Industry – Here’s Why

[…] Special Thanks to Li-Cycle: https://li-cycle.com/ & American Manganese: https://americanmanganeseinc.com/ We are in the early stages of the Electric Vehicle Revolution! In the next decade, the majority of new cars will be electric! One point that often gets forgotten, is … Continue reading

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Carbon Free Steel becomes a reality at Volvo and Mercedes Benz.

Steelmaking is currently extremely carbon intensive, accounting for about 7% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. As we continue to use ever more steel for new infrastructure around the world, the task of decarbonising the industry is growing ever more … Continue reading

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