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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

Polaroid's Artistic Side: The Story of Meroë Morse and Edwin H. Land

Polaroid, founded in 1937 in Cambridge, was a powerhouse of innovation. Its founder, Edwin Land, combined science, art, and technology, earning 535 patents from the US Patent Office. Harvard Business School's latest exhibition, "From Concept to Product," explores Polaroid's artistic side, focusing o

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet Nintendo's 'Alarmo': A Cute, High-Tech Way to Wake Up

Nintendo's latest gadget, the 'Alarmo' sound clock, has hit stores, and early reviews are pouring in. This isn't your average alarm clock; it's designed to make waking up a fun experience. Let's dive into what tech reviewers think so far. First up, The Verge took a close look at setting up the 'Ala

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Why We Can't Stop Watching Political Showdowns

We live in a time where political arguments are all over the internet. Videos of people shouting at each other about politics are everywhere. It's like a sport. You might have seen a video where a liberal activist faced off against a group of Trump supporters. It sounded like a battle royale. One si

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Oct 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Solar Storm on the Way: Power Grids and Skygazers Alerted

Get ready, Earth! A powerful solar storm is on its way, forecast to hit us this week. This might not be a big deal for some places, but areas affected by recent hurricanes could see more stress on their power grids. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned operators of p

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo's Latest Gadget: The Sound Clock Alarmo Gets an Update

Imagine waking up to your favorite Nintendo tunes! Nintendo has just launched a new alarm clock called the Sound Clock Alarmo, and it's already getting its first big update. This isn't your average alarm clock. It can receive software updates, just like your favorite gaming console. The latest updat

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Oct 09 2024SCIENCE

Still Exploring Our Cosmic Neighborhood

Think the exciting days of space exploration are over? Think again! Our Solar System is still full of thrilling discoveries waiting to be made. Sure, we might have missed the first moon landing or the initial reveal of planets like Venus and Mars. But that doesn’t mean the fun has stopped. Let’s ta

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Zelda and Mario are in the Alarm: Nintendo's New Motion-Sensing Wake-Up Device

Nintendo is introducing a novel alarm clock called Alarmo, designed to make your mornings more entertaining. This device responds to movement, allowing you to snooze with a simple gesture or turn it off by getting out of bed. The clock is priced at $99.99 and will be available for everyone in early

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Oct 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Internet Star Crashes Luxury Car While Streaming Live

Internet personality Jack Doherty, known for controversial pranks and flaunting wealth, crashed his $200,000 McLaren while livestreaming. The 20-year-old YouTuber, with nearly 15 million subscribers, appeared to be distracted by his phone during wet conditions. The incident, shared on Kick, swiftly

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Voyager 2: A Spacecraft's Power Challenge in Interstellar Space

NASA has turned off one of Voyager 2's science instruments to save power. This spacecraft, launched in 1977, is now over 12 billion miles from Earth. It uses four science tools to study the space beyond our solar system. NASA thinks it can keep running one instrument until the 2030s if they turn off

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Voyager 2's Power-Saving Move: A Spacecraft's Long Journey

NASA made a tough decision recently. They turned off an instrument on Voyager 2, the spacecraft that's been exploring space for over four decades. Why? The spacecraft is running low on power. This isn't the first time NASA has done this. Back in the '80s, they shut down some instruments after Voyage

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