TIME

Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Twitter Chatter Turns Into Useful Data

Social media isn’t just for memes and arguments—it’s a goldmine of real-time opinions. Businesses, researchers, and even politicians often turn to Twitter to measure what people truly feel about products, policies, or brands. But raw tweets are messy. They’re short, full of slang, and packed with sa

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Apr 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why Adolescence Stands Out Among Crime Dramas

Adolescence isn’t just another crime show—it’s a bold experiment in storytelling that strips away the usual drama to show raw, painful truths. Set in the UK, the four-hour series follows Jamie, a 13-year-old boy accused of killing his classmate Katie. But unlike typical thrillers, it doesn’t rely on

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Apr 05 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Sentiment Hits Lowest in Weeks, But Could Signal a Bounce

Bitcoin’s chatter on social media has dipped to its lowest point since late February, with a sharp rise in negative comments across X, Reddit and other platforms. The shift shows a growing lack of confidence among users, according to data from Santiment, a crypto‑sentiment tracker. On the day

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Apr 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Stars, Clocks and the Secret Clockwork of America

On a hill above Washington, D. C. , a team of scientists watches the sky. They belong to the U. S. Naval Observatory, or USNO for short. Their job is simple: keep track of the stars and the exact moment in time. Since 1873 a telescope at USNO has watched bright stars every night. The data

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Apr 03 2026SCIENCE

Time Travel Without Moving: How Project Hail Mary Plays With Time

Ryland Grace returns from a trip to Tau Ceti after aging only four years, while Earth waits 14. This gap isn’t just storytelling—it’s basic physics. Moving close to light speed slows your personal clock, a concept called time dilation. Grace’s ship accelerates constantly, so his clock keeps ticking

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Shares Sea Defense Tricks for Tough Waters

After years of fighting in the Black Sea, Ukraine has figured out ways to keep ships moving despite enemy attacks. Now the country’s president wants to help others do the same in a different hotspot: the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway between Iran and Oman sees millions of barrels of oil pas

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Kids’ Screen Habits Shifted After COVID, Study Finds

A new review shows that children and teens are spending more time on computers, phones, tablets and video games than they did before the pandemic. The only exception is television, which has been watched less over the last few years. Researchers sifted through 60 studies that covered kids up t

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Mar 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Chip Stocks in Focus: Who’s Best for 2026?

Technology shares feel the squeeze from global politics and oil price hikes, but experts still see a bright future for chip makers thanks to AI growth. Micron Technology has surged 292 % last year, powered by high demand for memory chips that AI needs. The company’s recent earnings were strong, y

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Mar 28 2026SCIENCE

Real‑Time PCR: A 30‑Year Journey of Innovation

The invention of real‑time PCR transformed how scientists measure DNA. Three decades ago, researchers checked amplified samples only after the reaction finished, using gels and visual scans. That method was slow and gave shaky results, making it hard to run many tests at once. A special anniv

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Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Time‑Travel Crime Comedy That Feels Like Old‑School Shoot‑Em‑Ups

The new Hulu release throws viewers into a chaotic mix of gangster action and time‑travel hijinks. The story follows Mike, a weary enforcer who’s tired of the mob life, and his partner Nick. Nick is not just a buddy—he’s from the future and has slipped back half a year to fix past mistakes. He convi

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