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Expedition Spots the Longest Sea Creature

An expedition that is part of Schmidt Ocean Institute’s initiative in Australia and the Pacific has revealed some startling new results. Exploring the submarine canyons near Ningaloo, research scientists led by Dr. Nerida Wilson, a senior research scientist at the Western Australian Museum, stared with astonishment at the picture of a massive sea creature that ...

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A siphonophore.

USB4 Might Push Down Price of Thunderbolt Laptops

When it comes to hardware interfaces that enable a computer to connect to external peripherals, the Thunderbolt standard has been the king for many years thanks to its high-speed data transfer rates. However, the premium speed of Thunderbolt meant that laptops featuring the interface were also priced higher. But with the upcoming USB4 standard offering ...

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A Thunderbolt laptop.

7 Amazing Psychological Ways Our Brains Are Affected

Our human brains are one of the most sophisticated machines on the planet against which even a supercomputer is no match. However, our brains are affected by psychological phenomena that can fool us into a certain way of thinking or condition we may not have thought of. How our brains are psychologically affected 1. The ...

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A woman looking amazed.

Zoom Security Risk Still Looming

After video conferencing app Zoom’s security flaws were exposed in a recent report by Citizen Lab, all eyes have been on the company. The fact that Zoom has servers in China from where encryption keys are sent to users all around the world raises the possibility that Beijing might be able to snoop into video ...

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The Zoom app.

Wu Wei: The Art of Effective Action Through Inaction

Wu Wei is one of the central pillars of the school of Taoism that emphasizes harmony. When literally translated, “Wu Wei” means “non-action,” but the concept of Wu Wei is not fully interpreted through this translation. It needs to be acknowledged that certain life concepts are often misrepresented as a consequence of language constraints. Keeping ...

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Defying Science: The Mysterious Iron Pillar of Delhi

Delhi is steeped in history with a plethora of old monuments and historical artifacts.  One of the most curiosity-evoking structures you’ll find in Delhi is the iron pillar that stands smack in the center of the Quwwatul Mosque complex. The pillar is a metallurgical marvel. Made from 98 percent wrought iron, the pillar stands at ...

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Delhi's iron pillar.

Zoom Privacy Flaw Exposes the Risk of Overreliance on Big Tech

A recent report by cybersecurity group Citizen Lab revealed that the video conferencing app Zoom is not as secure as the company claimed. The app’s popularity has jumped from 10 million users a day to 200 million daily in just a few months, largely thanks to the CCP coronavirus lockdown that has forced people to ...

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A Zoom meeting over the Internet.

During CCP Virus Lockdowns, Wildlife Is Taking Over the Streets

With just a few people venturing outside their homes due to the quarantine restrictions placed by various countries, the streets have become largely empty. Interestingly, various types of wildlife are entering urban areas and wandering the streets, offering a curious sight to people. Wildlife comes back In the UK, a herd of about 120 Kashmiri ...

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Security Risk: Backdoors Found in Thousands of Android Apps

Millions of people use Android apps daily, assuming they are safe since they were downloaded directly from the Google Play Store. However, a recent study shows that thousands of Android apps have backdoors that hackers can easily use to access your personal data. The study was conducted by researchers from New York University, Ohio State ...

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Two Android app robots.

Bokator: The Martial Art Form Fighting for a Comeback

Almost every country has its own ancient martial art form. While Muay Thai from Thailand and Taekwondo from Korea have been making steady progress in terms of achieving global recognition over the years, Cambodia’s Bokator is one of those martial arts that is still struggling to find its way back from almost complete annihilation. Dating ...

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Two martial artists sparring in Bokator.