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a gold medal from the 1924 olympics in paris. the text on one side reads VIII OLYMPIAD PARIS 1924 and has a rugby ball, discuss, and a harp etched in. the other shows a winner reaching down to help up a fallen competitor over the five interlocking olympic rings
Archaeology

Extremely rare 1924 Olympic gold medal up for auction

The medals were the first to feature the iconic interlocking rings.

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Hybrid Cars

Why hybrids — not EVs — are winning over US consumers

High gas prices are driving EV growth in other parts of the world — but American drivers are favoring hybrids.

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Security

How hackers can break into AI servers with an off-the-shelf antenna

An antenna and an electromagnetic receiver were the only equipment needed, both small enough to fit inside a backpack.

Power line marker balls are used for safety of low flying aircrafts and to protect the electrical infrastructure. They make the power lines more visible especially during inclement weather.
Engineering

What are those orange balls on some power lines?

a metal rover on sand
Mars

New Mars rover could swim through sand like a desert lizard

Nature may have already figured out the best way to get around the Red Planet.

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Birds

6 bird cam highlights to celebrate nesting season

A flying squirrel for breakfast, toucan eating a bananna, and more.

Small blue octopus on ocean floor
Wildlife

Golf ball-sized octopus discovered near the Galápagos Islands

‘Microeledone galapagensis’ lives at a depth of about 5,800 feet.

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Tech Hacks

How to avoid garbage news on Google Search

‘Preferred sources’ ensures you’re seeing the news outlets you want to see.

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Psychology

You can change your emotions—but it’s a 2‑step process that takes some effort

Intentionally finding a new way to think about how you’re feeling can help you start changing your emotions.

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