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Geology Murder

2025-07-07 07:00:00

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Geology Murder

After determining that his body was full of pipes carrying iron-rich fluid, our current theory is that the dagger-shaped object precipitated within the wound.

After determining that his body was full of pipes carrying iron-rich fluid, our current theory is that the dagger-shaped object precipitated within the wound.

Artificial Gravity

2025-07-04 07:00:00

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Artificial Gravity

Low gravity can cause bone loss, so we're pleased to report that, since we initiated capsule motion, the number of bones in each crew member has been steadily increasing.

Low gravity can cause bone loss, so we're pleased to report that, since we initiated capsule motion, the number of bones in each crew member has been steadily increasing.

Global Ranking

2025-07-02 07:00:00

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Global Ranking

Starting a meta-leaderboard for tracking who holds the record for ranking behind the most distinct people on an online leaderboard.

Starting a meta-leaderboard for tracking who holds the record for ranking behind the most distinct people on an online leaderboard.

Dehumidifier

2025-06-30 07:00:00

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Dehumidifier

It's important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.

Laser Danger

2025-06-27 07:00:00

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Laser Danger

To combat the threat, many airlines are installing wing-mounted spray bottles.

Weather Balloons

2025-06-25 07:00:00

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Weather Balloons

Once you add the balloons into the model, it makes forecasting easier overall--the forecast is always 'cold and dark, with minimal solar-driven convection.'

Once you add the balloons into the model, it makes forecasting easier overall--the forecast is always 'cold and dark, with minimal solar-driven convection.'

Farads

2025-06-23 07:00:00

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Farads

'This HAZMAT container contains radioactive material with activity of one becquerel.' 'So, like, a single banana slice?'

Interoperability

2025-06-20 07:00:00

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Interoperability

We're getting a lot of complaints from commuters who were routed onto a coaster, but the theme park patrons who spent hours stuck on an intercity line are also not happy.

We're getting a lot of complaints from commuters who were routed onto a coaster, but the theme park patrons who spent hours stuck on an intercity line are also not happy.

Tukey

2025-06-18 07:00:00

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Tukey

Exoplanet System

2025-06-16 07:00:00

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Exoplanet System

Sure, this exoplanet we discovered may seem hostile to life, but our calculations suggest it's actually in the accretion disc's habitable zone.

Sure, this exoplanet we discovered may seem hostile to life, but our calculations suggest it's actually in the accretion disc's habitable zone.