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6 days agoAnalysis estherschindler
Why Does Pepperoni Curl?
What is pepperoni curl? What makes it happen, and how do you maximize it? The answer is far more fascinating than you may think.
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9 days agoCurrent Event estherschindler
Google's Russian subsidiary to file for bankruptcy after bank account seized
Google's Russian subsidiary plans to file for bankruptcy after the authorities seized its bank account, making it impossible to carry on operations, a Google spokesperson said on Wednesday.
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13 days agoHow-to estherschindler
How to turn your smartphone into a flatbed scanner to sign forms or digitize text
You may already use your smartphone to take photos of things like business receipts but you can also use it to digitize text or sign forms.
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3 weeks agoAnalysis estherschindler
Abortion pills are safe to prescribe without in-person exams, new research finds
During the pandemic, health care providers began prescribing abortion pills without requiring in-person exams. This practice could help people access the care they need when abortion rights are in limbo.
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3 weeks agoAnalysis estherschindler
BlocPower wants to evict fossil fuels one building at a time
BlocPower launched in 2014 with the goal of replacing fossil fuel-burning heating and cooling systems with cleaner, more efficient green energy solutions.
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3 weeks agoHow-to estherschindler
How To Make Non-English Bing News RSS Feeds (And Review Them Before You Commit)
I wanted an easy way to generate and review non-English RSS news feeds, and I think this works pretty well. Best of all, the translator Google Sheet is self-contained, so you can make your own copy.
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3 weeks agoAnalysis estherschindler
The book that sank on the Titanic and burned in the Blitz
A jewel-encrusted book sank on RMS Titanic on 15 April 1912 - but this was not the end of the story.
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3 weeks agoCurrent Event estherschindler
Big Telecom Convinces Missouri Lawmakers To Block Funding For Broadband Competition
"So basically, if you’re trying to get a grant to help fund a new broadband project in Missouri, you have to ask the regional monopoly’s permission."
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1 month agoAnalysis estherschindler
Wrangling ESG data: The CIO’s next challenge
With new regulations on the horizon, CIOs are well-positioned to play an expanded role in ESG reporting.
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1 month agoAnalysis estherschindler
The Unbelievable Story of Killer Rabbits in Medieval Manuscripts
Find out about the real nature of the killer rabbits in medieval manuscripts and their cruel, sadistic, and violent side.
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1 month agoAnalysis estherschindler
A day in the life of (almost) every vending machine in the world
The long read: What’s behind the indestructible appeal of the robotic snack?
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1 month agoAnalysis estherschindler
The best carbon steel pans in 2022
Carbon steel pans are favorites of professional chefs since they're versatile, durable workhorses that can go from the stovetop to the oven and are easy to care for, and we've found the best ones for your home kitchen.
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1 month agoAnalysis estherschindler
You Can Now Explore All of ‘The Book of Kells’ for Free Online
Zoom in on every page of this legendary illuminated manuscript.
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1 month agoAnalysis estherschindler
Learning to Sew at the End of the World
Amidst supply chain issues and the ongoing pandemic, sewing your own clothes is having a moment.
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1 month agoAnalysis estherschindler
This Former WNBA Athlete Is Giving Urban Farming Her Best Shot
Former basketball player and coach Bridget Pettis found a new purpose after co-founding Project Roots, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that nourishes the local community with gardening and education.
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1 month agoAnalysis estherschindler
Solving the challenges of robotic pizza-making
Researchers from MIT and elsewhere have created a framework that could enable a robot to effectively complete complex manipulation tasks with deformable objects, like dough or cloth, that require many tools and take a long time to complete.
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1 month agoCurrent Event estherschindler
'Stolen' Charles Darwin notebooks left on library floor in pink gift bag
Two books owned by Charles Darwin are left outside Cambridge University library in a pink gift bag.
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1 month agoCurrent Event estherschindler
Film Of Prince At Age 11 Discovered In Archival Footage Of 1970 Mpls. Teachers Strike
Deep in the WCCO film archives are hundreds, if not thousands of opportunities to travel back in time. And on one reel a treasure lay hidden, untouched, for 52 years.