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These Star Wars Stamps Will Make a Fine Addition to Your Collection
The new Star Wars droids stamps are almost here! Announced earlier this year and going on sale this Star Wars Day, May the 4th, the set of 10 stamps from the United States Postal Service commemorates some of the most popular droids from all of Star Wars, from the iconic duo of C-3PO and R2-D2, to newer […]
This Countertop Composter Turns Table Scraps Into Plant Food
If your city doesn’t have a food-waste recycling program, consider Vitamix’s gadget for composting your leftovers.
The Return to ‘Normal’ Is Going to Be So Awkward
This week we discuss how our bodies and minds will deal with the anxiety of reentering society after a year in lockdown.
Groups Call for Ethical Guidelines on Location-Tracking Tech
The Locus Charter asks companies to commit to 10 principles, including minimizing data collection and actively seeking consent from users.
Coding and space: Microsoft and NASA learning pathways serve as a STEM career launchpad
From Python to machine learning and AI, a Microsoft representative dives into the myriad ways coding has buttressed exploration in the past with an eye toward the future.
Meet the Climate Change Activists of TikTok
A crop of eco-creators is bent on educating their followers about the looming global disaster. Can their message translate into action?
How to Find a Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment in Your Area
Vaccination rollout has been a challenge across the US. These tips should help you figure out when you’re eligible, where to go, and what to expect.
How Microsoft is making Windows a better developer platform
Microsoft has been revamping Windows to make it more attractive to developers. What has it done, and why?
DARPA taps Intel to help build the holy grail of encryption
DARPA’s project could allow encrypted data to be used without ever having to decrypt it.