Phil Plait

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Woman watching TV with dog

Understanding how dogs react to screens could help us train them better and expand their entertainment options.

Does Your Dog Watch TV? Here's What Screens Can Say About Their Personality

FlexiVol Car Example. (Image Courtesy of Asier Marzo)

FlexiVol Car Example

Meet FlexiVol, and interactive 'hologram' that users can manipulate and change, leading to more in-depth analysis of medical scans and even improved video games. 

It's Possible to Manipulate This New Interactive Hologram, Which Could Improve Medical Technology 

The tiny pacemaker sits next to a single grain of rice on a fingertip. The device is so small that it can be non-invasively injected into the body via a syringe. (Image Credit: John A. Rogers/Northwestern University)

Tiny pacemaker

Learn more about the world's smallest pacemaker that’s implanted in a non-invasive way, which can help newborn children who need it.

A Tiny, Rice-Sized Pacemaker Can Biodegrade in Time, Helping Newborns

magnet with electricity

Throughout the 19th century, a series of discoveries illuminated the nature of light. Learn how these scientists contributed to electromagnetism.

5 Scientists Who Contributed to Electromagnetism

Energy saving thermostat to conserve energy

From sealing your windows to adjusting your thermostat, learn valuable tips and tricks on how to save energy during the winter months. 

How to Save Energy: 5 Tips to Save Money and Stay Warm

Online scam. Phishing attempt - fake cash prize winner popup banner.

A new type of spyware means those online ads could go from annoying to menacing.

Spyware Can Infect Your Phone Or Computer Via The Ads You See Online – Report

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