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Drones May Be The Answer To Africa’s Worsening Elephant Poaching Crisis

Africa lost 30 percent of its elephants to illegal poaching between 2007 and 2014. Drones may be the solution.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 14, 2017

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Drones May Be The Answer To Africa’s Worsening Elephant Poaching Crisis

Africa lost 30 percent of its elephants to illegal poaching between 2007 and 2014. Drones may be the solution.

By All That's Interesting • March 14, 2017

Can This New Computer Algorithm Solve Murders?

A former news reporter has developed an algorithm to help solve murders — but will law enforcement use it?

By Abby Norman • Mar 13, 2017

Can This New Computer Algorithm Solve Murders?

A former news reporter has developed an algorithm to help solve murders — but will law enforcement use it?

By Abby Norman • March 13, 2017

Inside The Internet Troll Armies Governments Create To Shape Public Opinion

Using a tactic called astroturfing, China, Russia, and the United States all employ "troll" commentators to sway online conversations.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 4, 2017

Inside The Internet Troll Armies Governments Create To Shape Public Opinion

Using a tactic called astroturfing, China, Russia, and the United States all employ "troll" commentators to sway online conversations.

By All That's Interesting • March 4, 2017

44 Fascinating Photos That Reveal The History Of Early Flying Machines And The Masterminds Who Built Them

From Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century sketches to the very first manned gliders and airplanes, these early prototypes made modern flight possible.

By John Kuroski • Feb 27, 2017

44 Fascinating Photos That Reveal The History Of Early Flying Machines And The Masterminds Who Built Them

From Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century sketches to the very first manned gliders and airplanes, these early prototypes made modern flight possible.

By John Kuroski • February 27, 2017

Momentous Historical Firsts That Happened Way Before Most People Think They Did

Charles Lindbergh was rather handsome. Strikingly tall, bedecked in classic leather pilot’s cap and goggles, “Lucky Lindy” could sit in the cockpit of the Spirit of St. Louis and look every bit the part of the romantic hero of aviation’s so-called golden age. When The New York Times ran its...

By John Kuroski • Feb 14, 2017

Momentous Historical Firsts That Happened Way Before Most People Think They Did

Charles Lindbergh was rather handsome. Strikingly tall, bedecked in classic leather pilot’s cap and goggles, “Lucky Lindy” could sit in the cockpit of the Spirit of St. Louis and look every bit the part of the romantic hero of aviation’s so-called golden age. When The New York Times ran its...

By John Kuroski • February 14, 2017

What Nikola Tesla Predicted For The Future

The mad scientist did more than invent things. Here are 11 Nikola Tesla predictions that'll shock you with their accuracy.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 1, 2017

What Nikola Tesla Predicted For The Future

The mad scientist did more than invent things. Here are 11 Nikola Tesla predictions that'll shock you with their accuracy.

By All That's Interesting • February 1, 2017

8 Momentous Innovations Brought To You By Overlooked Female Inventors

From beer to dishwashers to Kevlar, these women's inventions have changed the way the world works.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 26, 2017

8 Momentous Innovations Brought To You By Overlooked Female Inventors

From beer to dishwashers to Kevlar, these women's inventions have changed the way the world works.

By Erin Kelly • January 26, 2017

How Did People Wake Up Before Alarm Clocks?

Even though waking up is the least enjoyable event of the day, humans sure have come up with a lot of ways to summon it.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 18, 2017

How Did People Wake Up Before Alarm Clocks?

Even though waking up is the least enjoyable event of the day, humans sure have come up with a lot of ways to summon it.

By All That's Interesting • January 18, 2017

China’s New “Social Credit System” Is Science Fiction Come To Life

We use social media stats to "rank" ourselves, but what happens when the government does it to citizens?

By All That's Interesting • Jan 12, 2017

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China’s New “Social Credit System” Is Science Fiction Come To Life

We use social media stats to "rank" ourselves, but what happens when the government does it to citizens?

By All That's Interesting • January 12, 2017

How IBM Helped The Nazis Carry Out The Holocaust

IBM technology helped the Nazis carry out the Holocaust. But to what extent can we blame the tech giant?

By All That's Interesting • Nov 17, 2016

How IBM Helped The Nazis Carry Out The Holocaust

IBM technology helped the Nazis carry out the Holocaust. But to what extent can we blame the tech giant?

By All That's Interesting • November 17, 2016