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Google AI 'is sentient,' software engineer claims before being suspended

By Brandon Specktor published

Google engineer Blake Lemoine was suspended for sharing transcripts of a conversation with the AI system LaMDA, which he claims is sentient.

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Best online physics courses 2022: Learn physics at home from expert tutors

By Megan Kachigan published

Take the best online physics courses right now and start learning from the top schools and thinkers today – from how things work to exploring the universe!

LCD Digital Microscope

Save $50 on this LCD Digital Microscope, perfect for scientists of all ages

By Lloyd Coombes published

If you’re looking to study small objects, or know someone that is, this high-tech microscope is worth a look.

The doughnut-shaped fusion chamber of the TCV contains the superheated hydrogen plasmas in powerful magnetic fields to keep it from damaging the walls.

Physicists just rewrote a foundational rule for nuclear fusion reactors that could unleash twice the power

By Tom Metcalfe published

Future fusion reactions inside tokamaks could shine even brighter than before, thanks to groundbreaking new research to find the maximum density of the hydrogen plasma fuel that powers them.

Best wildlife photography cameras

Best wildlife photography cameras 2022

By James Artaius published

BUYING GUIDE These are the best wildlife photography cameras for shooting in the Serengeti, the local zoo, and everywhere in-between.

BUYING GUIDE
Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Olympus OM-D E-M1X review

By James Artaius published

REVIEW Looking for ultra lightweight kit that packs a heavyweight punch? The Olympus OM-D E-M1X provides a compact system that’s ideal for wildlife and safari shooting.

REVIEW
Canon EOS R5

Canon EOS R5 review

By James Artaius published

REVIEW The Canon EOS R5 is so good at photographing wildlife, it’s effectively a cheat code for capturing images of animals – not to mention humans or any other subject.

REVIEW
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VR headset deals: Save on Oculus Quest 2, the ideal gateway to VR

By Lloyd Coombes published

Enter a whole new world with these VR headset deals, including ways to get the Meta Quest 2 cheap.

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Best laptops for students 2022: Versatile laptops to help you study & relax at college

By Mike Jennings published

Buying Guide The best laptops for students are true all-rounders that need to excel in the lecture hall, on the road, and back at home – so we’ve picked out six of the best.

Buying Guide
Here's a look at the best microscopes for kids. Shown here, a girl looking through a microscope.

Best microscopes for kids 2022

By Timothy Williamson, TJ Fink published

Perfect for every skill level and budget, these are the best microscopes for kids right now.

Pentax K-1 Mark II

Pentax K-1 Mark II review

By James Artaius published

REVIEW The powerhouse Pentax K-1 Mark II shoots for the stars, and proves that there’s still a lot of life left in DSLRs – especially for astrophotographers.

REVIEW
best astrophotography cameras

Best astrophotography cameras 2022

By James Artaius published

BUYING GUIDE Want to capture the cosmos? The best astrophotography cameras will enable you to shoot for the stars.

BUYING GUIDE
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Why do microwaves cook food so much faster than ovens do?

By Donavyn Coffey published

Here's the science behind how ovens and microwaves differ in the food-heating process.

Here, the Large Hadron Collider is shown on April 22, 2022, the day the atom smasher restarted again for Run 3 after a three-year nap.

What is the Large Hadron Collider?

By Adam Mann published

The Large Hadron Collider is the world's most powerful particle accelerator. Here's a look at the atom smasher and all its amazing discoveries.

CERN ATLAS Experiment

CERN: Organization, experiments and facts

By Andrew May published

Reference Facts about the organization that built the atom smasher.

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geiger counter

Geiger counter: Design, facts and uses

By Scott Dutfield published

Reference Geiger counters use the natural process of ionization to detect and measure radiation levels

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HTC Vive Cosmos Elite VR headset

HTC Vive Cosmos Elite review: Perfect for gaming and fitness... if you have the space

By Jordan Middler published

The HTC Vive Cosmos Elite is a powerful, and incredibly comfortable headset, if you can deal with the high price, and space required.

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What causes motion sickness in VR and what can you do to avoid it?

By Jordan Middler published

One of VR’s biggest issues is motion sickness, but why does it happen? What can you do to stop motion sickness in VR and what are games doing to help reduce it?

Best VR experiences - National Geographic Explore VR Machu Picchu_National Geographic

Best VR experiences 2022: Explore, learn, and be entertained in virtual reality

By Mufsin Mahbub published

Explore the cosmos, travel the world, or watch a live show at home with these amazing VR experiences.

Coding vs programming - woman pointing at laptop screen displaying code

Coding vs programming: What is the difference?

By Caroline Delbert published

We break down coding vs programming by explaining what these terms mean and their key differences.