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World’s largest 10-lane wildlife crossing takes shape as 1,560 tons of soil rolls in

By Interesting Engineering | Kapil Kajal | 3/31/2025 4:36 PM

A critical development in wildlife conservation was marked on Monday as crews commenced the initial... ... Read full Story

technology

Mysterious magnetic anomaly over Earth puzzles scientists, risks space tech

By Interesting Engineering | Neetika Walter | 3/31/2025 2:48 PM

Scientists at NASA are closely monitoring a vast region of weakened magnetic intensity—known as the... ... Read full Story

technology

US Marines deploy $5K kamikaze drones with 12-mile range for battlefield strikes

By Interesting Engineering | Kapil Kajal | 3/31/2025 2:04 PM

The U.S. Marine Corps took a significant step in modernizing its combat tactics by establishing... ... Read full Story

technology

Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Wall Outlet Extender review: Flaw ahead!

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 2:00 PM

technology

Sam Altman says ‘chill’ as OpenAI’s GPUs start “melting” under AI Ghibli art craze

By Interesting Engineering | Aamir Khollam | 3/31/2025 1:59 PM

The internet has exploded with a new trend—AI-generated art in the distinct style of Studio... ... Read full Story

technology

This safe nuclear battery could last decades on a single charge

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 1:18 PM

technology

Norwegian scientists unveil lighter wiring to boost EV range and efficiency

By Interesting Engineering | Tejasri Gururaj | 3/31/2025 12:47 PM

Electric vehicles (EVs) combine several technological innovations to produce a feat of engineering that promises... ... Read full Story

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Plex’s ‘new experience’ arrives: 6 things to know before updating

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 12:41 PM

technology

Google’s latest Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is now free for all users

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 12:40 PM

technology

Microsoft kills the iconic Blue Screen of Death. It looks like this now

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 12:16 PM

technology

Here’s a new trick to installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 11:48 AM

technology

Hands on: The HP ZBook Ultra G1a smashes the ‘work laptop’ paradigm

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 11:30 AM

technology

US starts producing nuclear warhead ’24 times more powerful than Hiroshima bomb’

By Interesting Engineering | Chris Young | 3/31/2025 11:06 AM

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) has revealed the US’ newest nuclear weapon. The B61-13 variable-yield gravity... ... Read full Story

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New thought-to-speech tech helps paralyzed patients talk naturally again

By Interesting Engineering | Mrigakshi Dixit | 3/31/2025 11:00 AM

People with severe paralysis will be able to communicate with “naturalistic speech” thanks to the... ... Read full Story

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Acer’s RTX 4060 gaming laptop is a solid bargain at this price: $350 off

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 10:33 AM

technology

How Programmable Photonic Chips Are Set To Shape the Future of Optics

By Discover Magazine | The Physics arXiv Blog | 3/31/2025 10:30 AM

A new generation of nonlinear photonic chips are set to usher optics into a dynamic, programmable era. ... Read full Story

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How to quickly insert an electronic signature in Word

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 10:00 AM

technology

This travel-friendly USB-C charging station just dropped to its best price

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 9:38 AM

technology

HP expands its Omen brand to include PC gaming components

By PCWorld | | 3/31/2025 9:33 AM

technology

Chatbot can help you run quantum chemical simulations like a theoretical chemist

By Interesting Engineering | Ameya Paleja | 3/31/2025 9:25 AM

A new web-based chatbot developed by researchers at Emory University helps even non-experts in chemistry... ... Read full Story

animal

‘Woolly mice’ were just a start. De-extinction still faces many hurdles

by Science News | Mar 28 2025

auto

SPIED: Why Is BMW Testing A Non-Hybrid M5 On The Nürburgring?

by carbuzz.com | Apr 01 2025

entertainment

Star Sightings: Doechii Performs in a Denim Outfit in Florida, Edgar Ramirez Gets Pampered Before the Oscars

by ET Online | Mar 31 2025

food

The Temperature Rule You Should Always Follow For Rye Bread

by The Daily Meal | Apr 01 2025

football

Giants benching of QB Daniel Jones spotlights NFL-wide issue

by ESNY | Nov 18 2024

mental

Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

by thehealthy.com | Mar 07 2025

metro

NY lawmakers pass budget extender as negotiations for key Hochul proposals remain at a ‘standstill’

by New York Post | Apr 01 2025

music

Liza Minnelli Is Headed to the ‘Drag Race’ Season 17 Finale

by Billboard | Apr 01 2025

new_jersey

NJ’s latest pandemic aid allocations

by NJ Spotlight | Apr 01 2025

nutrition

I Ate Pineapple Every Day—Here’s What Happened

by thehealthy.com | Mar 31 2025

people

Barack Obama lets his urban swag out showing how to greet LeBron James and Steph Curry

by marca.com | Apr 01 2025

politics

Live updates: House Republicans thwart leadership's effort to block proxy voting plan

by The Hill | Apr 01 2025

science

Watch eerie 'UFOs' and a solar 'cyclone' take shape in stunning new ESA video of the sun

by LIVE SCIENCE | Apr 01 2025

technology

Intel: ‘Panther Lake’ will be our hybrid hero for the PC

by PCWorld | Apr 01 2025

travel

A travel guide to Teshikaga, Japan

by Wanderlust | Apr 01 2025

Word of the Day

cynosure

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 1, 2025 is:

cynosure • \SYE-nuh-shur\ • noun

A cynosure is a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention or interest. As a proper noun, Cynosure may refer to the North Star or its constellation Ursa Minor.

// He was the cynosure of all eyes as he walked into the room.

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Examples:

"Look at any picture of Kashmir and you'll understand why it is called heaven on earth. And Srinagar, framed by the majestic Zabarwan Mountains, is the cynosure of all travel itineraries, offering a mix of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and spirituality." — Mallika Bhagat, Times Now (Mumbai, India), 17 Dec. 2024

Did you know?

Ancient mariners noted that all the stars in the heavens seemed to revolve around a particular star, and they relied on that star to guide their navigation. The constellation that this bright star appears in is known to English speakers today as Ursa Minor, or the Little Dipper, but the Ancient Greeks called it Kynósoura, a term that comes from a phrase meaning "dog's tail." Kynósoura passed into Latin and Middle French, becoming cynosure. When English speakers adopted the term in the 16th century, they used it as a name for both the constellation and the star (which is also known as the North Star or Polaris) and also to identify a guide of any kind. By the 17th century, cynosure was also being used figuratively for anything or anyone that, like the North Star, is the focus of attention or observation.

World’s largest 10-lane wildlife crossing takes shape as 1,560 tons of soil rolls in

Mysterious magnetic anomaly over Earth puzzles scientists, risks space tech

US Marines deploy $5K kamikaze drones with 12-mile range for battlefield strikes

Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Wall Outlet Extender review: Flaw ahead!

Sam Altman says ‘chill’ as OpenAI’s GPUs start “melting” under AI Ghibli art craze

This safe nuclear battery could last decades on a single charge

Norwegian scientists unveil lighter wiring to boost EV range and efficiency

Plex’s ‘new experience’ arrives: 6 things to know before updating

Google’s latest Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is now free for all users

Microsoft kills the iconic Blue Screen of Death. It looks like this now

Here’s a new trick to installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

Hands on: The HP ZBook Ultra G1a smashes the ‘work laptop’ paradigm

US starts producing nuclear warhead ’24 times more powerful than Hiroshima bomb’

New thought-to-speech tech helps paralyzed patients talk naturally again

Acer’s RTX 4060 gaming laptop is a solid bargain at this price: $350 off

How Programmable Photonic Chips Are Set To Shape the Future of Optics

How to quickly insert an electronic signature in Word

This travel-friendly USB-C charging station just dropped to its best price

HP expands its Omen brand to include PC gaming components

Chatbot can help you run quantum chemical simulations like a theoretical chemist

‘Woolly mice’ were just a start. De-extinction still faces many hurdles

SPIED: Why Is BMW Testing A Non-Hybrid M5 On The Nürburgring?

Star Sightings: Doechii Performs in a Denim Outfit in Florida, Edgar Ramirez Gets Pampered Before the Oscars

The Temperature Rule You Should Always Follow For Rye Bread

Giants benching of QB Daniel Jones spotlights NFL-wide issue

Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

NY lawmakers pass budget extender as negotiations for key Hochul proposals remain at a ‘standstill’

Liza Minnelli Is Headed to the ‘Drag Race’ Season 17 Finale

NJ’s latest pandemic aid allocations

I Ate Pineapple Every Day—Here’s What Happened

Barack Obama lets his urban swag out showing how to greet LeBron James and Steph Curry

Live updates: House Republicans thwart leadership's effort to block proxy voting plan

Watch eerie 'UFOs' and a solar 'cyclone' take shape in stunning new ESA video of the sun

Intel: ‘Panther Lake’ will be our hybrid hero for the PC

A travel guide to Teshikaga, Japan

Word of the Day

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