New Zelda promises surprises
After years of anticipation and tantalizing teasers, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom arrives on May 12, 2023. The long-awaited sequel to Zelda: Breath of the…
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ChatGPT 3.5 is dead, long live ChatGPT 4
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, and ChatGPT 4 now stands on the shoulders of the wildly popular ChatGPT 3 and 3.5 AI tools. As ChatGPT…
Turns out that rare earth elements are not so rare
You’ve probably heard of rare earth elements by now, as they often pop up in news headlines and political discussions. And when you hear that the elements…
Of mice and cheese…
It seems like from the earliest days of our childhoods, we have known that mice like cheese. In fact, Western civilization, from the time of the Romans,…
Balance problems may lessen with tai chi
In some patients suffering from dizziness and balance disorders, tai chi exercise works when medications don’t, according to one study. It is estimated…
How to choose an umbrella
If April rains have you looking for an umbrella, consider your needs before you buy. Umbrellas come in two basic categories: telescopic and full-length….
One small economy that saves time and money
What is more useless than random socks of different colors and patterns? Here is tip for a small economy that saves a lot of headaches: Buy just one kind…
Inflation at the grocery store
If you shop for the family groceries, no one has to tell you food prices are rising. Eggs famously went from an average of $1.79 in December 2021 to $4.25…
Can molten sand batteries supercharge sustainable energy?
Renewable energy sources might be able to reduce energy costs, but storing energy remains a serious challenge. Better batteries could solve the energy…
Mystery solved: Why Roman concrete seems immortal
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. That’s also pretty good advice if you’re paving a driveway or building something out of concrete. Turns out, Roman…