Scientists uncover thriving ecosystem in hidden subsurface antarctic waterways
The final frontier is space, right? Turns out that we’re still learning a lot about Earth. New technologies allow us to explore the greatest depths of the…
Author: The Smart Reader Staff
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Don’t forget to pack …
For boating: Soda crackers. They calm stomachs. For camping: Local emergency numbers. In some remote areas, 911 doesn’t work. For hiking: A bandanna. Soak…
Things that won’t exist in 10 years
* Cable TV, but companies may start offering online options for viewing. * Alarm clock. Replaced by the phone. * Home landline phones, replaced by…
Get out there and walk, run and play
All through the winter you promised yourself that when warm weather came, you would start walking. Well, it’s here. Being, busy doesn’t cut it now. All…
Plan now for next year’s family reunions
July is one of the most popular months for family reunions. Virtually everyone takes a few days off, so even if relatives have to come some distance, they…
Check the back seat before leaving the car
Certainly you would never intentionally leave a baby, child or pet locked in the car when the weather is hot, or anytime. Within 10 minutes, the…
How to deal with customer service
The current tech support landscape functions on the principle of no gain without pain. Customers issue a flurry of phone choices before they get help. If…
A love story: The invention of Wordle
Wordle has taken the world by storm and is now one of the most popular games around. As with many great tales, Wordle’s invention is actually a love…
Making sense of bots and algorithms
Don’t freak out, but there’s a good chance that bots have been spying on you. In fact, it’s possible that bots are snooping through your social media,…
Will automation shake up food and beverage industry?
When you think of automation, your mind’s eye might first envision manufacturing plants with robots whirling about, assembling the many gizmos that make…