Over the past decade the idea that comets delivered water to Earth fell out of favor, but a new look at data from the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Rosetta mission, an iconic “rubber ducky” comet, has reopened the possibility. Water’s chemical structure is very simple: each molecule contains just three atoms (two hydrogen and one…
When your data is leaked by a very large, faceless organization, it seems like there’s nothing you can do. But when you’re protecting your privacy and data from the public, you have more options available to you. Never Leave Passwords Out in the Open What annoys me the most is when I see passwords anywhere…
Although we’re probably past the peak of video calling, with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to use this medium, it’s still an important way to communicate with others. So, in its infinite wisdom, WhatsApp has decided to add filters and backgrounds to video calls. WhatsApp Adds Filters and Backgrounds to Video Calls In a post…
Burned and damaged human bones from 5,700 years ago hint at a brutal end for a group of Stone Age people who possibly died in a house fire in Ukraine, a new study finds. But why two people suffered severe head injuries and why one died a century later than all the others is still…
The deep web is the vast ocean of information online, hidden behind logins or barriers that prevent casual browsing. But the part that is intentionally hidden, known as the dark web, is where myths thrive. Here are four such myths that won’t go away. Using the dark web is illegal Whenever you hear a news…
U.S. officials have warned that the flesh-eating parasite that burrows into its host’s skin through open wounds is making a comeback in Central America. The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) primarily infects cattle and other livestock, but it has also been known to infect humans. The worm can cause New World screwworm myiasis, a potentially…
You may have heard that disconnecting your smart TV from the internet will protect your privacy and security. Well, your dedicated Android streaming box isn’t free from risks either. Devices like Google’s TV Streamer can get malware, and here’s what you can do to reduce your chances of being exploited. Update Android TV The best…
Most of us have more than one Google Drive account, but Google hasn’t yet given us an easy way to easily transfer files from one Google Drive to another. You’ll have to rely on another method to move files from one account to another. If you want to move files from one account to another…
A desk job is no fun when you are in constant pain. You don’t want this pain to affect your life outside of work, so here are some tips to help you work pain-free and enjoy your off-work hours. Ditch the lumbar support and start sitting more actively This probably sounds like a hot idea,…
Chromebooks are a great affordable way to work. However, that doesn’t mean they’re devoid of cool features you might look forward to. In fact, the next time you pick up a Chromebook you should find a brand new key on your keyboard, and it could help you save time getting your work done. New Quick…