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Russia is tightening its grip on the internet. Activists are fighting back
The Kremlin has labelled critical online media "foreign agents," and is working to censor platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Culture
3 days ago
How Lord of the Rings changed big-screen battles forever
For the past 20 years, Massive software has spawned armies of artificially intelligent crowds, from Lord of the Rings to Avengers: Endgame.
TV and Movies
Aug 30, 2021
How one car racing simulator has driven realism to the next level
The popularity of iRacing, the world's greatest racing sim, exploded last year. Here's how 30-odd years of hard work and planning built an overnight success.
Racing Games
Aug 26, 2021
Why your iPhone may never be Made in America
"Made in the USA" is rare, even though polls show Americans want it.
Tech Industry
Aug 19, 2021
Why Russia's COVID deaths are peaking a year after its vaccine was approved
Sputnik-V was the first vaccine in the world to be greenlit, yet under 20% of Russians are fully vaccinated.
Science
Aug 11, 2021
Nuclear power is clean and safe. Why aren't we using more of it?
Nuclear energy is far safer than its reputation implies. It's also clean and reliable -- yet power plants are being phased out around the world.
Science
Jul 5, 2021
GPS rules everything. A new satellite launch keeps a big upgrade rolling
It's a lot more than just driving directions. Managed by the US Space Force, GPS factors into a huge amount of the high-tech world we live in.
Science
Jul 5, 2021
Journey To the Dragon Palace: Japan's fairy-tale journey to asteroid Ryugu
Here is how Japan's space agency pulled off a daring expedition to snatch pieces of the ancient space rock Ryugu.
Science
Jun 30, 2021
