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Lab-Created Human Eggs

Lab-Created Human Eggs

Imagine a world where creating human life doesn’t require, well, humans. Sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi novel, right? But hold up—this isn’t fiction anymore. Scientists are on the brink of being able to produce human eggs and sperm in the lab, potentially within the next decade. Yep, you read that right. Silicon […]

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Neon Girls and the Sci-Fi of Rebellion

Neon Girls and the Sci-Fi of Rebellion

Ever wonder what would happen if a bunch of women working at a peepshow decided to take control of their own destinies? That’s exactly what went down in Neon Girls by Jennifer Worley, a memoir about the dancers at San Francisco’s Lusty Lady in the ‘90s—who didn’t just perform, but fought to unionize their workplace […]

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The Value of books

The Value of books

Imagine this: it’s 1814, and the Library of Congress, housing a modest 3,000 books, goes up in flames. Total bummer, right? Enter Thomas Jefferson, who swoops in, offering his personal stash of 6,487 books. Congress buys it for $23,950, which today would be like dropping over $429,000 (or 66.13 per book). Talk about a pricey […]

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Cities of Light

Cities of Light

Abu Dhabi is making waves with its upcoming 5.2-gigawatt solar farm, set to be the world’s largest. This massive project, spearheaded by Masdar and the Emirates Water and Electricity Company, aims to power approximately 750,000 homes. By integrating a Battery Energy Storage System, it ensures a steady energy supply, even when the sun isn’t shining. […]

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