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Facebook 10 Years Later: A Look Back
By David Mielach published
How has Facebook changed in the 10 years since it launched?
High-Tech Santa: 5 Devices to Give Old St. Nick a Boost
By Stephanie Pappas published
On Dasher, on Dancer, on Tablet and Pixel … in the spirit of Christmas cheer, here are five tech innovations that could help Santa Claus complete his rounds this Christmas Eve.
Tracking the World's E-Waste (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
The U.S. and China produce more total e-waste than any other country, according to a new map that tracks e-waste around the world.
Actor Alan Alda Challenges Scientists to Explain Color to Kids
By Megan Gannon published
Actor Alan Alda has a question: "What is color?" And as part of his annual Flame Challenge, he wants scientists to answer it in a way that an 11-year-old can understand.
Will Your Next Phone Be Fair Trade? (Op-Ed)
By Robbie Fordyce, Luke van Ryn published
Organic, cage-free or home-grown? We think about our purchasing ethics in many areas of daily life, but not often about technology.
Metals in Your Smartphone Have No Substitutes (Op-Ed)
By Akshat Rathi published
A few centuries ago, there were just a few widely used materials: wood, brick, iron, copper, gold and silver. Today’s material diversity is astounding.
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