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The University of Tennessee’s supercomputer, Kraken

UT’s Kraken Supercomputer First Academic Computer to Break Petascale

KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee’s supercomputer, Kraken, has broken a major barrier to become the world’s first academic supercomputer to enter the petascale,...
Defense Enabling and Assisting Framework, or D.E.A.F.

Cell phone technology that protected Trump’s campaign cell phones

The cell phone cloaking technology that protected Trump’s campaign cell phone comms from being tapped In the weeks leading up to the 2016 presidential election,...

NASA and SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch

Why the SpaceX NASA Mission is a Landmark For Astronaut Spaceflight (Video Above) Not only is this the first time a commercial company is sending...

How Drones are Helping to Plant Trees – A Cleaner Future

Droneseed is a Seattle-based startup that envisions a future where technology is solving our planet’s deforestation problems. A seasoned tree planter can plant anywhere...
Smithsonian Channel

Video Playlist: The Past, Present, & Future of Space Exploration

This video playlist from the Smithsonian Channel takes us from Apollo 11 to Space Shuttle Columbia, and lets us explore the wonders of space...

GivePower: Electrify The World

GivePower is a team of engineers, developers and clean energy thought leaders. We design, build and deploy renewable energy systems that provide food, water...

What is 5G and how does it work?

If you're thinking a 5G phone is the big idea, think again: The newest "G" might make a bigger difference in your home and...
The Rubin Report with Dave Rubin

Video Playlist: Dave Rubin interviews FCC Chairman Pai

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai about his role in leading the FCC. So what exactly is net...
We can choose to place limits on technology and and prioritize our relationships.

‘Tech Resistance’ Movement Offers Freedom From the Web

The internet is a tool linking us to one another. It offers an immense array of connections, ideas, and opportunities. But it’s also a web we get stuck in.
Does Section 230’s Sweeping Immunity Enable Big Tech Bad Behavior?

Facebook, Google & Twitter Execs Testify on Social Media Regulations

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testified on social media content moderation before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. The...

China Announced MOST DANGEROUS Military SHIP

China's huge navy tilts the balance in the Pacific. The Chinese fleet, which is growing faster than any other large fleet, now controls the...