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Tech

There Is Growing Evidence that Our Universe Is a Giant Hologram

05.05.15

By Maddie Stone
Tech

Why Your Computer Is So Bad at Blending Color, Explained

03.23.15

By Jordan Valinsky
Tech

Why Do We Barf? It’s Complicated

11.15.14

By Katherine Foley
Tech

How to Stave Off a Superbug Pandemic, in Three Easy Steps

06.19.14

By Becky Ferreira
Tech

Why You Should Learn to Play a Musical Instrument

08.09.13

By Chuck Bryant
Tech

What the Hell Is a Derecho?

06.12.13

By Ben Richmond
Tech

Big Data Explained Brilliantly in One Short Video

04.23.13

By Derek Mead

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Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: March 5, 2026

Let actions do the talking today. Words can be slippery, especially when expectations are high and patience low.

7 hours ago

By Ashley Fike
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Music

3 Totally Ridiculous Songs by Rock Bands Known for More Serious Work

Looking for some ridiculous songs from the more serious bands you already enjoy? Here are three tracks that might fit the bill.

15 hours ago

By Lauren Boisvert
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Gaming

One of the Best Assassin’s Creed Games Is Officially Being Remade

Ubisoft teases Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced alongside updates on HEXE and INVICTUS. See the 2026 roadmap.

16 hours ago

By Denny Connolly
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Music

Travis Scott Recalls His Surreal First Encounter With Kanye West, Including the Stomach-Turning Meal They Ate Together

Travis Scott recalled the surreal moment he first met Kanye West (and the stomach-turning meal West gave him in the studio).

16 hours ago

By Caleb Catlin
Photo by Marc Grimwade/WireImage

Music

Built to Spill Just Announced 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

Including shows with Courtney Barnett, Bright Eyes, and The Hold Steady.

16 hours ago

By Nick Stockton