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More than 20 million students are using Chromebooks, says Google
Low prices, snappy performance, and ease of use have made Chromebooks hugely useful and popular in the education sector. According…
7 ways you’re leaking leverage
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American Schools Struggle to Keep Online Fights From Turning Physical
With the help of social media, virtual fights turn physical in American schools. The post American Schools Struggle to Keep…
Inside the 737 Test Plane That Boeing Beats the Bejesus Out Of
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Afghanistan’s Got Karoake Bars and Bowling Alleys Galore
Even in a country plagued by war for the past 30 years, people still want to have fun. The post…
Why It’s So Hard to Get Solar in Florida (That’d Be the Sunshine State)
To make solar panels affordable, many rooftop solar users sell excess electricity back onto the grid. But not all states…
The Earth and I: A Gorgeous Picture Book From Famed Scientist James Lovelock
James Lovelock, environmental guru and creator of Gaia theory, has a new book out. Consider it an illustrated guide to…
This New Form of Parking Enforcement Sucks. Like, Actually Sucks
Imagine how you’d feel finding a six square foot block of yellow plastic splayed across your windshield, rendering it impossible to…