Frequently seen being hauled by semi-trucks on the highway or stacked on the decks of cargo ships, these shipping containers are now being used in a different way, as a portal to connect people across the globe and facilitate conversation. Step inside and you can be instantly connected to someone on a different continent, with whom one can talk and share music, thoughts, and ideas. The creator of Portals hopes this technology will help individuals get out of their comfort zones and meet diverse sets of people in order to help embrace differences and break down feelings and narratives of isolation, fear, and hatred.
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Aerospace
Tracking the Crew Dragon: Return to Earth
Aerospace
Tracking the Crew Dragon: Return to Earth
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft with two astronauts onboard has returned to Earth from the International Space Station, marking a milestone in spaceflight.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft with two astronauts onboard has returned to Earth from the International Space Station, marking a milestone in spaceflight.
History
Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls May Be in Animal DNA
History
Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls May Be in Animal DNA
Scholars' understanding of the Dead Sea Scrolls may be enhanced by an unusual source: the DNA of the animals they’re printed on.
Scholars' understanding of the Dead Sea Scrolls may be enhanced by an unusual source: the DNA of the animals they’re printed on.
AI & Ethics
"Moral Machine" Picks Up On Human Ethics
AI & Ethics
"Moral Machine" Picks Up On Human Ethics
By feeding an AI a diet of books, news articles, and religious texts, researchers were able to create a “moral machine” reflecting the ethics of a society.
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Dangerous Jobs
The Dangerous Job of the International Ice Patrol
Dangerous Jobs
The Dangerous Job of the International Ice Patrol
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The International Ice Patrol is a real thing. They're protecting our ships from iceberg collisions.
Dope Science
MDMA Effects, Risks, and Rewards Explained
Dope Science
MDMA Effects, Risks, and Rewards Explained
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MDMA, also known as Molly or Ecstasy, is a synthetic psychoactive drug. MDMA effects include enhanced pleasure and a heightened sense of touch and sound.
Dispatches
Can DIY Science (Finally) Cut the Cost of Insulin?
Dispatches
Can DIY Science (Finally) Cut the Cost of Insulin?
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Dispatches
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Dispatches
Robots Are Mass Producing Mini-Organs
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Robots can make hundreds of tiny copies of your organs, allowing doctors to test many different treatments at the same time.
The Mom Who Will Stop at Nothing to Save Her Daughter's Life
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Self-Driving Cars are Finally Here. Sort Of.
Self-Driving Cars are Finally Here. Sort Of.
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Uber rolled out self-driving cars in Pittsburgh, but they're not totally autonomous. Yet. Under Pennsylvania law, every car still needs an operator.