In the late 1960s, scientist Spencer Silver accidentally created a weak adhesive while attempting to develop a super-strong glue.

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While working as an engineer at Tesla, Niccolo Cymbalist never planned to start a business. But he’d been considering an idea for new technology—an autonomous, wind-powered cargo ship. Then, while on ...

“HR is the only department that gets a free pass for being completely useless.” Ahh, yes, it’s time for another rant about how awful HR is. This is from Amanda Goodall, who calls herself The Job Chick ...

The Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars for over a decade, searching for signs of past life. The James Webb Space Telescope allows scientists to see deeper into the universe than ever before.

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