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Celebrating “The Enchantress Of Numbers”
Celebrating “The Enchantress Of Numbers”
Celebrating “The Enchantress Of Numbers”
The Mother of Modern Computers was born on this day in 1815. How important was Ada Lovelace to the development of computers? Among her contributions was the idea that computers could do more than just crunch numbers.
Should Women Shun Sex Before Athletics?
Should Women Shun Sex Before Athletics?
Should Women Shun Sex Before Athletics?
There's been a theory, dating back to ancient Greece, that athletes should refrain from sexual activity the night before a major event. But is there anything to that? And, since the practice began in an era before both sexes competed in sports, does it apply to women?
Daredevil Dives from Edge of Space [VIDEO]
Daredevil Dives from Edge of Space [VIDEO]
Daredevil Dives from Edge of Space [VIDEO]
Austrian stuntman Peter Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon at the edge of Earth's atmosphere yesrterday, free-falling more than 24 miles before landing safely in the New Mexico desert. In the process, he became the first human to break the sound barrier without an airplane, rocket, or other device... Read More ...
Better Chocolate Through Science — New Technology Cuts Fat in Half!
Better Chocolate Through Science — New Technology Cuts Fat in Half!
Better Chocolate Through Science — New Technology Cuts Fat in Half!
Chocolate. It tastes good, and more than one study reports it’s good for you. Chocolate is believed to help circulation, and a new study suggests it could even assist brain function. There’s just one problem: Chocolate has a very high fat content. But a new technique for making the sweet treat may reduce the fat content by half. Problem solved.

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