We hear horror stories about cheap phone chargers and the dangers they present all the time. If they aren't certified, there's a chance they could spark a fire. Leave those fire hazards behind and stay protected with one of these safe chargers.

There is still a lot of confusion surrounding 5G technology and network coverage. Conspiracy theories aside, do you know if your phone or one you're thinking about buying is compatible with 5G? We've got a list of 5G-compatible devices to help you find out.

Why is your phone allowed to track you and share that data with unknown third parties? Most likely because you gave permission. Typical data-sharing policies are buried within privacy policies and terms of agreements. Thankfully, there are ways to stop these intrusive tracking practices and we have details on just how to do it.

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It's always good to make a backup plan in case of catastrophe. One University of Arizona scientist is searching for new ways to store frozen samples of Earth’s species in case of disaster. He wants to protect biodiversity – and he’s got an out-of-this world solution.

Professor Jekan Thanga says scientists could use natural underground caverns on the moon to store frozen seeds, spores, sperm and egg samples from animals. He and his students want to create a sort of Noah’s Ark – although it will be among the stars instead of on the sea. This “lunar ark” would store 50 samples in a high-tech archive with robot guards and solar panel power. 

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