How the FBI's encryption system works — Is it ever OK to look at the sun?
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March 23, 2023

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Why it’s impossible to overcook mushrooms

Why it’s impossible to overcook mushrooms

Mushrooms are different from any other food we eat. They can elevate any dish and make even the most novice cook look like a world-class chef. But what makes mushrooms so unique, and why can't they be overcooked?

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A look inside the FBI’s encryption system

A look inside the FBI’s encryption system

Encryption algorithms are used for security purposes in many facets of today's world. We can use them to keep our messages private, send photos we want to keep discrete and hide our location. But did you know the FBI has its own encryption system that is virtually uncrackable? This complicated algorithm uses a unique system that no one has ever broken.

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Can you EVER look at the sun?

Can you EVER look at the sun?

Since we were kids, we have all been told to NEVER look at the sun. But it turns out this isn't exactly true. For years, scientists have tested out different ways to survey the sun from the surface of Earth. They have come up with some pretty clever ways to do it, though not always with the best results.

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Using lasers to find hidden cities in the Amazon

Using lasers to find hidden cities in the Amazon

The Amazon Rainforest is one of the densest forests in the world. Archeologists have had difficulty exploring it with thick trees covering most of the area. So, they have turned to tech, using lasers shot from satellites to detect hidden ancient cities under the brush. What they found is incredible.

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