This week, News Director Ben reviews a work-from-home gadget that doesn’t get a lot of attention: an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that acts as a battery backup when you lose power. Hint: Ben thinks it’s something everyone should have, but which one is right for your situation?

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When you think of mining, you probably imagine massive pieces of equipment digging rock out of the ground. You probably don’t consider tiny bacteria at all. But it turns out we have been using bacteria to mine for quite a while now and are even looking to bring this technology to space.

If the last year has taught us anything, it's that viruses are a serious threat to human life. They enter our bodies and use our own cells to replicate. When you hear this, you might think it’s a parasite. The real problem is that viruses are technically not alive. What does this mean for humankind?

You will find CAPTCHAs all over the internet. They help tell a website that you are indeed a real person and not a robot or hacker. It seems like these security checks have been getting more difficult as of late. So why is this happening, and how do CAPTCHAs really work?

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