Making scientific discoveries typically comes with some risk, usually to a scientist's reputation or standing in the community. Occasionally, though, they have to put their own bodies at risk to discover something astonishing. But are the results worth it?

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We take the fact that we can know what the weather will be like every day for granted. You can pull out your phone, click the weather app and BAM — it’s all right there. But to make this happen takes some pretty impressive technology and some serious logistics. How does it work?

Potatoes are one of the most ubiquitous foods in the world. But did you know a potato can generate its own electricity? It's true, and, even better, this electricity can power small things around your house. So how does this work and how can you try it out right now?

When you think about innovative designs in contemporary museums, you probably think of incredible architecture or a mind-blowing art piece. What you probably don’t think of is a basic chair. Well, you would be wrong. This iconic chair is making a comeback in popularity, and its history is crazier than you think.

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When you need them most, SimpliSafe is there 24/7 with experts trained to not only keep you safe but to make you feel safe. It’s one of the many reasons U.S. News recently called SimpliSafe “the best home security of 2022.”