DNA tests are all the rage nowadays. Being able to track your heritage and see where your ancestors lived is fascinating. But, those tests don’t always paint a very clear picture of exactly how they work or why they can misrepresent the truth.

Whether it's your phone, tablet or computer, a hacker with enough gumption and know-how can break in. Your best defense is knowing what to expect and the signs to look for. Here are some surefire ways to know if your system has been hacked, and what you can do to fix or prevent it.

Swiss timepieces are some of the classiest jewelry on Earth. Their beauty is only rivaled by their craftsmanship — but this kind of quality doesn’t come cheap. It takes months of labor to assemble one of these precision watches, and the process that goes into making them is unlike anything else. Now, learn why this one Swiss watch can fetch nearly half a million dollars.

When you venture out of the sanctuary of your home to get much-needed supplies, you might feel a little vulnerable. Well, even though it’s difficult to get a certified medical face mask right now, you can use this simple DIY lifehack to make your own.

We showed you the inside of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, but what about the suits the astronauts had on? Take a closer look at the custom spacesuits Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are wearing on their journey. They were created to work as part of the spacecraft itself, and the technology is impressive to say the least.

Graphene is just a bunch of carbon atoms made into a lace-like structure. When you look at it under a microscope, it looks like little more than miniature chicken wire. But this stuff is some of the strongest material on earth. Up till now, it was excessively expensive to produce. Now, scientists are changing that. You won’t believe what they’re using to make graphene.

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