Trip out with the best optical illusions of 2020

Japanese mathematician Kokichi Sugihara has won the annual Illusion of the Year Contest with a fascinating 3D model of an nearly 200-year old 2D illusion. The contest, run by the UK-based Neural Correlate Society has been bending brains for 16 years.

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California gas blending trial could shift a roadblock for hydrogen cars

Blending renewably-generated hydrogen gas into existing natural gas pipelines could quickly and easily transport hydrogen across cities. SoCalGas is testing a system that can separate the H2 back out and compress it for use in fuel-cell vehicles.

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Talking mummies and time travel rules: Strangest science stories of 2020

Curing cancer is a noble goal, but sometimes scientists just want to give octopuses ecstasy. From medical marvels to wild speculations about time travel, aliens and the end of the universe, New Atlas revisits some of 2020’s strangest science stories.

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New process upcycles plastic waste into a more valuable adhesive

A team has developed a process that turns waste plastic into an adhesive that's more valuable. The goal was to find ways to "upcycle" plastics by putting them to new uses while preserving the properties that made them attractive in the first place.

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Escaping 2020 with the 10 coolest mini campers of the year

The RV surged in popularity this year, inspiring many to look for small, affordable leisure vehicle options. The industry answered with a surge of new mini-campers ranging from compact expandable trailers to amphibious electric three-wheelers.

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Google Workspace admins: How to review your data protection insights report

Discover what sensitive data--credit card numbers, medical info, government ID, and more--people in your organization have shared externally. Image: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic In October 2020, Google Workspace launched a new data…

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The software-defined home: IoT sensors can help build healthier and greener housing

Creating an oasis of health in your home is getting easier with the help of sensors and IoT devices. Image: iStock/Techa Tungateja More about IoT Business strategists at Moen, a…

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