The history behind how Area 51 became the center of alien conspiracy theories
The remote military base in the Nevada desert has a lot of history, and has been associated with aliens almost since its inception.
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How to find water when you're stuck in the desert
The human body can survive for about three days without water. Here's a guide to finding water and surviving the desert landscape if you're lost.
Animated timeline shows how Silicon Valley became a $2.8 trillion neighborhood
Silicon Valley's history as a tech industry hub didn't happen in only the past few decades. It dates all the way back to the late 19th century.
How Alibaba turned a fake holiday into a $25 billion shopping extravaganza that's bigger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, made $25 billion in just 24 hours on November 11, 2017, thanks to the largest shopping holiday "Singles Day."
Here's how to escape a flooding vehicle
If you're ever in a sinking car, you have a limited amount of time to save your life. Here's how to escape a flooding vehicle
Here's why flight attendants avoid drinking tap water on airplanes
Airlines have a bad track record with water safety on airplanes.
7 lesser-known benefits of Amazon Prime
If you have Prime, you probably already use the free 2-day shipping. But what about its restaurant delivery service?
We rode in a self-driving Uber — here's what it was like
Uber opened for trading as a public company Friday at $42 a share. In 2016, we got to ride in one of Uber's self-driving cars in Pittsburgh.
A mathematician gave us the easiest explanation of pi and why it's so important
March 14th has become known as Pi Day. Offices and schools often celebrate by eating pie. A mathematician explained simply why pi is so important.
5 things you can do to protect yourself online
It can be too easy to use unsecure applications — but there are some simple steps you can take to secure your online identity.
How your iPhone can get a virus — and how to prevent it
Hacking your iPhone is easier than you think.
How to stop your Facebook friends from giving away your data
Did you know your friends' Facebook apps can also access your personal data? They can. Here's how to take back control of your privacy on the site.
Why you should never pour grease down the drain
Dumping grease down your drain can cause blockages not only in your pipes, but also public sewers.
An exercise scientist reveals the exercise regime that will burn the most fat
Running isn't enough to effectively lose weight. Here's why.
The best phones of 2017 that you can buy right now
We've gone through all the new phones released so far in 2017 to pick the ones with the best cameras, battery life, and overall performance.
Here are the best iPhone apps of 2017
2017 has been a great year for apps. Live trivia gameshow HQ Trivia burst onto the scene, and apps like Ikea Place took full advantage of augmented reality.
Why your iPhone's battery life gets shorter over time
It was recently revealed that Apple has been throttling the performance of older iPhones to help preserve battery life. Here's why batteries degrade over time.
Thursday’s big net neutrality vote could drastically change the internet — here’s what it means for you
Net neutrality is likely to be repealed by the FCC on December 14th. Here's why that could be a problem for anyone who pays a cable or wireless carrier bill.
The extreme dieting regimen that self-help guru Tim Ferriss uses to stay lean
Tim Ferriss, angel investor and author of the book "Tribe of Mentors," explains his extreme fasting diet regimen.
We went inside an Amazon warehouse on Cyber Monday
Amazon uses complex robots, the cloud, and thousands of workers to get your packages to you on time.