18 triumphant images from the 1839 Photography Awards
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18 triumphant images from the 1839 Photography Awards

"Family Photo" Credit: Chao Feng Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.In 1839, photography as a medium was made widely available to the public. And the world changed. Named in honor of photography’s milestone year, the 1839 Awards celebrates stunning imagery from around the world. This year’s competition welcomed entries from 79 countries and awarded winners across professional and non-professional categories. “Blue Hour Guardian”Credit: Alexander Tasho / 1839 Awards “The winning works embody a dynamic spectrum of artistic inquiry, moving between nuanced studies of personal identity and sweeping depictions of societal and environmental narratives,” a press release explained. “Each image serves as a reminder of photographys capacity to provoke thought and cultivate connection.”“Moon Game”Credit: Adrian Limani / 1839 Awards“Round the Barrel”Credit: Christopher Baker / 1839 Awards “Our...
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Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale include steep discounts on TP-Link routers and mesh WiFi systems
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Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale include steep discounts on TP-Link routers and mesh WiFi systems

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Sign Up For Goods Product news, reviews, and must-have deals.When was the last time you actually thought about your wireless router? It sits in the corner, blinking away while dishing out the precious internet you use to stream, scroll, text, and pretty much everything else. As part of its early Prime Day deals, Amazon just dropped prices on a ton of TP-Link routers and mesh WiFi systems to suit just about every need, space, and budget. The official Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days fall sale officially runs October 7th and 8th, but we’ll be covering all the early deals during the run up to the event. As with all Prime Day deals, don’t hesitate if...
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10 Animal Adaptations Revolutionizing Human Technology
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10 Animal Adaptations Revolutionizing Human Technology

For millennia, humanity has looked to the natural world not just for sustenance or beauty, but for profound inspiration. The ingenious solutions that evolution has crafted in the animal kingdom, honed over millions of years, often far surpass our initial engineering attempts. This practice, known as biomimicry, involves drawing design and process ideas from nature to solve complex human problems. From the graceful dive of a bird to the intricate grip of a tiny lizard, animals are continually providing blueprints for revolutionary technologies that are transforming medicine,...
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