Scott Neuman
Stories
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She got famous on YouTube. Now it helps fund her research in quantum gravity
This theoretical physicist and mathematician drops a new video several times a month, dispensing her dry wit and pithy wisdom to a loyal fan base of nerds across the internet.
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What is 'skiplagging' and why do the airlines hate when you do it?
A lawsuit brought by American Airlines against the ticketing site Skiplagged.com is bringing renewed attention to a controversial travel hack that some people have tried in an effort to save money.
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The settlers brought the lottery to America. It's had a long, uneven history
Americans spend an estimated $100 billion each year on lottery tickets. It's a tradition that dates back to the nation's earliest settlers, and was even one the Founding Fathers took part in.
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Should Trump's trial be televised?
There would need to be an exception to a rule barring cameras and microphones in federal courtrooms to make it happen, but House Democrats and Trump's own lawyer are pushing for a televised trial.
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When Black boaters faced discrimination on the water, this yacht club became a refuge
When the Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis was founded in 1959, discrimination at fuel docks around the famous port was common. Today, the club is thriving and giving back to the community.
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Your air conditioner isn't built for this heat. 5 tips to boost performance
Extreme temperatures present a significant challenge to AC systems, which engineers and installers say are really only designed to keep indoor temperatures about 20 degrees cooler than outside.
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The mutiny in Russia may be over. But it still damages Putin
The rebellious leader of the Wagner mercenary group said he had ordered his troops back to base, but analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority.
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For amateur astronomers, 'star parties' are the antidote to light-polluted skies
Each year in northern Pennsylvania, hundreds of stargazers attend gatherings under increasingly rare dark skies to look for faint galaxies, star clusters and nebulae.
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OceanGate wants to change deep-sea tourism, but its missing sub highlights the risks
OceanGate's expeditions to the Titanic were meant to herald a new era for deep-sea tourism, but the company's missing submersible has instead underscored the danger these journeys can bring.
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Revenge of the killer whales? Recent boat attacks might be driven by trauma
The marine mammals have been "attacking" sailboats since 2020. But those encounters are becoming more frequent, and some say the orcas' tactics are evolving.