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July 25, 2022 |
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Tech advice you can trust™ |
The crazy logistics behind weather forecastingWe take the fact that we can know what the weather will be like every day for granted. You can pull out your phone, click the weather app and BAM — it’s all right there. But to make this happen takes some pretty impressive technology and some serious logistics. How does it work? Tap or click for a closer look at the national weather forecasting system. → |
ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL THINGS KOMANDOGrab your phone and download the Komando app. It's a super easy (and free!) way to keep up with the latest news, hear my podcasts and more. |
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8 mysteriously uncrackable codesWe use codes every day, in just about everything we do. We abide by codes of conduct and rely on codes we speak with others. Not all are obvious, though. Some codes have been around for thousands of years and remain unsolved. Here are eight that have stumped "cryptanalysts," or codebreakers, for years. Tap or click here to find out more about these unsolved codes. → |
Using carnivorous snail venom as medicineThe cone snail can be found in oceans all around the world. These tiny creatures use venom to paralyze their prey and devour them whole. Scientists have recently discovered that this venom can also be used to treat people with chronic pain. Whoa. What else can this venom do for humans? Tap or click for a peek into the weird science of snail venom. → |
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