The modern skyscraper is one of the most extraordinary feats of human engineering. These cloud piercers have been built with steel since the beginning of the 20th century, but now some creative builders are starting to think outside the box. What if you made one completely out of wood? Is it possible? The answer is yes, and they are already being built.

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Venus is named after the Roman goddess of beauty, but the planet's surface is anything but pretty. During the Cold War, the U.S. and the USSR sent many probes to the yellow planet, only to have them crushed by the intense pressure of the atmosphere. Finally, after many attempts, one succeeded in making it to the surface. What made this one different, and how could it withstand the enormous weight of the atmosphere?

It seems like just yesterday we relied on buttons to control our devices. Sure, we still use them to control the TV or adjust the radio, but in some cases, buttons seem downright archaic. That's thanks to the beautiful technology called touchscreens. While they may already seem like magic, the way these devices work is more complex than you may think.

Over the last decade, catalytic converter theft has skyrocketed by more than 50%. Why the rise, you might ask? Well, the precious metals that go into making these components are more expensive now than 10 years ago, of course. But to learn why catalytic converters are so valuable, you have to go back millions of years to when these metals were formed in the heart of a neutron star.

This is it. The putt to win the tournament. If you sink it, the championship is yours. But on your backswing, your hat falls over your eyes. Is this how you're running your business? Poor visibility because you're still relying on spreadsheets and outdated finance software?

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