Artificial or real — it’s the seasonal take on the plastic or paper question. Both serve the same purpose. In the end, both symbolize Christmas just like both of the latter carry goods. I’m partial to ...

Fake trees have been around for longer than you might think—but how do they compare to real trees when it comes to sustainability and your health? In some countries, artificial Christmas trees are ...

It took Mom a couple more years of Christmas tree hell to join the dark side and buy an artificial tree. Decorating the tree ...

On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into tinsel for Christmas tree branches. They worked on a custom-made machine that's ...

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Russia’s Vladimir Putin has vowed to take all of the mostly occupied Donetsk region either through negotiation or militarily.

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USC researchers built artificial neurons that replicate real brain processes using ion-based diffusive memristors. These devices emulate how neurons use chemicals to transmit and process signals, ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds promising potential for advancing nuclear energy production. These sophisticated computer systems mimic human logic in problem solving and decision making. With its ...

Purdue University's online master's in Artificial Intelligence will mold the next generation of AI experts and engineers to help meet unprecedented industry demand for skilled employees. The ...

People who consumed the highest levels of certain artificial sweeteners — equivalent to just one diet soda a day — saw a significant decline in their ability to remember and recall words when compared ...