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Nov 4, 2022

Antikythera Mechanism photos: See the world's first computer

Sponge divers pulled the first fragments of what became known as the Antikythera Mechanism from a Roman-era shipwreck in 1901 off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera. Ever since the discovery, scientists and historians have continued to look for more artifacts from the shipwreck while also piecing together the...

Nov 4, 2022

Brain-computer interface helps patient with locked-in syndrome communicate

For the first time, a patient in a completely locked-in state due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was able to communicate verbally using a brain-computer interface, according to a new study. This technology allowed the patient, a 37-year old man with ALS, to communicate by forming words and phrases, despite...

Feb 9, 2023

Study, work, and play with the powerful ASUS ROG Zephyrus, now over $500 off

Looking for a laptop to help you blow through work tasks and play games when the day is done? Then this deal is for you. We're always on the lookout for outstanding student laptop deals, but every now and then a deal comes in that makes us reassess what the...

Feb 20, 2023

Save more than $800 on this HP laptop with all-day battery life

Are you a student looking for a new laptop? This deal from HP might be just what you're looking for. There are a few key things to consider when looking at the best laptops for students. For one, the machine can't be too bulky as it needs to be able...

Feb 22, 2023

Save over 50% on this student-friendly Epson printer

Looking to print off your latest dissertation or script? This Epson printer is a great way to do it - and it's seen a huge price drop, too. While much of our lives are confined to our laptops, smartphones and tablets in digital form, there's always a need for a...

Feb 24, 2023

Learn on the go for less with this Lenovo laptop deal at Walmart, now $90 off

Need to buy a laptop but are put off by the price tag? This deal is perfect for you. We cover plenty of the best student laptop deals here at LiveScience, but it's not often we find a fully-fledged Windows 11 laptop for the price of a much less powerful...

Mar 2, 2023

Save $100 on the iPad Air M1, our favorite student tablet

Looking for a powerful tablet for work or play? This iPad Air M1 deal at Amazon might be just the ticket. The iPad lineup is in a strange spot right now - there's the base iPad pairing of ninth and tenth-generation models, and while both are among the best tablets...

Mar 6, 2023

Save $400 on the MacBook Pro M1 - ideal for coding

Save a huge chunk of change on this MacBook Pro deal which is just as good as it was on Black Friday, so if you missed out then, you've got another shot at the deal here. The MacBook Pro got a sizeable overhaul in 2021, and while there's a new...

Mar 8, 2023

Get this HP all-in-one PC for your college dorm for under $700

Looking for a new college computer but don't need a laptop? This desktop is a great choice that looks stylish, too. While many in education will look to the best laptops for coding or, naturally, the best laptops for students, there's something to be said for the humble desktop PC...

Mar 8, 2023

How to learn to code: Our beginner's guide to coding & programming

To survive in the modern world you need certain life skills: Skills like knowing how to turn off motion smoothing on your parents’ TV, or how to perform the latest TikTok dance. But perhaps more than anything else, it is knowing how to code that will prove the most life...

Mar 27, 2023

Step into VR with $70 off of the Meta Quest 2 and two free games

If you've been looking to jump into virtual reality, there's never been a better time - especially with this huge Meta Quest 2 deal. The headset is an easy pick as one of the best VR headsets you can buy right now, thanks to its relatively affordable price point and...

Mar 28, 2023

This iPad Air is as powerful as a laptop, and it's $70 off at Amazon

It may have been reduced last month, but the iPad Air M1 is in the sales again at Amazon. Between the expensive iPad Pro M2, the perfectly portable iPad Mini, and a pair of base iPads across ninth and tenth generations, the iPad lineup has never been more full of...

Mar 31, 2023

Apple's cheapest iPad is now even cheaper, down to $269 at Amazon & Walmart

Want to explore the App Store's endless possibilities? This iPad deal from Amazon & Walmart is the cheapest way right now. If you ask any Apple fan what they like most about the tech giant's products, there's a good chance the word ecosystem will come up. Apple's ownership of its...

Jun 15, 2023

Quantum computers could overtake classical ones within 2 years, IBM 'benchmark' experiment shows

Quantum computers could beat classical ones at answering practical questions within two years, a new experiment from IBM computers shows. The demonstration hints that true quantum supremacy, in which quantum computers overtake classical digital ones, could be here surprisingly soon. These machines are coming, Sabrina Maniscalco, CEO of Helsinki-based quantum-computing...

Jun 16, 2023

Save $160 on this powerful mini PC - perfect for dorm rooms

Update: We've updated this deal post to reflect the extra $60 you get off at checkout, bringing the total cost down to $360. If you're on the lookout for a mini PC, this AceMagician option could be perfect thanks to a new discount. Father's Day is approaching, but this deal...