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CRISPR breaks ground as a one-shot treatment for a rare disease

CRISPR reached a big milestone this year by treating a disease inside the body—here's what's next for the technology.

By Rebecca Sohn

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Toniebox review: Screen-free entertainment that’s music to kids’ ears
The Toniebox is a kids’ music player with a lot of character—and characters. By Andrew Waite
Probiotics are more hype than science
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Hubble spied water vapor on our solar system’s largest moon

Ganymede is a growing point of interest for astronomers and their search for life.

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Tech

Four-wheel steering is so hot right now. But what the heck is it?

The feature existed long before the Tesla Cybertruck.

By Jonathon Klein/The Drive

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Space

Marsquakes reveal the red planet is way more radioactive than we thought

By Leto Sapunar

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Life Hacks

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7 tips for saving electricity this summer

By Natalie Wallington

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Animals

A red-eyed, black-bodied cicada with amber legs and wings perches on a brown stick facing towards the camera. The cicada's head is in sharp focus while the rest of the image blurs into the green background.

Baby Brood X cicadas are headed underground. What lies ahead is still a mystery.

By Lauren Leffer

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Health

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What ‘gentle parenting’ can teach us about care, relationships, and communication

By Julia Hotz

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By Sara Kiley Watson Jul 27, 2021

Environment

Track the 6 largest wildfires across the US right now

This summer is turning out to be a particularly fiery one.

By David R. Munro/The Conversation Jul 26, 2021

Science

Are all track lanes created equal when it comes to winning gold?

Data from past Olympics show that lane advantages aren't definite.

By Christina Mackenzie Jul 26, 2021

Technology

Meet Robbox, the robot that schleps a half-ton of supplies for special forces

The machine is one possible way for commandos, burdened down by gear, to get a helping hand.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Jul 26, 2021

Technology

Drones could help save soldiers’ lives by delivering blood on demand

British commandos tested out a drone swarm as a blood-delivery system in a recent exercise.

By Sara Chodosh Jul 25, 2021

Science

Muscle memory is real, but it’s probably not what you think

The term can refer to two different things.

By Carla Sosenko Jul 26, 2021

Reviews

Best pour-over coffee maker for a delicious cup every morning

Getting that first crucial dose of caffeine in the morning is a lot simpler—and more flavorful—with an easy-to-use pour over coffee maker

By Sarah Jones Jul 26, 2021

Reviews

The best mixing headphones tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth

Explore the best mixing headphones from Sony, Sennheiser, AKG, and more.

By Sara Chodosh Jul 24, 2021

Health

Sorry, keto fans, you’re probably not in ketosis

Then again, you shouldn’t be anyway.

By Angely Mercado Jul 24, 2021

Environment

Are carbon labels on products just greenwashing?

It isn't always obvious what a kilogram of carbon emissions means to the average consumer.

By Dan Bergstein Jul 26, 2021

Reviews

Best kitchen scales: This handy kitchen essential is a must-have for baking and beyond

As accurate as they are stylish, there’ll be no more recipe mishaps when using the best kitchen scale a baker can buy.

CRISPR breaks ground as a one-shot treatment for a rare disease

Anyone can drive a supercar, but truly tapping its potential is another matter

Toniebox review: Screen-free entertainment that’s music to kids’ ears

Probiotics are more hype than science

Science

Hubble spied water vapor on our solar system’s largest moon

CDC: Vaccinated people in two-thirds of the US should mask up

Birders behold: Cornell’s Merlin app is now a one-stop shop for bird identification

US COVID cases have more than doubled in the last two weeks

Tech

Four-wheel steering is so hot right now. But what the heck is it?

Worried your Netflix binge is killing the planet? You can chill—for now.

7 tips and tricks to master your Apple Watch

This California company wants to make modern AC obsolete

Space

Marsquakes reveal the red planet is way more radioactive than we thought

Raging wildfires will give this weekend’s full moon an eerie orange hue

How to view your favorite planets and astronomical events

Black hole jets got some stellar glam shots thanks to this giant telescope

Life Hacks

7 tips for saving electricity this summer

Wildfire smoke is spreading far and fast. Here’s how to live with it.

How to block pop-ups and annoying auto-play videos

Use these commonsense rules to avoid food poisoning

Animals

Baby Brood X cicadas are headed underground. What lies ahead is still a mystery.

Australian cockatoos are teaching each other to open trash cans

4 unexpected facts about the Northern cardinal, a bird you should know better

Puppies beat out young wolves in one important skill

Health

What ‘gentle parenting’ can teach us about care, relationships, and communication

A veteran doctor shares 4 lessons to strengthen US public health

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Despite surging Delta variant, a national vaccine mandate is unlikely

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Track the 6 largest wildfires across the US right now

Are all track lanes created equal when it comes to winning gold?

Meet Robbox, the robot that schleps a half-ton of supplies for special forces

Drones could help save soldiers’ lives by delivering blood on demand

Muscle memory is real, but it’s probably not what you think

Best pour-over coffee maker for a delicious cup every morning

The best mixing headphones tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth

Sorry, keto fans, you’re probably not in ketosis

Are carbon labels on products just greenwashing?

Best kitchen scales: This handy kitchen essential is a must-have for baking and beyond