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Startup claims biometric scanning can make a ‘secure’ gun
Biofire says combining fingerprint and facial scanning with handguns could reduce unintended use. Experts point to other issues.
Google is inviting citizen scientists to its underwater listening room
You can help marine biologists identify fish, shrimp, and other noisy critters that are cracking along in these recordings of coral reefs.
Some coastal critters are thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Geographical boundaries are shifting in the open sea thanks to floating plastic pollution.
Kia’s powerful EV6 GT has supercar-like chops
The brand has produced hit after hit, and earned great marks in a recent EPA report, too.
The mysterious ‘Tully monster’ didn’t have a spine after all
300 million years ago, this creature was swimming in the waters of modern-day Illinois.
Ancient beetles had a taste for dinosaur feathers
The 105 million year old beetle remnants are preserved in amber, but may have thrived in dinosaur nests.
This rechargeable battery is meant to be eaten
The battery relies on chemical components often found in shiitake mushrooms, capers, and seaweed.
This ancient Roman villa was equipped with wine fountains
The luxurious chateau along the ancient Appian Way boasts a winery that was likely built with fun and fermentation in mind.
Blue carbon is a natural climate solution with big potential
In some cases, coastal ecosystems can store more carbon than forests on land.
Montana may soon make it illegal to use TikTok in the state
There is still no definitive proof TikTok or its owner company is surveilling US users.