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Ford’s new headlight tech uses GPS to intelligently illuminate the Road

The new system sheds more light on the road for safer travels.

By Rob Stumpf

4 apps with special car modes for safer driving
These platforms are smart enough to use while you're behind the wheel. By David Nield
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Yes, giant space debris is falling to Earth right now. No, it probably won’t hit you.

The leftover debris is expected to fall to Earth over the weekend, likely somewhere in the ocean.

By Claire Maldarelli

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Staff Sgt. Brandon Trinidad, 621st Contingency Response Squadron security forces, attends Android Tactical Assault Kit app training Oct. 8 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Airmen from across the CRW participated in the training sponsored by the 621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luther Mitchell Jr.)

Smartphone location data still poses a real security risk for the military and its personnel

Commercially available data can provide a scary level of information.

By Kelsey D. Atherton

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Space

Tiny galaxies may have brought the cosmos out of the dark ages

By Charlie Wood

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Life Hacks

Sunburn treatments that actually work

By Claire Maldarelli

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Animals

Your dog gets allergies for the same reasons you do

By Lexi Krupp

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Health

Medical worker in scrubs moving oxygen canister in Palghar, India

This village’s story shows just how unprepared rural India is for the latest COVID surge

By Puja Changoiwala/Undark

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By Ula Chrobak May 6, 2021

Environment

Offshore wind has huge potential. Here’s how it could change the US.

Though offshore turbines aren't without their challenges.

By Hannah Seo May 6, 2021

Science

The earliest known human burial in Africa was a carefully laid down child

The three-year-old was buried with deliberate care.

By Shaena Montanari May 6, 2021

Environment

Is growing weed sustainable? The answer is complicated.

One serving of cannabis likely has a higher greenhouse gas footprint than a beer or cigarette.

By Joseph Albanese/Field & Stream May 5, 2021

DIY

How to dig up clams and eat ’em

With a few basic tools and some know-how, you can collect a pile of premium seafood in no time.

By Stan Horaczek May 5, 2021

Technology

Peloton finally recalls its high-end treadmills after dozens of accidents involving kids

The Peloton Tread and Tread+ have been recalled after numerous injuries and one death.

By David Nield May 5, 2021

DIY

How to choose safe passwords—and remember them, too

Cybersecurity 101.

By Emily Cerf May 5, 2021

Science

Why time in the sun lightens your hair but darkens your skin

When you go out in the sun, melanin in your skin gets right to work.

By Rahul Rao May 4, 2021

Science

Ultra-powerful X-rays are helping physicists understand Chernobyl

Researchers may soon be able to harness X-rays to analyze tiny grains of impenetrable nuclear waste.

By Stan Horaczek May 4, 2021

Technology

Understanding the weird Biden-Carter photo could help you take better selfies

It's likely not lens distortion that caused the curious appearance. Instead, it's something called perspective distortion.

By David Nield May 4, 2021

DIY

5G is fast, but not perfect. Here’s why you might want to turn it off sometimes.

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Ford’s new headlight tech uses GPS to intelligently illuminate the Road

4 apps with special car modes for safer driving

Best splash pads: Super-fun water fiestas

4 ways to keep cool when the temperature spikes

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Yes, giant space debris is falling to Earth right now. No, it probably won’t hit you.

14 hypnotizing photos that captured the world in and beyond the pandemic

Ecstasy is a tool, not a cure-all, for healing trauma

Sharks have a sixth sense for navigating the seas

Tech

Smartphone location data still poses a real security risk for the military and its personnel

Fire-resistant clothing is a hot choice. Here’s how it works.

The Royal Navy’s jetpack demo is astonishing—and impractical

Stop putting off your device updates

Space

Tiny galaxies may have brought the cosmos out of the dark ages

Radio signals detected on Venus weren’t sent by aliens

This new space probe will go farther and faster than any before, gathering data for generations

Life could be hiding deep under Mars

Life Hacks

Sunburn treatments that actually work

The most effective ways to avoid bee, wasp, and hornet stings

How to help your kids get over picky eating

Build a classy, easy birdbath with vintage finds

Animals

Your dog gets allergies for the same reasons you do

Hummingbirds routinely hit 9Gs like it’s no big deal

We may finally know where young turtles spend their ‘lost years’

Baby mantis shrimp punch their prey with superior strength

Health

This village’s story shows just how unprepared rural India is for the latest COVID surge

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The EPA is cracking down on more of the greenhouse gases in your fridge

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Offshore wind has huge potential. Here’s how it could change the US.

The earliest known human burial in Africa was a carefully laid down child

Is growing weed sustainable? The answer is complicated.

How to dig up clams and eat ’em

Peloton finally recalls its high-end treadmills after dozens of accidents involving kids

How to choose safe passwords—and remember them, too

Why time in the sun lightens your hair but darkens your skin

Ultra-powerful X-rays are helping physicists understand Chernobyl

Understanding the weird Biden-Carter photo could help you take better selfies

5G is fast, but not perfect. Here’s why you might want to turn it off sometimes.