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A lounging seal, a bloodied-but-undeterred honey badger, and a cheetah cub given a second chance at life: the finalists for… Read more: 25 enchanting images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice awards

This article was originally featured on Undark. Earlier this fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported data showing that adult obesity… Read more: Are weight-loss drugs contributing to a fall in the obesity rate?

You’re probably familiar with your iPhone’s Do Not Disturb feature. The Focus mode feature works like  a more customizable version… Read more: How to set up iPhone Sleep Focus mode for some peace and quiet

You work hard, too hard, but it feels like no one notices. And now, with the push to return to… Read more: Make 2025 the year you actually quit your job—this is how you’ll do it

Just as you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, it’s unfair to judge a cat by its fur color.… Read more: Why do some cats have orange fur? New hue clues in an old mystery.

We’ve gotten to the point where a 2019 PC is ancient, according to the tech world. Mine was using so… Read more: Upgrade your computer with this Microsoft Bundle for less than $50

OK, so you missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That’s OK. There’s still time to get great gifts… Read more: Procrastinator’s gift guide: Great products you can still get in time for the holidays

For social animals like humans, it’s critical to be able to recognize and react to the emotional state of others.… Read more: Past experiences strongly affect empathy in mice 

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are still navigating their unexpectedly lengthy residency aboard the International Space Station. The… Read more: Photographer catches impressive glimpse of Starliner docked to ISS

Elon Musk wants SpaceX’s South Texas Starbase facility to expand into its own, legally demarcated city. The billionaire and incoming… Read more: Elon Musk claims Starbase will become its own city

Determining when an old dog really is “old” is a bit tricky. Aging can vary by breed and dogs grow… Read more: Is my dog ‘old’? Vets finally have the answers

Four young blacktip reef sharks glide through a school hardyhead silversides in the shallow waters of the Maldives. The fish… Read more: 9 fascinating images from the Royal Society Publishing Photography Prize

Every time I tried to learn to code on my own, I’d get overwhelmed because I didn’t really know where… Read more: Why this was the bundle that finally taught me to code

If you’re looking for an interesting last minute gift for your family, this deeply-discounted AncestryDNA kit is down to just… Read more: This AncestryDNA test kit is back down to its $39 Black Friday price for a limited time

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Most of us have heard the phrase “correlation does not equal causation”.… Read more: If ‘correlation doesn’t imply causation,’ how do scientists figure out why things happen?

Get ready to level up your holiday gifting with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator & Streaming… Read more: 70,000 games + holiday delivery = happy faces

Anglerfish earned the name for their unique evolutionary hunting adaptation—a front dorsal fin known as an illicium that functions as… Read more: Anglerfish use ‘extremely rare’ mechanism to control their lures

Sensor-equipped wearables like smartwatches, fitness bands, rings, and even some internet connected clothing have lurched their way into mainstream acceptance… Read more: How body heat could replace batteries in wearables of the future

It’s no hidden health secret that sleep is really good for us. It helps our immune systems and supports almost… Read more: Why is deep sleep so important to memory? It’s about time.

Some artificial intelligence models are struggling to learn the old principle, “Correlation does not equal causation.” And while that’s not… Read more: AI thought knee X-rays could tell if you drink beer and eat refried beans

The endangered yet ruthlessly resilient Devils Hole Pupfish that live in Death Valley National Park just had quite a shock.… Read more: Earthquake off northern California shook the water in Devils Hole, 500 miles away

Know someone who set a goal at the beginning of 2024 to learn the guitar? If they’re anything like us… Read more: Here’s how your Paul McCartney wannabe can learn how to play the guitar

Bunny the dog and her button soundboard became a viral hit on TikTok amid 2020 pandemic lockdowns. In videos, the… Read more: Dogs really are communicating via button boards, new research suggests

This story originally appeared on Yale Environment 360. After seven years of experimentation, a team of researchers at the Coralassist Lab at Newcastle… Read more: As ocean waters warm, a race to breed heat-resistant coral

Know someone who dreams of a quicker, comfier way to get around town? The Phantom Commuter R1 Pro is here… Read more: This discounted e-scooter is perfect for anyone who loves shortcuts (and hates parking)

NASA is about to publish the world’s first off-world aircraft accident investigation. Aside from making history, the report will help… Read more: NASA is finishing its first off-world accident report

Some areas of modern Europe were pretty populated during the Stone Age. Archeological evidence shows that settlements in present day… Read more: Fire likely killed a group of Stone Age humans uncovered in Ukraine

General Motors is officially ending its support for Crusie’s beleaguered fleet of self-driving “robotaxis.” In a surprise announcement this week,… Read more: GM is killing Cruise robotaxis

For reptiles, crocodiles have some pretty distinct skin. Instead of the sleek and smooth scales on snakes and lizards, crocodiles… Read more: Why are crocodiles so bumpy? A dermatological mystery has been solved

When coffee fans debate the optimal brew, the argument often centers on the relationship between roast strategies and caffeine levels.… Read more: Scientists figured out the optimal cup of coffee

Finding time to read in today’s busy world can feel impossible, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out… Read more: Cut the fluff and get straight to the good stuff with Headway

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.  The question of whether global warming is accelerating… Read more: Some of the world’s biggest cities are so polluted they’re warming slower

Earlier this year, Bentley stopped making the W12 that has carried its super-luxury vehicles since 2003, making way for the… Read more: Bentley hybridizes its Flying Spur and boosts its range to 515 miles

Finding the perfect holiday gift for the adventurer in your life isn’t always easy. Socks? Boring. A multi-tool? Predictable. Enter… Read more: For the explorers on your list: 4K night vision binoculars on sale for $70 off

Children across the US will likely spend the coming days and weeks saying goodbye to an AI-powered friend named Moxie.… Read more: ‘I love you… goodbye:’ What will happen when this companion robot suddenly dies?

I’m in a suburban office park and it feels like a music festival. I’m in a showroom and it feels… Read more: The physics of feeling: Inside the science and showcases of live sound pioneers L-Acoustics

Character.AI, a platform offering personalizable chatbots powered by large language models–faces yet another lawsuit for allegedly “serious, irreparable, and ongoing… Read more: AI chatbot suggested a teen kill his parents, lawsuit claims

With its raptor-like pincers and tusk-like front appendages, a newly discovered predatory crustacean appears to be pretty adept at living… Read more: New predator uncovered 25,000+ feet under the Pacific

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news on this subjectively beautiful day, but you’re wasting money on Microsoft 365.… Read more: Break up with Microsoft 365—get the lifetime version that pays for itself

In science fiction, spaceships moving at or beyond lightspeed enable all manner of universal exploration. But in Earth-bound reality, traveling… Read more: What would happen to the human body moving at near lightspeed?

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. We have only one example of biology forming in the universe –… Read more: Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth

We all know someone constantly retracing their steps to find their wallet—or maybe you’re that person. The MagTag Ultra-Slim Tracker… Read more: Locate your wallet faster than Santa finds cookies — this tracker is only $27

The petite poop from the world’s smallest animals might help suck some greenhouse gasses out of the Earth’s atmosphere.  While… Read more: Microscopic ‘eating and pooping machines’ are great at sucking up carbon

The world is rushing head first towards a new “Electro-Digital Age” marked by high-tech commodities and extractive mining operations. Large,… Read more: Surprise: EV batteries might have a longer shelf live than once thought

It took over 15 years and more than 1,000 remotely operated vehicle (ROV) expeditions, but researchers aboard the NOAA Ocean… Read more: After 15 years, a vessel named ‘Nautilus’ actually saw a nautilus

Every holiday season, the Radio City Rockettes dazzle with their eye-high kicks that seemingly defy gravity. During the precision dance… Read more: How the Rockettes use math to make holiday magic

Residents and law enforcement officials are reporting numerous large, unidentified drones flying at night over New Jersey, New York, and… Read more: Mysterious SUV-sized drones may have blocked medical helicopter

Holiday hosting can feel like an Olympic sport — but it doesn’t have to blow your budget. A one-year Sam’s… Read more: Deck the halls and the snack table with help from a $25 Sam’s Club membership

Ever since the early 20th century, we’ve known that the universe is expanding. Exactly how quickly it’s expanding, however, remains… Read more: ‘Funny dark matter:’ Something is wrong about our theory of the expanding universe

This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like… Read more: The secret sex lives of deep, dark corals

In 1988, we launched the Best of What’s New Awards. The original list highlighted “the very things that make our… Read more: The 50 greatest innovations of 2024