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Illustration showing Tanyka amnicola in life, eating underwater plants.
Evolution

Bizarro salamander ancestor was an evolutionary oddball

Paleontologists say 'Tanyka amnicola' had a jawbone that's a real head-scratcher.

MacBook Pro M5 Pro and Max computers
Computers

10 things to know about Apple’s new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros

The latest versions of Apple's MacBook Pro laptops include M5 chips with revamped architecture to bring performance upgrades across the board.

Man pointing with stick at chalkboard diagram of AM radio setup
Engineering

Watch a classified FM radio training video from WW2

That crisp signal was once a really big deal.

Aerial photograph of the excavation area for the new fire station building on Lohagenweg in Hüllhorst. The tree cover marks the course of the source stream, which formed the basis for the construction of the former farmstead. Photo: LWL-AfW / A. Koch
Archaeology

2,500-year-old settlement found during fire station construction

The Iron Age settlement pre-dates the Roman invasion of Germany.

a pink flamingo standing in water (left). a blue songbird sitting on a tree branch (right)
Birds

Florida considers making the flamingo its state bird

Bye bye mockingbird.

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Conservation

World’s largest acidic geyser erupts for first time since 2020

Yellowstone's Echinus Geyser spews out hot water that's as acidic as vinegar.

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AI

The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn’t cheating

It’s the erosion of learning itself.

An oil painting titled "The Pythia" by Camillo Miola, depicting the Oracle of Delphi in ancient Greece. The Pythia, a young woman in white and gold robes with a heavy gold necklace, is shown in a trance-like state, seated on a tall bronze tripod. Several priests in white tunics surround her, some holding olive branches and one taking notes on a tablet. In the foreground, two figures in ornate blue and gold robes kneel in prayer or supplication before a low stone altar. The scene is set against a deep red wall, with laurel leaves scattered across the floor and a large, dark omphalos stone visible on the left.
Archaeology

Ancient Greece’s most famous oracle was just high on gas fumes

The Oracle of Delphi, also known as the Pythia, likely inhaled ethylene to enter her famous trance.

The Shure MVX2U Gen. 2 XLR-to-USB-C digital audio interface shown with its accessories and retail packaging on a white background
Peripherals

Shure’s MVX2U Gen 2 interface transforms XLR mics into travel-friendly, high-fidelity USB-C audio solutions

This high-performance, low-latency digital audio interface bridges classic XLR mics with modern USB-C devices for clear, broadcast-quality recording.

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Ask Us Anything

We can’t launch our trash into the sun. But why?

Maybe think about a solution down here on Earth first.

Microchip resting on man's hand next to syringe
Technology

Washington state moves to ban forced employee microchips

It’s rarely a bad idea to prepare for the worst case scenario.

Screenshot of final boss from original Doom
AI

Computer run on human brain cells learned to play ‘Doom’

Cortical Labs hopes neuronal chips will do much more than shoot pixelated demons.

Oval limestone with line etchings that likely represent a board game played in ancient Rome
Archaeology

Mystery stone is actually ancient Roman board game

AI helped determine the possible rules to 'Ludus Coriovalli.'

a bat hanging upside down with red backpack
Bats

Tiny recording backpacks reveal bats’ surprising hunting strategy

older man uses iphone
Tech Hacks

How to make any smartphone easier to use for a senior citizen

It just takes a few minutes and a few taps.

an illustration of a woman wearing an ancient headdress made with antler bones, fur, and teeth
Archaeology

7,000-year-old deer antler headdress uncovered in Germany

The intricate headdress may have been a way to unite two distinct prehistoric cultures.

A Light Pearl Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB wireless speaker sitting on a stand in front of a window
Speakers

Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB wireless speaker review: Sound refined and redefined

Audacious design meets bold sound in the sculptural Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB, a connected speaker disconnected from the traditional idea of a speaker.

A close-up photograph of two baboons sitting on a rocky ledge overlooking Cape Town, South Africa. The city and a vast coastline are visible in the background, highlighting the proximity of the primates to human habitats.
Wildlife

Baboon raiders: In Cape Town, can big primates and people coexist?

For years, baboons have roamed Cape Town suburbs, entering yards and houses in search of food. Now officials have a conservation plan aimed at reducing conflicts between the large primates and people — but like most things baboon-related here, it is sparking heated controversy.

a horse standing in a green field with its mouth open
Agriculture

Horse whinnies are weirder than they sound

Scientists may have finally solved this biological mystery—thanks to some horse larynges.

A bright, high-key close-up photograph of a woman drinking from a clear glass filled with ice and water. The focus is on the glass and her hand, which features decorative nail art with small fruit patterns.
Food Safety

Is drinking cold water bad for you? We asked a dietitian.

They can help in sweltering temperatures, but an icy drink is not for everyone.