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Demonstration of the easily injectable hydrogel
Diseases

Injectable hydrogel can strengthen brittle bones

The localized treatment may speed up therapy solutions for patients with osteoporosis.

Westinghouse dual-fuel generator sitting on the ground with a propane tank at a camping party
Home

Walmart has this 4,650-watt generator $129 cheaper than any other retailer right now

This powerful generator runs on gas or propane and it's currently just $399 right now during Walmart's winter sale.

An aerial view of the Crater Lake Caldera in Oregon.
Science

Magma chambers found lurking in dormant volcanoes

'It appears that these magma bodies exist beneath volcanoes over their whole lifetime, not just during an active state.'

XB-1 during test flight
Aviation

Boom Supersonic breaks sound barrier for the first time

The XB-1 prototype shows a return to supersonic commercial flights could be on the horizon.

A portion of the Bayeux Tapestry showing King Harold riding to his residence, Bosham. The full tapestry depicts the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
Archaeology

Medieval toilet helps uncover lost home of the England’s last Anglo-Saxon King

The former power center of Harold II is shown in the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry.

Many plants form partnerships with fungi that live in their roots; conservationists hope to harness these hidden microbes to help struggling species.
Biology

Why scientists are enlisting fungi to save endangered plants

The mycorrhizae that live among and in plant roots can boost the health of certain species, and even whole ecosystems — but scientists warn against a one-size-fits-all approach.

the side profile of a penguin as it swims
Birds

Finally, scientists get a penguin’s-eye-view of the world

PenguCams can take digital data and turn it into real-world measurements.

The best circular saws, according to experts
Home

The best circular saws, according to experts

A solid circular saw will provide years of quick, safe, and straight cuts no matter what project or material you're working on.

a baby swell shark swimming in a tank
Sharks

Aquarium surprised by shark born in a tank without males

Meet Yoko, the swell shark with a mysterious birth story.

Tiny pieces of plastic were found lodged in blood vessels in the brains of mice.
Health

Microplastics look like a ‘car crash’ in mice brains

The longterm health effects remain 'unclear.'

Best subwoofers header
Speakers

The best subwoofers for 2025, tested and reviewed

Whether you seek lithe low-end details or bone-rattling bottom, these top subwoofers deliver powerful performance for every room and budget.

Disc inserted to Blu-ray player
Technology

Sony is killing off its blank Blu-ray discs

The march of digital dominance continues.

A Priority Mail stamp featuring spiral galaxy NGC 628 (left). A Priority Mail Express stamp of star cluster IC 348 (right). Both of these new stamps were issued on January 21 and designed by U.S. Postal Service art director Greg Breeding.
Space Telescope

Calling all philatelists: U.S. Postal Services issues two new JWST stamps

However, they still won't get your letter to the ISS.

girl dreaming waking up
Ask Us Anything

Why don’t you remember all your dreams?

Whether you recall them or not, you likely dream nightly.

A herd of tauros, animals bred to resemble the long-extinct aurochs that once roamed Europe.
Biology

Despite biotech efforts to revive species, extinction is still forever

In the last decade, laboratory initiatives to recreate long-extinct species have stirred controversy. Now, scientists increasingly agree “de-extinction” is not possible, but breeding living animals with genes similar to those lost species can be a useful conservation tool.

a cartoon hand holding a phone with a lock
Tech Hacks

How to set up the new theft detection features on Android

Android has new options to protect your phone from thieves.

Using a syringe to attack the new covid-19 variant. A young doctor in a white protective glove holds a medical syringe and a vial.
Vaccines

The real benefits of annual Covid-19 booster shots

Most Americans haven’t gotten the latest Covid vaccine. Are they missing out on important protection?

Netflix logo displayed on a tv screen is seen seen in this illustration photo taken in Norway on January 11, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)
Tech Hacks

Stop spending so much money on streaming services

How to save on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, Max, AppleTV+...you get the idea.

Taos, NM: An Amazon hub locker at a mini-mart near Taos Pueblo.
Tech Hacks

How to use Amazon Lockers to save time and beat porch pirates

There is an alternative to home delivery.

The lunar south pole’s terrain is rugged, and it can reach extreme temperatures.
NASA

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots

Here’s why.