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Tech Hacks

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

It just takes a few minutes and a few taps.

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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.

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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.

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Mental Health

How to rebuild your reading habits

Research shows that reading helps keep your brain in shape.

A close-up of a small, golden-brown hazel dormouse curled into a tight ball while hibernating. It is nestled inside a cozy, circular nest made of woven dry grass and leaves, with its eyes tightly shut and its long tail tucked over its face.
Animals

The strange animals that control their body heat

Some creatures can dramatically alter their internal temperature—a strategy called heterothermy—and outlast storms, floods and predators.

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Wildlife

Frostbitten lizard found in Rhode Island is healing

The tegu named Frankie was discovered by a man in Providence while shoveling his driveway.

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Moons

March skygazing: a full blood moon rises and new season

Spring officially arrives on March 20.

a polar bear cub clings to its mother
Bears

24 beautiful images from the World Nature Photography Awards 2026

'A powerful reminder of both the wonder of our planet and the importance of protecting it.'

Essential items for a car emergency kit
Gear

How to build the best emergency roadside kit

Don't wait for a breakdown to think about what could help—build the ultimate car emergency kit with essentials and expert picks. Get your trunk ready now!

Researchers holding smartphone up to computer monitor to test world's smallest QR code
Engineering

World’s smallest QR code is thinner than a lightwave

The Guinness World Record has major implications for the future of data storage.

The view from my workspace on Jupiter
Peripherals

How the Apple Vision Pro team allowed me to work remotely from a realistic version of Jupiter’s moon, Amalthea

We talked to members of Apple's Vision Pro design team to find out how Environments so effectively augment reality while we work and watch content.

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Technology

Long-lost silent film depicts first ‘robot’ in cinema

Filmmakers have been worried about the robots fighting back since 1897.

Handing winding a series of brass gears that comprise an interplanetary clock device
Mars

What time is it on Mars? This analog ‘Interplanetary Clock’ can tell you.

The mechanical device also calculates the time on Jupiter and Saturn.

Two dogs sitting in half open door looking curiously to the left
Evolution

Dogs act like toddlers when trying to help humans

Cats…not so much.

A close-up photograph of a thick-cut roast of venison, sliced to reveal a deep pink, juicy interior. The meat is tied with butcher's twine and has a dark, seasoned crust. It is garnished with coarse sea salt and fresh herbs, resting on a rustic wooden carving board with a blurred kitchen background.
Food Safety

Why some meat tastes gamey

Lots of factors contribute to the complex tastes people love—or loathe.

a polar bear mother closes her eyes while laying down with two cubs. one cub is biting the other's cheek
Bears

11 cool photos to celebrate International Polar Bear Day

Mother polar bears are just beginning to emerge from their dens with their cubs.

Gemini said A close-up photograph of a wet black Oriental Shorthair cat standing in a white porcelain bathtub. The cat has a long, lean body, large pointed ears, and wide, startled yellow eyes. Its mouth is open as if mid-meow or protesting, showing its teeth and pink tongue. Droplets of water are visible on its sleek, drenched fur, and a silver shower hose is seen in the background.
Cats

Why (most) cats hate water

And the incredible story of the British Navy's only kitty sailor.