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a siberian husky sits in the snow. it has piercing blue eyes and its ears are perked up
Evolution

Humans gave dogs treats 12,000 years ago, new archeological evidence suggests

According to canine remains in Alaska, the human-dog bond is older than scientists thought.

Researchers say they were inspired by the way the Manta ray effortlessly propels itself forward using its fins.
Robots

This Manta ray robot is the world’s fastest soft-bodied swimmer

Researchers were inspired by the ray’s energy-efficient flappy fins.

Close up of 3D printed cartilage cell block
Science

New bioprinter 3D prints human tissue 10x faster

HITS-Bio is the first tool to bioprint directly on a wound.

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Mental Health

Childhood leaded gasoline exposure damaged Americans’ mental health

A new study links 151 million instances of psychiatric illness to leaded gasoline.

Silkworm.
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

This worm got into some hot water and changed the course of history

Plus other weird things we learned this week.

If autonomous weapons end up in the wrong hands, they can act as weapons of mass destruction, and escalate tensions.
AI

The technology for autonomous weapons exists. What now?

In the future, humans may not be the only arbiters of who lives and dies in war, as weapons gain decision-making power.

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Smart Home

12 smart-home gifts that people actually want

Make your family and friends' homes a little more functional and fun with connected devices that save them time and effort.

Researchers have developed a hydrogel that melts into and preserves ancient waterlogged wooden artifacts. Without the gel, the artifacts need to be dried, and that risks damaging the relics.
Archaeology

New goo preserves 800-year-old wooden shipwreck samples

The naturally dissolving hydrogel may help preserve delicate ancient artifacts.

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Drones

Drones can avoid GPS jammers by navigating with the stars

An ancient mapping technique may offer a reliable backup tool for UAVs.

Cyber Tuesday is the day after Cyber Monday
Gear

These 70+ Cyber Monday deals are still on sale and make great gifts

There are still plenty of bargains out there if you know where to look.

A Tesla Model 3 engaged in the so-called ‘Full Self Driving’ mode reportedly plowed through a deer without ever detecting it. While more advanced driverless systems use a mix of sensors including LiDAR, Tesla is trying to attain full autonomy using only cameras.
Ask Us Anything

Why are ‘driverless’ cars still hitting things?

Real 'autonomous' vehicles rely on a diverse array of sensors capable of 'superhuman' object detection. It’s not perfect.

The anglerfish species Lophius piscatorius.
Evolution

Anglerfish are so much more than just their dangly bioluminescent lures

The deep-sea creatures evolved into a handy variety of sizes and shapes.

Garmin smart watches in a pattern
Fitness Gear

Every Garmin fitness watch is currently discounted up to 40% post-Cyber Monday

Whether you want a basic fitness tracker or a serious adventure watch, all of Garmin's models are seriously on sale.

A company called Hydrostor pumps water in and out of caverns to store energy generated by renewables.
Energy

How giant ‘batteries’ in the Earth could slash your electricity bills

We're wasting too much of the clean energy we generate. Reservoirs and caverns can store excess solar and wind power.

brain scans in pink, blue, and yellow
Animals

Humans may have big brains thanks to our gut

Tiny microbes could be a secret energy powerhouse.

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Gear

Last-minute Cyber Monday deal alert: Get this 300-piece mechanics tool kit for just $78

This massive kit includes all the sockets you could need, driver bits, Allen keys, and more in a rugged box.

A tiny crockpot in a pattern on a plain background.
Appliances

This teeny-tiny Crock-Pot is my go-to White Elephant gift and it’s $25 at Amazon for Cyber Monday

It's equal parts silly and useful, and it's the perfect last-minute Cyber Monday buy.

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Headphones

These are the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones at the best prices—up to 33% off for Cyber Monday

If you know an on-the-go audiophile, a spatial audio enthusiast, or just a music fan on the move (it can be you, treat yoself), these are the top-tier over-ear travel companions I've tried.

A mother and daughter making ice cream in the kitchen using a Ninja Creami
Appliances

Owning a Ninja CREAMi could cure my depression—and 20% off for Cyber Monday makes it an even sweeter treat

I have done enough of The Work and I deserve a Ninja CREAMi for overcoming Personal Horrors.

A solar generator, air fryer, sports watch, and water bottle arranged in a row for Cyber Monday
Gear

Our editors hand-picked the best 115+ Amazon Cyber Monday deals to shop right now

Our editors have spent weeks searching and curating the absolute best Cyber Monday deals on everything from TVs to air fryers.