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Ask Us Anything

Seriously, stop microwaving your food in plastic

'We’re exposed to a chemical soup.'

A Joshua tree on Eureka Peak in Joshua Tree National Park.
Environment

With hotter, drier weather, California’s Joshua Trees are in trouble

In the Mojave Desert, rising temperatures, less rainfall, and more intense wildfires are killing off Joshua trees. California officials are working on a plan to protect the distinctive yucca tree and its desert ecosystem by establishing refuges and controlling development.

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Tech Hacks

7 cool macOS 15 Sequoia tricks that you couldn’t do before

Apple has revamped its desktop software and it's worth the upgrade.

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Science

Mathematicians define a new shape—and you’ve probably seen it

Soft cells can be found in nautilus shells, onions, and even famous architectural designs.

child with fever
Health

Why do we have fevers? It’s more complicated than ‘heat kills bugs.’

'A little bit of fever is good, but a lot of fever is bad.'

The Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant is seen in the early morning hours March 28, 2011 in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
Energy

Massive AI energy demand is bringing Three Mile Island back from the dead

Microsoft will be the sole purchaser of energy generated from the refurbished site.

A panoramic sand dune of sahara desert at Mhamid el Ghizlane in Morocco wide shot.
Ocean

Saharan dust sustains life all over the Atlantic Ocean

Its lengthy journey makes it even more useful.

dark and finger-like fungi arise from under a piece of wood
Biology

Is this the creepiest fungus in the forest? Yes, definitely.

The 'immortal' Dead man's fingers fungus won't eat your brain, just dead wood.

code hacking
Technology

Cyberattacks plague the health industry. Critics call Feds’ response feeble and fractured.

Health care weathered more ransomware attacks last year than any other sector, and that was before a debilitating February hack of payments manager Change Healthcare.

Lionsgate will let Runway AI train its model on John Wick and thousands of other titles.
AI

What a major movie studio’s AI deal could mean for the future of Hollywood

Generative AI might save studios 'millions and millions of dollars,' but at what cost?

Close up of memory crystal disc encoded with human genome
Engineering

In case of extinction, scientists store human genome on a ‘memory crystal’ that lasts billions of years

The disc is as tough as quartz and withstands cosmic radiation.

The Best Humidifiers For Babies on a plain white background.
Home

The best humidifiers for babies

Get a humidifier that is safe and effective for your newborn’s nursery.

The best weather radios for 2024 on a plain white background.
Home

The best weather radios

Get prepared for what’s coming with these reliable radios.

Battery-powered leaf blowers arranged in a pattern
Home

The best battery-powered leaf blowers for any budget or property

A battery-powered leaf blower can make quick work of clearing a driveway, gathering leaves, or even clearing small amounts of snow.

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Internet

How to renew your US passport online (finally)

The State Department also plans to expand access soon.

a wave rising up from a flat sea
Physics

Extreme 3D ocean waves can reach heights 4x steeper than previously thought

Tank simulations and new models reveal that waves can go beyond our known limits.

Biobots could one day be engineered to deliver drugs and clear up arterial plaque.
Biology

How biobots arise from the cells of dead organisms

They push the boundaries of life, death, and medicine.

a snake with an open mouth and visible fangs
Wildlife

New tool helps scientists identify venomous snakes

‘You can harness the power of death in a controlled way.’

Balloon attracting hair with static electricity
Physics

After 2,600 years, we finally know how static electricity really works

It all comes down to nanoscale-level variations.

A possible painting of the dicynodont made by the San in the early 1800s.
Archaeology

The perplexing puzzle of a ‘Horned Serpent’ cave painting

The cave painting in South Africa may depict long-extinct animal.