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wombat
Science

Inside the secret lives of wombats

Australia’s iconic marsupial has been viewed as a food source, pest, mascot and, now, a conservation concern. Scientists are breaking down myths—using genetics, robots and citizen science—and finding new ways to protect the animals.

map from 1761 showing the regions of that era in the northern hemisphere
DIY

Love history? Explore this interactive collection of old maps.

Think of Old Maps Online as a big visual Wikipedia.

a red sports car splashy through mud next to green hills
Vehicles

Getting muddy in the 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 

James Bond would enjoy tailgating and off-roading in the $250,000 luxury SUV.

neurotargetting
AI

What is neurotargeting? How a data-fueled technique threatens democracy

Left unchecked, the technique, which weaponizes emotional data for political gain, could erode the foundations of a fair and informed society.

Orange juice with spoon of collagen
Nutrition

Does drinking collagen actually do anything? We asked experts.

The data remains a little tenuous.

Futuristic wooden children's car with creator standing next to it.
AI

Dad builds a fantastical and functional wooden sci-fi car for kids

YouTuber Truong Van Dao says he used an AI program to create a futuristic design.

A Jackery solar generator bundle on a plain white background
Home

Save 47% with this Jackery solar generator and solar panel deal at Amazon

At $879 for a solar generator and two solar panels, there isn't another deal better than this.

an illustration of a gold griffin with the body of a lion and the head of a bird of prey
Animals

We’re (probably) wrong about origin of griffins

Paleontologists and folklorists search for facts about the mythological creature in the fossil record.

Concept art of asteroid entering planet's atmosphere
NASA

What would we do if an asteroid slammed Earth on July 12, 2038?

NASA's latest asteroid impact dry run revealed humanity may be our biggest hurdle.

eight catapult stones on grass
Archaeology

Archeologists uncover 800-year-old stone catapult shots used in English Civil War

The projectiles were hurled towards and from Kenilworth Castle during a six-month siege in 1266.

'in' in a white font on a blue background with sillouettes of people in front
Tech Hacks

How to use LinkedIn AI tools to find a job

Get some intelligent assistance in your job hunt.

running in the summer
Science

How runners and cyclists can stay safe in extreme heat

If you're spending time outdoors in the summer, here are some tips to follow—if you can.

Indianapolis - Circa June 2017: Tesla Motors Local Car Dealership. Tesla designs and manufactures the Model S electric sedan III
Electric Vehicles

Dead Teslas keep locking owners out of (and inside) their cars

There is an unmarked release latch described in the owner’s manual—located in the battery-powered glove box.

a grocery store shelf with electronic price tags
Technology

Digital price tags can change the cost of groceries 6 times per minute

Electronic shelf labels bring Uber-style dynamic pricing to stores like Walmart.

titan
Space

Wave erosion may have shaped Titan’s coastlines

New modeling holds potential clues to the moon's morphology.

Glassy gel stretching
Engineering

‘Glassy gels’ are a new class of strong, stretchy, sticky materials

They're as tough as plastic but five times as elastic.

The ancient oak circle which emerged from the shifting sands at Holme next the Sea in Norfolk. The ring of oak tree trunks with a large upturned tree at its centre is believed to be 4,000 years old & is said to be of great archaeological importance.
Archaeology

What is ‘Seahenge’? Bronze Age worshipers may have used the structure to try to extend the summer

Its timbers align with the sunrise on the Summer Solstice.

Fraudulent call centers are well known for targeting older adults.
Technology

Older Americans are at more risk of fraud than ever

A geriatrician explains what you need to know.

an suv driving on a dirt path
Vehicles

The engineer who went off-roading to help build Honda’s most rugged vehicle

The Pilot TrailSport was conceived by a team passionate about taking their trucks and SUVs on dirt trails. 

a hand holding an iphone that is glowing
AI

All the AI features coming to Siri on your iPhone

Siri is getting its biggest update ever with Apple Intelligence.