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three species of crane stand in tall grass. the first has grey, black and white plumage and is the tallest. the second has mostly white plumage. the last one is small with gray plumage.
Land

Cranes can migrate 4,000 miles, but that’s not the hard part

Some species of these wading birds face several make-or-break decisions along the way.

Video still of Deep Blue Aerospace's Nebula-1 rocket attempting to reland
Private Space Flight

Drone captures Chinese reusable test rocket’s fiery end

Deep Blue Aerospace’s Nebula-1 just barely missed its landing, but still exploded.

Caption: An octopus cyanea hunting with a blacktip grouper on one side and a gold-saddle goatfish (‘blue goatfish’) on the other.
Science

Octopus and fish join forces to hunt together

Teamwork makes the dream work, even across species divides.

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Gear

The best high frequency wands, tested and reviewed

High frequency wands are the workhorse of skin care devices. Say goodbye to acne, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and inflammation.

This editor-approved DeWalt drill bundle is $80 cheaper than usual
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This editor-approved DeWalt drill bundle is $80 cheaper than usual

Get ready for those autumn and winter DIY projects, or pick up an early holiday gift for your handy friend.

Micro plastic.
Pollution

What scientists have learned from 20 years of microplastics research

The particles are everywhere, and they may harm human health.

2024 EV9 dashboard screen and infotainment system
Electric Vehicles

The iPhone-ification of cars unlocks a new world of options

How over-the-air software updates change the way cars are sold.

training tech for cops
Technology

The dangerous fantasy of cybernetic cops

Augmented and virtual reality technologies are deepening the militarization of police forces and infiltrating everyday life.

Using the microwave oven to heat food. Woman's hand puts plastic container with broccoli and buckwheat in the microwave
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.

an iPad, desktop, and laptop with sequoia open
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.

Cross section of nautilus shell
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.

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The best humidifiers for babies

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