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Ask Us Anything

Could we ever regrow our adult teeth?

Inside the effort to regrow ‘permanent’ teeth—stem cells, gene-editing, drugs, and more.

By middle age, people are complex mosaics of cells that are mostly but not entirely identical.
Biology

We are all mosaics

Picture your body: It’s a collection of cells carrying thousands of genetic mistakes accrued over a lifetime—many harmless, some bad, and at least a few that may be good for you.

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Tech Hacks

How important are updates, actually?

Can you just ignore those pop-ups? (No.)

woman looking out a window with phone in foreground
Tech Hacks

How to use Photoshop on your phone

Photoshop Express Photo Editor lets you edit on the go.

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Tech Hacks

5 clever uses for your old iPhone or iPad

Don't throw that outdated gadget away! It could still be useful.

It’s not necessarily overwork that is exhausting you.
Nutrition

Vitamin deficiency may be why you’re so tired

A nutritional neuroscientist explains how to kickstart your energy by getting essential nutrients in a well-rounded diet, along with more sleep and exercise.

Woman using old cell phone in Nokia ad
Engineering

12 Nokia Design Archive photos celebrating peak Y2K tech

The digital collection is a retro cellphone stroll down memory lane.

onn party speakers arranged in a row--on-sale at Walmart
Speakers

This party speaker is so big it needs wheels and a handle. Get it for just $119 right now.

This speaker has two woofers and stands nearly two feet tall. It has every kind of connection you could want and it's water-resistant.

Empty drink glasses hanging from bar rack
Food Safety

US may finally require Nutrition Facts labeling for alcohol

But you still might not know how much sugar is in that drink.

a step pyramid built with stone above several smaller buildings
Archaeology

Apex predators were sacrificed nearly 2,000 years ago in Teotihuacán

Ancient megacity residents offered jaguars, golden eagles, and wolves to the gods.

Cybertruck Cyberbeast edition seized by UK police
Electric Vehicles

UK police seize Cybertruck because it’s illegal there

Owners can't drive Elon Musk's 'favorite car' on public roads.

Two little blue penguins at a nest in Timaru, New Zealand.
Birds

When penguins divorce, the whole colony is impacted

'In good times, they largely stick with their partners, although there’s often a bit of hanky-panky happening on the side.'

a futuristic car on stage
Electric Vehicles

Taking on Tesla, Honda debuts wild 0 Series EV prototypes

Honda is on a roll with its EV lineup's next-generation technology.

burning brain
Mental Health

How multitasking drains your brain

Renowned neurologist Richard Cytowic exposes the dangers of multitasking in the digital age.

Nintendo Switch handheld running Mario Odyssey
Console Gaming

The best Nintendo Switch games for 2025

While not a graphical powerhouse, style shines through in the best Nintendo Switch games.

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Console Gaming

The best Nintendo Switch games for when you’re traveling in 2025

Half the Switch’s appeal is its portable nature, so add some of the best Nintendo Switch games to your travel checklist.

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Outdoor Gear

REI winter footwear clearance: Save up to 50% on running shoes, trail running sneakers, and hiking boots

The brands on-sale include Hoka, Vasque, Keene, Merrell, and more of the most popular outdoor companies.

Sforza Castle and fountain
Archaeology

Da Vinci was right: Secret tunnels found in Italian castle

Italy's Sforza Castle includes a underground passage that linked the Duke of Milan to his wife’s tomb.

Quill pen on old journal with parchment background and handwriting.
AI

Know how to read cursive? The National Archives wants you.

Help transcribe over 200 years of historical documents.

BCI
Technology

Brain-connected implants help paralyzed patients feel objects and shapes

Researchers encoded subtle sensations of touch and sent them back to the patients' brains.