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Social Media

Romance scams just ‘happen in life,’ says CEO of biggest dating app company in the US

Dating app users collectively lost $1.1 billion to cons in 2023 alone.

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Appliances

The best iced coffee makers

A solid iced coffee machine on your counter can drastically reduce your brew budget without sacrificing quality.

An October 1919 Popular Science story described hail cannons and similar technological efforts to alter weather patterns.
Climate Change

Cloud control: Humanity’s never-ending quest to control the weather

For over a century, we’ve turned to technology in an attempt to control the weather. Are today’s geoengineering proposals any better?

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Evolution

T. rex was probably about as intelligent as a crocodile

A paleontological debate continues.

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Climate Change

Cities scramble to find trees that will survive

'Everybody is looking for the magic tree.'

Redhead girl sitting on green spring grass writing down her thoughts in notebook.
Life Skills

Why you should journal while soaking up nature

“One of the best ways to connect with and rediscover ourselves is to reconnect with our surroundings.”

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Wildlife

Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs

'It’s a thousand-piece jigsaw.'

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Tech Hacks

Why you shouldn’t throw out those DVDs and Blu-Rays

Don't count on streaming.

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Life Skills

10 clever ways to reuse coffee grounds

Transform your used coffee grounds into valuable resources for your home, garden, and personal care.

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Energy

In the rush to decarbonize, the shipping industry is exploring alternative fuels

The shipping industry is finally embracing greener fuels, but which one, or ones, will they land on?

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Tech Hacks

How to keep your music streaming private

Don't let the whole world know about your guilty (or guilt-free) pleasures.

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Engineering

Makers of the world’s largest 3D printer just beat their own record

Factory of the Future 1.0 can construct entire homes out of sustainable polymer materials.

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV review: Stunning in any setting
Televisions

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV review: Stunning in any setting

Samsung's flagship OLED TV shines because glare doesn't.

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Food Safety

Bird flu virus traces detected in 1 in 5 pasteurized cow milk samples

H5N1 has been detected in 33 herds in six states.

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Health

A new button battery dyes kids’ mouths blue if swallowed

The 'color alert technology' could save lives.

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Science

Lab mice might be doing their own experiments

New research suggests that mice base their decisions on more than just immediate reward. They may also make 'mistakes' on purpose.

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Wildlife

Early trauma can shorten a red squirrel’s lifespan

Food scarcity–and food overabundance–can shape their lives forever.

Nearsightedness is also known as myopia.
Health

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels

The problem begins in childhood.

The Oura Ring Heritage on top of a couple of rocks.
Wearables

Oura Ring Gen3 health tracker review: It’s a complicated relationship

There’s a lot to like about the Oura Ring, but is it … well-rounded? Here’s a look at the features and frustrations.

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Appliances

The best fans

Beat the heat during the sweaty season with these breezy picks.