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Vehicles drive through flood waters in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Lake Maggiore, Florida, on October 10, 2024
Electric Vehicles

Helene and Milton reveal an emerging challenge for first responders: EV batteries catching fire

'They burn hot, they burn fast, and they're hard to extinguish.'

The best last minute Amazon Prime Day Deals on a plain white background.
Gear

Prime Day is over—but you can still get these great deals if you act fast

You don't have to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to get a good deal. These are the best sales still available.

Concept art depicting the X-37B space plane aerobraking above Earth
Aviation

Space Force’s mysterious X-37B is testing its ‘aerobraking’

The reusable vehicle's maneuver uses atmospheric drag.

Collecting arm hanging from drone.
Drones

Drone discovers hidden Hawaiian plant species

The drone used its 'Mamba' claw to gather a sample of the cliff-hanging carnation.

a finch with a sharp beak and dark plumage holds a round seed in its beak
Birds

Scientists simulate calls of ‘future finches’

These lab-made bird songs show how their beaks could adapt to drought.

Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Stadium with roof destroyed by Hurricane Milton
Climate Change

Drone footage shows Hurricane Milton shredded Tropicana Field’s roof

It's unclear how much damage the baseball stadium's interior sustained.

a close-up of the planet jupiter's great red spot. it is a swirling red storm on the planet's more white and orange surface
NASA

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot jiggles like JELL-O

The Jovian storm is so enormous that it could swallow Earth for 150 years.

bitcoin mining farm
Cryptocurrency

Neighbors of Bitcoin mine in Texas file nuisance lawsuit over incessant humming

The noise pollution from thousands of fans cooling off computers that mine Bitcoin has enraged the community.

The best IEMS
Earbuds

The best IEMS, tested and reviewed

In-ear monitors are the best audio accessory for truly personal, truly personalized listening that's intimate, exacting, and engrossing.

The best headphone deals during Amazon's October Prime Day ... Black Sennheiser Bowers & Wilkins Bose and Denon models against a white background
Earbuds

You don’t want to miss out on the five best headphone deals of October Prime Day, ending soon

I listen to new audio products constantly. If family and friends asked me what's worth the money during Amazon's Big Deal Days, here's what I'd say.

Anker 24,000mAh 3-Port Laptop Power Bank Prime Big Deal Days.
Gear

This power bank can recharge a laptop, and it’s 40% off during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale

This limited-time deal during Amazon's blowout sale brings it down to its lowest price ever.

Eureka J20 robot vacuum in the corner of a room.
Smart Home

Eureka’s J20 robot vacuum is my favorite smart cleaning tool—and it’s $170 cheaper than usual on Prime Day

The premium smart-home device has every feature you'd need to clean for you at a price that feels like you're the one cleaning up.

Close up of smallest Rubik's Cube being solved with tweezers
Engineering

The world’s tiniest Rubik’s cube is as wide as 3 grains of rice

The new Guinness World Record holder's logo is nearly invisible to the naked eye.

Samsung Odyssey G5 monitors in a row for Amazon Prime Day sale
PC Gaming

Grab a new Samsung monitor for up to 50% off (as low as $99) before these Prime Day deals sell out

Whether you want a massive, ultra-wide gaming screen or a simple monitor for your home office, these Prime Day deals will save you cash.

XGIMI Horizon Ultra on top of a bedframe.
Home Theater

The best 4K projector we have tested is marked down to its lowest price ever during Prime Day

Turn a spare wall into a movie theater screen with the best 4K projector we've ever tested.

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Home

KitchenAid’s Artisan Stand Mixer is my dream tool as an avid baker—it’s $100 off for Prime Day

Mix flour, eggs, butter, sugar, and savings when you take advantage of this limited-time deal.

an illustration of one woman yelling and another holding her hands up in shock
Psychology

Why people insist they’re correct without all the facts

Sometimes, it's easier to say ‘that sounds about right.’

an illustration of a large hawk-like bird carrying a long tailed rodent in its claws
Evolution

With fearsome feet, hawk-sized Cretaceous birds could scoop up baby dinos

Fossils from two newly described birds point to some strong feet.

Video Still: Optically driven rotation of ZEEM torus on an air–glycerol interface.
Robots

Tiny, doughnut-shaped robot can swim through snot

The millimeter-long machine moves autonomously when exposed to light or heat.

Four Ninja Creami appliances in a pattern on a plain background.
Appliances

We’re obssessed with the Ninja Creami it’s 20% off for October Prime Day

Create your own yummy, magical frozen mixtures with the Ninja Creami. Snag one on sale while supplies last.