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Gene Editing

Surgeons complete first-ever gene-edited pig kidney transplant

Doctors say ‘the real hero’ is the 62-year-old patient from Massachusetts who underwent the experimental procedure.

Aerial view of Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown
Energy

Drones offer a glimpse inside Fukushima nuclear reactor 13 years after disaster

The tiny robots could only explore a small portion of No. 1 reactor’s main structural support, showing the cleanup challenges ahead.

A beetle with black and white fuzz sits on a leaf.
Insects

New fluffy longhorn beetle discovered in Australia

An entomologist initially thought the insect was bird poop.

Brewintosh Plus next to original Mac Plus
Engineering

A designer 3D printed a working clone of the iconic Mac Plus

Kevin Noki created his 'Brewintosh Plus' using a 3D printer, retrofitted electronics, and a lot of patience.

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Dogs

New evidence suggests dogs may ‘picture’ objects in their minds, similarly to people

Scientists measured canine brain waves to shed light on language learning.

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Tech Hacks

How to check if your computer is slowing down over time

Is your computer getting slower, or are you imagining it?

Telehealth sites promise cure for ‘male menopause’ despite FDA ban on off-label ads
Health

Telehealth sites promise cure for ‘male menopause’ despite FDA ban on off-label ads

In 2015, the FDA said it banned 'low-t' television ads for exaggerating to scare men into buying drugs. Now the ads have moved online.

Vernor Vinge
Science Fiction

Vernor Vinge, influential sci-fi author who warned of AI ‘Singularity,’ has died

Vinge’s visions of the future enthralled and influenced generations of writers and tech industry leaders. He was 79.

an illustration of an extinct species of pink river dolphin in murky water
Wildlife

Paleontologists uncover enormous fossilized river dolphin skull in Peru

Now extinct, Pebanista yacuruna is the largest known freshwater dolphin species and lived 16 million years ago.

Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality VR Headset
Peripherals

Get a Meta Quest 2 VR headset for just $199 during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale—but act fast

You can escape into the world of VR without dropping tons of cash on a current-gen headset.

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Social Media

Neuralink shows first human patient using brain implant to play online chess

Elon Musk previously said his brain-computer interface company implanted the device in January.

A smart bird feeder on a plain background arranged in a pattern.
Outdoor Gear

Save 52% off this solar-powered bird feeder camera during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

If the Bird Buddy is out of your price range, consider this cheaper dupe that's under $100 as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Kermit the Frog strumming the banjo, along with a fossil skull of Kermitops (left) and a modern frog skull (right). Kermitops’ discovery is filling in some major evolutionary gaps for amphibians.
Evolution

New proto-amphibian species named after Kermit the Frog

Kermit the Frog tells us, 'I was truly honored… and a little puzzled.'

Timelapse of total solar eclipse showcasing Baily's beads
Sun

NASA needs your smartphone during April’s solar eclipse

The free SunSketcher app will use your phone’s camera to record the event and help study the sun’s ‘oblateness.’

Closeup of an eye
Health

What you need to know about cataract surgery

Ophthalmologists talk about the procedure that millions are about to have.

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Appliances

Get unlimited access to a sweet little treat with up to 48% off Café coffee machines at Amazon

Sweet treats are for everyone. If you're budget isn't loving your coffee trips, consider investing in a espresso machine.

A lineup of the best 32-inch televisions on a white background.
Televisions

The best 32-inch TVs for small apartments, dorms, and bedrooms

Bigger isn't always better. A 32-inch television is perfect for small bedrooms, college residence halls, and teensy tiny living rooms.

Jackery solar generators on sale at Amazon arranged in a pattern on a plain background
Outdoor Gear

Save hundreds on solar generators during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Save on solar generators from Jackery, EcoFlow, Anker, and more during Amazon's latest sales event.

a black and white orca whale leaps out of the ocean while hunting a sea lion. another whale is surfacing near by.
Whales

How crafty orca whales hunt near submarine canyons

A unique subpopulation of transient killer whales switches their techniques depending on the seascape.

High traffic road with signs and light trails on sunset
Fossil Fuels

EPA says over half of all new cars must be EVs or hybrids by 2032

The Biden Administration’s new policies are the strictest auto pollution regulations yet.