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Buzz Aldrin on the moon next to American flag.
Moons

NASA is designing a time zone just for the moon

Timekeeping works differently up there.

Two people wearing Patagonia jackets and a large Patagonia bag
Gear

Save 50% or more off of just about everything during Patagonia’s wild annual sale

This annual sale cuts prices in half on some of Patagonia's most popular products including bags, jackets, sweaters, and hats.

a silver engine inside a car
Vehicles

The science of supercharged engines and their distinct whine

Inside a supercharger is the only place where whining is a good thing.

a swirling, purple galaxy in space
Solar System

Older galaxies are more chaotic

As they age, galaxies are getting random.

LSST Camera Deputy Project Manager Travis Lange shines a flashlight into the LSST Camera.
Space Telescope

A 3,200-megapixel digital camera is ready for its cosmic photoshoot

The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera is the size of a small car—and the biggest digital camera ever built for astronomy.

killer whale jumping out of water an orca
Whales

The fascinating truth about killer whales

The iconic marine mammals may not belong to one species but several. Surprise!

Arctic ice flow
Engineering

Melting ice makes Arctic a target for a new deep sea internet cable

The Far North Fiber project would connect Europe to Japan, but is only possible because of climate change.

Watching the Samsung OLED TV on a stand with plants
Televisions

Samsung 2024 TV and soundbar lineup: First impressions

We got a first look at Samsung's flagship 8K TV, its new OLED, and its latest high-end soundbar.

an yellow-ish bag of liver cells in a suspension.
Diseases

Experimental treatment grows livers from lymph nodes

The first human trial is underway and could transform organ donation if successful.

A Hisense ULED U6 television in a pattern on a white background.
Televisions

Save up to 45% on a Hisense 4K TV at Amazon before March Madness ends

Don't miss your shot at saving big on a new Hisense TV at Amazon.

Close up of wolf spider resting on web
AI

Spider conversations decoded with the help of machine learning and contact microphones

A new approach to monitoring arachnid behavior could help understand their social dynamics, as well as their habitat’s health.

three baby chickens standing in a nest with open and unopened eggshells
Archaeology

Why chickens probably crossed the Silk Road

The domesticated birds were likely common in Central Asia from 400 BCE to 1000 CE.

examples of AI art, including animals and mythical creatures
Tech Hacks

5 AI art generators that actually create cool images (including free options)

Results vary depending on the tool and prompt.

These frogs may be evolving because of road salt
Animals

These frogs may be evolving because of road salt

Road salt can often wash into nearby wetlands and ponds and hurt freshwater wildlife, but some animals appear to be adapting.

solar-powered car
Vehicles

Why aren’t there solar-powered cars on our roads?

Solar-powered cars exist mainly as concept vehicles. Here's why mainstream adoption is so hard.

pokemon character Eevee that looks like a rabbit plus a cat.
Popular Science Videos

If Pokémon existed in the wild, how would they compare to real animals?

Would Eevee and a rhesus macaque be friends, and if not...who would win in battle?

The best paper shredders for small offices on a plain white background.
Home

The best shredders for small offices

Upgrade your small office setup with these reliable document shredders tailored for security and convenience.

a flock of flamingoes standing
Evolution

We were very wrong about birds

A sticky piece of DNA is rewriting the story of avian evolution–and shaking up the family tree.

Users wearing BCI cap to play video game
AI

This cap is a big step towards universal, noninvasive brain-computer interfaces

Users controlled a car racing video game with the device, no surgery needed.

the hood of a BMW painted with pink, grey, and purple colors
Vehicles

How BMW’s color-changing cars work

Lessons from the i5 Flow Nostakana project could help the electronic ink go mainstream.