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Health

Spring allergy season is off to an even earlier start this year

Here's how to cope with more pollen.

Amazon's stacking storage in a room with a blue wall
Home

Take half off this TikTok-famous collapsible storage bin at Amazon and kickstart your spring cleaning

You've probably seen ads for this stacking storage system all over your social media channels. Now it's just $30 at Amazon.

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Moons

April skygazing: A total solar eclipse, a meteor shower, and the Pink Moon

The eclipse officially kicks off in North America on April 8 at 11:07 a.m. PDT.

Why isn’t dental health considered primary medical care?
Health

Why isn’t dental health considered primary medical care?

Ailments of the mouth can put the body at risk for a slew of other ills. Some practitioners think dentistry should no longer be siloed.

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Tech Hacks

How to check your password strength—and what to do about it

Don't leave yourself vulnerable.

There are thousands of holes at the bottom of the sea
Animals

There are thousands of holes at the bottom of the sea

Mysterious divots in Germany’s seafloor might have an unexpectedly cute cause.

bentley in-car screen showing thermal imaging camera highlighting car tires
Vehicles

The 2024 Bentley Continental GT’s thermal imaging camera is fascinatingly fun

The camera can highlight objects you might not see with the naked eye.

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Tech Hacks

How to annotate any website

Take notes, make suggestions, and collaborate with others.

A brief history of chairs in astronomy
Science

A brief history of chairs in astronomy

From the mundane to the iconic, the physical to the symbolic, the striking presence of chairs in the history of science begs to be acknowledged and understood.

Dr Ian Phillips with the wavelength management device
Engineering

Researchers unlock fiber optic connection 1.2 million times faster than broadband

Using an optical processor to operate in the E- and S-band ranges, UK researchers hit a transfer rate of 301 terabits per second.

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Home

The best office chairs for back support

Working from home isn’t a pain with these supportive chairs.

Best Toasters
Appliances

The best toasters, tested and reviewed

Any way you slice it, a well-equipped kitchen needs a good toaster.

a gecko with spots and a brown back
Biology

New tiny gecko species named after Vincent van Gogh

Its light spots and deep color reminded scientists of The Starry Night.

the ring of the sun during a solar eclipse
NASA

How to photograph solar eclipse: The only guide you need

There's a lot of information out there and not all of it is good.

a small bird called a chickadee with black, white, and grey feathers stands on a stick
Birds

How these feathery ‘memory geniuses’ remember where they stashed their food

Chickadee brains make neural ‘barcodes’ to help recall thousands of hiding spots.

Yuhang Hu working on Emo robot head
AI

A robot named ‘Emo’ can out-smile you by 840 milliseconds

The bot's head and face are designed to simulate facial interactions in conversation with humans.

three images: a cheetah attacking a baby zebra, a gorilla mom holding her baby's hand, an orca swimming amongst fish
Animals

18 beautiful and jarring wildlife photos that remind us nature is fierce

Nature, you're wild.

a fish robot in an aquarium
Robots

Get ready for the robotic fish revolution

Scientists say swarms of robotic fish could soon make traditional underwater research vehicles obsolete.

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Peripherals

The best portable monitors, tested and reviewed

It's dueling dual displays all day with these portable monitors.

The best French press coffee makers will help you make a great cup without the fuss.
Home

The best French press coffee makers

Skip the machines, save space, and streamline your morning routine with these easy-to-use devices.