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The best automatic cat feeders

An automatic cat feeder won't stop your pet from screaming at you at 6 a.m. for food, but it can help with portion sizing and feeding times.

This image from the Near-Infrared Camera instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope shows the central portion of the star cluster IC 348. The wispy curtains filling the image are interstellar material reflecting the light from the cluster’s stars. The bright star closest to the center of the frame is actually a pair of type B stars in a binary system, which are the most massive stars in the cluster. Winds from these stars may help sculpt the large loop seen on the right side of the field of view.
Space Telescope

Record-breaking ‘failed star’ spotted by JWST

Brown dwarfs are celestial bodies that are larger than planets, but not quite as big as stars.

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Gaming

The best gifts to get your friends into gaming

They’ll be begging you to join their Apex Legends squad in no time with these gaming gifts.

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Deep Space

Voyager 1 is sending back bad data, but NASA is on it

'We realize that Voyager means a lot to people and we are doing our best to keep them going for as long as possible.'

A bearded seal swimming in Arctic waters in Svalbard, Norway. Their name comes from the long and sensitive facial whiskers that they use to find food.
Evolution

Arctic seals have special noses

Their large and complex nasal passages could help protect their lungs from bitter cold air.

Why scientists are making transparent wood
Technology

Why scientists are making transparent wood

Stronger than plastic and tougher than glass, the resin-filled material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows and more.

How to access your computer’s files on your iPhone or iPad
Tech Hacks

How to access your computer’s files on your iPhone or iPad

Get what you need from your desktop or laptop on your phone or tablet.

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Peripherals

Bambu Lab A1 Combo 3D Printer early review: Fast prints with high fidelity

With its easy setup, super-quick print speeds, high-fidelity production, and automatic calibration, this is one of the best 3D printers we've used.

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Evolution

Neanderthals may have been early risers

Genetic material left behind from extinct hominins could play a role in modern sleep patterns.

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Peripherals

The best printers for small businesses to maximize productivity

The best printers for small businesses offer ample features and efficiency without a lot of fuss and upkeep.

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AI

New UK guidelines for judges using AI chatbots are a mess

The suggestions attempt to parse appropriate vs. inappropriate uses of LLMs like ChatGPT.

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AI

Tesla’s Optimus robot can now squat and fondle eggs

Elon Musk once said it will help create 'a future where there is no poverty.'

The skull of a Swedish Viking dating back to the 10th through 12th Century CE undergoes a dental examination.
Diseases

Vikings filed their teeth to cope with pain

Skeletal remains excavated in Sweden show evidence of tooth decay and even extraction.

The best fireproof safes for 2024
Home

The best fireproof safes

These secure, fire-resistant strongboxes let you protect and store passports, jewelry, deeds, and other items with confidence.

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla’s latest Autopilot recall update affects nearly every vehicle in the US

Tesla will issue a new over-the-air software update to about two million vehicles in the coming days.

Stop using homeopathic eye drops
Health

Stop using homeopathic eye drops

Recent guidance from the FDA urges stores to stop selling homeopathic remedies for eye issues.

How to fly with your bike
DIY

How to fly with your bike

With a little planning, confidence, and extra cash, you don't have to leave your bike at home.

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Energy

The public lands and the energy transition conundrum

Fighting the climate crisis will require difficult choices.

A bird called a green honeycreeper stands on a tree branch. It has blue male plumage on its left side and green female plumage on its right.
Birds

Rare bird with half male and half female plumage photographed in Colombia

Zoologists say the newly observed green honeycreeper is an example of a bilateral gynandromorph.

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Gear

The best thermometers

When you're feeling under the weather, a thermometer can give valuable insights on your body's temperature.