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The 5th annual Close-up Photographer of the Year competition celebrated detailed glimpses of the natural world. Here are a few of the finalists and winners.

Your phone has a great camera. Use it.

The cruel geometry of Tetris has vexed gamers for decades.

With Alaska's wildlife numbers declining, agencies are blaming—and culling—predators. The true threat is much more complex.

Nearby planets can affect how one planet ‘wobbles’ on its spin axis, which contributes to seasons.

From translucent TVs to indoor smokers, the Consumer Electronics Show never disappoints when it comes to cool new gear.

Even a small dehumidifier can help solve big problems if you need to reduce excess moisture to promote wellness and protect property.

The FAA announced it is ‘increasing oversight’ of the company, a week after the incident.

The Ouroboros-3 prototype is an autophage rocket engine designed for a fiery demise.

While it usually needs darkness to thrive, scientists have created a light-powered yeast by moving a single gene.

It took about 3.5 months to safely access the container.

Coastal populations will get older—and more fragile—as young people flee rising seas, according to new academic research.

No matter what your printing or office needs, Epson likely has a device to meet them.

The agile avians rely on sensory strategies that change based on their flight method.

Stubbornly high EV prices, cheaper gas, and production setbacks complicate the U.S.’ embrace of electric vehicles.

The lander is expected to lose power only five days after launching.

Paleontologists believe the fossil is at least 285 million of years old.

A physicist and avid skier explains.

Gaze deep into the heavens with these powerful telescopes.

Steve Harvey, Taylor Swift, and other famous people's sloppy deepfakes are being used in sketchy 'medical card' YouTube videos.