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Cape Fear River in North Carolina, which is polluted by PFAS, seen from above after a storm
Pollution

8 new types of ‘forever chemicals’ found in river linked to US cancer cluster

People living by the Cape Fear River have been plagued by PFAS pollution for years. Now, the problem looks even more drastic.

The best ergonomic chairs will help support your body while you work.
Peripherals

The best ergonomic chairs

The best ergonomic chair can help keep you productive, focused, and pain-free all day long.

A wide shot of the Samsung Q900C soundbar on a console in front of a TV.
Speakers

Samsung HW-Q900C soundbar review: A standout standalone sound system

This powerful soundbar and subwoofer combo provides punchy sound and excellent dialog without a complicated setup.

Photo of President Biden in White House Press Room
AI

Here’s what to know about President Biden’s sweeping AI executive order

'AI policy is like running a decathlon, where we don’t get to pick and choose which events we do,' says White House Advisor for AI, Ben Buchanan.

An artist's rendition of the infrared aurora superimposed on a Hubble Space Telescope photograph of Uranus. The planet is blue with a white ring around it and the aurora is shown in red at its poles.
Exoplanets

Uranus has a weird infrared aurora

Confirmed for the first time, Uranus's unique aurora could help astronomers determine if other planets could support life.

An artist’s illustration of two Jormungandr walhallaensis mosasaurs fighting. The extinct creatrue is a long sea serpent with flippers, a shark-like tail, and narrow jaws. One is seen biting the other in the next, while pterosaurs fly above it.
Animals

Newfound mosasaur was like a giant Komodo dragon with flippers

Jormungandr walhallaensis is named for the Norse creature Jörmungandr who will fight Thor during Ragnarok, aka the end of the world.

happy dog pet water fountain
Home

The best pet water fountains

The best pet water fountains refresh your cat or dog’s water so you don’t have to.

This new haptic glove uses tiny valve ‘pixels’ to simulate pressure
Engineering

This new haptic glove uses tiny valve ‘pixels’ to simulate pressure

The finger-tip clusters of bubble-like actuators alter wearers' sensations when pumped.

A child with headphones playing video games
Headphones

The best kids’ headphones

You can keep your child's hearing safe and sound(ing good) with the best kids' headphones.

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Peripherals

The best mics for streaming

Got an itch to Twitch? The best mic for streaming can handle whatever your show throws at it.

An old metal mailbox mounted on a wall and overflowing with junk mail.
Tech Hacks

How to stop spam emails from destroying your inbox

Thine commercial emails shall not pass!

best microfiber cleaning cloths
Home

The best microfiber cleaning cloths

Swap out your old sponges for a set of highly effective and eco-friendly microfiber cloths.

New refuge provides hope for critically endangered toad
Animals

New refuge provides hope for critically endangered toad

One of the most endangered amphibians in North America faces threats but also possibilities.

The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar in front of a flatscreen TV
Speakers

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Max review: Reaching the upper Atmos-sphere

The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Max raises the sound bar for all-in-one surround-sound setups.

An ISRO rocket launches amid a brownish plume of exhaust.
Space

India had an impressive year in space—and it’s just getting started

Up next for the Indian Space Research Organization: a Mars and Venus orbiter, crewed missions, and more.

A woman wearing ultraviolet makeup or body paint on half her face, standing under a blacklight.
Life Skills

4 science tricks to scare up a better Halloween costume

Lights, tricky knots, and just a bit of body horror can really set you apart at the costume party.

A lineup of four of the best HP laptops cut vertically into fourths
Laptops

The best HP laptops

HP aims to have a laptop options for everyone, including budget-focused, power users, and entry-level gamers.

rez dog
Dogs

In the spirit of survival: How Indigenous protectors are saving rez dogs

From healing historical wounds to championing a brighter future, advocates are redefining the narrative around reservation dogs and their integral role in Indigenous identity and welfare.

Four of the best monitors for video editing with colorful images on the screens are sliced together against a white background.
Peripherals

The best monitors for video editing

Up your video-editing game with these impressive monitors.

Tornado science is high stakes—and increasingly high-tech
Weather

Tornado science is high stakes—and increasingly high-tech

Scientists are still grappling with how and why violent twisters form. Will new technology and computing power help?