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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.

Tesla Optimus robot handling an egg in demo video
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.

Solar panels
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.

EU’s powerful AI Act is here. But is it too late?
AI

EU’s powerful AI Act is here. But is it too late?

Technology moves faster than ever. AI regulators are fighting to keep up.

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AI

A ‘brain organoid’ biochip displayed serious voice recognition and math skills

Researchers dubbed it Brainoware.

The best surround sound systems
Speakers

The best surround sound systems

Get a multi-speaker system or soundbar that will elevate the experience of your audio, your video, and just your home theater in general.

Pharmacy shelves stocked with medications
Internet

Law enforcements can obtain prescription records from pharmacy giants without a warrant

The pharmacy chains recently confirmed that law enforcement can just subpoena sensitive patient information.

A man holes a 14-inch goldfish removed from the Niagara River.
Wildlife

Releasing pet goldfish into the wild has serious consequences

The fish can weigh nine pounds, rapidly reproduce, and disturb ecosystems like the Great Lakes.

Journal is the newest iOS app from Apple.
Tech Hacks

How to get started with Apple’s new Journal app

Journal can suggest prompts based on your photos, locations, and FaceTime calls.

New Zealand’s quest to save its rotund, flightless parrots
Animals

New Zealand’s quest to save its rotund, flightless parrots

DNA sequencing, GPS tracking and tailored diets are slowly restoring the endangered kākāpō.

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Home

The best humidifiers

Proper humidity levels protect your respiratory health and keep your skin, hair, and home moisturized.

1978 Ford engine bay post-EV conversation.
Electric Vehicles

This Texas startup wants to rescue old gas-powered cars with simplified EV conversions

'We’re focused on a bolt-on, all-inclusive solution for electrification.'