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A spacecraft in a white room as technicians wearing cleanroom suits look on.
NASA

NASA’s mission to a weird metal asteroid has blasted off

Get psyched.

Otzi the Iceman remains laid out on a stretcher
Archaeology

‘Dark’ archaeologists scour melting ice for ancient artifacts

A new field of science is on the hunt for well-preserved treasures emerging from glaciers and ice patches around the world.

Purple, blue, and white meteors fall at night during October stargazing
Moons

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse and Hunter’s Moon will bring lunar drama to October’s skies

The full moon will vanish over some continents.

little tikes best smartwatch for kids
Smartwatches

The best smartwatch for kids

With the best smartwatch for kids you can track their location or their health.

Google is quietly killing off another useful feature
Internet

Google is quietly killing off another useful feature

It's time to say goodbye to a beloved yet old-school Gmail capability.

A lineup of the best 2-in-1 laptops on a blue and white background
Laptops

The best 2-in-1 laptops

With these genius hybrid devices, you don’t have to choose between a tablet and a laptop.

Inside the small world of simulating other worlds
Mars

Inside the small world of simulating other worlds

A niche research community plays out what existence might be like on, or en route to, another planet.

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Computers

The best big and tall office chairs

The best big-and-tall office chairs provide style and support for every body.

best lavalier microphones
Audio

The best lavalier mics

Clip on a mic and free up your hands without sacrificing sound quality.

The best cheap XLR Microphones
Audio

The best cheap XLR microphones

You don't need to spend more than $100 on a mic that'll last a lifetime.

The best Android TVs
Televisions

The best Android TVs

Your search for the best TV running Google software is over.

A person wearing a red jacket and a red knit beanie, looking at a paper map while holding their phone, possibly as they prepare to share their location with someone else via a location-sharing app.
Tech Hacks

5 location-sharing apps that aren’t run by Apple or Google

Maybe it's time to reconsider how you share your location.

A killer whale in the Salish Sea is observed harassing a porpoise, a behavior that has long perplexed scientists.
Whales

Why are these orcas harassing porpoises? Scientists have 3 theories.

The Southern Resident orcas only eat fish, particularly Chinook salmon.

the b-21 bomber
Air Force

New B-21 stealth bomber photos reveal tantalizing clues about the aircraft

When it comes to next-gen stealth planes, the Air Force and aerospace companies need to be very careful about the photos they release.

The best dehumidifiers for basements will help keep the air in your home cool and dry.
Appliances

The best dehumidifiers for basements

These dehumidifiers will help you get rid of one monster in the basement: moisture.

This 6-million-year-old turtle shell still has some DNA
Wildlife

This 6-million-year-old turtle shell still has some DNA

The extracted material could redefine how long DNA and protein can survive in the fossil record.

A person receiving chest compressions.
Heart Disease

What really happens during a near-death experience

Understanding brushes with death could help doctors save more lives.

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Fitness Gear

The best water filters

We filtered through the best options for clean drinking water on the go and at home.

The best winter jackets will keep you warm and stylish.
Outdoor Gear

The best winter jackets

A solid winter jacket will help you get the most out of your favorite cold-weather activities.

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Home

The best home theater projectors

Skip the sticky floors but not the cinema experience with the best home theater projectors.