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Saab says it has solved a modern camouflage conundrum
Army

Saab says it has solved a modern camouflage conundrum

You won't be able to see it, though.

A lineup of the best smart locks on a blue and white background
Smart Home

The best smart locks

These smart locks give you peace of mind with the click of a button (touch of a finger, tap of a fob, etc.) ...

Sick person with tan skin and black hair checking fever on a thermometer
Diseases

What makes a fever an infection-busting superpower

Even an increase of a few degrees can affect how well your body kills pathogens.

A lineup of the best cat beds
Home

The best cat beds

Does your feline friend get catty about sleeping arrangements? Give your companion one of the best cat beds.

JBL Authentics 300
Speakers

JBL Authentics 300 speaker review: Allowed to be loud

Giving you the freedom to rock, our new favorite portable wireless speaker dares you to turn it up.

An annular eclipse, with an orange solar ring around a black moon.
Moons

The best US parks for eclipse chasers to see October’s ‘Ring of Fire’

Where will you watch this year's solar eclipse?

Someone filling a glass of water probably wondering if there are PFAS in it.
Life Skills

2 ways of knowing if there are PFAS in your drinking water

If forever chemicals made it into your water supply, a filtration system can help remove them.

Plastic fishing gear brings in a better catch, but there’s a big tradeoff
Ocean

Plastic fishing gear brings in a better catch, but there’s a big tradeoff

Lower efficiency makes eco-friendly industrial nets and ropes fall short. That’s a trade-off we might have to accept.

Person putting on a fresh knitted sweater
Life Skills

How to get your stale-smelling clothes ready for sweater weather

Proper storage will prevent future-you from cleaning today’s sweat stains.

Iridescent Running Chicken Nebula with glowing gases and stars
Mars

31 award-winning astronomy photos: From fiery horizons to whimsical auroras

The Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards seriously dazzled in 2023.

honda's motocompacto e-scooter visualized
Electric Vehicles

Honda’s new Motocompacto e-scooter looks like a rideable suitcase

It weighs less than 50 pounds and has a zero-emissions range of 12 miles.

A lineup of the best string lights for bedroom side by side
Home

The best string lights for bedrooms

String lights make the walls twinkle and the room glow, and remake a boring room into a magical one.

Four fitness trackers sliced together against a white background
Smartwatches

The best fitness trackers, tested and reviewed

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a pro athlete, up your game with these impressive fitness trackers.

Can animals give birth to twins?
Pets

Can animals give birth to twins?

For many animal species it’s the norm to have multiple babies at once.

The best solar landscape lights will illuminate your path and save energy.
Home

The best solar landscape lights

Light up the landscape with the glow of these solar-powered beauties.

Tiny robot standing on perch
Robots

Mini explosions give this little robot a big bounce

The bug-inspired bot can carry 22 times its own weight and leap almost as high as hopping insects.

A beagle running through grass.
Diseases

Why your pet might need a glucose monitor

Tracking blood sugar could make life easier for pets with diabetes, while helping vets and owners.

All-knowing toilets and taste-testing rocks amongst 2023 Ig Nobel winners
Science

All-knowing toilets and taste-testing rocks amongst 2023 Ig Nobel winners

A peek into some of science's weirdest and wackiest research.

Hands unboxing a second-hand iPhone.
Tech Hacks

Pro tips for buying used tech without getting scammed

Get more bang for your buck by buying used.

Revo Foods 3D-printed salmon
Technology

The world’s first 3D-printed salmon is hitting store shelves, and it looks kind of good

This fish 'filet' is made from mycoprotein and comes with a European dance soundtrack.