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A yellow-ish pepper named Pepper X sits on a crystal dish. Pepper X is the new hottest chili pepper in the world. It was crossbreed with Carolina Reaper and a mystery pepper.
Science

The world’s hottest chili pepper is worse than bear spray

Guinness World Records crowns Pepper X as the new spicy pepper king.

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray driving down the road
Hybrid Cars

The new electrified E-Ray is the quickest Corvette ever

The car's smart software knows exactly how to employ the Vette's new electric motor. Here's how it all works.

Red-capped Hall effect thrusters being attached to a spacecraft body by two engineers.
NASA

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft will blaze an unusual blue trail across the solar system

Its thrusters are going to get 10 million miles to the gallon of xenon.

Coral Beach on Scotland’s Isle of Skye, dotted with various types of seaweed.
Agriculture

Europeans ate a lot more seaweed 8,000 years ago

There are about 10,000 different species of seaweeds around the world today, but only 145 species are regularly consumed.

A fluorescent microscopic image, magnified 20 times, of a rodent nerve.
Biology

Unraveled nerves and mesmerizing caffeine crystals: 10 sensational glimpses of the microscopic realm

Photos from the Nikon Small World competition reveal a world that appears unreal.

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AI

How this programmer and poet thinks we should tackle racially biased AI

The research and poetry of Joy Buolamwini shines a light on a major problem in artificial intelligence.

A person walking barefoot across a fallen tree trunk in a forest.
Life Skills

How to start hiking barefoot, if you’re into that kind of thing

Hear us out: no shoes in the forest.

Tesla steering wheel
Vehicles

How seriously can we take Tesla and Rivian’s right-to-repair pact?

Despite a “landmark” agreement, automakers and the repair industry are still fighting over who controls car data.

A bearded man with glasses looking at a desktop computer screen with a search function displayed.
Tech Hacks

The best search engines for finding results and securing your privacy

Find what you need online and protect your privacy.

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Home

The best snow cone machines

These icy instruments can make your dessert dreams come true, giving you a sweet treat to beat the sweltering heat any day of the week.

A lineup of the best folding desks
Peripherals

The best folding desks

Streamline your workflow and workspace with the desk that's right for when space is tight.

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Home

The best microscopes for kids

Keep your young ones confidently curious about science.

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Fitness Gear

The best back massagers

Aches, pains, and knots don’t stand a chance against these motorized muscle relaxers.

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Home

The best projectors under $200

Turn any wall into a window to other worlds with a portable projector.

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Peripherals

The best cable management for desks

Turn that chaotic cacophony of cords under your desk into an organized system that’s easy to manage and easy on the eyes.

The best document scanners
Peripherals

The best document scanners

We’ll help you find the perfect document scanner for collecting paperwork and sharing photos with ease.

The best monitors for streaming
PC Gaming

The best monitors for streaming

Whether it is for YouTube, Twitch, or just hanging with your buddies on Discord, we’ve got the monitors for your content.

Commercial airplane flying across almost full moon. The question is: Are long flights safe?
Aviation

Are long flights safe for your health?

Spending a lot of time on airplanes? Here are some health tips to prevent damage to your body.

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Gear

The best guitar pedals

Transform your guitar’s tone and expand your creative potential.

Stella Terra solar powered car action shot on road
Engineering

This off-roading, solar-powered vehicle just sped across the Sahara

Designed by college students, the Stella Terra zipped through Morocco and portions of the desert as fast as 90 mph.