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Psychology

Why our brains think fake hands are part of our bodies

Cognitive neuroscientists explain the body transfer illusion behind the rubber hand experiment and more.

WhatsApp's Delete account menu
Tech Hacks

How to permanently delete your WhatsApp account without losing your precious chats

Don't let go of those great conversations just because you're done with Meta's messaging app.

A close-up astronaut outside the ISS above a blue slice of Earth.
International Space Station

This is how space might disturb our immune systems

Microgravity can have big changes to the genes of tiny, mighty T cells.

Cows being breed to have slicker hair to resist heat
Agriculture

Farmers are breeding heat-resistant cows

A natural mutation found in Puerto Rican dairy cows might keep them healthier in extreme heat.

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Peripherals

The best monitors for color grading

Whether fixing an image or getting creative with color, a great monitor is a must-have tool to put a shine on your footage.

The best monitor wall mounts of 2023
Peripherals

The best monitor wall mounts

Instantly save desk space (and your neck) with this office upgrade.

A lineup of the best Logitech mice on a white background
PC Gaming

The best Logitech mice

From budget to boomin’, we have the mouse for your work life, downtime, and gaming supremacy.

San Francisco Panorama from San Francisco Bay
Technology

Silicon Valley’s wealthiest want to build their own city outside of San Francisco

They have already invested $800 million in the secretive urban project, while recently revealed plans remain vague.

a bugatti chiron super sport car
Engineering

What’s a V8 engine doubled? The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport’s W16.

We drove a $4 million Bugatti featuring diamond membranes in the sound system and a W16 engine made up of 3,500 parts.

Shiny fish oil capsules laid out on a table. Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids called EPA and DHA. These acids are all found in flax seeds, walnuts, and fatty fish such as salmon.
Heart Disease

Fish oil supplements might still not be as good as the real thing

Experts say you should be wary of the health claims on your fish oil supplement labels.

The Best Podcast Microphones
Peripherals

The best podcast microphones

The best podcast microphone is the one that fits your needs like a tailored suit.

An iPhone charging on desk next to laptop, a situation in which if you changed your iPhone's charging sound, it may have triggered an automation.
Tech Hacks

Your iPhone’s charging sound is boring. Have it say ‘Gimme some juice!’ instead.

With Apple's automations, the joke possibilities are endless.

Coral reef with a variety of hard and soft corals and tropical fish
Technology

Scientists are intentionally bleaching and ‘cryopreserving’ coral

A method called 'isochronic vitrification' relies on strategic bleaching and liquid nitrogen to potentially help save coral populations.

Lush and green mint leaves growing in a garden. To keep disruptive “jumping genes” quiet, some plant species use a process called methylation, which adds regulatory markers to the specific sites in the DNA and can be passed down through epigenetic memory.
Agriculture

We’re finally figuring out how plants pass on genetic memories

New research delves deeper into how plant proteins act like yo-yos to clear paths for important chemical markers.

Bras and other lingerie for sale
Health

The freedom of going braless comes at a cost

Gravity does a number on boobs—but there could be other health effects from ditching bras too.

A large group of white and gray fossils laid out on a blue tarp.
Biology

Fossils of 10 unknown species found by sewage plant

Paleontologists sifted through thousands of 3 to 3.7 million year-old fossils in New Zealand, which also included great white shark teeth and the spine of an extinct sawshark.

a b-2 bomber in flight
Air Force

B-2 bomber’s latest tech upgrade brings it into the 21st century

In a test, the Air Force and Northrop Grumman were able to execute a wireless data transfer between the stealth bomber and the ground.

Seafarers are unknowingly working with oil smugglers
Fossil Fuels

Seafarers are unknowingly working with oil smugglers

Sanctioned countries like Iran are putting these workers at risk.

A DIY citronella candle in a small metal candle tin on a black surface outside.
Projects

How to Frankenstein old wax scraps into a totally new candle

Unlike ol' Vic Frank, you will not be horrified by your creation.

Why olive oil is getting more expensive
Climate Change

Why olive oil is getting more expensive

Olive oil is just one of the many condiments threatened by climate change.