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A dark-furred mouse looks into a mirror.
Biology

Mice may be able to recognize their own reflections

'The mice required significant external sensory cues to pass the mirror test.'

A lineup of the best 3D printers on a plain background.
Peripherals

The best 3D printers

3D printing has come a long way from its clumsy infancy. Today, 3D printers are great for hobbyists, professionals, and everyone in between.

Glowing blue lights of the tiny ostracods move in sync with one another.
Wildlife

Watch the mucus-filled, synchronized mating dance of bioluminescent ‘sea fireflies’

Ostracods shared a common ancestor with fireflies 500 million years ago.

Trevor Jacob jumping out of plane midair over mountains
Social Media

YouTuber sentenced to prison after intentionally crashing his plane

Trevor Jacob’s infamous stunt with a single-prop Taylorcraft BL-65 sparked two years of federal investigations, fabrications, and millions of views.

These 10 scientists are on the cusp of changing the world
Science

These 10 scientists are on the cusp of changing the world

It's the Brilliant 10 class of 2023.

Best Cheap Gaming Mice
PC Gaming

The best cheap gaming mice

Getting great cheap mice built for competitive gaming is no longer a pipe dream with our top picks.

Kia’s EV9 can power an average home and then some
Electric Vehicles

Kia’s EV9 can power an average home and then some

The new SUV can also give energy back to the electrical grid with the same bidirectional charger.

Woman's hands holding 23andMe saliva testing box
Internet

23andMe says a data breach affected nearly half of its 14 million users

Over the weekend, the popular genetic testing service raised its estimates from 14,000 to 6.9 million compromised accounts.

A dinosaur called poposaurus walks near some trees. The dinosaur comes from a group of extinct relatives of the crocodile known as Poposauroidea.
Wildlife

Tracing the crocodiles’ curious evolutionary family tree

Multiple extinct relatives of the crocodile like the Poposaurus lived 237 to 201.3 million years ago.

A mosquito encased in yellow-hued amber.
Evolution

Millions of years ago, male mosquitoes may have been blood suckers too

Male descendants of the insects do not have the mouthparts strong enough to pierce skin.

Completed JT-60SA experimental nuclear fusion facility in Japan
Engineering

The world’s largest experimental tokamak nuclear fusion reactor is up and running

Located north of Tokyo, the six-story high JT-60SA could spur advancements towards the 'Holy Grail' of renewable energy.

How to speed up your web browser
Tech Hacks

How to speed up your web browser

Don't be dawdling when you're online.

A woman in pain puts her hands up to her nosed with her eyes closed.
Medicine

It’s stuffy nose season. Here’s how to cope

The popular nasal decongestant phenylephrine was deemed ineffective in pill form in September.

hong kong medical care
Health

In Hong Kong’s shoebox flats, an opportunity for targeted care

A community health care model might help low-income families stuck in the city’s notorious subdivided apartments.

A red-tailed hawk with a broken wing at the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth, Mass.
Technology

Digitized records from wildlife centers show the most common ways that humans harm wild animals

Shareable digital records can improve wildlife conservation and public health.

The best smart thermostats
Smart Home

The best smart thermostats

Get a more comfortable (and economical) home when you integrate an app- and/or AI-controlled thermostat.

coding on a laptop
AI

Will AI render programming obsolete?

It's exhilarating to think that, with the help of generative AI, anyone who can write can also write programs. It’s not so simple.

The best stick vacuums of 2023
Home

The best stick vacuums, tested and reviewed

Stick vacuums are lightweight and portable, cleaning up everything from small spills to stairs and upholstery.

The best snow shovels lined up on a white background
Home

The best snow shovels

These trusty accessories help clear you a path to enjoy a snow day, not grumble about an icy pileup.

The best paper shredders of 2022.
Home

The best paper shredders

Shred through those sensitive documents, bills, and credit card offers like Edward Scissorhands on a caffeine high.