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Scientists use AI to help uncover elusive Nazca lines
Archaeology

Scientists use AI to help uncover elusive Nazca lines

Pairing deep learning and field studies could help discover and preserve this piece of culture.

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Social Media

Thousands of Reddit communities have gone dark—here’s why

Subreddits including r/science, r/aww, and r/music are currently unavailable.

The planet has 8 measures of stability—and we’re pushing past most of them
Climate Change

The planet has 8 measures of stability—and we’re pushing past most of them

'We are at risk of destabilizing the planet.'

A Tyrannosaurus Rex menaces the theme park's first customers in a scene from the 1993 film Jurassic Park.
Dinosaurs

Celebrate 30 years of Jurassic Park with these recent dinosaur discoveries

Scientists continue to 'find a way' to dig up exciting new details on the extinct reptiles.

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Self Driving

The Pentagon wants to retrofit vehicles to drive themselves

A program called GEARS from the Defense Innovation Unit aims to convert existing vehicles to be self-driving machines.

Agent Smith clones from The Matrix to show the concept of singularity in AI and AGI
Physics

What happens if AI grows smarter than humans? The answer worries scientists.

Some AI experts have begun to confront the 'Singularity.' What they see scares them.

The best massagers of 2021
Fitness Gear

The best massagers

These tools help sooth any part of your body.

Stressed doctor with fluorography
Mental Health

Primary care doctors are fed up and burnt out

'Why go into primary care when you can make twice the money doing something with half the stress?'

The radio telescope at Green Bank.
Deep Space

Astronomers unveil a new way to search for extraterrestrial intelligence

No one had thought to search for centralized, pulsing beacons. Until now.

A customized Google Chrome new tab page that uses Tabliss to change the display from the default into a lush mountainous landscape with a road, and the time of day.
Tech Hacks

4 ways to customize Google Chrome’s new tab page

Learn how to use Chrome's newly updated built-in customization tools, or use an extension instead.

Noisy boats can cause temporary deafness in squid
Fish

Noisy boats can cause temporary deafness in squid

Bad news: 15 minutes of thrumming from a diesel engine makes squid hard of hearing. Good news: The cephalopods can recover within hours—if we let them.

Two bear cubs in a meadow.
Life Skills

How to keep your food safe from hungry bears when camping

Stashing food responsibly in bear country is crucial for your safety—and the bears'.

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Home

The best dog beds for large dogs

These dog beds are supportive, durable, and easy to clean.

Spotted lanternfly adult on leaf
Engineering

This lanternfly-egg-hunting robot could mean fewer bugs to squish

It’s good to get them before they can fly away.

Best telescopes sliced header
Outdoor Gear

The best telescopes

With the right telescope, you can start spotting deep-sky objects.

emperor penguin and chicks
Birds

Many bird species are struggling—but data can help us save them from extinction

Rich data on the global state of our feathered friends presents plenty of bad news—but also some bright spots. Researchers know better than ever how to help them.

Fire ants moving across ground
AI

Robot dog sniffs out fire ants without the painful sting

Fire ants are a major nuisance, but scientists created a quadrupedal bot that can identify them better than humans.

People wearing masks for wildfire smoke and bad air quality in front of White House
Health

How to mask up to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Hazardous air quality requires different solutions for adults and kids.

A close-up view of the front fender badge and charge door on a Cadillac LYRIQ parked at a Tesla Supercharger station.
Electric Vehicles

GM’s new partnership with Tesla could supercharge the EV landscape

Following Ford's footsteps, GM owners can begin using Tesla Supercharger Stations early next year.

Hands hold a new iPhone on a desk with empty iPhone boxes.
Tech Hacks

Easy tips to make your expensive phone last longer

Get more time between upgrades with our collection of tips.