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An illustration of the rhynchosaur Bentonyx from the Middle Triassic of Devon, about 245 million years ago.
Evolution

This ancient reptile had a deadly vegetarian diet

Plants wore down the rhynchosaur’s teeth so drastically that they starved to death as they got older.

A Boeing Starliner capsule approaches the ISS.
NASA

Boeing can’t catch a break as its Starliner spacecraft gets delayed again

Boeing's woes mean NASA may have to rely on SpaceX's crew capsules for the foreseeable future.

Kraken tests algorithm-based EV charging that won’t sink the grid
Fossil Fuels

Kraken tests algorithm-based EV charging that won’t sink the grid

The UK-based tech company is on a mission to make every tentacle of the energy system as efficient as possible.

a drone flies over the water
Drones

Watch a ‘flying fish’ drone hover in the air and then swim underwater

It's at home buzzing over dry ground, but then plunges into a pool. Here's how the flying machine works.

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Smart Home

The best robot vacuums for pets

Fur and accidents don’t stand a chance against these potent, pint-sized pet clean-up contraptions.

Close up of woman's hands with smartphone and unknown incoming phone call on it
Technology

FCC slaps voter suppression robocall scammers with a record-breaking fine

The two men admitted last year they attempted to suppress Black votes with vaccine misinformation ahead of the 2020 election.

Rear side of sweating robot
Robots

This very sweaty robot measures how heat affects humans

ANDI is helping researchers learn how extreme temperatures affect the human body—every part of it.

The Best 144Hz 1440p monitors
PC Gaming

The best 1440p 144Hz monitors

Find a killer display that hits the perfect specs for most players.

Mice lived longer lives when given the supplement taurine.
Fitness & Exercise

Animals given taurine supplements in ‘groundbreaking’ study had longer lifespans

If you give a mouse a taurine, it lives longer. Jury’s still out on humans.

A blue sky
Tech Hacks

Twitter alternative Bluesky is fun, friendly, and kind of empty

We spent two weeks on the exclusive platform. This is what we've learned.

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Home

The best LED landscape lighting kits to illuminate your property

Light up your outdoor space no matter your square footage or budget.

A selection of Garmin smartwatches and devices on a white background
Smartwatches

Up your summer fitness with $200 off select Garmin smartwatches

You can update or upgrade with new software and savings on the Garmin Forerunner, epix, Instinct, Approach, and more.

The California two-spot octopus (Bimaculoides) is the first octopus species to have its genome sequenced and is very helpful for studying cephalopods.
Wildlife

Octopuses rewrite their own RNA to survive freezing temperatures

A new study dives deeper into the amazing adaptations of the cephalopod brain.

A summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, began at approximately 4:44 AM on June 7, 2023. Lava is flowing on the crater floor and there are several active vent sources. The eruption at Kīlauea’s summit is occurring within a closed area of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and high levels of volcanic gas are the primary hazard of concern.
Science

Hawaii’s Mount Kīlauea volcano erupts again—and you can watch it live

Kīlauea is one of the world’s most active volcanoes and the second largest in Hawaii.

Person underwater looking up at outer space to represent Blue Abyss training tank. Illustrated.
Navy

Inside Blue Abyss’ plan to build super-deep pools for astronauts and military bots

The proposed 160-foot-deep pools would be training grounds for astronauts, or provide a watery place for those in the defense sector to test their equipment.

Smartphone showing ChatGPT logo resting on laptop with ChatGPT home page displayed
AI

Radio host sues ChatGPT developer over allegedly libelous claims

Lawsuit claims OpenAI is responsible for the chatbot's 'false and malicious' answers.

Citizen scientists have taken photos of this boulder every year for three decades
Fossil Fuels

Citizen scientists have taken photos of this boulder every year for three decades

In 1990, a scientist began visually documenting Prince William Sound’s recovery from the Exxon Valdez oil spill. When funding ran out, volunteers took over.

What to know about the anti-air missiles the US is sending to Ukraine
Air Force

What to know about the anti-air missiles the US is sending to Ukraine

The weapons include the AIM-7 Sparrow, a guided missile with a long history. It can be carried by an F-16.

Mountains and a pine forest covered in wildfire smoke.
Life Skills

What to do when wildfire smoke fills the air

Checking the air quality before you go out is as important as checking the weather.

Look inside London’s new Super Sewer, an engineering marvel for rubbish and poo
Engineering

Look inside London’s new Super Sewer, an engineering marvel for rubbish and poo

The main component of the enormous infrastructure project is a 15-mile tunnel. Once it's operational, the River Thames should be much cleaner.