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An artist's illustration of a megalogon, which went extinct 3.6 million years ago and are believed to have grown to lengths of 50 feet.
Evolution

Megalodons were likely warm-blooded, despite being stone-cold killers

This evolutionary advantage may have also contributed to their eventual demise.

The Hydrow Wave lets you experience the joy of rowing from your living room.
Fitness Gear

Hydrow Wave rower review: Different strokes for different folks

Explore storied waterways from home with this connected rower.

Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, aka Area 51, at sunset.
Air Force

What we know about Area 51

The Air Force's Nevada base is shrouded in deliberate secrecy.

Astronaut on ISS holding up water system filter replacement
Technology

Onboard the ISS, nothing goes to waste—including sweat and pee

Scientists found a way to recover 98 percent of all water brought aboard by the space station's crew.

Boeing plane interior cockpit
Aviation

Improved 5G coverage could ground some flights starting July 1

Although 80 percent of domestic flights have updated their radio altimeters, the remaining planes could face delays.

The best computer desks of 2023
Peripherals

The best computer desks

Stop using the kitchen table as your workstation and add a sturdy and stylish desk to your home office.

A close-up of a katydid, an insect with six long and lean legs.
Insects

A 50-million-year-old insect testicle is one lucky find

Soft tissues rarely last this long—even as fossils.

brown protein powder in a silver spoon
Nutrition

The best protein powders

The best protein powders can help you build muscle, boost energy, and pack more protein into your day—while still tasting good. Here’s how to find the right one for you.

A person sitting with a black laptop on their lap, with their hands on the keyboard, ready to type.
Tech Hacks

Free typing apps that will help your fingers move faster

Type faster from home row all the way up that tricky "Q."

Close-up photos of three fossil animal specimens from the same area and time horizon as the fossil hominin tibia studied by the research team. These fossils show similar cut marks to those found on the hominin tibia studied. The photos show (a) an antelope mandible, (b) an antelope radius (lower front leg bone) and (c) a large mammal scapula (shoulder blade).
Evolution

Cut-up prehistoric bone raises questions about early human cannibalism

Markings on a fossilized tibia make for a bloody ‘whodunnit’ 1.45 million years in the making.

Animals and AI help scientists study pandemics
Wildlife

Animals and AI help scientists study pandemics

To head-off a new spillover, scientists are combining a menagerie of animals, AI-driven models, and open communication.

The Best routers for Comcast in 2022
Peripherals

The best routers for Comcast

Sure, you can use the router Comcast provides, but those rental fees will add up fast.

Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo in suborbital space.
Private Space Flight

Virgin Galactic has a launch date for its first paying space tourists

The company's climb to space tourism has been a nearly 20-year-long journey.

How to make a great cup of coffee
Home

How to brew coffee in your home

From pour-over brews to quality lattes at the touch of a button.

best patio furniture for dining
Outdoor Gear

The best patio furniture

These durable sets let you kick back and not worry about the occasional spill.

Person working out in living room with dumbbells.
Life Skills

How to start lifting weights—even if you’ve never picked up a dumbbell in your life

Experts weigh in on the fitness trend that’s here to stay.

Coastal flooding predictions triple
Ocean

Coastal flooding predictions triple

Lidar-based, more accurate data gives a new look at the effects of sea level rise.

iPhone screen showing the Shortcuts app on iOS.
Tech Hacks

7 automations that will transform how you use your iPhone

Get your phone working for you.

fake raspberry for testing robot pickers
Robots

This robot used a fake raspberry to practice picking fruit

Soon, it will leave the lab for a real world test.

Supreme Court rules the US is not required to ensure access to water for the Navajo Nation
Climate Change

Supreme Court rules the US is not required to ensure access to water for the Navajo Nation

This ruling solidifies the states’ Colorado River water rights and indefinitely postpones resolution of the Navajo Nation’s claims.