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A koala in a leafy tree.
Endangered Species

Wild koalas are getting vaccinated against chlamydia

The first-of-its-kind trial in the iconic marsupial hopes to curb a 30-year-long epidemic.

Two researchers standing next to Quori humanoid robot
Robots

A fleet of humanoid, open-source robots could change robotics research

Not all robots are created equal—and the National Science Foundation wants to help level the playing field to speed up research.

A bat sea star on a dark background.
Wildlife

The blueprints for early organs may be hiding in sea stars

Echinoderms offer clues to how some of our body’s most complicated organs are built.

Elon Musk says Twitter will delete inactive users’ accounts, which could include your dead relatives
Social Media

Elon Musk says Twitter will delete inactive users’ accounts, which could include your dead relatives

Twitter's CEO wants to 'free up abandoned handles,' but critics point to their emotional and historical worth.

Taylor Wilson, the boy who built a nuclear reactor as a kid, in his kitchen with his family
Physics

How a 14-year-old kid became the youngest person to achieve nuclear fusion

Taylor Wilson always dreamed of creating a star. Then he became one.

A hand holding a phone and scanning a QR code from a tablet.
Tech Hacks

How to make a QR code and share digital data with anyone, anywhere

A DIY QR code can ensure you never have to spell out your WiFi password again.

Elephants have complex communities and distinct traditions
Wildlife

Elephants have complex communities and distinct traditions

Developing a nuanced perception of elephant life could prevent conflict with them in India.

You can unlock this new EV with your face
Electric Vehicles

You can unlock this new EV with your face

We tested the Genesis GV60, which allows you to open and even start the car using facial recognition and a fingerprint.

The cast of a Neanderthal skull on display at the Chemnitz State Museum of Archaeology in Germany on January 24, 2023.
Evolution

How Neanderthal genetic material could influence nose shapes to this day

Taller noses could've helped ancient humans survive the chilly climates of Europe.

Concept art of NASA EELS snake robot on icy surface of Saturn's moon, Enceladus
Robots

NASA hopes its snake robot can search for alien life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus

EELS could one day wriggle its way into Enceladus' hidden oceans in search of extraterrestrial life.

Fomalhaut, a star system 25-light-years away, showing a dust cloud and rocky belts.
Exoplanets

Asteroid belt circling star 25 light-years away hints at a hidden planet

JWST's observations of the young star can help reveal how solar systems like ours formed.

How the US is fighting wealth disparities in climate action
Renewables

How the US is fighting wealth disparities in climate action

A quick introduction to the Justice40 Initiative.

I don't know what that orange drink is, but I want it.
Appliances

Treat yourself to a discounted nugget ice machine at Amazon right now

If you've always wanted the good chewy ice at your home, this is a solid opportunity.

Empty crumpled plastic bottles pattern on blue background.
Pollution

Recycling plants spew a staggering amount of microplastics

For the tiny amount of waste that ends up recycled, a new pollution problem arises.

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Cameras

The best dash cams under $100

We help you track who is aggressively braking in front of your car—without breaking your budget.

A NASA image of the planet Uranus with six of its 27 known moons, Ariel, Puck, Miranda, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon, labeled.
Moons

Hidden oceans could be lurking deep within Uranus’ moons

Oceans may be dwelling in some of our solar system’s unlikely spots.

A person wearing barefoot shoes that form around their toes, sitting on a rock overlooking a body of water.
Life Skills

For a better hike, try swapping clunky boots for barefoot shoes

Where you're going, you won't need bulky boots.

Discarded cigarette labels like Marlboro and Lucky Strike to depict declining smoking rates in the US
Health

Why Americans are smoking cigarettes less than ever

The US is winning the war against cigarettes. The next battle is vapes.

A honeybee pollenating a yellow flower.
Bees

What busy bees’ brains can teach us about human evolution

The honey bee has specialized neurons that provide buzz-worthy clues.

centipede robot
Engineering

To build a better crawly robot, add legs—lots of legs

Researchers hope that more limbs will allow them to have fewer sensors.