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Male indigo bunting, which could be a better Illinois state bird, sits on a branch
Science

Your state bird probably needs a makeover. Birder data is here to help.

States have better, more accurate options for feathered ambassadors than the Northern cardinal.

John Deere farm equipment
AI

How John Deere’s tech evolved from 19th-century plows to AI and autonomy

Plus, catch up on what's going on with farmers' right to repair this heavy equipment.

An iPhone on a notebook next to a Macbook on a wooden table, showing the Count notification display option on the iPhone's screen.
Tech Hacks

3 ways to change how iPhone notifications appear

Yes, you can customize how alerts gather on your iPhone lock screen.

An illustration of the organisms that lived in the Castle Bank community.
Wildlife

Fossil trove in Wales is a 462-million-year-old world of wee sea creatures

The species may be tiny, but are filling in big evolutionary gaps.

Being loud and fast may make you a more effective Zoom communicator
Technology

Being loud and fast may make you a more effective Zoom communicator

Here's what researchers gleaned from CANDOR's 850 hours of recorded Zoom calls.

The best FPV drones composited
Outdoor Gear

The best FPV drones

Get a truly unique point of view from the best first-person view drones.

Ligurian plates recovered from the hospital waste dump that date back to the second half of the 16th century CE.
Diabetes

Renaissance-era doctors used to taste their patients’ pee

A treasure trove of urine flasks dating back to the 16th century were found in an ancient Roman ruin.

Dough being rolled out with flour sprinkled around it.
Food Safety

Check your pantry for two kinds of potentially contaminated flour

General Mills has voluntarily recalled select bags of Gold Medal.

Red cherry shaped as butt on orange and purple ombre background
Evolution

A scientific exploration of big juicy butts

Build your appreciation for the largest, most booty-ful muscle in your body with these fact-filled stories.

A person holding an iPhone with a number of apps on its home screen. We hope they asked these security questions before installing them.
Tech Hacks

Stop and ask these 5 security questions before installing any app

These simple checks will help keep your devices safe from bad apps and bad actors.

The best gaming desks
Gaming

The best gaming desks

A base for your battlestation.

Yosemite National Park waterfall after California winter snow and rain
Global Warming

What California’s weird winter means for its water problems

The Western water wars continue.

How to understand your prescription’s fine print
Medicine

How to understand your prescription’s fine print

A toxicologist explains how to decode package inserts to take medications safely and increase their effectiveness.

shock waves from supersonic jet
Air Force

How fast is supersonic flight, and why does it create sonic booms?

Aircraft that can travel faster than the speed of sound have evolved since 1947, even if the physics haven't changed.

Airplane landing on runway at sunset
Aviation

The FAA just made East Coast flight routes shorter

Summer flying just got simpler.

A lineup of the best file cabinets
Home

The best file cabinets

If you’ve got paperwork here, there, and everywhere, get a file cabinet to get yourself organized, stat.

Black truck with purple screen that says "pharmacists know mifepristone saves lives" driving around Phoenix during abortion pill lawsuits
Cancer

Banning the abortion pill would harm veterans, cancer patients, and many others

Mifepristone's life-saving powers can go beyond pregnant people—if the courts allow research and access to continue.

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PC Gaming

The best monitor size for gaming

Pick a screen size, any screen size. We've sized up top displays to help you pick the best gaming monitors.

Best kids water bottles sliced header
Fitness Gear

The best kids water bottles

H2-Oh kids, and parents, will love these water bottles.

Two seals laying on shore near water.
Engineering

Seals provided inspiration for a new waddling robot

Fin-footed mammals, aka pinnipeds, provided the template for a new soft robot.