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Geoffrey Hinton stands in front of array of computer systems
AI

‘Godfather of AI’ quits Google to talk openly about the dangers of the rapidly emerging tech

Speaking with 'The New York Times' on Monday, Geoffrey Hinton says a part of him regrets his life's work.

Earth's horizon and Pacific Ocean photographed by NASA astronauts on the International Space Station. The planet's curvature proves that the Earth is round, not flat.
Space

10 ways you can tell the Earth is round

Test the thoroughly debunked argument for yourself.

The best HP monitors
PC Gaming

The best HP monitors

Hewlett-Packard has a long history making reliable computers and accessories. We’ve screened HP’s screens to bring you the best monitors for your money.

The oldest chili pepper specimen may be from present-day Colorado
Evolution

The oldest chili pepper specimen may be from present-day Colorado

The spicy treat is older than scientists thought—with a surprising origin story.

A man riding a mower in the middle of a green grass field with sunlight falling on it.
Home

The best zero-turn mowers

Take the best zero-turn lawn mower for a spin and never miss an inch of grass.

A small partula snail crawls on a leaf.
Endangered Species

Researchers release more than 5,000 snails in the Pacific

Snailed it! These tiny and important ‘extinct in the wild’ break down fungi and decomposing tissue.

airplanes at different gates in an airport
Engineering

How a quantum computer tackles a surprisingly difficult airport problem

Here’s what a quantum algorithm for a real-world problem looks like.

How deadly amphibians survive their own poisons
Endangered Species

How deadly amphibians survive their own poisons

Many brightly colored frogs and salamanders have enough toxins in their skin to kill multiple people.

A woman punching through a laptop screen while shouting.
Tech Hacks

How to block toxic comments everywhere

You don’t need to be angry or sad every time you go online—these extensions and settings can help eliminate the worst of the web.

A lineup of the best log splitters on a white background
Home

The best log splitters

The must-have machinery for any woodshed includes log splitters that cut wood clean and fast.

Volcanoes can be a fiery death sentence for fish
Ocean

Volcanoes can be a fiery death sentence for fish

Whether the eruption is underwater or on land, fish don’t have an easy time dealing with nature’s fury.

A person using a laptop computer with Google on the screen.
Tech Hacks

4 ways to protect your Google search history

Consider protecting your search data with a password.

An Ecoflow generator on a gradient background
Home

Power hangouts without hangups with 30% off this EcoFlow portable generator on Amazon

Don't let dead electronics sunset your outdoor fun—snag this on-sale portable power station on Amazon.

slack on a laptop
Internet

Some of your everyday tech tools lack this important security feature

You should be paying attention to which apps and services are end-to-end encrypted, and which aren't.

Protecting wildlife starts with securing land for animals to roam
Land

Protecting wildlife starts with securing land for animals to roam

Here’s what it takes to conserve those much-needed acres.

keyboard, leather mouse pad, and mouse on a white surface
Home

The best mouse pads

Upgrade your computer setup with the best mouse pad for you, whether that’s an ergonomic option or one specifically for gaming.

Vizio soundbar on a colorful background header image
Home Theater

The best Vizio soundbars

Vizio’s soundbars can Elevate your home theater experience.

A bartender pours a light beer into a large glass.
Nutrition

Inventing lager was a huge mistake

The history of the beloved beer is full of yeast, witch trials, and royal spats.

A robotic hand manipulates a reflective disco ball in dim lighting.
AI

This agile robotic hand can handle objects just by touch

Researchers designed a robot that doesn't need visual data to get a handle on objects.

Three people standing on a high rock, looking at a beach downhill.
Tech Hacks

5 apps to organize your next group outing

These apps help you collectively organize bookings, sightseeings, and even spending.