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A male chimpanzee named Frodo frowns.
Wildlife

Nice chimps finish last—so why aren’t all of them mean?

Long-term data on chimpanzees adds another piece to the personality puzzle.

Could aquifers store renewable thermal energy?
Renewables

Could aquifers store renewable thermal energy?

Renewable energy is tough to store—but a potential solution could be right under our feet.

A carnivorous Sarracenia plant growing in the wild.
Insects

Carnivorous pitcher plants may use tempting aromas to lure prey to their death

The odors may be sweet, but deadly if you’re a wasp.

The best Windows laptops
Laptops

The best Windows laptops

Whether you need something powerful, portable, or affordable, there's a Windows laptop for everyone.

The Little Snitch Mini interface showing a list of Mac apps that are connecting to the internet, and a map of Earth showing where those internet locations physically are.
Tech Hacks

How to use Little Snitch Mini to see which Mac apps are connected to the internet

This lil' app is an internet detective.

Dermatologist checking moles on skin cancer patient's back
Vaccines

5 skin cancer-care tools you should look out for

Stick, scan, and selfie to fight off skin cancer.

northern lights over the Arctic ocean
AI

Arctic researchers built a ‘Fish Disco’ to study ocean life in darkness

It's one of the many tools they use to measure artificial light’s impact on the Arctic ocean's sunless world.

Deep-sea mining has murky aftereffects
Ocean

Deep-sea mining has murky aftereffects

Mining promises to kick up a bunch of seafloor-smothering sediment. The question is, how much?

Woman working on laptop
Gear

The best WiFi adapters

If you need to add WiFi to your computer, there’s no easier way than with a simple USB WiFi adapter.

Hit the pool, rivers, and lakes with the best warerproof smartwatches.
Smartwatches

The best waterproof smartwatches

Waterproof smartwatches can look splashy and they’ll never leave you high and dry.

Person rides a mountain bike on an outdoor trail.
Life Skills

How to start mountain biking this summer

Every mountain biker was a beginner once. This is how you start your journey.

best cpu coolers
Peripherals

The best CPU coolers

Stay frosty.

Climate change forces cities to rethink planting trees
Climate Change

Climate change forces cities to rethink planting trees

US cities are losing some 36 million trees every year, but hardier species can restore their canopies.

A TV with the Stranger Things title screen on it, in a dark room bathed in purple light. Exactly what you might see if you're binge-watching instead of going to sleep.
Life Skills

How to stream movies and shows without destroying your sleep

Have your screen time and sleep well too.

Earth Day Essentials
Home

The best Earth Day essentials

Swap your everyday gear with more sustainable versions the next time you upgrade.

Robot trash cans have survived a New York City field test
Robots

Robot trash cans have survived a New York City field test

In a recent study, people in New York interacted with robotic trash cans on wheels. Here’s how it went.

Supreme Court votes to allow access to abortion drug, for now
Health

Supreme Court votes to allow access to abortion drug, for now

In the 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court preserved access to mifepristone—the most widely used abortion medication in the United States—for the time being.

How to make washing machines shed less microplastics
Pollution

How to make washing machines shed less microplastics

Simple filters could help remove microfiber pollution from your laundry. But experts say a broader portfolio of solutions is needed to address the problem.

Best Garmin smartwatches sliced header
Smartwatches

The best Garmin smartwatches, tested and reviewed

Garmin smartwatches include sleep tracking, GPS, wellness monitoring, step trackers, and so much more. Here's how to pick the best features and fashions for you.

iPad Air 2020 review
Tablets

The best iPad for most people is back down to its lowest price ever at Amazon

Get the 2022 M1-powered iPad Air for just $499 right now at Amazon.