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An illustration of Thylacosmilus atrox, an extinct marsupial with giant canine teeth,
Wildlife

With bulging eyes and a killer smile, this sabertooth was an absolute nightmare

Forever-growing teeth led to some interesting evolutionary developments for the carnivorous Thylacosmilus.

A telescope from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope observe the universe.
NASA

Why scientists are studying the clouds of debris left in DART’s wake

New research on asteroid dust could tell us more about the history of our solar system.

Xbox Series X vs PS5
Console Gaming

Xbox Series X vs. PS5: How to pick between the two biggest new game consoles

Choose the perfect console for your gaming with our handy guide.

The secret to Voyagers’ spectacular space odyssey
Deep Space

The secret to Voyagers’ spectacular space odyssey

'Simple' hardware and software from the 1970s pushed the Voyager mission to the solar system's edge. But how long can it keep going?

The Best Nintendo Switch Accessories
Console Gaming

The best Nintendo Switch accessories

The best Switch accessories smooth out your entry through Nintendo's gateway to excellent gaming.

A man in a blue t-shirt and jeans working with a DIY router sled in a woodshop.
Projects

Build your own router sled to flatten wood without buying big, expensive tools

Put together a DIY router sled for less than $100.

Water on the moon highlighted in varying shades of blue from NASA SOFIA data
Moons

We finally have a detailed map of water on the moon

SOFIA is helping NASA pinpoint craters full of lunar water, even after retiring to Arizona.

Foods that make you feel full on a beige background, including kale, raspberry, whole wheat pasta, salmon, green apple, steak, crackers, chocolates, popcorn, pink frosted donut, peas in a pod, and a basil leaf
Life Skills

How to feel full just by eating good food

Which foods rank high on the 'satiety index'? Probably some of your favorites.

the nissan ariya
Electric Vehicles

The tricky search for just the right amount of automation in our cars

The director of the Alliance Innovation Lab wants there to always be a human in the loop when it comes to vehicles that can drive themselves.

Two hands holding pile of potatoes
Engineering

Our homes on Mars could be made from potato-based ‘StarCrete’

Just add astronaut tears.

Ikea blue and yellow drone
Drones

Ikea says 100 drones are now buzzing around its warehouses

The drones are meant to ease human workers' warehouse woes and injuries.

The sun shining on glaciers.
Global Warming

‘Humanity on thin ice’ says UN, but there is still time to act on climate change

Here's what you need to know about the IPCC's latest report.

Garmi aid robot attending to seated patient in lab
Robots

Meet Garmi, a robot nurse and companion for Germany’s elderly population

As the world's population ages up, researchers believe robot assistants will be integral to society.

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Appliances

Save more than $200 on Vitamix blenders today at Amazon

Get more than 40% off these pro-grade blenders that will last through years of smoothies, soups, salsas, and more.

Attendees at a concert dance and one man records the performance on a smartphone.
Mental Health

Do you never feel FOMO? Time to meet its twin, JOMO.

A new study of 1,000 adults tries to determine if the joy of missing out is really just social anxiety in disguise.

Best dog collars
Gear

The best dog collars

Your precious pup will look sharp and stay safe with our picks.

Rain falling on a window and green plants.
Weather

How a wet winter and spring could help and hurt US states

Expect more drought-busting rainstorms this season, according to NOAA's latest outlook.

A Black woman with orange, braided hair sitting in front of a silver Surface laptop, possibly using Microsoft PowerToys.
Tech Hacks

Paste text without ugly formatting, and other ways Microsoft’s PowerToys can help you

Power tools for power users.

Why the Air Force wants 1,000 new combat drones
Air Force

Why the Air Force wants 1,000 new combat drones

The goal is to have many uncrewed aircraft that can act as teammates for more expensive fighter jets flown by people.

Dark energy fills the cosmos. But what is it?
Physics

Dark energy fills the cosmos. But what is it?

We know how dark energy behaves, but its nature is still a mystery.