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tiktok
Social Media

Why some US lawmakers want to ban TikTok

Here’s what the newly introduced RESTRICT Act says about technology, China, and more.

An experimental AI used human brain waves to regenerate images
AI

An experimental AI used human brain waves to regenerate images

From image, to fMRI scan, to image again.

Whitespotted eagle ray swimming in the ocean.
Ocean

Scientists test different gear for protecting clams from ‘crunching’ rays

Whitespotted eagle rays compete for the same shellfish people farm and dine on.

X1 Wind's X30 floating wind turbine prototype off the Canary Islands coast
Technology

This floating wind turbine just generated its first kilowatt hour of power

X1 Wind's X30 prototype utilizes a tension leg platform to reduce its impact on the sea floor.

A group of mice eats a scone.
Biology

Forget black coffee—a hormone shot helped tipsy rodents sober up

FGF21 will not be on a pharmacy shelf anytime soon, but could help treat alcohol poisoning in the future.

A worm at the bottom of a shot glass of Mezcal.
Biology

What kind of worm is in your mezcal?

The moth species at the bottom of the bottle is harmless and likely comes from only one species.

Person driving car down a snowy street with a dash cam.
Gear

The best dash cams

Having another set of eyes on the road can be a lifesaver. Here’s how to find the best dash cam for your car or truck.

Render of a WhatsApp logo seemingly made out of plastic bouncing in front of a green backdrop.
Tech Hacks

4 reasons you should be using WhatsApp Web

Learn to set up the platform's web client and take full advantage of it.

A tiny fish is more genetically diverse than we thought. Here’s why that matters.
Ocean

A tiny fish is more genetically diverse than we thought. Here’s why that matters.

The little sand lance is unexpectedly split in two, revealing a breadth of genetic diversity that could help it survive.

armored vehicle launched bridge
Army

Ukraine is getting mobile bridges from the US. Here’s how they can help.

They are technically known as Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges, and setting them up takes minutes.

Corn stalk leaf measuring robot parked in front of field
Robots

The corn leaf angle measuring robot is more useful than you think

The new tool could help farmers produce better and larger crop yields

Person wearing one of the best gaming headphones.
Headphones

The best gaming headsets

Whether you opt for consoles or PCs, one thing you’ll need for serious gaming is a good, solid gaming headset.

hydrogen powered airplane
Aviation

This plane powered by hydrogen has made an electrifying first flight

The aircraft flew on March 2 for about 15 minutes. Here's how its propulsion system works.

A set of hand soaps and shampoo bars over organic cotton covers and other wooden-made toiletries.
Life Skills

Travel more sustainably with a DIY zero-waste toiletry kit

Don't fall for the cute little bottles. You probably already have everything you need.

Sun rays shining through clouds at sunset on Mars.
Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover captures a moody Martian sunset for the first time

Glimmers of light can tell us about the makeup of Mars' clouds.

Underwater image of sunken ship, Ironton, in Lake Huron
Engineering

Get a high-tech tour of the long-lost Ironton shipwreck discovered in the Great Lakes

With help from self-driving boats and powerful sonar, the missing 19th century ship was finally discovered.

A variety of illustrated exoplanets.
Exoplanets

Sorry, Star Trek fans, the real planet Vulcan doesn’t exist

The earlier discovery of an exoplanet inspired by Star Trek turned out to be a false alarm.

Anycubic 3D Printer deal at Amazon
Peripherals

Get up to 50% off ANYCUBIC 3D printers at Amazon right now

Amazon's ANYCUBIC 3D printer deal will leave money left in your budget for filament.

Cars in a traffic jam emitting exhaust.
Pollution

Almost everyone in the world breathes unhealthy air

Nearly 99 percent of the population breathes in a hazardous amount of particulate matter.

A printout cholesterol screening results.
Heart Disease

Safer statin alternative could be a better way to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels

Bempedoic acid is an option for high-cholesterol patients who can’t take statins due to serious side effects like muscle pain.