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Watch this robotic dog use one of its ‘paws’ to open doors
Robots

Watch this robotic dog use one of its ‘paws’ to open doors

Oh, great. They can let themselves inside buildings now.

A juvenile Edmontosaurus disappears into the enormous, lipped mouth of Tyrannosaurus.
Evolution

Scaly lips may have hidden the T-rex’s fearsome teeth

Pass the lip balm.

What to know about a ‘sophisticated hacking campaign’ against Android phones
Security

What to know about a ‘sophisticated hacking campaign’ against Android phones

The vulnerabilities were recently announced by Amnesty International’s Security Lab.

Pincushion cactus with pink flowers on a sunny windowsill
Biology

Dying plants are ‘screaming’ at you

In the future, farmers might use ultrasound to listen to stressed plants vent.

Lab mouse on table in front of lab flasks and beakers in blue lighting
Technology

What video game-playing mice taught neuroscientists about memory-making

A part of the brain previously not associated with memories may actually play a larger role in retention.

Complete collapse of tall apartment building after Turkey Syria earthquake. Seen from aerial view.
Environment

Why most countries don’t have enough earthquake-resilient buildings

Outdated construction killed more people in Turkey and Syria than the earthquakes themselves.

A baby kisses a small dog
Cats

Babies who grow up around pets may be less likely to develop food allergies

A new study of more than 65,000 infants found evidence that exposure to cats and dogs may prevent food allergies.

Phone showing ChatGPT chat screen against backdrop of website homepage
AI

There’s a glaring issue with the AI moratorium letter

The statement makes some valid notes—but critics argue signatories missed the point.

A number of fortune cookies on a green surface, three of which have exposed fortunes reading "Where you go, your username will follow," "You will buy black shoes next week," and "This site is the anti-political space you seek."
Tech Hacks

The Opt Out: When you should and shouldn’t accept a website’s cookies

There's a difference between filling your browser with a fine selection of cookies and just taking what everyone throws your way.

Hands putting bandage on a hiker's foot outdoors
Life Skills

How to save your feet from painful blisters

Good planning and listening to your body are key to keep blisters from ruining any outing.

How science has made tornado forecasting better—but not perfect
Weather

How science has made tornado forecasting better—but not perfect

Small changes in the storm environment can make or break a tornado.

backlit laptop keyboard
Tech Hacks

How to clear your web history in any browser

Learn how to delete your browsing data and make a habit out of it.

Polycirrus onibi, a newly discovered marine worm that glows in the dark, was named after a creature from Japanese folklore.
Wildlife

These newly discovered bioluminescent sea worms are named after Japanese folklore

'Bioluminescence is a treasure trove of interesting and unusual chemistry.'

The Navy’s version of a Roomba inspects billion-dollar ships for damage
Navy

The Navy’s version of a Roomba inspects billion-dollar ships for damage

The machine from Gecko Robotics cruises along on magnetic wheels, gathering data about the hull as it goes.

Two Swahili women in traditional headwear and dresses. Black and white portrait.
Archaeology

Ancient DNA confirms Swahilis’ blended African and Asian ancestry

A rich coastal culture can now claim its multiracial roots.

Close up of hand holding Levi's tag sticking out of jeans back pocket
AI

Levi’s claimed using AI models will boost company’s sustainability and diversity

The retailer has now said AI should not be a 'substitute for the real action' on improving diversity and inclusion.

A medical professional holds a nasal spray version of naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug.
Medicine

FDA approves first over-the-counter opioid overdose treatment

The highly anticipated move aims to make the life-saving medication, also known as NARCAN, more widely available

Three vials of COVID-19 vaccine in front of the World Health Organization's logo.
Vaccines

Healthy adults don’t need to keep getting COVID-19 boosters, says WHO

The FDA disagrees.

two goldfish swimming in front of some green foliage
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Goldfish learned to drive tanks on wheels—and that’s not even the best part

Plus other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

Woolly mammoth meatball on stone plate atop smoky table
Technology

Scientists made a woolly mammoth meatball, but don’t grab your fork yet

A startup grew a mammoth meatball in less than two weeks by filling in the genetic blanks with elephant DNA.