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The McDermitt Caldera in Nevada and Oregon could hold up to 100 megatons of lithium. Now companies are proposing a new method for mining it.

It only works with content generated through Imagen for now.

Archaeologists can still decode the secrets of the past with burned prehistoric remains, but only with the help of other fields.

New research indicates most users don't see hateful YouTube content—but the site can further strengthen hateful echo chambers.

This versatile tools can help strip paint, sharpen lawnmower blades, and cut brick.

Fueled in part by record warm ocean temperatures, Idalia is the strongest storm to hit the Big Bend region in over 125 years

Plus other weird things we learned this week.

Sharks, manatees, and gators don’t need an evacuation order to know when a storm might be trouble.

The state's High-Speed Rail Authority will soon begin accepting proposals from electric train manufacturers ahead of a proposed 2030 debut.

The shrimpy creature is filling in some evolutionary gaps.

Using Microsoft's OS doesn't have to mean abandoning Apple.

The 2014–2016 marine heatwave transformed the ecosystem of the northeast Pacific. Some of those changes seem here to stay.

M51 is a grand-design spiral galaxy about 25 million light-years away from Earth and boasts very well-developed arms.

One of Russia's Tu-22M bombers was reportedly destroyed by a Ukrainian drone. Here's what to know about the aircraft.

A new study showcases AI assistants' varying—and sometimes unreliable—medical advice.

You can stay cool without sacrificing outdoor fun with the best portable fans.

The ‘archaeological sensation’ houses a treasure trove of objects that likely belonged to the region’s elite.

Despite their small size, witch hazel seed pods pack a powerful punch.

The best cheap webcams offer improved image quality without crushing your budget.

The parasite and larvae known to plague pythons highlights the growing danger of zoonotic transmission.