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Backlit radio dial showing the marker running through different stations and frequencies
Electric Vehicles

Emergency officials sound the alarm on electric vehicles dropping AM radio

EV propulsion systems cause AM radio interference, but experts maintain easy access to the stations are still vital.

Person on a New York City subway train texting on their phone.
Tech Hacks

7 secure messaging apps you should be using

You might want to rethink your favorite messaging app and opt for something more secure.

A stinky, 5,000-mile-long wad of seaweed is about to gunk up Florida’s beaches
Ocean

A stinky, 5,000-mile-long wad of seaweed is about to gunk up Florida’s beaches

Spring break could really get wild (and smelly) this year.

Atomic structure image of Mycobacterium smegmatis Huc enzyme
Technology

This common bacteria is teaching scientists how to turn air into energy

A safe cousin of tuberculosis can turn hydrogen into its own fuel. Scientists have finally figured out how it works.

Fungus gnat on a white flower petal
Insects

Flies evolved before dinosaurs—and survived an apocalyptic world after the Permian extinction

Tiny, short-lived gnats may be tougher than they seem.

A black widow spider side by side with a brown widow spiders, a fellow species in the same genus, Latrodectus.
Spiders

Black widows battle their even deadlier cousins in a brutal spider war

Even the scariest creatures have fearsome rivals.

PEP Buddy breathing aid on lanyard for COPD patietns
Engineering

A $25 whistle-like tool could be a game changer for COPD patients

The PEP Buddy is cheap, uses no electronics, and could help regulate breathing for COPD sufferers.

the v-280 valor flies
Army

The US military wants ideas for fast aircraft that don’t need runways

DARPA is interested in new kinds of flying machines that are both speedy and capable of roughing it. Take a look at the designs they have in mind.

Seniors are struggling with chronic anxiety, but don’t seek treatment
Mental Health

Seniors are struggling with chronic anxiety, but don’t seek treatment

Seniors are more likely than younger adults to report 'somatic' or physical symptoms of anxiety.

How growing antlers on mice could lead to new treatments for humans
Biology

How growing antlers on mice could lead to new treatments for humans

Researchers say their findings could lead to new methods of care for bone injuries and might even give rise to clinical limb regeneration.

A man with short, brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt and hanging a white cabinet door in a white kitchen.
Projects

A simple guide to hanging cabinet doors

Although you can install cabinets yourself, you may want to enlist a helper.

Start your garden early with the help of the best seedling starter trays.
Home

The best seedling starter trays

Plan your garden early with the help of these growing tools.

Why are Tesla steering wheels falling off?
Electric Vehicles

Why are Tesla steering wheels falling off?

NHTSA is aware of two instances in which a steering wheel has come off a Tesla Y.

Sewage plants emit more methane than we thought, and that’s a problem
Fossil Fuels

Sewage plants emit more methane than we thought, and that’s a problem

'Wastewater treatment plants are a major source of greenhouse gasses in cities and we need to start treating them like that.'

The best electric shavers
Home

The best electric shavers

Say goodbye to the unsightly nicks and cuts left by disposable razors. These shavers will help you comfortably groom all over.

Woman sitting on bed holding lower back in pain
Technology

Medical startup put useless plastic implants in chronic pain patients, says FBI

The chronic pain relief device was nothing more than a 'dummy component,' according to FBI filings.

A cluster of vampire bats hangs from a cave.
Animals

How killing vampire bats to slow rabies can go wrong

The bloodsucking mammals don't always stick around to get poisoned.

The best 4K gaming monitors
Console Gaming

The best 4K monitors for gaming

Play the hottest games at their highest level of fidelity.

A man sitting in a cubicle, frustrated with a slow computer. He's probably wondering, "Why is my computer so slow?"
Tech Hacks

5 easy ways to troubleshoot a slow computer

Don’t let your machine succumb to old age.

Meta logo on smartphone resting atop glowing keyboard
AI

Meta attempts a new, more ‘inclusive’ AI training dataset

Experts say Casual Conversations v2 is an improvement, but questions remain about its sourcing and labor.