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It’s in the rules to play dirty in this new soil-themed board game
Sustainability

It’s in the rules to play dirty in this new soil-themed board game

Scientists designed the free-to-play game 'Dirty Matters' to help us appreciate this overlooked substance.

What to do when your fishing lure hooks a bird, otter—or gator
Life Skills

What to do when your fishing lure hooks a bird, otter—or gator

Fish aren't the only animals to chase after bait.

iphone screen lockpad
Security

Why you should update your iPhone ASAP, even if it is ancient

Old and new versions of Apple devices have been subject to a major vulnerability still in the wild.

A dolphin breaching near a fisherman standing in the water in Laguna, Brazil.
Wildlife

When humans and dolphins fish together, they both win

A century of shared fishing techniques appears to boost both mammal species' catches.

Viagra blue pills next to a felt red heart to show cardiac health benefits from erectile dysfunction drugs
Heart Disease

Viagra shows promise in extending men’s lives, among other areas

The link between erectile dysfunction pills and better heart health keeps getting firmer.

Press photo of Waymo self-driving car waiting at intersection for pedestrians
Self Driving

San Francisco is pushing back against the rise of robotaxis

San Francisco officials note frustration over wasted municipal funds and traffic jams.

A pink wave curs in the Pacific Ocean.
Ocean

Gnarly pink waves crash near San Diego

But don’t panic. It’s for a study on how freshwater and the surfzone interact.

A green tailed comet streaks across the night sky.
Moons

Here’s what to look for in the night sky this February

You can see a snow moon every year, but you may have to wait 50,000 years to see this green comet again.

Worker in protective gear takes a sample at steel furnace
Technology

New factory retrofit could reduce a steel plant’s carbon emissions by 90 percent

The steel industry is one of our worst polluters, but new practices could create an almost perfectly closed loop system.

Hale Telescope at Palomar Observatory in California at night was the first to discover the C/2022 E3 (ZTF) comet
Space Telescope

A green comet is visiting us from the edge of the solar system, and astronomers are thrilled

A little night sky geometry helped predict exactly when the comet would swing by on its 50,000-year trip.

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Home

The best under-desk foot rests

Put your right foot forward—and up—every day with these ergonomic accessories.

A male barista pours milk into coffee.
Diseases

Taking milk with your coffee could be good for your health

Combined with protein, coffee's antioxidants may have inflammation-fighting abilities.

DARPA wants aircraft that can maneuver with a radically different method
Air Force

DARPA wants aircraft that can maneuver with a radically different method

The Pentagon's R&D wing is taking the next steps toward developing airplanes that don't use traditional control surfaces like ailerons.

The racist history behind using biology in criminology
Biology

The racist history behind using biology in criminology

Using biology to understand criminal behavior has long been controversial. Top criminology programs are pursuing it anyway.

person hiking with backpack and hiking sticks
Life Skills

What to know before you go on your first multi-day hike

Sleeping under the starts requires some prepping.

What the ‘B’ label on your favorite drinks and snacks means
Sustainability

What the ‘B’ label on your favorite drinks and snacks means

More food companies and restaurants are being certified than ever.

Chilis in a bowl against a black background, perfect for a spicy hot sauce recipe.
Projects

Experiment with spice by making this homemade hot sauce

If you like hot sauce, you'll love how easy it is to make.

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Audio

The best electronic drum sets

With an electronic drum set, you can enjoy the tone and feel of real drums without any of the extra bulk or noise.

Is ChatGPT groundbreaking? These experts say no.
AI

Is ChatGPT groundbreaking? These experts say no.

Meta's Chief AI scientist claims that Google, Meta, and other startups are working with very similar models.

When wolves hunt otters on this Alaskan island, deer suffer
Wildlife

When wolves hunt otters on this Alaskan island, deer suffer

On Pleasant Island, Alaska, wolves are feasting on sea otters. What that means for the ecosystem is unclear.