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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.

Four legged robot running alongside man on sandy beach
Robots

This Korean robodog proves running on sand isn’t just for ‘Baywatch’

Quadrupedal robots are usually confined to a single terrain. RaiBo is changing that.

EV adoption doesn’t lighten energy costs for all American families
Climate Change

EV adoption doesn’t lighten energy costs for all American families

More than 90 percent of vehicle-owning households would lower their energy burden—but low income families would still struggle.

Black gloves typing on laptop keyboard in front of screen showing computer code
Security

Hive ransomeware extorted $100 million from victims. The DOJ just hit back.

Hospitals and public school systems are among the 1,500 affected targets.

A person standing over a board, using a circular saw to rip it to width, hopefully considering woodworking safety.
Life Skills

The best safety advice for any beginner woodworker

What to keep in mind to avoid a power tool-related trip to the hospital.

Two small prairie voles.
Wildlife

These fuzzy burrowers don’t need oxytocin to fall in love

Relationship goals.

two hands
Engineering

A new artificial skin could be more sensitive than the real thing

It can detect direct pressure as well as objects that are hovering close by.