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A crab’s biggest turn off? Ship noises.
Ocean

A crab’s biggest turn off? Ship noises.

For green crabs, ship noise is like an anti–Barry White.

A black TV remote on a gray chair in some sunlight.
Tech Hacks

How to deal with movies that bounce from too quiet to too loud

There’s no need to have your finger constantly hovering over the volume buttons.

Ozempic diabetes drug pen being taken out of package following TikTok weight loss trend
Diabetes

TikTokers are taking a diabetes drug to lose weight. Now it’s in short supply.

Injecting Ozempic can cause you to shed the pounds, but you won’t be able to ‘hack’ your way into a healthy body.

Polio survivors in the US still struggle with the aftershocks of the disease decades later
Diseases

Polio survivors in the US still struggle with the aftershocks of the disease decades later

Decades after the vaccine, adults with post-polio syndrome are struggling with symptoms—and looking for answers.

vertical view of a person using an apple computer
Tech Hacks

How to recover old versions of files on programs like Excel and Photoshop

Retrace your digital steps when you need to.

Facebook loading screen
Social Media

EU fines Meta for forcing users to accept personalized ads

The company has to pay $410 million and outline how it will change its Terms of Service.

The EPA wants more ‘renewable’ fuel. But what does that actually mean?
Renewables

The EPA wants more ‘renewable’ fuel. But what does that actually mean?

'Renewable fuels' like ethanol and biogas come at an environmental cost.

Blue flames from multiple burners on a gas stove.
Diseases

Gas stoves could be making thousands of children in America sick

Staggering asthma numbers add to a growing call to phase out the use of gas stoves in homes.

Twitter logo seen through magnifying glass on desktop screen
Social Media

Hackers could be selling your Twitter data for the lowball price of $2

The latest Twitter drama could affect well over half of its active user base.

Geologists collecting Permian fossils on a Tibetan plateau
Pollution

UV radiation might be behind the planet’s biggest mass extinction

Volcanic gases, carbon dioxide, and UV-B rays made for a noxious combination for Permian life.

A still from a 3D model of the 16th-century ship found at Dungeness quarry
Archaeology

A ship from the 16th century was just dredged up in England

Remains of the ship date back to the reign of Elizabeth I.

Two DIY picture frames next to each other on a beige wall, with sunset photos inside them.
Projects

Simple DIY picture frames that will elevate your home decor

Make art out of random scraps of wood (and your favorite photos).

Concept rendering of two Mercedes-Benz EVs charging at public station
Electric Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz makes a hefty promise to install 2,500 EV fast chargers across the US

The luxury carmaker aims to provide universal EV charging stations at 400 sites across the US by 2027.

doctor on computer
AI

This AI is no doctor, but its medical diagnoses are pretty spot on

Asking an AI about your health issues might be better than WebMD, but it does come with some caveats.

The Jewel Damselfish on off of a rat-free island.
Fish

Invasive rats are making some reef fish more peaceful, and that’s bad, actually

Non-native rats on tropical islands are changing fish behavior and it all comes down to bird poop.

a professional football player damar hamlin in a blue jersey and white helmet lifts his arms up during a game
Medicine

Cardiac arrests like Damar Hamlin’s are rare—but teams must be prepared

Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin underwent cardiac arrest during a game. Experts weigh in on the rarity of heart problems in impact sports.

We’re finally getting close-up, fearsome views of the doomsday glacier
Climate Change

We’re finally getting close-up, fearsome views of the doomsday glacier

Thwaites is the world’s most vulnerable glacier and key to the stability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.

A new radar installation in the Pacific will let US forces look over the horizon
Military

A new radar installation in the Pacific will let US forces look over the horizon

So far, the Department of Defense is being fairly tight-lipped about the project in Palau. Here's what we know.

Boeing Starliner and SpaceX Crew Dragon NASA space capsules flying over Earth
Space X

Dark matter, Jupiter’s moons, and more: What to expect from space exploration in 2023

India also plans to revisit the lunar surface, while private companies aim to send more rich people to space.

Amazon warehouse worker on assembly line boxing packages
Technology

Amazon’s layoffs will cut nearly twice as deep as previously warned

The Big Tech giant's revised downsize encompasses around 18,000 employees.