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A spider monkey stands on a tree branch with a baby monkey on her back.
Evolution

The ancestor of all placental mammals survived the dino-killing asteroid

The ancient relative of humans, dogs, and bats briefly coexisted with the likes of Titanosaurs and Triceratops.

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Gear

The best dog food

Your pooch deserves a healthy food that they actually enjoy eating.

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Internet

The US charts a plan for universal internet access by 2030

The ambitious infrastructure plan aims to provide over 24 million Americans with reliable, high-speed internet by the decade's end.

A saltwater crocodile peering up over green-ish water.
Animals

Why scientists gave vaccines to farmed crocodiles

Mosquito bites can lead to West Nile virus and unsightly lesions on the giant creature's skin.

An orangutan sits in the forest and looks forward with its hands under its chin.
Wildlife

Orangutans can make two sounds at the same time

In the wild, our primate cousins show a vocal quality only known in beatboxers and songbirds.

rosalind franklin rover on mars background
Mars

How Russia’s war in Ukraine almost derailed Europe’s Mars rover

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Roscosmos was summarily cut out of the ExoMars project, taking with it the rocket that was to deliver the Rosalind Franklin rover to space.

Person using Slack on their laptop
Tech Hacks

Slack rolled out fancy new features. Here’s how to use them.

Canvases and new windows will let you keep track of more threads in your workspace.

An illustration of Planet Nine, a possible other world in our solar system.
Solar System

There might be an ice giant planet hiding in our solar system

The odds are low, but not zero, that another world lurks in the distant Oort cloud.

Treating cancer in older patients poses different complications and risks
Cancer

Treating cancer in older patients poses different complications and risks

People over 70 have a heightened risk of cancer, yet they are under-represented in clinical trials of new drugs.

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Outdoor Gear

The best folding picnic tables

A folding picnic table let you present outdoor feasts, whether you’re camping, in your own backyard, or running a business—and without taking up permanent space.

jeep wrangler off-road driving
Vehicles

This trail map app will guide off-roading Jeep Wranglers right from the dash

It makes planning adventures much easier for both newbies and experienced drivers.

The best small guitars amps provide premium sound without taking up too much space.
Audio

The best small guitar amps

Find the right portable amp to hone your tone on the road and at home.

Lymphocyte, 3D illustration. Closeup view of T-cell.
Cancer

Scientists reworked an experimental cancer therapy to treat autoimmune disease

CAR T therapy did not cause severe side effects to patients with myasthenia gravis in a proof-of-concept study.

The best coffee makers
Appliances

The best coffee makers

A menagerie of coffee maker options might get your head spinning, but the one for you may specialize in your favorite brew.

An artist's illustration of a megalogon, which went extinct 3.6 million years ago and are believed to have grown to lengths of 50 feet.
Evolution

Megalodons were likely warm-blooded, despite being stone-cold killers

This evolutionary advantage may have also contributed to their eventual demise.

Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, aka Area 51, at sunset.
Air Force

What we know about Area 51

The Air Force's Nevada base is shrouded in deliberate secrecy.

Astronaut on ISS holding up water system filter replacement
Technology

Onboard the ISS, nothing goes to waste—including sweat and pee

Scientists found a way to recover 98 percent of all water brought aboard by the space station's crew.

Boeing plane interior cockpit
Aviation

Improved 5G coverage could ground some flights starting July 1

Although 80 percent of domestic flights have updated their radio altimeters, the remaining planes could face delays.

The best computer desks of 2023
Peripherals

The best computer desks

Stop using the kitchen table as your workstation and add a sturdy and stylish desk to your home office.

A close-up of a katydid, an insect with six long and lean legs.
Insects

A 50-million-year-old insect testicle is one lucky find

Soft tissues rarely last this long—even as fossils.