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Climate Change

Soil fungi are spreading lung infections to new territories

Disease-causing soil fungi are expanding beyond their endemic regions, and climate change could be to blame.

People hold sheets of blank paper in protest of COVID restriction in mainland as police setup cordon during a vigil in the central district on November 28, 2022 in Hong Kong, China.
Social Media

Twitter overwhelmed by NSFW spam during protests in China

Countless accounts attempted to flood Twitter with NSFW content to obfuscate crucial news from China. With little moderation, experts argue they succeeded.

Mpox virus in red at the microscopic level
Diseases

The World Health Organization officially renamed monkeypox to mpox

The new label for the disease, which was first named in 1970, is an attempt to avoid stigma and discrimination.

Moon closeup of craters by NASA Orion spacecraft
Moons

Orion sends back new images of the moon’s craters, some of which could be home to ice and water

Certain craters-within-craters create unique bull's-eye shapes.

Tiny octopus with clear head that shows off brain
Wildlife

What human and octopus brains have in common

Humans and the incredibly smart cephalopods share a common ancestor 600 million years back on the evolutionary tree.

hands-on-mac-book-air-typing-a-shortcut
Tech Hacks

5 tasks you can easily automate using MacOS’ Shortcuts app

Have your Mac do the heavy lifting for you.

Car engine
Internet

The EPA is making eBay crack down on some car part sales

An eBay crackdown on sales of "emission defeat devices" that could potentially confuse how a vehicle's pollution levels are detected is affecting many other performance parts' availability.

The Galapagos might stay cool as the world heats up
Global Warming

The Galapagos might stay cool as the world heats up

A geological coincidence placed the Galapagos Islands in the line of an icy current that provides food and shelter in a warming ocean.

people walking in front of clock
Engineering

The leap second’s time will be up in 2035—and tech companies are thrilled

Y2Yay?

An 1975 electron microscope image reveals several spherical Epstein-Barr virus particles.
Health

Scientists debate the role of a virus in multiple sclerosis

A recent study offers the strongest evidence yet of the link between Epstein-Barr virus and MS. Not everyone is convinced.

This robot’s delicate touch scoops up liquid droplets without causing a splash
Robots

This robot’s delicate touch scoops up liquid droplets without causing a splash

Don't be fooled by the new robotic gripper's sensitivity—it's designed to handle the most hazardous materials out there.

bosch ebike
Electric Vehicles

E-bikes could be the future of transit in city centers

Here's what it will take for bikes and e-bikes to be more commonplace.

These ‘fake’ ancient Roman coins might actually be real
Archaeology

These ‘fake’ ancient Roman coins might actually be real

The coins likely date back to around 260 CE.

Department of Justice opens investigation into real estate tech company accused of collusion with landlords
Technology

Department of Justice opens investigation into real estate tech company accused of collusion with landlords

The DOJ will examine whether RealPage helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Questions also swirl around a 2017 merger deal with its largest competitor.

Sonos roam speaker with water falling on it
Speakers

Sonos Roam review: Great sound, inside and out

It weighs less than a pound, but promises excellent sound no matter where you take it.

A micro-thin smart bandage can quickly heal and monitor wounds
Technology

A micro-thin smart bandage can quickly heal and monitor wounds

A breakthrough new design utilizing microgels can help heal wounds exacerbated by suppressed immune systems.

hand holding a smore in the woods
Life Skills

How to make the perfect s’mores—with science

S'more is s'more.

This giant bird stays healthy by munching on medicinal plants
Birds

This giant bird stays healthy by munching on medicinal plants

The great bustard's secrets to warding off STIs during breeding season aren't so different from traditional medicine tricks.

a cooked turkey drumstick on a plate that's sliced revealing its dark pink meat
Nutrition

Is white meat better than dark meat? There’s no wrong answer.

While settling into Thanksgiving dinner, we’re also settling this debate—right here, right now.

Snow in Buffalo, NY
Climate Change

Why Buffalo got so much snow last weekend

Parts of the Buffalo area saw more than 6 feet of lake-effect snow over three days in November 2022.