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MRI Brain Scan
Mental Health

Psychedelics and anesthetics cause unexpected chemical reactions in the brain

Neuroscientists mapped the human brain on 10 mind-altering drugs.

SleepyPod dog harness
Gear

The best dog harnesses

Is your four-legged friend a puller? Don’t get hot under the collar switch to one of our best dog harness picks.

models posing
AI

Google’s new AI will show how clothes look on different body types

It uses a technique called diffusion, but with a slight twist.

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Gear

The best radar detectors

When you’re on the road, the right tools can help you stay aware of your surroundings.

Laptop screen showing ChatGPT homepage
AI

ChatGPT is, scientifically speaking, not funny

A new study indicates ChatGPT won't kill at an open mic night anytime soon.

European Union flag waving against blue sky
AI

The EU just took a huge step towards regulating AI

The European Parliament just cleared a major hurdle for its AI Act, which would significantly expand citizens' data privacy rights.

A mosaic of ocean world Enceladus, a geologically active moon of Saturn.
NASA

Every essential ingredient for life exists on an ocean moon in our solar system

There are six key elements for being alive. All of them, including phosphorus, exist on Saturn's moon Enceladus.

John Lennon
AI

New Beatles song to bring John Lennon’s voice back, with a little help from AI

Sir Paul McCartney shared the fascinating details about the imaginative process with the BBC.

Two ants facing one another. Ants release a pheromone that helps other ants sense danger.
Insects

Ants brains are surprisingly good at communicating danger to others

The insects secrete various 'danger signals' in their pheromones that can tell the entire colony to spring into action.

Lucy, our ancient human ancestor, was super buff
Evolution

Lucy, our ancient human ancestor, was super buff

The unique hominid 'likely walked and moved in a way that we do not see in any living species today.'

Young longleaf pines growing healthily in a burnt landscape
Land

Longleaf pine forests in Alabama are making a comeback—thanks to fire

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians burns a rare ecosystem to heal it, a few dozen acres at a time.

A rapid shift to electric cars would save 89,000 lives
Renewables

A rapid shift to electric cars would save 89,000 lives

A new report highlights the health benefits of getting rid of combustion engines—but there's a catch.

Best 70-inch TVs sliced header
Televisions

The best 70-inch TVs

Because sometimes 65 inches just isn’t quite enough.

The Concept2 rowing machine is a standard for fitness and rowing competitions.
Fitness Gear

The best rowing machines

Our top rowing machines provide a low-impact, full-body workout from the comfort of your own home.

Zeabuz ferry
Electric Vehicles

The world’s first self-driving ferry is now in service

The MF Estelle is part of a plan to create environmentally friendly transportation alternatives on the water.

single fruit fly
Insects

Flies age faster once they’ve seen death

Scientists peered inside the Drosophila brain to see what happens when they see one of their own corpses.

A lineup of the best headlamps on a white background
Outdoor Gear

The best headlamps

Get things done at night and squeeze every hour out of the day with headlamps designed for all the right bright reasons.

The best hybrid smartwatches
Smartwatches

The best hybrid smartwatches

Get the best of both worlds with these timepieces.

Humans ventured through Asia’s forests much earlier than we thought
Archaeology

Humans ventured through Asia’s forests much earlier than we thought

A cave in Laos holds the details and remnants from these early human journeys.

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino
Internet

Twitter’s new CEO claims it can be the ‘world’s most accurate real-time information source’

In her first email to Twitter's remaining employees, Linda Yaccarino echoed Elon Musk's previous statements.