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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.

The Army shot down a missile surrogate using new command-system tech
Army

The Army shot down a missile surrogate using new command-system tech

The test took place on November 17 in New Mexico, with a drone as a stand-in for a cruise missile.

A Jack Black skincare set, NuFACE device, and Drunk Elephant set
Gift Guides

The best skincare gifts worth the splurge

Here are the best skincare gifts for everyone on your list, whether they want to get wrinkles out or just have the perfect night in.

Traffic jam seen in car's sideview mirror
AI

An AI that lets cars communicate might reduce traffic jams

A communication system between cars reduced 'phantom traffic jams,' and is more attainable than self-driving tech.

Amazon Echo device
AI

Alexa, why are you losing so much money?

Amazon's Alexa, the Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri have all reportedly had their own struggles. Here’s what’s going on.

Jezero Crater
Mars

Signs of past chemical reactions detected on Mars

The Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero crater in 2021 and has already found some clues to the planet's past.

Black hole shooting beam of energy out speed of light and being caught by a space telescope in an illustration. There's an inset showing blue and purple electromagnetic waves,
Deep Space

Astronomers now know how supermassive black holes blast us with energy

An extreme particle accelerator millions of light-years away is directing immensely fast electromagnetic waves at Earth.

iPad Pro 12.9, the best tablet for artists
Tablets

The best tablets

Choose the right tablet for your creating, consuming, and communicating needs.

Vestaboard
Smart Home

Vestaboard’s Black Friday free shipping is a big deal on a big display

This smart messaging board is one of the most interesting, incredibly generous gifts we've seen this year.

MIT swarm robots constructing object using voxel building blocks
AI

These robots can build almost anything—including clones of themselves

The breakthrough robot swarms function as both the builders and final products.