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A total solar eclipse, a bright ring of sunlight around a dark moon on July 2, 2019.
Moons

April’s skies boast the full pink moon, Lyrid meteor shower, and a total solar eclipse

We're about to experience some epic sky events, just in time for Global Astronomy Month.

Critically endangered right whales are losing the battle against fishing boats
Whales

Critically endangered right whales are losing the battle against fishing boats

Proposed, science-backed speed limits could save whales. But boating advocates push back, citing economic impacts.

Two NordicTrack treadmills next to each other on a plain background.
Fitness Gear

The best NordicTrack treadmills

NordicTrack offers treadmills for just about every type of runner (except for Blade Runner). Here are our top picks for every style, space, and budget.

Best dog food delivery services
Home

The best dog food delivery services

Get your pooch the nutrition they need without a trip to the store.

A man sitting in a study cubicle, holding his head in frustration as he looks at his laptop, which has a lot of stickers on it.
Tech Hacks

The easiest ways to recover deleted files

There's more than one way to recover the files you think are forever lost.

Watch this robotic dog use one of its ‘paws’ to open doors
Robots

Watch this robotic dog use one of its ‘paws’ to open doors

Oh, great. They can let themselves inside buildings now.

A juvenile Edmontosaurus disappears into the enormous, lipped mouth of Tyrannosaurus.
Evolution

Scaly lips may have hidden the T-rex’s fearsome teeth

Pass the lip balm.

What to know about a ‘sophisticated hacking campaign’ against Android phones
Security

What to know about a ‘sophisticated hacking campaign’ against Android phones

The vulnerabilities were recently announced by Amnesty International’s Security Lab.

Pincushion cactus with pink flowers on a sunny windowsill
Biology

Dying plants are ‘screaming’ at you

In the future, farmers might use ultrasound to listen to stressed plants vent.

Lab mouse on table in front of lab flasks and beakers in blue lighting
Technology

What video game-playing mice taught neuroscientists about memory-making

A part of the brain previously not associated with memories may actually play a larger role in retention.

Complete collapse of tall apartment building after Turkey Syria earthquake. Seen from aerial view.
Environment

Why most countries don’t have enough earthquake-resilient buildings

Outdated construction killed more people in Turkey and Syria than the earthquakes themselves.

A baby kisses a small dog
Cats

Babies who grow up around pets may be less likely to develop food allergies

A new study of more than 65,000 infants found evidence that exposure to cats and dogs may prevent food allergies.

Phone showing ChatGPT chat screen against backdrop of website homepage
AI

There’s a glaring issue with the AI moratorium letter

The statement makes some valid notes—but critics argue signatories missed the point.

Hands putting bandage on a hiker's foot outdoors
Life Skills

How to save your feet from painful blisters

Good planning and listening to your body are key to keep blisters from ruining any outing.

How science has made tornado forecasting better—but not perfect
Weather

How science has made tornado forecasting better—but not perfect

Small changes in the storm environment can make or break a tornado.

backlit laptop keyboard
Tech Hacks

How to clear your web history in any browser

Learn how to delete your browsing data and make a habit out of it.

Polycirrus onibi, a newly discovered marine worm that glows in the dark, was named after a creature from Japanese folklore.
Wildlife

These newly discovered bioluminescent sea worms are named after Japanese folklore

'Bioluminescence is a treasure trove of interesting and unusual chemistry.'

The Navy’s version of a Roomba inspects billion-dollar ships for damage
Navy

The Navy’s version of a Roomba inspects billion-dollar ships for damage

The machine from Gecko Robotics cruises along on magnetic wheels, gathering data about the hull as it goes.

Two Swahili women in traditional headwear and dresses. Black and white portrait.
Archaeology

Ancient DNA confirms Swahilis’ blended African and Asian ancestry

A rich coastal culture can now claim its multiracial roots.

Close up of hand holding Levi's tag sticking out of jeans back pocket
AI

Levi’s claimed using AI models will boost company’s sustainability and diversity

The retailer has now said AI should not be a 'substitute for the real action' on improving diversity and inclusion.