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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.

A medical professional holds a nasal spray version of naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug.
Medicine

FDA approves first over-the-counter opioid overdose treatment

The highly anticipated move aims to make the life-saving medication, also known as NARCAN, more widely available

two goldfish swimming in front of some green foliage
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Goldfish learned to drive tanks on wheels—and that’s not even the best part

Plus other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

Woolly mammoth meatball on stone plate atop smoky table
Technology

Scientists made a woolly mammoth meatball, but don’t grab your fork yet

A startup grew a mammoth meatball in less than two weeks by filling in the genetic blanks with elephant DNA.

An iPhone screen showing the Apple Mail app with 129 unread emails.
Tech Hacks

The easiest way to move your emails from Google to iCloud

You can jump from Gmail to Apple Mail without losing any messages.

ADHD patients face wildly different drug testing requirements
Mental Health

ADHD patients face wildly different drug testing requirements

Meanwhile, the FDA announced an Adderall shortage at the end of 2022.

books and statues in a library
Internet

Internet Archive just lost a federal lawsuit against big book publishers

It plans to appeal the ruling.

a tesla headlight
Electric Vehicles

These hackers revealed security vulnerabilities in a Tesla—and won a car

The exercise is a reminder that nearly everything can be hacked, even computers on wheels.

Two surgeons operating in an operating room.
Diseases

The White House has a plan to overhaul the organ transplant network

One nonprofit has had monopoly power over the system for decades.

Midjourney fake image of Pope Francis wearing white puffer jacket
AI

Why an AI image of Pope Francis in a fly jacket stirred up the internet

The uncanny AI forgery is an amusing example of a much deeper issue.

A baby song thrush bird looks up from the forest floor.
Birds

Postmortem poop can teach us a lot about the avian gut microbiome

Millions of birds die after colliding with windows, but their bodies contain valuable information.

The parking lot outside a Buc-ee’s store in Temple, Texas.
Wildlife

A 15-million-year-old beaver was just named after an iconic convenience store

'Buc-ee’s was founded in 1982, but we may need to rethink our beginnings.'

The best TVs for PS5
Televisions

The best TVs for PS5: Tested and reviewed

You’ve upgraded your console, now upgrade your display.

A DIY-rocket club’s risky dream of launching a human to the edge of space
Private Space Flight

A DIY-rocket club’s risky dream of launching a human to the edge of space

In private spaceflight, there are fewer rules. One Copenhagen group is taking that to the extreme.

It's easy to take back control of your data with this smartphone security checklist.
Tech Hacks

Your checklist for maximum smartphone security

If you think someone might've been snooping on your phone, this is how to take back your privacy.

How conserving wild beasts like wolves and otters could help with carbon capture
Wildlife

How conserving wild beasts like wolves and otters could help with carbon capture

Gray wolves, elephants, wildebeests, and sea otters are a few of the species that can help keep global warming below 1.5 degrees C.

Hand holding sheet of iridescent cellulose nanoncrystal film
Technology

This rainbow shimmer coating may help cool future buildings

A new material inspired by wood pulp and soap bubbles reflects sunlight while staying cooler than the air around it.