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AI generated comic book artwork of alien planet's blue forest
AI

Graphic novel with AI-generated art gets unprecedented copyright

An AI system can't currently get a copyright—but what about the people who collaborate with them?

A diabetes management kit.
Vaccines

Why we should be looking out for diabetes in young people with COVID

The risk of developing diabetes after COVID-19 is still very low for youth.

illustration of woman navigator
Technology

Voyagers made it to HawaiĘ»i thousands of years ago with no compasses. Here’s how.

Members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society use traditional wayfinding methods to cross the open ocean.

DART closeup of Dimorphos asteroid on NASA live tv
Deep Space

NASA’s first attempt to smack an asteroid was picture perfect

The DART spacecraft is now in smithereens, but its legacy will shape interplanetary defense for years to come.

Auto tech etching numbers into catalytic converter under car to prevent theft
Vehicles

California is hoping to crush the market for stolen catalytic converters

The Golden State has the highest number of catalytic converter thefts. Now it's fighting back.

Large Hadron Collider experiment view with CERN staff in a hard hat standing near during the Europe gas crisis
Particle Physics

Europe’s energy crisis could shut down the Large Hadron Collider

In light of Russia's war in Ukraine, CERN officials are considering the energy costs of particle physics experiments.

Two smartphones in front of a small plant with TikTok logo on one screen and TikTok homepage on the other
Social Media

The US government is inching closer to a deal to secure TikTok in the US

Insiders reportedly say that negotiators have cleared an early hurdle, although there's a lot left to discuss.

Orange and white pottery shards sit scattered on top of a dark blue background.
Archaeology

Cacao was probably loved by all, even 1,000 years ago in Maya culture

Chemical analyses of ancient Maya vessels reveal cacao was enjoyed outside of royal parties.

Wired earbuds under $100 sliced header
Earbuds

Best wireless earbuds under $100

Great sound doesn’t have to come with a great cost if you know where to look.

Industry factory against cloudy sky
Renewables

Scientists think we can get 90 percent clean energy by 2035

The last 10 percent will be the trickiest part.

hand holding pot with lentils on camp stove
Life Skills

Expert tips for cooking gourmet meals on a camp stove

Yes, campsite gourmet experiences are real.

Bowl of mussels.
Ocean

Eating seafood can be more sustainable and healthy than red meat

Going surf over turf can lead to a smaller greenhouse gas footprint and better nutrition.

Cat's Eye Nebula 3D model on left; Hubble image of Cat's Eye Nebula in blue, purple, and pink on right
Space Telescope

This highly detailed image of the Cat’s Eye Nebula might finally help us understand how it formed

Rings with a near perfect symmetry give the nebula its haunting appearance.

Apple orchard.
COVID-19

How to enjoy fall festivities during the COVID pandemic

Some autumnal traditions can be riskier for your health than others.

Watch the Air Force sink a ship very quickly
Air Force

Watch the Air Force sink a ship very quickly

The technology from the Air Force Research Laboratory is aptly named "Quicksink."

a baby feeds on a bottle
Food Safety

The FDA investigated the ongoing baby formula shortage. Here’s what it found.

Experts weigh in on issues that are still unresolved.

Example of golden ratio in photography
DIY

Learn the golden rules of photography (before you break them)

From the rule of thirds to leading lines, these are the core principles of photographic composition. Feel free to smash them to pieces.

A bald man wearing a dust respirator and earmuffs working in a woodshop and milling his own wood to make it straight.
Life Skills

Every woodworker should know how to mill their own boards

Flat, square, and straight planks will make your DIY projects much easier.

Watch this sleek electric plane ace its high-speed ground test
Electric Vehicles

Watch this sleek electric plane ace its high-speed ground test

Powered by 8,000 pounds of batteries, the Alice aircraft just completed an important runway exercise. And its first flight is coming up very soon, too.

Wildfires are burning away snow in the American West
Environment

Wildfires are burning away snow in the American West

A new study finds wildfires are burning more high elevation areas and dramatically impacting the West’s snowpack as a result.