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Tiktaalik’s ancient cousin decided life was better in the water
Evolution

Tiktaalik’s ancient cousin decided life was better in the water

This paddle-finned fish may have returned to swimming in search of tasty meat.

amazon 4-star store
Internet

Amazon targets Facebook groups to curb fake product reviews

Amazon wants to put a stop to the Facebook groups that fraudsters have been using to gather and plan coordinated attacks.

red panda sleeping on branch
Wildlife

We don’t have a full picture of the planet’s shrinking biodiversity. Here’s why.

A limited view of ecology leads to extremely limited conservation efforts.

A crow and a vulture with a bright red head stand facing one another on a leaf-covered forest floor.
Endangered Species

The wackiest-looking birds are the most at risk for extinction

Extinction means fewer feathered weirdos—like vultures with naked heads.

White shepherd or collie dog with tongue hanging out in front of blue background ad swirling dog memories
Cats

Do cats and dogs remember their past?

We might think cats live in the “meow” and dogs fur-get time, but their ability to dream and recall details suggests otherwise.

NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin on Apollo 11 in a white uniform looking at camera
NASA

Buzz Aldrin is auctioning off rare pieces of US space history

Buy the pen that saved the Apollo 11 mission for a cool million (or more).

Flooded street
Climate Change

Why so many climate adaptation schemes fail

Maladaptation or ill-conceived attempts at climate adaptation threaten to make a bad situation even worse.

whale shark in dark waters
Technology

With new tags, researchers can track sharks into the inky depths of the ocean’s Twilight Zone

Sharks are tapped into a secret ecosystem in the ocean’s Twilight Zone, and researchers are trying to tail them.

In the ceramic box atop a solar tower, a chemical reaction takes place that makes jet fuel.
Science

This solar tower makes jet fuel from sunbeams, water, and gas

It's a smart way to make propellent that cuts back on carbon-intensive processes in flying.

A short history of US hypersonic weapons testing
Air Force

A short history of US hypersonic weapons testing

Three recent successful tests represent a hypersonic moment. Here's a look at the milestones along the way, from 1944 to now.

an illustration of an early mammal creature with fur and a few sharp teeth, breathing out a puff of air indicating cold weather. a bug flies in the corner
Evolution

Mammals’ ears may hold the secret to warm-bloodedness

The coiled channels deep within the ears of fossilized and modern animals reveals that mammals became warm-blooded 233 million years ago.

Artificial light poses a growing threat to nocturnal wildlife
Animals

Artificial light poses a growing threat to nocturnal wildlife

In habitat restoration, the need for darkness is largely overlooked. But for some species, it is necessary for survival.

People wait in line to receive the Monkeypox vaccine in New York.
Health

Why sexual health clinics are struggling to control monkeypox

Though monkeypox is not an STI, sexual health clinics are on the frontlines of the outbreak, whether they're ready or not.

Boom’s newest supersonic airliner concept sports 4 engines and Concorde vibes
Aviation

Boom’s newest supersonic airliner concept sports 4 engines and Concorde vibes

The aircraft, called Overture, could someday carry passengers at a speed of Mach 1.7.

Yellow sun and clouds
Global Warming

A historic heatwave is rippling through Europe

The UK has hit over 40 degrees Celsius for the first time ever.

Alaska Airlines electronic tag
Technology

Alaska Air’s new electronic luggage tags could speed up airport check-ins

The airline says it will be the first to issue reusable, electronic tags to replace paper print-outs.

A SpaceX rocket blasting to space in 2020, paving the way for the company's record year.
Space X

SpaceX will break a major rocket-launch record this week

The spaceflight company's 32nd launch of 2022 will surpass the annual record it set last year.

A brunette woman wearing pink headphones and looking away from the camera as she listens to music she owns that she put onto her Spotify playlist.
Tech Hacks

How to add your personal music collection to your streaming playlists

Don't leave your MP3s behind.

a woman looks in the mirror as she pinches a pimple on her check with her two pointer fingers
Ask Us Anything

Why some people find pimple popping so grossly satisfying

Your tolerance for disgust is a big part of it.

crypto vs. coins
Technology

Will digital dollars ever replace hard currency in the US?

The US Mint isn’t shutting down anytime soon.