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A microscope image of monkeypox virus particles, which are oval with a fringed outer ring.
Diseases

Monkeypox isn’t an STI. So why are health officials focused on sex?

Public health needs to strike a balance between immediate action and long-term control.

Large, destructive snails have invaded Florida
Animals

Large, destructive snails have invaded Florida

Giant African land snails are considered one of the most destructive species of snails on Earth.

A classic motorcycle-maker has unveiled its first electric ride
Electric Vehicles

A classic motorcycle-maker has unveiled its first electric ride

The TE-1 from Triumph has been in the works since 2019, and now we're getting some exciting stats on the new machine.

An old TV on a wooden table in front of a wall covered in orange square-patterned wallpaper.
Tech Hacks

7 ways to find new music, shows, and movies

Stick it to those fancy recommendation algorithms and do it yourself.

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Internet

A new targeted attack can be used to ID anonymous website visitors

This de-anonymizing attack takes advantage of online accounts users may be logged into in the background. Here's how it works.

Arteries with red blood cells flowing through and a yellowish cholesterol clog in a medical illustration
Heart Disease

A super-sharp gene editing tool could tackle high cholesterol and other common ailments

Helping Americans avoid heart disease, one DNA base pair at a time.

An intricate maze of small lakes and waterways define the Yukon Delta at the confluence of Alaska's Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers with the frigid Bering Sea. Wildlife abounds on the delta and offshore where sheets of sea ice form during the coldest months of the year.
DIY

3 advanced mapping tools for your every cartographic need

Sometimes you just need really intense maps.

Girl riding someone's shoulders during climate protest.
Climate Change

The biggest tool we have to fight climate anxiety is community

Conquering climate dread could mean starting a support group or participating in activism.

Swimmer in a black speedo soaring off a green diving board
Physics

Have we been measuring gravity wrong this whole time?

A Swiss experiment using vibrations and vacuum chambers could help firm up the gravitational constant.

drone parts
Weapons

Why drones are critical for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Amid a report that Iran would send drones to Russia to support its invasion, here's why these flying machines remain so important in the conflict.

Cow eating hay at farm.
Agriculture

We’re one key step closer to buying lab-grown burgers

Single-cell suspension may be the missing ingredient in lab-grown beef.

Four people standing facing away from the camera, with their arms around each others' shoulders, in the middle of a field of golden grass under a blue sky.
Tech Hacks

Cloud storage is cheaper when you know how to share it

Gather up five friends and start saving.

Why floods in mountainous regions are getting worse
Climate Change

Why floods in mountainous regions are getting worse

Multiple disastrous climate change effects are converging at the world's mountainous regions.

sidewalk detour sign
Technology

US pedestrian deaths are reaching a new high

Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in the US, and vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected. Better road designs could be the solution.

Loggerhead sea turtle
Animals

Sea turtles are helping us forecast storms

In the southwest Indian Ocean, turtles tagged with sensors are filling in the gaps scientists need to forecast tropical cyclones.

Facebook login screen.
Social Media

Facebook’s new profiles feature will let users split up their accounts

Select users are getting to try out having up to five profiles under a single account. Here’s how it works.

Pad with red sequins next to two tampons, yellow hormone pills, and an alarm clock to represent irregular periods
Vaccines

How do vaccines affect periods? A big COVID survey lays out some clues.

If you think the COVID vaccines messed up your period or postmenopause, you're not alone.

cat sitting on kitchen chair
Life Skills

How to keep even the fluffiest cats cool this summer

Cool cats year round.

Check out Wing’s new delivery drone prototypes
Drones

Check out Wing’s new delivery drone prototypes

The company is designing small flying machines in different sizes to deliver your stuff from the sky.

Person in yellow sweater at laptop reaching for a smartphone to call a crisis and suicide hotline
Mental Health

988, the shortened National Suicide Prevention Hotline number, is live

Now states and territories must follow up with the right resources.