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The military is testing a weapon that aims to destroy electronics, not buildings
Air Force

The military is testing a weapon that aims to destroy electronics, not buildings

It's called HiJENKS, and it follows a similar project, called CHAMP. Here's how it's supposed to work.

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Land

Why you can’t put a price on biodiversity

Nature is worth more than what it brings to the economy.

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AI

Meta thinks its new AI tool can make Wikipedia more accurate

The project, called Sphere, draws its knowledge from the “unstructured” open web. It is still in its research phase.

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Health

The world’s population will probably pass 8 billion before Thanksgiving

Countries' populations are growing slower than expected.

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Tech Hacks

How to set up profiles on your smart streaming devices

Every member of the family or roommate can have their own digital space.

Starry valley of Carina Nebula against dust and light on a bluish universe in a James Webb Space Telescope image
Exoplanets

The James Webb Space Telescope’s first glimpses into deep space reveal 4 mind-blowing finds

The new observations include a blooming nebula, a watery exoplanet, and a secret star sanctuary.

A few slices of pepperoni pizza.
Life Skills

The best way to reheat pizza (and some things you should never do)

We ruined some pizza so you won’t have to.

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Science

Ball Corp’s unlikely journey from soda cans to satellites

The surprising link between the James Webb Space Telescope, a next-gen weather satellite, and your favorite frosty beverage.

A grassy, open pine forest on a sunny day.
Animals

Underneath Florida pines, gophers are getting weird

Gopher burrows are full of roots. Does that mean they're farming the forest floor?

Ozone
Pollution

Why Colorado continues to have some of the worst ozone problems in the country

Recent state efforts have been called 'bandaids' by experts.

The James Webb Space Telescope’s first image shows the universe in a new light
Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope’s first image shows the universe in a new light

Gaze deep into the universe at galaxy cluster SMACS 0723.

A man with a mustache and glasses taking a deep whiff of a coffee drink in front of his nose.
Life Skills

Your nose can help you form new habits

Breathe in the glorious smell of success.

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Internet

A copyright lawsuit threatens to kill free access to Internet Archive’s library of books

Four corporate publishers claim that the non-profit online library violates copyright. Internet Archive says what it's doing is fair use.

K2 comet looking like a blue dot in the black vastness of the solar system before its Earth flyby
Space Telescope

A massive comet and supermoon will light up the night sky this week

K2 could be one of the largest comets Earthlings have ever seen.

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Life Skills

How to keep your houseplants from dying this summer

Your plants don't love your AC as much as you do.

Trees grow with power plant pollution in the background.
Pollution

The EPA needs to retool its fight against climate pollution. Here’s how.

Generation shifting is out—but other strategies are still in.

Universal Audio SD-1 dynamic microphone feature image
Audio

Universal Audio SD-1 mic review: A contender to the throne

Stylish and natural-sounding, UA’s dynamic microphone aims to be a new classic for efficient home-studio setups. So is it?

Meet the JLTV, the Humvee’s agile new cousin
Army

Meet the JLTV, the Humvee’s agile new cousin

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicles are following in the Humvee's footsteps. Here's how the two machines compare.

Something inside shipping containers is making workers sick
Health

Something inside shipping containers is making workers sick

Seizure-inducing methyl bromide and carcinogenic formaldehyde are only some of the poisonous chemicals scientists found inside cargo containers.

KLM airplane taking off of runway.
Climate Change

Greenwashing lawsuit against Dutch airline is the first of its kind

Is sustainable flight really possible right now?