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Solar PV panel up close.
Renewables

Are solar panels headed for space?

More sun and fewer clouds could make for super-powered energy production.

The Thwaites ‘doomsday’ glacier is on the cusp of disaster
Climate Change

The Thwaites ‘doomsday’ glacier is on the cusp of disaster

The crucial glacier is retreating at twice the rate that satellites observed, according to new research.

Trash folder
Tech Hacks

Stop struggling with ‘inbox zero’ and just delete all your emails

Zero-waste methods should not apply to emails.

illustration of free-falling woman
Ask Us Anything

Why do we love watching people defy death?

Explore the psychology behind our fascination with daredevils.

A Boeing drone flying in Australia.
Air Force

Ghost Bat drones could fly alongside the next generation of Air Force fighter jets

How an uncrewed aircraft made in Australia could figure into the US Air Force's plans.

Close-up at the syringe, vial and hands of a woman preparing the Moderna COVID booster shot
Vaccines

Omicron boosters are the future of COVID vaccines in the US

Vaccines customized to fight individual viral strains aren't all that new. The question is, will they work for COVID?

Seal-spooking tech could help protect endangered salmon
Animals

Seal-spooking tech could help protect endangered salmon

By tapping into a nails-on-a-chalkboard-like reflex, scientists are hopeful they’ve found a way to keep seals away from endangered fish.

Set of different cosmetic bottles of cream or serum on a ceramic tray
Health

Is there any science behind the ‘skin cycling’ trend on TikTok?

There is no one size-fits-all solution to getting better skin.

TV in living room with netflix on screen
Tech Hacks

When should you use a TV over a monitor?

For gaming, watching, and working—choose your fighter.

girl with a pearl earring paining with outpainting-filled background
AI

DALL-E’s latest trick: extending the boundaries of paintings

Open AI is introducing a new feature to its text-to-image generator. Here's how it works.

How to replace an old or clogged car radiator
DIY

How to replace an old or clogged car radiator

This is how you should replace a radiator to prevent overheating and possible engine damage.

Full-grown bison standing in a prairie full of yellow goldenrod wildflowers
Land

Bison are bringing biodiversity back to Kansas prairie land

A local look at bison and cattle grazing shows how the two could work hand-in-hand.

Photo of galaxies in space taken by NASA's James Webb Telescope
Internet

Scammers are using a Webb Telescope photo to hide complex malware

Security experts say the Webb Telescope image isn't even the most impressive part of the malware campaign.

Two decades-long studies link ultra-processed foods to cancer and premature death
Cancer

Two decades-long studies link ultra-processed foods to cancer and premature death

The more processed a snack is, the more risky it may be.

The Army’s Chinook helicopters are grounded. Here’s why.
Army

The Army’s Chinook helicopters are grounded. Here’s why.

Four reported engine fires occurred over the past 90 days, the Army says. Here's everything to know about these heavy lift helicopters and their recent problems.

Screenshot of worker in front of shelf within Amazon warehouse
Internet

Four Amazon warehouse workers died on the job within a month

Amazon denies fault, but critics argue it's further evidence of brutal labor conditions within the company.

See the first image of an exoplanet caught by the James Webb Space Telescope
Space Telescope

See the first image of an exoplanet caught by the James Webb Space Telescope

The powerful telescope uses infrared light to produce a detailed image of the far-off gas giant.

A child wears a mask and sanitizes hands to avoid getting sick.
Diseases

The back-to-school guide for fighting common viruses

Help kids avoid spreading COVID, flu, monkeypox, and other bugs.

In photos: The widespread threats of melting Himalayan glaciers
Climate Change

In photos: The widespread threats of melting Himalayan glaciers

The retreat means countries like Nepal and Bangladesh, which rely on these mountain water cycles, will have to adapt.

bird
AI

Artificial intelligence is helping scientists decode animal languages

A Google translate for rodents and whales doesn't exist yet, but researchers are working on it.