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Whimsical model of satellite
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.

library full of books
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.

Plants_Elephant
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?

A photo of people talking using the computer.
Mental Health

Digital therapy companies promise to make mental health accessible—but experts are skeptical

Some some traditional mental health professionals are worried about the rapid proliferation of the online commercial therapy industry.

Person with long brown hair sleeping on gray pillows after taking a melatonin supplement
Medicine

Yes, you can overdose on melatonin. Here’s how to use the sleep supplements safely.

For starters, the supplement isn’t a good choice for kids or insomniacs.

travelers eating street food laughing
Life Skills

7 techno-savvy ways travelers can find food to fit their dietary restrictions

Don’t let dietary restrictions stop you from filling your plate.

What the future holds for the Army’s venerable Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Self Driving

What the future holds for the Army’s venerable Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The next-gen version of this ride should be able to move across a battlefield with no one inside.

Amateur Honorable Mention: Common Raven in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.
Animals

The year’s best bird photos highlight the humor, beauty, and fragility of avian life

The winners of the 13th annual Audubon Photography Awards have been unveiled.

A man on a bicycle wearing a face mask as he passes flowering bushes.
COVID-19

Omicron variants keep getting better at dodging our immune systems

But reinfections from BA.5 don't necessarily mean severe disease.

MIT 3D knits
Engineering

Pressure-sensing mats and shoes could enhance healthcare and video games

MIT researchers created a smart textile linked up with a machine learning system.