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How software saved a stealth fighter jet—and its pilot—from crashing in Alaska
Aviation

How software saved a stealth fighter jet—and its pilot—from crashing in Alaska

The 2020 incident occurred in an F-22 and involved software called Auto GCAS. Plus, what to know about two additional incidents in the same aircraft type.

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Social Media

Curious about what’s in ‘The Facebook Papers’? Read them for yourself.

Gizmodo will upload new documents weekly for anyone to view.

produce in recyclable bags
Projects

How to go zero-waste at the grocery store

You don't need to buy anything to start.

Plastic water bottle
Pollution

Microplastics have officially been found in our bodies. Here’s what that means for human health.

The long term impacts are still unknown.

What tangled headphones can teach us about DNA
Science

What tangled headphones can teach us about DNA

Mathematical biologist Mariel Vazquez studies shapes’ ability to transform.

An image from the laser test against the drone.
Navy

The Navy tested a laser that could defend ships from missiles

The Navy released results from its defensive laser demonstrations shortly after the Russian warship Moskva sunk.

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Ask Us Anything

Do we still need to save the bees?

Yes, and no, and yes.

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Projects

A beginner’s guide to selecting, planting, and protecting a new tree

This Earth Day, bring a little bit of nature to your own yard.

a milk carton sized satellite with solar panels around its surface
Space

This satellite has high hopes—the transformation of Finland’s space industry

About the size of a milk carton, the Foresail-1 satellite will seek new details about in Earth's radiation field.

A laptop computer set up with two screens and backlit by a purple LED light.
Projects

Expand your horizons by adding a second screen to your computer

Two is always better than one.

A woman sitting in front of a white laptop looking annoyed.
Tech Hacks

Live in bliss by tuning out news stories you’re tired of hearing about

It's better to consume in moderation.

Magneto 2.0 reveals what an electric Jeep Wrangler might look like
Electric Vehicles

Magneto 2.0 reveals what an electric Jeep Wrangler might look like

The latest concept is a much stronger prototype than a previous attempt at a Wrangler in EV form. These are its specs.

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Smart Home

The best smart doorbells

Thwart porch pirates and see visitors in advance with the best smart doorbells.

These little robots could help find old explosives at sea
Drones

These little robots could help find old explosives at sea

How new autonomous underwater vehicles can assist the UK in searching for deadly mines lurking in the oceans.

a white and blue medicine box that reads paxlovid by pfizer
COVID-19

What to consider when taking Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid

The drug can interact with many other medications but is still extremely effective in preventing severe COVID-19.

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Internet

DuckDuckGo’s new Mac browser aims to put privacy first

The privacy-centric search engine company will launch a new macOS browser for its users.

Airborne particles are responsible for features like smog.
Pollution

Why chemists are watching light destroy tiny airborne particles from within

How these particles break down could improve the way we understand aerosol pollution.

Sennheiser AMBEO underbelly with HDMI cables
Projects

How to connect a soundbar to a TV: HDMI ARC vs optical

Connecting a soundbar to a TV can take only one or two cables, but have you asking questions like HDMI ARC vs optical. Here are answers.

Wind turbines against a cloudy sky.
Life Skills

3 steps for making your rental’s energy bills greener

Most energy programs are aimed at landlords, but there's still a few things you can do.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a crowd
Social Media

Elon Musk just made a huge ‘unsolicited’ cash offer for Twitter

The Tesla CEO is offering to buy the social media company for over $40 billion in cash.