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Our planet’s rotation has been speeding up for years.

From scars to barnacle blooms, a whale’s tail is a living record of its life. 

Astronomers suspected it existed, but didn’t think they’d ever see it.

‘Perhaps the most surprising finding so far is that there is no surprise.’

'‘It looks like a mess but I promise it’s just organized chaos.'

An expert explains how to read them.

The bioluminescent bugs of summer still need our help to stave off extinction.

There's a lot more to iCloud besides storage.

Protect your dogs and cats from harmful rays.

It's not like what you see on TV.

Notion is a powerful, freeform note-taking tool.

'When the VA does research, it helps veterans, but it helps all Americans.'

A relocation project shows how these 'ecosystem engineers' are quietly transforming dry landscapes.

Digitizing rare manuscripts is getting increasingly hands-off.

Keep tabs on your dog and cat with an AI-powered app that detects noise, behavior, and even activity levels from afar. Then, dispense treats for good behavior.

Archaeologists found evidence of 4,000-year-old foul play in the Pyrenees mountains.

These high-end hiking and skiing socks are great for walking and running, too. They prevent blisters, wick sweat, and battle the dreaded boot stink.

They are not related to the delicious Italian dish.

Early research shows potential—but human studies haven’t proven the hype.

This is the best hybrid floor cleaner we have used so far. Super-heated steam makes quick work of hard surfaces, while powerful suction eats everything in its path.