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Wooden lacquer-painted tray by Mexican artist José Manuel de la Cerda depicting a war scene at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Science

Classic Mexican art stood the test of time with the help of this secret ingredient

A mysterious plant-based oil could help art conservators restore the shine to centuries-old masterpieces.

An hypothetical illustration of society running on garbage.
Ask Us Anything

Is trash a form of renewable energy?

Can the power grid run on garbage, safely and effectively?

A large padlock sitting on a computer keyboard under some green and red lighting.
Tech Hacks

Protect your inbox from phishing and other email attacks

Defenses up.

At 15,118 feet across, this new suspension bridge is the longest in the world
Engineering

At 15,118 feet across, this new suspension bridge is the longest in the world

Explaining the incredible engineering behind the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota at dusk with a crowd of visitors
Land

Why national parks are cracking down on fireworks, ebikes, and other harmful fun

As visitation numbers spike, the National Park Service is trying to strike a balance between recreation and conservation.

Person working on a laptop computer
Tech Hacks

How to optimize your computer’s RAM for the best possible experience

Give your PC or Mac space to think again.

A person sitting in front of a silver Macbook laptop and holding a credit card.
Tech Hacks

3 tech-savvy ways to boost your credit score

Leverage “alternative data” that traditional banks ignore.

A person with their phone connected to their laptop, maybe to share a large file with someone.
Tech Hacks

How to share huge files online

For serious data dumps.

Child using well in Bhor, Maharashtra, India
Climate Change

Groundwater is an incredible resource. It’s time to treat it like one.

Most of our liquid freshwater resources lay underneath us.

an American drone launching
Drones

How drones are helping fuel propaganda in Ukraine

Long used for scouting battlegrounds, unmanned flying machines and their footage can also shape public perception.

laptop
Security

You should start using a password manager

The system you keep in your head probably isn't cutting it.

Vault
Tech Hacks

How to get started using a password manager

The best credential is one even you don’t know.

a new postal delivery vehicle
Sustainability

The USPS just doubled its EV order, but experts say it’s not enough

The Postal Service is increasing its EV purchasing plans from 10 to 20 percent, although criticism of the agency's decision remains.

a close up profile of a vampire bat
Bats

How vampire bats evolved to get the most out of their bloody diets

Blood isn't the most nutritious meal, but that hasn't stopped vampire bats from drinking up.

A bathtub full of bubbles with a homemade wooden bath tray on it, complete with a book, a phone, a candle holder, and a wine glass holder.
Projects

Soak in style with this customizable DIY bathtub tray

This project is fully customizable to whatever you need at bath time.

Researcher making tiny ball of yeast-less pizza dough.
Nutrition

Scientists create a small, allegedly delicious piece of yeast-free pizza dough

No yeast, no problem.

How much data does streaming live tv use?
Televisions

How much data does streaming live TV use?

Let’s take a closer look at how much data some of today’s biggest streaming platforms actually use for live TV and your favorite shows.

google adds time availability for care providers in search
Technology

Google is launching major updates to how it serves health info

Here are the new health-related features coming to Google search, YouTube, and more.

A shovel dug deep into some dirt in someone's lawn or garden.
Projects

What to consider before ripping out your lawn

It's best to have a plan before you do major landscaping.

two astronauts in the international space station prepare pizza
International Space Station

Sorry, you can’t eat these popular foods on the International Space Station

Fizzy drinks, salt and pepper, and alcohol are some of the culinary items that don't make the safety cut for space travel.