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a weather satellite in space orbiting the earth
Space

This app turns your phone into a space weather forecasting tool

Camaliot allows your phone to crowd source weather data that could help predict rainfall and cosmic events like solar flares.

How technology, both old and new, has shaped the war in Ukraine so far
Military

How technology, both old and new, has shaped the war in Ukraine so far

Weapons such as T-72 tanks, anti-air missiles, and drones have all affected how the conflict has unfolded.

Starburst galaxy in pastel colors in Hubble composite image
Physics

The most distant galaxy we’ve ever discovered might have closely followed the Big Bang

Astronomers have two explanations for why it still shines so bright.

Fermilab's Collider Detector.
Particle Physics

This subatomic particle’s surprising heft has weighty consequences

If the W boson is heavier than expected, then a foundational idea in physics is unfinished.

Night vision goggles in use on a C-17 aircraft in Hawaii in February.
AI

Artificial intelligence could help night vision cameras see color in the dark

Could an AI algorithm better predict colors in an image from a night vision camera that uses multiple wavelengths of infrared light?

A woman wearing a gray top stretching while she sits up in bed in the morning in front of an open window.
Tech Hacks

4 gadgets that will wake you up better than your phone

Wake up! Without your phone—we'll help you do that break up.

Food and Drug Administration headquarters in Washington, DC hosting a COVID vaccine booster meeting
Vaccines

The FDA is inching closer to a long-term COVID booster plan

A team of advisors met Wednesday to discuss boosters, but left with more questions.

A fox on a street--it's not the rabid one.
Animals

Capitol Hill is on rabies watch after feral fox’s capture

People bit by rabid animals need to be vaccinated posthaste.

Trucks with lasers and robotic arms will help the Air Force handle bombs
Air Force

Trucks with lasers and robotic arms will help the Air Force handle bombs

The Air Force is investing in armored vehicles that can keep runways operational, even after attacks, by dealing with unexploded ordinance.

JBL PartyBox 110 against the skyline
Speakers

JBL PartyBox 110 review: Make (and take) a splash

With improved sound, lights, battery, and now splash-proofing, the JBL PartyBox 110 is one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers to make a crowd sweat.

A trash bin is overflowing with blue and green plastic bottles
Animals

Earthworms can break down bioplastic, for better or for worse

The earthworm approach to processing plastic alternatives might just create more pollution.

A new drone delivery system will bring ice cream and pet meds to Texans
Drones

A new drone delivery system will bring ice cream and pet meds to Texans

The system launches in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but will services like these ever be more than a novelty?

Takeout boxes on green backdrop
Life Skills

How to make your takeout order less wasteful

You can start by turning down those single-use forks and knives.

Environmental Protection Agency
Environment

The EPA is trying to ban asbestos—again

Asbestos, a known carcinogen, has so far escaped all attempts at a blanket ban.

Google Maps on a smartphone.
Tech Hacks

Make Google and Apple Maps better for everyone by reporting errors

Flag missing roads, update restaurants' opening hours, and more.

Dogs know exactly what they’re doing when they give you the ‘puppy eyes’
Dogs

Dogs know exactly what they’re doing when they give you the ‘puppy eyes’

The centuries-old bond between people and dogs has shaped canine evolution—from barking to adorable expressions.

The past and future of the drones that monitored ceasefires in Ukraine
Drones

The past and future of the drones that monitored ceasefires in Ukraine

Before the Russian invasion, drones helped monitor ceasefire agreements. Here's how that worked.

DARPA quietly tested a hypersonic weapon last month
DARPA

DARPA quietly tested a hypersonic weapon last month

A hypersonic projectile travels at least five times the speed of sound. Here's what we know about the recent test.

Hamburger
Agriculture

Why is it so expensive to eat sustainably?

Creating a sustainable, equitable food system is complicated—and sometimes costly.

A computer with the title of the video game Fortnite on its screen, in a room lit by blue and purple lights.
Life Skills

A parent’s guide to playing Fortnite with your kids

Here’s some help understanding the game your kids are obsessed with.