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Space

Ukraine was about to revive its space program. Then Russia invaded.

Dnipro, Ukraine's “Rocket City,” was critical in the Soviet Union’s space race—but Russia’s invasion has made the future of the country's space program uncertain.

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Tech Hacks

How to convert HEIC files—or prevent them altogether

HEIC files are efficient, but they aren't always compatible.

Clothing rack of colorful tops.
Sustainability

Does renting your clothes reduce fashion waste?

Reduce, reuse, then maybe rent.

Biden State of the Union 2022 with the US president, vice president, and speaker of the House of Representatives in front of an American flag and two other individuals wearing COVID masks in the Capitol
COVID-19

A quick look at Biden’s new COVID preparedness plan

Sensing exhaustion from the nation, US officials are trying to put the pandemic in the rearview.

a commercial airplane
Aviation

How Biden’s airspace ban will affect Russian airlines

The US and many other countries have decided to ban Russian aircraft from their airspace, a move that could "cripple" Russian carriers.

JBL Reflect Flow Pro on a wooden floor
Earbuds

JBL Reflect Flow Pro active sport earbuds review: Workout-approved true wireless

Use earbuds that are just as dynamic as your next workout.

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Global Warming

One glaring issue with Biden’s State of the Union

Russia's invasion and the pandemic overshadowed the climate crisis in the president's speech.

a kilonova, a cosmic event between two neutron stars showing the collision in the middle and purple blue emissions coming off of it
Black Holes

This kilonova could have created the first-ever extragalactic ‘sonic boom’

A collision between two neutron stars is emitting mysterious X-rays—and astronomers are getting closer to pinning down the source.

Craters on the dark side of the moon from a flyby image
Moons

Why NASA’s pumped to watch a rocket smash into the moon

The accidental experiment will shed light on the physics of impacts in space.

medicine cabinet with red wine, caviar
Medicine

Why this French hospital serves dying patients wine and caviar

At Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, end-of-life care is filled with tasty indulgences. And brain research is confirming why that makes for a good ending.

An Apple MacBook's lithium-ion battery.
Renewables

We need safer ways to recycle electric car and cellphone batteries

Lithium-ion batteries call for an end-of-life makeover.

nuclear missile test
Weapons

A closer look at Russia’s nuclear arsenal—and the rest of the world’s

There are an estimated 12,700 nuclear warheads on Earth. Here's which countries have them, and what it means for Russia to have put their nuclear forces on high alert.

Tyrannosaurus rex fossil at Field Museum lobby
Dinosaurs

Is T. rex really three royal species? Paleontologists cast doubt over new claims.

A new study based on private fossils claims that Tyrannosaurs are kings, queens, and emperors.

People looking at mobile phones
Social Media

How tech companies are pushing back against Russia

Major tech and media platforms like Apple, YouTube, and TikTok move to block Russian state news.

Person-doing-heart-hand-gesture-at-concert
Tech Hacks

Streaming hardly ever gets artists paid. Here’s how to support musicians you love.

Become a true patron of the arts.

A black bear, which people can struggle to distinguish from other bears.
Bears

Burglar bear Hank the Tank might be even tougher to catch. Here’s why.

DNA evidence adds a plot twist to California’s black bear invasions.

A laptop on a white table with the DuckDuckGo search engine on the screen.
Tech Hacks

7 ways DuckDuckGo can help you find exactly what you need

Reduce your reliance on Google.

An iPhone with Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, and Twitter apps visible.
Tech Hacks

How to make your social media posts truly private

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram privacy settings, explained

Northern fulmar seabird sitting on a grassy hill with small pink flowers
Birds

Can birds smell? This ornithologist is debunking a long-standing myth.

It comes down to a tradeoff between senses. Or does it? Danielle J. Whittaker seeks out the truth in her new book.

Silver pocket watch being swung on a chain on a black background to symbolize a time crystal
Physics

Time crystals just got a little easier to make

A new kind of time crystal can exist at room temperature, making it all the more relevant for the real world.