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Flight bans won’t stop Omicron
COVID-19

Flight bans won’t stop Omicron

The virus is coming from inside the house.

The feats of engineering that dazzled us in 2021
Best of What's New

The feats of engineering that dazzled us in 2021

The Best of What’s New in engineering helps us adapt to the realities of an ever-changing world.

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Vaccines

New information may explain why the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine caused blood clots

Understanding the trigger for this rare condition may help prevent future cases.

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Sustainability

What makes an eco-resort truly sustainable?

Not every 'green' vacation lives up to standards.

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Tech Hacks

Hot computers are slow and dangerous—here’s how to cool yours down

How hot is too hot?

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Tech Hacks

Wake up to a customized alarm on your smart speaker

Start your day with whatever you want to hear.

How to choose the best smart speaker
Tech Hacks

How to choose the best smart speaker

With different sizes, prices, and capabilities, there’s surely one out there for you.

The most high-flying aerospace innovations of 2021
Aviation

The most high-flying aerospace innovations of 2021

A major airline turns to artificial intelligence for help, a drone that can refuel fighter jets, and more airborne innovations are the Best of What’s New.

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Social Media

Twitter’s new policy aims to protect private individuals in photos

The change is focused on curbing abuse through media shared without consent.

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Best of What's New

The most innovative personal care products of 2021

The Best of What's New in beauty, wellness, and at-home fitness helped make another stay-at-home season that much more bearable.

A newfound South American dinosaur had a tail like a war club
Dinosaurs

A newfound South American dinosaur had a tail like a war club

The fossil shows that armored dinosaurs relied on three different kinds of tail weaponry.

The 100 greatest innovations of 2021
Best of What's New

The 100 greatest innovations of 2021

The 34th annual Best of What’s New awards.

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Best of What's New

The greatest automotive innovations of 2021

Electric vehicles, an innovative owner's manual, and lots of pickup trucks headline this year's Best of What's New.

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Drones

This bird-legged quadcopter can easily perch in the treetops

The new design could open up the possibility for more adaptable landing gear.

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Tech Hacks

3 ways to hide photos and files on your phone

Stay out, creeps!

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Climate Change

Arctic rainfall will surpass snowfall by 2060, predictions show

The shift from snow to rain in Arctic falls will have global repercussions.

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Robots

Starbucks opens its first cashierless coffee shop

Its latest high-tech, low-touch outpost is a collaboration with Amazon Go.

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Ocean

8 ‘insignificant’ creatures that will make you dream about the ocean

A new book from the makers of 'My Octopus Teacher' tracks the many mysteries off the coast of South Africa.

The top 10 health and medicine breakthroughs of 2021
Best of What's New

The top 10 health and medicine breakthroughs of 2021

From novel vaccines to an ultra-sharp CT scanner, these are the Best of What's New.

A woman in a white t-shirt holding her phone and looking confused.
Tech Hacks

What to do if your iPhone home screen disappears

Even if all your home screens are accounted for, you could still learn a fun new trick.