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How publicly owned power could shape the future of clean energy
Renewables

How publicly owned power could shape the future of clean energy

Millions of people already rely on democratically-controlled power grids.

A refinished wooden side table with black iron legs, on a hardwood floor next to a pink armchair.
Projects

Upgrade your stooping game by learning how to refinish a table

It's worth the wait.

A carnivorous Mexican butterwort plant next to a non-carnivorous plant.
Life Skills

What killed my carnivorous plants?

I've given you sunshine. I've given you dirt. You've given me nothing but heartache and hurt.

More than 100,000 Americans are currently hospitalized for COVID-19
Vaccines

More than 100,000 Americans are currently hospitalized for COVID-19

Here's everything you need to know this week.

The biggest, baddest motorcycles money can buy
Motorcycles

The biggest, baddest motorcycles money can buy

The incredible hulks.

Origami and octopus inspired robo-arms could one day be used to navigate our body cavities.
Robots

This magnetic robot arm was inspired by octopus tentacles

This origami, bio-inspired robot arm can twist, bend, reach, grab and bring back objects.

Pot of melted chocolate
Projects

How to temper chocolate—even in hot weather

Don’t lose your cool.

The government is raising an army of parasitic wasps to fight invasive beetles
Insects

The government is raising an army of parasitic wasps to fight invasive beetles

The invasive green beetle destroys trees across 35 US states—and quarantine efforts are futile.

Renewable energy needs storage. These 3 solutions can help.
Climate Change

Renewable energy needs storage. These 3 solutions can help.

Storing renewable energy is key for a reliable low-carbon grid.

A yellow and blue 2023 Nissan Z driving in Times Square.
Vehicles

Nissan finally updated the Z sports car. It was worth the wait.

Two turbos, two seats, manual transmission, and a countless amount of spirited driving.

Is butter a carb?
Nutrition

Is butter a carb?

Everything worth knowing about macronutrients.

Seriously, do not take ivermectin to treat COVID
COVID-19

Seriously, do not take ivermectin to treat COVID

The anti-parasitic drug can be dangerous in high doses.

brave-robot-ice-cream-scoop
Environment

This could be the milkiest vegan ice cream ever

A new milk substitute from Perfect Day acts just like milk—no cow, needed.

How personal carbon allowances can help normal people fight climate change
Climate Change

How personal carbon allowances can help normal people fight climate change

The timing might finally be right for this carbon-reduction strategy.

The government is going to use facial recognition more. That’s bad.
AI

The government is going to use facial recognition more. That’s bad.

A new report from the GAO finds that, among other uses, six agencies employ it to generate leads in investigations.

A person standing in a glass shower, washing their hair, with soap suds on the glass shower door.
Life Skills

How often should I shower?

It's time to vet how often you get wet.

a pilot flying an aircraft while wearing an AR display
Air Force

Fighter pilots, meet your AR adversaries

Air Force aviators could soon be training against synthetic enemies—aircraft generated by the augmented-reality display in front of them.

Volcanoes could be our fiery allies in the fight against carbon emissions
Sustainability

Volcanoes could be our fiery allies in the fight against carbon emissions

Weathering is key to locking up some of the atmosphere's natural carbon dioxide.

Young child sitting at a table looking at a tablet
Tech Hacks

When to have the online-security talk with your kids

Build good habits for a lifetime of online safety.

covid-19 vaccines
Vaccines

All your COVID booster shot questions, answered

New evidence suggests they may be a good idea, but that doesn't mean you're not currently protected.