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

This fascinating tilt-rotor is one of many contenders to carry out missions such as rescuing downed Air Force pilots.

Creatures of the sky and sea can conspire to form mesmerizing displays of synchronicity.

We’ve come a long way since the beginning of the pandemic.

3 questions about how well COVID-19 vaccines work, answered.

But that's okay, because it still doesn't mean anything

Here’s a primer on the modern wireless standard with a Dark Ages name.

Jim DeBoer has carving John Deere equipment for 80 years, but his productivity has rocketed since retirement.

Some gamers have embraced using a mousepad the size of their desk. Maybe you should too?

Better meals and less harassment are perks for females who take on more flashy, masculine coloring.

Soap suds are your friends.

The US was reportedly going to reveal the existence of a weapon in orbit. Here's why that's a bad idea.

Elevate your tea and tipple game with some flowers and leafy greens.

The pterosaur specimen is the most complete of its kind ever found—although it was hacked into six pieces.

Save bandwidth and money.

Astronomers could detect the first hints of microbial life outside our solar system in just a few years.

Create harmony among your gadgets.

Light pollution has some unusual effects.

The battery-powered Yara Birkeland could be plying the seas on its own before the year is out. Here's what to know about the innovative vessel.

Like deadlifts, squats exercise way more than the obvious bits.