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Dinosaurs

The fiery end of the dinosaurs kicked off the golden age of mammals

It was a normal day in the Cretaceous—then an asteroid hit the planet. Riley Black's new book explores how the extinction of dinosaurs gave way to new life.

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Social Media

Pending any plot twists, Elon Musk will soon own Twitter

The changes he wants to make won’t be easy or straightforward.

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Spiders

These male spiders fling into the air to escape post-coital cannibalism

The three unfortunate males that did not catapult away from mates met their demise.

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Computers

Best benchmark software

Does your PC stack up? Face some real numbers and hard truths with the best benchmark software.

Little green Corvette: Chevy’s classic car is going electric
Electric Vehicles

Little green Corvette: Chevy’s classic car is going electric

The announcement came today from GM's president, Mark Reuss. Here's what to know about Chevrolet's plans for the iconic American supercar.

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Tech Hacks

20 tips to get the most out of Google Drive, Docs, Slides, and Sheets

Boost your productivity

CERN worker examining semiconducting magnets of Large Hardon Collider accelerator
Particle Physics

The biggest particle collider in the world gets back to work

It will be several more months until the Large Hadron Collider is at its full potential. But once it is, it should be more powerful than ever.

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Insects

The unbelievably gross things that we regularly eat by accident

From mold to teeth, here are a few disgusting things humans ingest more often than you’d think.

Car owners: here’s when experts say you should switch to an EV
Renewables

Car owners: here’s when experts say you should switch to an EV

It all depends on the fuel economy of your current ride.

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Moons

NASA’s new moon rocket is leaking fuel, but that’s not a setback

The spacecraft powering the Artemis missions has been stalled by technical difficulties, but they're only proportional to what it's endeavoring.

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Birds

Crows and ravens flexed smarts and strength for world dominance

As corvids flew all over the planet and settled in new environments, they evolved unique skills that gave them an edge in survival.

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Tech Hacks

How to use emoji reactions in Google Docs

Because sometimes a thumbs up is all you need.

A man standing at a mirror and yelling at his reflection in the dark.
Life Skills

How to protect your identity online

On the internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.

The US is looking for a new anti-air missile
Weapons

The US is looking for a new anti-air missile

The current one is the Stinger, and the US has sent thousands of them to Ukraine. Here's what the next-gen weapons need to be able to do.

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Tech Hacks

Use this little-known Google feature to bookmark every movie you want to watch

Don't lose track of must-see films.

The CDC needs the public’s help to reverse the upward trend in STIs
Diseases

The CDC needs the public’s help to reverse the upward trend in STIs

Sexually transmitted infections have been on the rise for years, but at-home testing might help.

The Horseshoe Bend in the Colorado River.
Pollution

From pollution to dams: here’s what is plaguing America’s 10 most endangered rivers

A new report outlines what is hurting our rivers—and what populations are feeling the most pain.

The NYPD’s fleet has its first electric vehicle
Electric Vehicles

The NYPD’s fleet has its first electric vehicle

A look at the police department's new EV, a modified Ford Mustang Mach-E GT.

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Cancer

Why doctors almost never say cancer is ‘cured’

Even when the signs and symptoms vanish, it doesn't mean patients are cancer-free.

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Internet

Cookies are going away, but internet tracking may still be here to stay

Internet users are increasingly worried about what companies do with their personal data. Here's how big tech is responding.