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Titanium and silicone may someday surpass flesh and blood

How urban explorers uncovered the site—and the memory—of a covert Cold War–era accident.

Retail is learning to read (and sell things) to your subconscious. Be excited!

Rooftop greenery guards against water damage and bland meals

The 31st annual Best of What’s New awards.

A guide to what to drink to stay cool this summer.

Geologists are analyzing ancient clues to tell our origin story.

As climate change intensifies, architects, designers, and scientists are devising better ways to deal with almost anything nature throws our way.

Why everyone should start paying attention to space weather reports.

More than a decade after the supersonic passenger aircraft landed for the last time, a new class of faster-than-sound planes prepares for liftoff.

Piece by piece

The iconic New York State Pavilion is in disrepair, but a competition wants to change that

We’re still figuring out how the bugs in your gut make you sniffle.

Tanker pilots, helicopter operators, and smokejumpers need special skills (and morning coffee) to do their high-flying jobs.

With enough water, underground Mars rocks could support microbial life, a new study says.

A harmless virus was injected into a blind man's eye to help grow new light-sensing cells.

These intricate patterns hold URLs, apps, Wi-Fi passwords, and more.

Your guide to a sting-free summer.

If you want to go to Mars, fly American

Semi-aquatic anoles can stay underwater for almost 20 minutes to avoid predators.