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A solar eclipse.
Space

Why June’s sunrise eclipse will be worth waking up for

Viewers across northeastern North America will have the chance to see a rare crescent rising sun.

covid-19 vaccine production facility
Vaccines

Experts says blood clots from AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine are rare enough to justify its use

Some countries have already restricted the shot's use, but European regulators say it's worth using the vaccine mid-pandemic.

Assorted vegetables and fruit in a farmer's market
Nutrition

Simple tips to help you eat enough fruits and veggies every day

Working nutrition into your meals is easier than you think.

Black hands at a wireless keyboard
Technology

This supercomputer constantly ‘shapeshifts’ to thwart hackers

Morpheus could set the standard for protecting data on personal computers and in the cloud.

Green fried veggies on a wok
Home

Best wok for cooking up the perfect stir fry and more

A great wok is indispensable for stir frys but you can also use it for other types of cooking.

jumping spider
Spiders

Jumping spiders have a mysterious nighttime habit

The reason why is still unknown.

The Chemistry of Kibble
Nutrition

The Chemistry of Kibble

The billion-dollar, cutting-edge science of convincing dogs and cats to eat what’s in front of them.

Navy SEALs could get new airborne backup. Here’s what the planes look like.
Navy

Navy SEALs could get new airborne backup. Here’s what the planes look like.

Special Operations Command wants new aircraft for "armed overwatch." These are the options.

The 13 Weirdest-Named Academic Journals
Science

The 13 Weirdest-Named Academic Journals

I can't believe that's science!

jellyfish
Fish

8 Ways Jellyfish Are Awesome And Terrifying

Awesomely terrifying, or terrifyingly awesome?

Secrets of the Very Small
Science

Secrets of the Very Small

A new microscope enables scientists to see the intricate 3-D structure of everything from cartilage to Velcro.

Crumpled up paper waste
Sustainability

Modern paper use is wildly unsustainable. Here’s what you can do about it.

Luckily, even as consumers, there's a lot we can do.

Where does your paper come from? The good and the bad news.
Pollution

Where does your paper come from? The good and the bad news.

A huge chunk of paper products get recycled—but the industry isn't perfect.

bed bug
Diseases

The Bugs Behind The Bed Bug Genome

New research came from a famous bed bug lineage

Door to ICU
Diseases

A New Microbial Challenge in The Intensive Care Unit

Researchers have discovered a new infection risk inside the body

China Type 055 Destroyer
Military

China launched two more massive Type 055 warships

Another Record

Chemical Found in Marijuana
Diseases

Could A Chemical Found in Marijuana Be A Treatment For Alzheimer’s Disease?

Researchers have discovered the benefits of THC in the brain

100 greatest innovations of 2019: Best of What's New
Best of What's New

The 100 greatest innovations of 2019

The 32nd annual Best of What’s New awards.

needle and a syringe
Diseases

The Tenuous Tale of Contraceptive Hormones and HIV Risk

Researchers are trying to determine the answer to a decade-old question

obese mice
Diseases

Gaining A New Perspective On The Cause of Obesity

Researchers have found a possible lynchpin stemming from the immune system