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An exploded view of Callaway's golf balls.
Physics

Callaway designed its Supersoft golf balls to spin, but not break

Callaway uses a material called Paraloid to create a softer ball with a more resilient cover.

SISS-Geo app
Diseases

The next pandemic could be lurking anywhere. Can this wildlife-tracking app help prevent it?

In Brazil, crowdsourcing intel on sick animals helps health officials gird against yellow fever outbreaks.

University students walk on campus in masks.
Vaccines

COVID’s fourth wave is on the way—and younger people could be most at risk

Here's what you need to know this week.

Simulation of a black hole.
Black Holes

Astronomers may have found the surprisingly elusive medium-sized black hole

The discovery hints that “intermediate mass” black holes may be peppered throughout the universe.

exploring moon caves
Moons

We could live in caves on the moon. What would that be like?

Lunar caves aren’t just scientific curiosities—they might be our future homes.

Genesis Concept X Electric Car interior shot
Concept Cars

The Genesis X Concept electric luxury car is all about design

We don't know any of the Genesis X Concept stats like range or top speed, but it sure looks good in pictures.

san francisco bay area golden gate bridge
Pollution

Living in the same city doesn’t mean breathing the same air

A new study found dramatic variation in air pollution's health effects among neighborhoods in the Bay Area.

Temperature scarf hanging from a tree
Projects

Turn climate data into a knitted accessory and a crafty conversation starter

Not your grandma’s knitting project.

A woman wearing a white knit cap, a white sweater, and a jacket, talking into a phone at night by a street.
Tech Hacks

7 of the best voice recorder apps for your phone

Record interviews or just your own thoughts.

Get smarter with these gamified learning apps
DIY

Get smarter with these gamified learning apps

The best prize is a new skill.

8 creative ways to add flair to your Instagram stories
Tech Hacks

8 creative ways to add flair to your Instagram stories

Thinking outside the box can get you those sweet likes.

Two people walking on a trail in the wilderness, heading toward a body of water and some mountains
Life Skills

Tips for picking the best hiking trail

Preparing for the outdoors involves more than selecting the right gear.

How to declutter your kids’ artwork while keeping what matters
Life Skills

How to declutter your kids’ artwork while keeping what matters

Not all paper mache projects spark joy.

glowing pink springhare
Animals

Nobody painted these glowing pink springhares—their Day-Glo is all natural

No, your eyes do not deceive you: They’re really, really pink.

Traveler sits on suitcase in airport.
Vaccines

Fully vaccinated people can safely travel, the CDC says

New CDC recommendations advise that fully vaccinated people in the US can go on the move, as long as they stay masked and distanced.

Artist's impression of the DAEDALUS robot on the moon
Space

Real-life BB-8 ‘hamster ball’ robot may one day map moon caves

ESA’s spherical rover hopes to lower, roll, and hop its way through lunar caves.

Narwhal tusks are full of illuminating secrets
Global Warming

Narwhal tusks are full of illuminating secrets

The giant teeth can reveal clues about pollutants in the Narwhal's diet.

A woman looking at her phone screen at night while the screen illuminates her face
Tech Hacks

Your phone’s dimmest setting is still too bright. Here’s how to darken the screen even more.

Go beyond dim and enter a realm of darkness you never knew existed.

cranes on the waterfront
Science

6 key ways Biden’s new job plan tackles climate, health, tech, and more

The ambitious plan aims to put $2 billion toward creating new jobs and better infrastructure.

A person holding a phone and looking at a song they'd like to use for their iPhone's ringtone.
Tech Hacks

How to make a custom ringtone on Android and iOS

Default ringtones are boring, so here's how to spice it up.