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Bees

Bee theft is almost a perfect crime—but there’s a new sheriff in town

Meet the man on the front lines of the ultimate bee sting.

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Science

Learning a second language early might have ripple effects throughout your life

Research shows that adults who grow up bilingual hold onto certain cognitive skills.

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Technology

Google’s new Green Room feature gets you camera-ready before video meetings

Get a better look—and listen—to yourself before you hop into that video conference.

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Dogs

Is your dog actually smart? Depends on its memory.

Playtime can be a good way to test a pet’s genius.

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Security

You should update your iPhone and Chrome browser ASAP

Apple and Google have had some vulnerabilities pop up lately.

Three U.S. Air Force bombers fly over Super Bowl LV.
Aviation

Everything to know about the bombers that flew over Super Bowl LV

The 2021 Super Bowl flyover was unlike any other.

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Science

Why you never forget how to ride a bike

A once-in-a-lifetime lesson.

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Fitness & Exercise

A complete guide to vegan muscle building

Everything you need to know about protein, supplements, meal timing, and more.

Person receiving a shot from a healthcare worker.
Vaccines

How to prepare for getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Don’t worry—side effects are usually mild.

maple syrup
Projects

Make your own maple syrup without harming the trees

Maple trees are just the beginning. You can tap, boil, and brew tree syrup from many other species too.

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Psychology

4 big ideas on fixing American schools

Experts agree that the system needs to think bigger than test scores and statistics.

A woman in mask, head scarf and yellow rain jacket stands along the water
COVID-19

Women are more likely to take COVID-19 guidelines seriously

The global pandemic response has been gendered in multiple ways.

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COVID-19

Even at half capacity, the Super Bowl could cause COVID-19 outbreaks

The safest way to celebrate is still at home.

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Fossil Fuels

Keystone XL was supposed to be a green pipeline. What does that even mean?

Now that the pipeline is dead (again), it’s time to look back at the controversial project.

Two black and white puppies fighting over a toy on the Puppy Bowl field
Dogs

Doggie DNA tests help predict the breeds that will be Puppy Bowl MVPs

The rambunctious game brings science into the mix for a little player-by-player analysis.

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Vaccines

The CDC declares Super Bowl parties a no-go

Here’s everything you need to know this week.

Bowl of cheese sauce in a large plate of nachos.
Projects

Scientific tips for making perfect nacho cheese

Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday.

A sign saying the area is for electric vehicles only, with an image of an EV plugged into a charging station on it. Two white EVs are parked behind the sign.
Electric Vehicles

GM wants its cars to be fully electric by 2035. Here’s what that could mean for auto emissions.

It’s an aspirational target, but it’s also a sign that automakers can change their ways.

The visitor entrance of the Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Vaccines

How US veterans can get COVID-19 vaccines

The VA has vaccinated close to a million patients. Here are the qualifications.

snowball slingshot
Projects

Make a snowball slingshot and rule your neighborhood with an icy fist

Winter warfare will never be the same.