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Laser detection and GPS guide this new mortar to its target with better accuracy
It’s called the Iron Sting.
Researchers just measured Jupiter’s stratospheric winds for the first time—and they’re a doozy
900-miles-per-hour winds rage on the gargantuan gas ball.
Facebook wants to remove the ‘friction’ between you and your computer using augmented reality
The research involves AR glasses and wrist-based wearables.
Wisconsin permitted people to hunt a contentious species. That might change next year.
Amid backlash, the state is forming a new gray wolf management committee to reconsider the rules for 2022.
Sperm whales have a surprisingly deep—and useful—culture
Whalers and researchers alike have found that these mammals are excellent at learning from each other.
5 heart-healthy foods—and 2 to absolutely avoid
If it feels hard to keep up with nutritional advice, don’t worry—cardiologists are here to help.
Native American communities take the lead on vaccinations after facing staggering rates of COVID-19
The pandemic’s impacts will be felt for generations.
How to fix a sliding door without taking it down
Try these repairs before embarking upon an involved project.
Protecting 30 percent of the oceans would benefit the entire planet
If we protect the right places, we can benefit fish and the climate—without sacrificing seafood
We now know babies can be born with COVID-19 antibodies
Here’s what pregnant and new parents need to know.
What did ’90s NASA astronauts pack for space?
There’s no punchline, unless you count the homemade jelly.
Vaccines may help alleviate symptoms for people with long-COVID
Here’s everything you need to know.
This free tool can reveal who is behind any internet domain
Understanding a WhoIs search is a useful skill to add to your repertoire.
Burning wood pellets won’t help us fight climate change
‘Renewable’ isn’t the only point to consider.
COVID vaccine hesitancy is showing up in unexpected places
Though BIPOC are often highlighted, they’re not the group with the highest rates of vaccine hesitancy.
Elvis (the helicopter) is cheating death by becoming a drone
The S-64 Air Crane is a former firefighting helicopter that’s being converted for autonomous operations.
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