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A model in a wine-red cutout dress on a beach
Social Media

Tech-savvy fashion forecasters already know what you’ll be wearing in two years

A combination of AI and creativity translates our cultural values into colors and shapes.

A baby red fox with its mouth open in a grassy field
Animals

What does the red fox say?

Put your Wes Anderson notions behind you.

Naked woman statue in garden.
Archaeology

What archaeologists got wrong about female statues, goddesses, and fertility

Our modern ways of understanding gender don’t always prevail in history.

Person filling up water bottle at kitchen sink with tap water.
Projects

Simple, at-home tests can check your air and water for contaminants

There are more options than ever.

A mallard hen and drake perched on a concrete embankment near a city.
Wildlife

Four wild animals that are thriving in cities

Cougars in Los Angeles? Coyotes in Chicago? Meet the new neighbors on the block.

A running water faucet
Security

Hackers accessed a Florida water treatment plant’s system and tried to make a dangerous change

They tried to raise the sodium hydroxide levels to dangerous amounts.

lake palcacocha glacial lake
Global Warming

A looming climate disaster threatens the lives of 6,000 Peruvians

The deadly Lake Palcacocha might burst through its dam.

A young man under rd and purple light, wearing a computer headset and touching his microphone while looking at a screen.
Tech Hacks

Online classes are difficult for the hard of hearing. Here’s how to fix that.

Finding the right tech and setup is easy.

honeycomb in a plastic bag
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.

Chinese parents and kid have a meal in their dining room
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.

Preview of Google's Green Room video chat feature
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.

A retriever puppy wearing black glasses with its head on a dog magazine
Dogs

Is your dog actually smart? Depends on its memory.

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

Hands on a laptop as a person uses a computer
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.

Ana Galvañ illustration
Science

Why you never forget how to ride a bike

A once-in-a-lifetime lesson.

Strong woman lifting weights and a barbell at the gym
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.

A student in a red graduation gown dabbing
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.