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Shipwreck on shore
Archaeology

How scientists keep ancient shipwrecks from crumbling into dust

One chemical reaction could turn a massive vessel to nothing if not protected.

southern right whales
Ocean

The secret to helping this resilient whale species lies in its genes

Sequencing the southern right whale’s DNA could lead to more modern conservation measures.

A woman checking a child's temperature
COVID-19

We’re getting better at treating COVID-19

Here’s what you need to know this week.

women wearing masks at the grocery store
COVID-19

When it comes to airborne COVID-19 transmission, droplet size matters

But this doesn’t rule out the danger of inhaling tiny particles.

Harley Davidson Serial 1 e-bike
Electric Vehicles

Harley’s first electric bicycle stands out with its retro style

The Serial 1 has a belt drive instead of a chain and leather accents to give it a motorcycle vibe.

Wood filters, hot rocks, and seven other ways to purify water in the wild
Life Skills

Wood filters, hot rocks, and seven other ways to purify water in the wild

Access to safe drinking water is critical in camping or survival situations

Synthesized false color image of Venus, using 283-nm and 365-nm band images taken by the Venus Ultraviolet Imager (UVI).
Solar System

Traces of life on Venus now seem dubious

Three new studies failed to find similar levels of phosphine, the life-hinting molecule.

a person holding an "I Voted" sticker on their finger
COVID-19

How to prepare for in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic

Get ready and get out there.

atlantis map
Archaeology

Atlantis isn’t real, but here are all the places it could have been

There are good reasons that a city might sink into the sea.

Child pretending to be a superhero
COVID-19

Have no fear—healthy Halloween ideas are here

Protect your family from COVID-19 by treating them to something deliciously nutritious.

satellite imaging spectrometer
Fossil Fuels

New satellites can pinpoint methane leaks to help us beat climate change

Gas-sniffing orbiters are helping clear the air of a common and overlooked pollutant.

A human hand holds a light brown vampire bat.
Bats

Vampire bats socially distance when they feel sick

The nocturnal creatures' social networks are among the most complex in the animal world.

Witch fingers
Projects

Go full-on mad scientist by making your own Halloween candy

Learn how to make fizzy candies, chewy caramels, and witch fingers.

A meteor streaking through a sky full of stars
Space

Pristine ‘fireball’ meteorite contains extraterrestrial organic compounds

It crashed down onto a frozen lake in Michigan, untainted by Earth’s environment.

halloween decorations
COVID-19

How to safely celebrate Halloween during COVID-19

The pandemic doesn’t have to cancel Halloween.

roll of i voted stickers
Global Warming

This election could decide the climate’s future

It’s difficult to overstate how consequential the 2020 election is for the planet.

Social media congressional hearing
Social Media

This clip is all you need to know about the latest Congressional hearing on social media

Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz calls yesterday’s testimony what it really was.

Chromecast Google TV
Tech Hacks

Seven pro tips for the new Chromecast with Google TV

One interface, multiple streaming services.

Maria Caffrey
Climate Change

Meet the former government officials who quit or retired to protest ‘blatant disregard’ of science

Scientists have described Trump appointees meddling with everything from nutrition research to COVID-19 data to mining and survey reports.

a person texting
Psychology

Heavy media multitasking might make you more forgetful

We still don’t completely understand how media affects our brains.