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rabbit
Diseases

What to know about ‘Bunny Ebola,’ the rabbit virus sweeping the Southwest US

It's hardy, contagious, and risky to wild animals and pets.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, destroyed homes and lives.
Ask Us Anything

Earthquakes can cause serious psychological aftershocks

Anxiety disorders affect tens of millions of people around the world. Natural disasters might make those numbers worse.

A toddler dressed as Wonder Woman
COVID-19

Eight summer activity ideas that will boost kids’ brains

And give adults a little break, too.

COVID-19 masks
Vaccines

Kids may spread COVID-19 more than previously assumed

Here’s what you need to know this week.

People having an outdoor barbecue
COVID-19

How (and when) to put together a social bubble

Flatten the curve first, then join a quaranteam.

burger king on london street
Global Warming

The inconvenient truth about Burger King’s ‘reduced methane’ Whopper

Feed additives could reduce emissions from cow burps, but the research used by the fast food chain has limitations.

cars flooded by water
COVID-19

How to evacuate and find emergency shelter during a pandemic

If you prepare now, it'll be much easier to get up and get out.

Astronauts having fun
Mars

For astronauts in space, play is a way to stay safe

Keeping shuttle residents entertained is a serious business.

Leica M10-R
Cameras

Leica’s new $8,300 M10-R still feels like a camera from the ‘50s

The 40-megapixel camera still accepts lenses dating back almost 70 years.

Lady Baltimore Cake
Projects

Twelve gorgeous layer cakes to make right now

Cake doesn't have to be a lie.

lone star tick
Insects

Ticks that cause red meat allergies are spreading, and invasive fire ants may be our best hope

The insects are an unlikely ally against the lone star tick.

face masks
COVID-19

Where to get reliable COVID-19 data, now that the CDC doesn’t have it

Hospitals now have to report their data to another federal agency, which won't be making the information public.

iPadOS 14
Security

Go try the new iPad and iPhone features before they’re officially released

The iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public betas are live and ready for download if you're feeling adventurous.

The ultra-black Pacific black dragon (Idiacanthus antrostomus), the second-blackest fish studied by the research team.
Fish

These ultra-black fish camouflage with the darkness of the deep sea

They can almost vanish—escaping predators and sneaking up on prey.

Yamaha’s TD1-B
Motorcycles

Motorcycle makers have put a lot of work into killing bad vibrations

A deep dive on the mechanics that drive motorcycle-engine design.

Bottles of vinegar and insect repellent ingredients.
Life Skills

Eight ways to repel insects without bug spray

You don’t need a can full of DEET to keep ticks and mosquitoes at bay.

A galaxy named NGC 1803 as imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Space

Why does space look so dark?

Stars may twinkle up above, but the rest is as dark as can be. Or is it?

apartment building
Health

How eviction is feeding—and being fed by—the pandemic

People who have been evicted are statistically more likely to face ongoing housing instability and have worse health outcomes than those that have stable living situations.

Bill Nye
Climate Change

Bill Nye says trust in science is key to beating COVID-19 and climate change

Science should be challenged—but putting intuition above expert opinion only exacerbates disasters.

Ford Bronco
Vehicles

The Ford Bronco is back and ready to take on the Jeep Wrangler in new ways

It can go off-road or you can take off the doors and cruise.