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COVID-19

President Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine—but that doesn’t mean you should

Here’s everything you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week.

The Earth’s atmosphere
Climate Change

Wacky weather punched a new hole in the ozone—and it could happen again

Earlier this spring, a powerful polar vortex caused a surprising and dangerous rift over the Arctic.

space robot
Mars

This little NASA rover can conquer sand and steep hills

Its peculiar paddling gait is ideal for exploring treacherous lunar and Martian terrain

Camera dial
Life Skills

What camera mode to use and when

Get by with a little help from your friend Auto Mode.

The Sebring-Vanguard
Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles have come a long way since the 1890s

Tesla is not the end-all for these stylish and efficient cars.

train with sign saying help contain the spread of the coronavirus
COVID-19

See which states still have increasing rates of COVID-19

Many of the areas that are reopening haven’t even beaten the first wave of the virus.

a person holding a small fish while standing on a dock on a lake
Projects

Go old-school with this handmade bamboo fishing pole

A truly organic fish stick.

Renaud Vigourt illustration
Evolution

No one knows what a perfect night’s sleep actually looks like

The less you worry about your rest, the better it will be: That’s Jamie Zeitzer’s advice.

a man holding his head in pain, perhaps because he is sick
COVID-19

Where to find trustworthy information about COVID-19 and other health issues

Don’t just go clicking on links and assuming the worst.

There’s a reason looking at food photos makes you hungry
Science

There’s a reason looking at food photos makes you hungry

They trick your brain into making your tummy rumble.

grocery store carts
COVID-19

COVID-19 surface tests can’t make public spaces safe just yet

Labs and companies are already distributing contamination kits, but quality and costs vary wildly.

overhead view of a coral reef
Global Warming

Lab-grown algae might help save corals from climate change

Researchers are looking for a way to buy time for reefs.

Boeing Loyal Wingman drone
Aviation

Boeing’s new autonomous fighter jet has a pop-off, swappable nose

Called the “Loyal Wingman,” the drone is designed to fly with crewed aircraft.

A storm on Lake Michigan
Climate Change

The Great Lakes are higher than they’ve ever been, and we’re not sure what will happen next

Lakeside living comes with a new premium: flooding and lots of uncertainty.

An artist's interpretation of what a ninth planet could look like.
Black Holes

Planet Nine might not be a planet at all

We could know for sure in as little as five years.

couple walking with masks on their phones.
COVID-19

We have the tools to contain COVID-19 misinformation, we just aren’t using them

Successful strategies to combat false information learned from previous health events aren’t being used.

a photographer taking photos in Thailand
Tech Hacks

Free alternatives to Photoshop that give you maximum creative freedom

Good for editing images or drawing something of your own.

Reconstruction of Spinosaurus in life
Dinosaurs

Most dinosaurs didn’t swim—but this ‘dino equivalent of Jaws’ sure did

The ancient animals have been thought to be exclusively land-lovers, until now.

A doctor's office kit
COVID-19

Small doctors’ offices are turning to GoFundMe to survive the pandemic

If they don’t make it, it’s a loss for all of us.

ancient human tools
Archaeology

Anthropologists have identified the earliest evidence of Homo sapiens in Europe

Tools and pendants found with the 45,000-year-old remains might have inspired later Neanderthals.