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Starlink satellites streak across telescope images of the stars.
Space X

Elon Musk insists his satellite swarm won’t interfere with science. This model disagrees.

Astronomers will need additional software, new cameras, and a lot more money to cope with Starlink.

satellite image of hurricane harvey
Global Warming

We can no longer rely on historical data to predict extreme weather

Climate change is dramatically shifting how we look at the future.

Blessing of narwhals
Evolution

The narwhal’s giant unicorn horn might help them find mates

I like big tusks and I cannot lie.

A Delta passenger plane taking off into the sun
COVID-19

How airlines are wrestling with the fallout of COVID-19

Delta, United, and others are cutting down flights and staff until early summer.

A homeless camp in downtown Los Angeles
Health

COVID-19 could hit homeless communities hard

Access to health care is already limited for people living in shelters or on the streets. A pandemic just makes it worse.

a Northern cardinal on a metal bar outside
Projects

How to start birding in any US city

Hang out with our fine, feathered friends.

bats in a cave
Bats

North American bats tend to roost among the fungus that kills them

When the mammals arrive at their winter homes, the white-nose fungus is there to greet them.

Valkyrie
Self Driving

The Navy and Air Force have been experimenting with uncrewed fighter jets

Wingmen of the future could be flying robots that cost just $3 million a pop.

The robotic scoop-arm pins “the mole” against the side of its hole in an attempt to get it moving.
Mars

At long last, NASA’s probe finally digs in on Mars

NASA unsticks its Martian digging probe by whacking it with a shovel.

a woman at a conference room table with an Apple Mac laptop, in a meeting
Tech Hacks

Download paid software for free or cheap

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A cubic array of micro-fabricated capsules to deliver multiple vaccines in one shot
Medicine

Medical breakthroughs turned into gorgeous images

Lymph nodes and neurons make for good eye candy, too.

medications
COVID-19

How long will COVID-19 last?

The actions we take now will make a huge difference.

Basturma
Projects

Basturma, baby! Make your own Armenian charcuterie.

This easy-to-DIY cured beef delivers a power punch of spice.

Worker sitting at Mac laptop with wireless headphones on
Psychology

Listening to music helps you work, sometimes

Choose your task and track wisely.

a photo of the Android TV interface
Tech Hacks

Customize your Android TV with these seven tips

Google built it, but you are its master.

Code Orange stream
COVID-19

13,000 fans moshed at home as a metal band streamed from an empty venue

Code Orange played for a packet Twitch stream after COVID-19 canceled their record release show.

Couple holding hands
COVID-19

An expert guide to love and sex during a pandemic

We are all in long-distance relationships now.

a person cleaning a stairway
COVID-19

How to disinfect public surfaces during a pandemic (and whether you even need to)

You’re better off sanitizing yourself, but it can’t hurt.

A Vanderhall what? We go for a ride, er, drive, in Vanderhall Motor Works’ premium Venice GT reverse trike.
Motorcycles

This bespoke ride is half car, half motorcycle, all fun

Vanderhall’s Venice GT is a worthwhile option for those who want to make a statement around town.

A roll of toilet paper labeled as "emergency"
COVID-19

No, you don’t need to hoard toilet paper to prep for a pandemic

Hoarding causes shortages that wouldn’t otherwise exist. But the impulse may be part of our biology and psychology.