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COVID-19

A mysterious virus is sickening people in China

We don’t know much about the new disease, but there’s a lot we do know about how outbreaks happen.

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Mental Health

We save lives and crops every time a coal plant closes

A new analysis shows exactly how much our health and agriculture benefit of transitioning away from polluting fossil fuels.

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Life Skills

Bimonthly, fortnightly, and other complications: Here’s how to talk about time

Set your watch to this helpful guide.

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Aviation

Bell’s sleek new electric air taxi design promises speeds of 150 mph and a 60-mile range

The model, with its four big ducted fans, is on display at CES 2020.

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NASA

The biggest gaseous structure in our galaxy is filled with baby star factories

The so-called ‘Radcliffe Wave’ stretches on for 9,000 light years.

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Tech Hacks

Make a Memoji that actually looks like you

Looking good!

Boy Changes Temperature On Central Heating Thermostat Control Using Mobile Phone App
Life Skills

It’s not easy being green, but it doesn’t have to be expensive

It’s not what you buy; it’s how you spend.

forest fires
Environment

The fire ‘time bomb’ is finally detonating on the world

Climate change is only part of the problem.

Impossible Pork recipes.
Technology

Impossible Foods unveiled its new plant-based pork replacement. Here’s what it tastes like.

We ate the most delicious new product at CES 2020 so far.

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Environment

Track Australia’s raging bushfires with these official sources

Here’s how people in the country and overseas can monitor the movement of fire fronts in real time.

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Animals

Australia’s historic bushfires could impact the world’s biodiversity forever

They’ve already killed half a billion animals.

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NASA

NASA’s top observatories teamed up to capture an imploding star in captivating 3D

The image provides new insight into the stellar object’s identity.

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Life Skills

Regifting is good, actually

It’ll save you some money, and help save the planet, too.

Natalie Andrewson illustration
Psychology

I built a room so quiet you can hear your own blood

Steve Orfield tests products in a super-insulated, reverb-free chamber to understand how loud the world is.

Kohler Moxie showerhead
Technology

Tech trends to expect at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show

Prepare for 8K screens, 5G devices, and lots of robots.

Kwaksistalla Wathl’thla with Mayanilh
Environment

Ecological secrets hide between the notes of Indigenous songs

For Indigenous Peoples, music is a repository of ancestors’ knowledge, teachings, and wisdom.

Must-have clutch motorcycle gear for all riders
Motorcycles

Must-have clutch motorcycle gear for all riders

For a safe, stylish, and comfortable ride.

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Projects

Make your own concrete flower pots

We threw in a 3D-printed mold, too.

an image of the helix nebula
NASA

Our newest alien comet may have been born out of a dying star’s vomit

Borisov may represent an entirely new type of celestial body.

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Tech Hacks

Eight apps to make your New Year resolutions stick

And if you vowed to use your phone less, just cut back on other apps, not these.