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The origin story of domesticated rabbits may be all wrong
Pets

The origin story of domesticated rabbits may be all wrong

The path from wild rabbit to fluffy bunny is much more mysterious than we thought.

Figure skaters have to train themselves to ignore their natural reflexes
Science

Figure skaters have to train themselves to ignore their natural reflexes

Brain areas that control movement have to learn new tricks.

Is China’s space laser for real?
Military

Is China’s space laser for real?

It’s not a Death Star super laser. It’s a space broom.

What if hibernating animals formed an orchestra and performed a symphony about their winter’s sleep?
Wildlife

What if hibernating animals formed an orchestra and performed a symphony about their winter’s sleep?

Well, they did—sort of.

Still need a flu shot? Here’s how to find one near you.
Vaccines

Still need a flu shot? Here’s how to find one near you.

It's not too late to get the flu shot, and it's really important that you do.

One orange kitten, two grey kittens, two brown kittens
Cats

Kittens from the same litter don’t always have the same parents

It's called heteropaternal superfecundation.

candy hearts artificial intelligence
AI

STANK LOVE, BEAR WIG, and other sayings from AI-generated candy hearts

The list also includes ME LOVE HAVE and HOLE. Happy Valentine's Day.

Climate change revealed this U.S. military secret
Climate Change

Climate change revealed this U.S. military secret

Toxic chemicals from hidden military bases now risk leaking.

WATCH: 24 of the most famous space launches ever
Space

WATCH: 24 of the most famous space launches ever

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy test is just the latest.

The HTTPS in your browser’s address bar is important for staying safe on the web
Security

The HTTPS in your browser’s address bar is important for staying safe on the web

Google Chrome will soon clearly indicate that sites without encryption are "not secure."

China shot down another missile in space
Military

China shot down another missile in space

Like a hypersonic bullet hitting another hypersonic bullet.

We’re told to fear robots. But why do we think they’ll turn on us?
AI

We’re told to fear robots. But why do we think they’ll turn on us?

The robot uprising is a myth.

The UN Climate Panel needs more women
Climate Change

The UN Climate Panel needs more women

The lack of female scientists on the UN's panel of climate scientists is hurting the quality of scientific research.

Every DIYer should know about these apps
Tech Hacks

Every DIYer should know about these apps

Seven essential phone apps for your next project.

Millions of Americans can’t stay home with the flu, so it spreads
Diseases

Millions of Americans can’t stay home with the flu, so it spreads

In America, paid sick leave is not guaranteed.

Venus flytraps know not to eat the insects that pollinate them
Insects

Venus flytraps know not to eat the insects that pollinate them

The carnivorous plants mostly feast on ground critters like spiders and ants.

fan
Aviation

A wind tunnel and laser guidance helped the Olympic luge team learn about uniform tech

They felt the need for speed.

Let’s talk about Charles Darwin’s sexy theory of selection
Evolution

Let’s talk about Charles Darwin’s sexy theory of selection

Happy Darwin-tine's Day, everybody!

Olympic stadiums are engineering marvels: here are seven standout facilities
Technology

Olympic stadiums are engineering marvels: here are seven standout facilities

The designs made history. And they might be used again.

winter olympics biathlon
Science

Olympic biathletes learn to shoot between heartbeats

To hit a 1.6-inch target after an all-out cardiovascular sprint, take a deep breath.