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Tornado from a tornadic supercell approaches from the south, west of York Nebraska June 20, 2011.
Weather

Why forecasting where tornadoes will hit is still hard to do

...even though storm predictions are improving.

A 3D-printed resin miniature on a workbench.
Peripherals

It’s the last week to save hundreds on Anycubic’s best 3D printers

Can't get your fill of filament? Want to 3D print but you're not printing money? Save up to $300 on a 3D printer.

Woman's hand reaching out from bed to turn off alarm on Amazon Echo Dot
AI

Alexa is about to send everything you tell it to Amazon

Even if you don’t enroll in Alexa+.

a green iguana sitting at the base of a palm tree
Endangered Species

After a 5,000-mile float, these iguanas probably set an ocean record

Fiji's 'outlier' iguana population made it there within the last 34 million years.

An Apollo 12 high-oblique view of the lunar nearside looking northeast toward the crater Copernicus (in center near horizon), as photographed from lunar orbit.
Moons

A startup wants to mine the moon for helium

Helium-3 is needed for nuclear reactors, quantum computers, and more.

Front view of broken heart-shaped lollipop on a yellow colored background
Food Safety

Scientist whose work led FDA to ban food dye says agency overstated risk

'I have no problem with my family — my kids and grandkids — consuming Red 3.'

Conceptual image of a stack of old analog TV sets with blank screens against a white wall
Psychology

Why new tech only feels good for a short time

Spend more time appreciating what you have.

The misfortune of some brings happiness to others, and for these polar bears, the death of a whale in east Greenland heralded a royal feast. Attracted by the smell, more than sixty bears were recorded in the area. However, their behaviour was almost benevolent, possibly due to the abundance of food.
Wildlife

11 fascinating wildlife images from the Sony World Photography Awards

A photo documenting a group of polar bears feasting on a dead whale captivated the judges.

chatgpt on a computer
Tech Hacks

How to use ChatGPT as a personal AI research assistant

You can now do some Deep Research from right inside the chatbot.

two baby eagles
Birds

Live cam bald eagles lost 1 of 3 chicks after snowstorm

'We are sad to let everyone know that one of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks did not make it through the severe winter storm.'

an illustration of a laptop with "google" and an anonymous password
Tech Hacks

How to use the Google Password Manager

Google can remember all of your passwords, across all of your devices.

satellites around earth
Space

Earth’s orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are making the problem worse.

By the end of the century, a shrinking atmosphere could create a minefield for satellites.

A postcard advertises the GM (or General Motors) Chevrolet Nova Custom coupe, seen from both the side and from the rear with the hatchback open, 1974. (Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)
Vehicles

How do cars get their names? Art, science, and a legal process.

Car names are forever, and automakers have a system in place to make it count.  

Cougar kitten next to car tire in the snow
Land

Cougar cubs spotted in Michigan for first time in over a century

‘It's something that should be celebrated, that we have the habitat to support an elusive animal like this.’

Total solar eclipse showing ring of sunlight
Moons

Lunar lander snaps mesmerizing views of a solar eclipse

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander photographed the Earth as it passed in front of the Sun on March 14.

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2023/04/11: Robotic device coined Digidog on display during NYPD (New York Police Department) announcement of deployment of innovative technologies on Times Square. Digidog will assist to the NYPD Technical Assistance and Response Unit. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Drones

New York law would ban civilians from weaponizing robots

The bill would make it a criminal offense to attach guns, flamethrowers, or lasers to robots. 

Best home weather stations sliced header
Smart Home

The best home weather stations

From wind speed to local humidity, these home weather stations will have you feeling like a meteorologist.

Stanley Tumbler cups on sale at Amazon on a plain background
Gear

The famous Stanley Cup Quench Tumbler is on sale at Amazon for its lowest price ever

You can score a 30-, 40-, or even 64-ounce tumbler right now for prices lower than last year's Black Friday sales.

a baby lion cub plays with its mother's tail
Wildlife

17 delightful Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards outtakes

Our animal friends can be quite amusing.

Hand holding titanium heart implant against black background
Engineering

In world first, man leaves hospital with titanium heart

The BiVACOR implant worked for 105 days while he awaited a human transplant.