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Science

In a global crisis, working harder isn’t the best solution

By Laura Baisas

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Health

FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray for severe depression

By Andrew Paul

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Health

Oyster blood could fight superbugs

By Laura Baisas

A screenshot of the game display shows the quadcopter following a green path around the rings. The inset shows a hand avatar. The neural implant records from nearby neurons and algorithms determine the intended movements for the hand avatar. The finger positions are then used to control the virtual quadcopter. Image credit: Nature Medicine
Technology

Patient with paralysis uses mind to pilot virtual quadcopter

By Andrew Paul

The field team sampling a lake near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, that browned after the extreme events.
Environment

Greenland’s lakes are getting uglier—and fast

By Lauren Leffer

A robot called 'Tiangong' is expected to join dozens of other humanoids in a half marathon race later this year.
Technology

Human vs: humanoid: Half-marathon pits robots against 12,000 joggers

By Mack DeGeurin

Mars rover prototype in simulated Martian environment with alloy wheels
Science

NASA teases bendable titanium wheels on future Mars rovers

By Andrew Paul

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Environment

Dogs sniff out two new species of truffle

By Laura Baisas

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Science

Curious and hungry physicists whip up perfect pasta pan salt rings

By Laura Baisas

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DIY

Stop talking to your phone: How to use Type to Siri

By David Nield

Three chimpanzees in an enclosure at the Kumamoto Sanctuary holding leafy branches.
Environment

Peeing is contagious for chimpanzees

By Laura Baisas

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DIY

How to make sure all your software and apps are up to date

By David Nield

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Science

Could we ever regrow our adult teeth?

By Harri Weber

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DIY

How important are updates, actually?

By Justin Pot

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DIY

How to use Photoshop on your phone

By David Nield

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DIY

5 clever uses for your old iPhone or iPad

By Justin Pot

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Health

US may finally require Nutrition Facts labeling for alcohol

By Andrew Paul

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Science

Apex predators were sacrificed nearly 2,000 years ago in Teotihuacán

By Laura Baisas

Cybertruck Cyberbeast edition seized by UK police
Technology

UK police seize Cybertruck because it’s illegal there

By Andrew Paul

Two little blue penguins at a nest in Timaru, New Zealand.
Environment

When penguins divorce, the whole colony is impacted

By Laura Baisas