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Watch a team of robots launch and target a missile

An autonomous boat, a drone, and a missile walk into a bar... Or in this case, a NATO exercise.

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Can I get a COVID booster shot? And everything else you need to know.
Many people in the United States are now eligible for a booster vaccine. By Philip Kiefer
How to protect your smartphone privacy
Prevent Google and Apple from tracking you. By David Nield
You can stop bots and spammers from calling you so freaking much
Fight back against Agent Smith from the “Federal Investigations Department.” By David Nield

Science

A newly discovered planet orbiting a dead star offer a glimpse of Earth’s future

A solar system that looks like ours … after Earth gets destroyed.

By Leto Sapunar

Tech

Lego construction of house on fire meme

Can I offer you a nice meme in these trying times?

A new study found that COVID-related memes helped people cope with the stresses of living life during the pandemic.

By Charlotte Hu

Space

orion nebula

These strange radio signals might not be coming from stars

By Leto Sapunar

Life Hacks

night sky

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6 common mistakes first-time stargazers make, and how to avoid them

By Celestron

Animals

Devil's tooth fungus in the Pine Barrens, NJ

9 creatures that have made spookiness their brand

By Elana Spivack

Health

Red and yellow onions

A salmonella outbreak has hit 37 states, and onions are to blame

By Elana Spivack

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By Jeff Schogol/Task & Purpose Oct 22, 2021

Military

The Navy released a scathing report about the fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard

"The ship was lost due to an inability to extinguish the fire."

USS Bonhomme Richard submarine fire being extinguished by multiple Navy boats

By Hannah Seo Oct 21, 2021

Science

The FDA just authorized boosters for Moderna and J&J—here’s what you need to know

The mix and match approach could ease access to shots, and boost better immunity.

By Jenna Schnuer Oct 21, 2021

Technology

Will supply chain issues affect the books you want? Depends on what you’re reading.

We have some tips if you're looking for a page-turner this holiday season.

By Betsy Ladyzhets Oct 21, 2021

Science

Are US booster shots sapping the world’s vaccine supply?

If the coronavirus continues spreading anywhere in the world, it has the capacity to spread everywhere.

By Sandra Gutierrez G. Oct 20, 2021

Technology

Three spreadsheet tips to make beginners feel like pros

Let's cell-abrate!

person using microsoft excel on laptop computer

By Mike Rampton/Mel Magazine Oct 20, 2021

Science

Why beer serving sizes are so weird

The math is kind of medieval.

Light beer in a pint and 12-ounce glass on a table outside

By Charlotte Hu Oct 20, 2021

Technology

Facebook might rebrand as a ‘metaverse’ company. What does that even mean?

A report says that the new name could drop next week, with the goal of distancing the company’s future tech from its current image.

facebook sign

By David Nield Oct 20, 2021

Technology

20 quick ways to dial up your smartphone game

Give your device a minute of your time.

A person standing outside wearing a blue winter coat and a gray knit hat while smiling and looking at their phone.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Oct 20, 2021

Technology

What we know about China’s new hypersonic weapon test

Let's talk about space, orbit, and weapon trajectories.

By Hannah Seo Oct 20, 2021

Science

Surgeons transplanted a pig kidney into a person, and it worked like normal

A successful pig-to-human kidney transplant could transform the organ donation pipeline.