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Vampire bats rendezvous with their friends when dining out

Fancy meeting you on this cow!

By Elana Spivack

Prepare for hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters with these expert tips
Have a plan. Have a kit. And have conversations with your loved ones in advance. By Brett Robertson/The Conversation
Best Controllers for PC: Great gamepads for every player
Some games are just better with a gamepad By Mike Epstein
All the new gadgets Amazon announced at its Fall 2021 product event
Amazon unleashed a new Echo Show, a smart thermostat, and a robot butler. By Stan Horaczek

Science

With Landsat 9, NASA can now photograph the entire Earth every 8 days

Along with its already orbiting companion, Landsat 8, the just-launched satellite will monitor how climate change continues to alter the Earth's surface.

By Hannah Seo

Tech

Amazon devices at home.

The big new updates to Alexa, and Amazon’s pursuit of ambient AI

If you want Alexa to alert you about specific sounds in your home, you can just teach it to listen.

By Charlotte Hu

Space

Four adults stand side by side at night.

SpaceX’s Inspiration4 shows spaceflight is changing fast—and science must keep up

By Charlie Wood

Life Hacks

An iPhone and a Mac computer keyboard illuminated under a pink light.

It’s a great day to secure your Apple and iCloud accounts

By David Nield

Animals

Grizzly bear family in Yellowstone National Park

Watch a gray wolf annoy a grizzly bear by biting its butt

By Sage Marshall/Field & Stream

Health

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Has the fountain of youth been in our blood all along?

By Kat McGowan

Latest

By Philip Kiefer Sep 27, 2021

Science

These footprints could push back human history in the Americas

But knowing for sure isn't easy.

These footprints could push back human history in the Americas

By Iain Boyd/The Conversation Sep 27, 2021

Military

Why ‘invisible’ electromagnetic weapons may be behind Havana syndrome

An Air Force scientist who's stood in the path of a 'heat ray' explains.

Why ‘invisible’ electromagnetic weapons may be behind Havana syndrome

By Rob Verger Sep 27, 2021

Technology

Rolls-Royce’s zippy electric airplane wants to break speed records—and power air taxis of the future

The goal is to fly faster than 300 mph.

Rolls-Royce’s zippy electric airplane wants to break speed records—and power air taxis of the future

By Sara Chodosh Sep 27, 2021

Health

When to worry about a concussion

There’s a lot we don’t know.

When to worry about a concussion

By Erin Fennessy Sep 27, 2021

Science

E. coli isn’t always bad—it’s actually an unlikely research hero

A whole universe of non-pathogenic strains built the foundations of modern science.

E. coli isn’t always bad—it’s actually an unlikely research hero

By Ahmed Elgammal/The Conversation Sep 26, 2021

Technology

An AI finished Beethoven’s final symphony. But is it good?

After nearly 200 years, Beethoven's final symphony is finally complete.

An AI finished Beethoven’s final symphony. But is it good?

By Rob Stumpf Sep 26, 2021

Technology

Toyota’s new hybrid Tundra uses an electric motor for more power

The 2022 pickup truck is now partially electrified, boosting its performance when drivers are hauling heavy loads.

Toyota’s new hybrid Tundra uses an electric motor for more power

By Shira Feder Sep 25, 2021

Technology

Your iPhone already tracks your steps. What if it tracked your mood, too?

A recent report suggests Apple is interested in using its smartphone to notice signs of depression.

Your iPhone already tracks your steps. What if it tracked your mood, too?

By Claire Maldarelli , Sara Chodosh Sep 24, 2021

Health

The CDC recommends booster shots for healthcare workers and other at-risk groups

An FDA advisory committee met on Friday amid an ongoing debate about the potential value of COVID booster shots.

The CDC recommends booster shots for healthcare workers and other at-risk groups

By Kate McGregor/Domino Sep 24, 2021

DIY

Set a spooky Halloween scene with these painted marbled pumpkins

It's all in the wrist.

Set a spooky Halloween scene with these painted marbled pumpkins