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Beethoven piano sheet music on a shelf

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

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

By Ahmed Elgammal/The Conversation

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. By Rob Stumpf
Free apps that will help you type faster
Type faster from home row all the way up that tricky "Q." By David Nield
How to keep track of what’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving
Don't miss your viewing window. By David Nield

Science

Sustainable diet of salad on a pink and purple background

How to eat sustainably without sacrificing your favorite foods

The food system is complicated, but these tips are simple.

By Sara Kiley Watson

Tech

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

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.

By Shira Feder

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

Paint mixture for DIY marbled Halloween pumpkins

Set a spooky Halloween scene with these painted marbled pumpkins

By Kate McGregor/Domino

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

A bowl of curry and spicy red chili peppers.

Spiciness isn’t a taste, and more burning facts about the mysterious sensation

By Elana Spivack

Latest

By Rob Verger Sep 23, 2021

Technology

Kitty Hawk’s electric airplane will fly you around—with no pilot

Check out Heaviside, an air taxi designed to someday transport just one brave soul from point A to B.

Kitty Hawk’s electric airplane will fly you around—with no pilot

By Rachel Feltman Sep 23, 2021

Technology

How glassblowers turn silica, soda ash, and lime into stunning works of art

The ancient craft may have a more sustainable future.

How glassblowers turn silica, soda ash, and lime into stunning works of art

By John Kennedy Sep 22, 2021

DIY

How to share a FaceTime link with anyone, even an Android user

More time for more faces.

How to share a FaceTime link with anyone, even an Android user

By Philip Kiefer Sep 22, 2021

Environment

The jet stream is moving north. Here’s what that means for you.

Weather could change dramatically, especially when it comes to rainfall.

The jet stream is moving north. Here’s what that means for you.

By Amanda Jean Stevenson/The Conversation Sep 22, 2021

Health

Abortion bans could make maternal mortality so much worse in the US

Even conservative estimates show a big jump in pregnancy-related deaths.

Abortion bans could make maternal mortality so much worse in the US

By Hugh Neill Sep 22, 2021

DIY

Lighting tricks that will make small rooms feel gigantic

Bend light to your will.

Lighting tricks that will make small rooms feel gigantic

By Kelsey D. Atherton Sep 22, 2021

Technology

This heavy-lift drone could quietly carry a sub-hunting torpedo

It's built to carry as much as 660 pounds as far as 18 miles.

This heavy-lift drone could quietly carry a sub-hunting torpedo

By Charlotte Hu Sep 22, 2021

Technology

PayPal will now pay you interest, and offer other bank-like features

The new PayPal app has features for savings, direct deposit, in-app shopping tools, bill pay, and crypto.

PayPal will now pay you interest, and offer other bank-like features

By Elana Spivack Sep 22, 2021

Science

What is umami? No, really.

It translates to 'mouthfulness.'

What is umami? No, really.

By Corinne Iozzio Sep 21, 2021

Science

The new issue of PopSci is full of bright young peeps

The fall digital edition is ready to read today.

The new issue of PopSci is full of bright young peeps