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Updated 2024-11-25 09:32
Satellites Show the Alarming Extent of Russian Detention Camps
Images have identified 21 facilities that are forcibly detaining thousands of Ukrainians, as well as possible mass grave sites.
Scans of Students’ Homes During Tests Are Deemed Unconstitutional
An Ohio judge ruled that such surveillance to prevent cheating could form a slippery slope to more illegal searches.
M.T. Anderson’s Feed Remains Frustratingly Prescient
Twenty years after publication, the YA novel is the century’s most relevant dystopia—and that’s not even the most interesting thing about it.
Nothing Is Protecting Child Influencers From Exploitation
Social media accounts featuring kids are more popular than ever. But labor and privacy laws haven't been updated to safeguard the young stars.
How to Make the Most of the New US Climate Tax Credits
This week, we tell you how to claim tax discounts by upgrading your home, switching to an EV, and decarbonizing your life.
Samsung’s Buds2 Pro Are Smaller and Sound Better
These noise-canceling earbuds are as good as AirPods Pro for calls and workouts, but they’re even better for quiet listening.
The Climate Bill Will Electrify More Delivery Vans and Trucks
Tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act could incentivize US business owners—beyond big companies like Amazon and Walmart—to buy zero-emission EVs.
Satellites Keep the World’s Clocks on Time. What if They Fail?
Standardized time is broadcast by satellite networks around the world, but their signals are vulnerable to interference—so the UK is building a more resilient system.
Humans Are Revisiting the Moon—and the Rules of Spacefaring
The US-led Artemis Accords attempt to update regulations for space exploration—but they raise questions about equity and resource use.
Get Used to Startups Trying to Reinvent Housing
WeWork’s controversial cofounder Adam Neumann is not the only entrepreneur to see opportunity in the generation of Americans unable to buy homes.
Samsung’s New Folding Phones Are Finally Ready for Prime Time
A high price is just about the only barrier to folding fun.
Sayaka Murata Inhabits a Planet of Her Own
The novelist makes the Earthly rituals of sex, marriage, childbirth—and all of human life—appear delightfully outlandish.
Playing Old Favorites on a Handheld Is an Entirely New Experience
Revisiting a go-to game like Mass Effect on the Steam Deck opens up a world of possibilities.
Fitbit Drops 3 New Fitness Trackers—and None Have Wear OS 3
The slim, attractive updates to the Inspire, Versa, and Sense trackers do not run Google’s latest wearable operating system. Honestly, that’s fine.
Boycotting Russian Scientists Is a Hollow Victory
Science agencies around the world halted partnerships with Russia after it invaded Ukraine. But such actions are shortsighted and do more harm than good.
The Biggest Threat to Humanity? Black Goo
Seen most recently in sci-fi shows like Westworld and Severance, the sinister substance also exists in the real world—where it may control us all.
This Giant Sprinkler System Can Protect Cities From Wildfires
Two Spanish towns have built a network of towers that douse surrounding trees with recycled water—stopping fire in its tracks.
The Privacy Flaw Threatening US Democracy
Without robust federal protections, the country's widespread mass surveillance systems could be used against citizens like never before.
Email Doesn't Suck. It's Email Clients That Need Improving
Don't hate the technology, hate the implementation.
Polio Is Back in the US and UK. Here’s How That Happened
For every person paralyzed, hundreds or thousands could be infected. It’s a setback for the long-overdue plan to eradicate the virus from the world.
The Most Damning Allegation in the Twitter Whistleblower’s Report
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s claims about the company’s lax security are all bad. But one clearly captures the extent of systemic issues.
The Twitter Whistleblower Plays Right Into Elon Musk’s Hands
Damning accusations from Twitter’s former chief of security could have widespread consequences for Musk’s takeover.
The Best Cookbooks of Summer 2022
From earth-friendly barbecue to clever weeknight dinners, this season’s crop is especially bountiful.
How Does Queerness Fit Into the US Census?
The population tally, with its normative ideas of identity and household, counted queerness nearly a century ago—but it needs to go much further.
Egg and Sperm Donors Could Be Required to Share Medical Records
In much of the US, donors aren’t obliged to disclose potentially inheritable health conditions. A proposed law could change that.
At Some Colleges, the Fall of Roe Will Weaken Student Health Care
As students return to school, many will find restricted campus access to abortion services and information—and perhaps reproductive care in general.
Babylon Disrupted the UK’s Health System. Then It Left
The AI-powered online doctor app is ditching its controversial NHS contracts as it focuses on the US market.
The Joy of Playing the Same Sims Family for Years
Most people don't stick with the just one in-game clan for very long. These players have stuck with the same lineage for half a decade—and counting.
Raising Startup Funding Used to Be Easy—Not Anymore
In recent years investors greeted founders with generous checks and warm smiles, but now CEOs seeking cash encounter cold shoulders.
What If You Tried to Swallow a Whole Cloud?
Ask an absurd question, and xkcd’s Randall Munroe will give you a (somewhat) serious answer. An exclusive excerpt from his upcoming What If? 2.
If Humans Went Extinct, Would a Similar Species Evolve?
It's comforting to believe that another advanced civilization would develop if humanity met its end. Not so fast.
Inside That Gory House of the Dragon Premiere Episode
Never let it be said that a Game of Thrones property isn’t going to deliver big, brutal events.
Inside the World’s Biggest Hacker Rickroll
As a graduation prank, four high school students hijacked 500 screens across six school buildings to troll their classmates and teachers.
These Trees Are Spreading North in Alaska. That’s Not Good
White spruce trees are expanding into the Arctic tundra with stunning speed, with potentially serious consequences both for the region and the world.
The Sandman Is Almost Too Faithful to Its Source Material
Netflix’s series treats Neil Gaiman’s comic like gospel. It needed to treat it like inspiration.
At Long Last, Mathematical Proof That Black Holes Are Stable
The solutions to Einstein’s equations that describe a spinning black hole won’t blow up, even when poked or prodded.
The Therabody TheraFace Pro Is a Versatile Tool
If you normally get facials or other treatments, a small 4-in-1 TheraFace Pro is a useful addition to your vanity.
How to Cowork Remotely With Friends—or Strangers
Working from home alone can get lonely and distracting. Social accountability (and better productivity) are just a few clicks away.
The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi
Police in India's capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates.
How to Use Snapchat’s Family Center With Your Kids
The social media platform just made it easier to find out who your children are interacting with online.
What Adults Don't Get About Teens and Digital Life
Well-meaning messages meant to keep teens safe can backfire. The key is to focus on judgment and agency, not rigid rules for screen time.
The Traeger Timberline Makes Smoking Ribs Easy
This smart grill lets you smoke brisket in your underwear, but you'll pay a premium.
Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ Can Crash Old Hard Drives
Plus: The Twilio hack snags a reporter, a new tool to check for spyware, and the Canadian weed pipeline gets hit by a cyberattack.
Snap Kills Off Pixy, Its Flying Selfie Drone
Plus: Motorola has a new phone, UE announces a new waterproof speaker, and Airbnb becomes a total buzzkill.
Here’s What Happens When Countries Use Bikes to Fight Emissions
If everyone biked as much as the Dutch, we could cut nearly 700 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year—the equivalent of most of Germany’s emissions.
The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro Is Both Cheap and Smart
Even if it’s chunky and a little laggy, this is still the smartest and most reliable video doorbell for under $100.
How the Inflation Reduction Act Affects Food and Agriculture
The new US law contains wins for land conservation and Black farmers but misses opportunities for school lunch programs and soil erosion prevention.
15 Great Deals on Phones, Tablets, and Hair Tools
Feeling the end-of-summer blues? A killer discount on Google's Pixel 6 might help ease your woes.
Space Nerds at the Beach: A Dispatch From the Aerospace Games
The annual competition is more than just a field day. For workers from NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and more, trophies and glory are on the table.
Final Fantasy Is ‘Struggling.’ Where Does the Series Go From Here?
In a recent interview, veteran developer Naoki Yoshida admitted that the once-storied franchise now lags behind the competition.
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