by Matt Reynolds on (#5ZDEW)
Scientists are just starting to uncover the vast diversity of microbes out there. The only problem? No one can agree on how to name them.
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by Ramin Skibba on (#5ZDEV)
The company’s uncrewed spacecraft will fly to the International Space Station, and if successful, will give NASA astronauts another way to get to orbit.
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by Adrienne So on (#5ZDET)
This new pizza oven is compact, looks great, and keeps the handles of my cast-irons cool.
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by Aarian Marshall on (#5ZCQ0)
The way people buy automobiles is changing—so Honda and other manufacturers are adapting in kind.
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by Will Knight on (#5ZCHF)
Elon Musk's method for tracking down bots may be useless, but finding a better formula is tougher than you think.
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by Sabrina Weiss on (#5ZCHG)
Many life-limiting conditions can only be detected 12 weeks into pregnancy—but some US states are planning to set to the abortion limit much earlier.
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by Haley Sprankle on (#5ZCHH)
Spring cleaning isn't just for your closet. Get rid of that pesky dust, pet dander, and pollen with some of our favorite gadgets.
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by Matt Jancer on (#527SE)
Whether you’re heading out for a road trip or just commuting around town, don’t leave home without the basics.
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by Eric Ravenscraft on (#5ZC6D)
This little gadget tries to perfect the tried-and-true ball head, but it’s too expensive and has a few too many quirks.
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by Albert Fox Cahn on (#5ZC6C)
Tools used to find child abuse material could be wielded in the US to protect “unborn children” if the EU bans end-to-end encryption.
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by Adrienne So on (#5ZC4H)
A raft of recent films like Everything Everywhere All at Once highlights the complicated relationships between immigrant Asian women and their mothers.
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by Matt Simon on (#5ZC4G)
Scientists have discovered “proto-peat” forming in the Arctic as the Earth naturally sequesters carbon, but it could take centuries to mature.
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by Andy Greenberg on (#5ZC4J)
To protest the war in Ukraine, WasteRussianTime.today auto-dials Russian government officials, connects them to each other, and lets you listen in to their confusion.
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by Vittoria Elliott on (#5ZBMK)
The government will fund a project to help humanitarians on the ground and gather evidence of war crimes.
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by Ramin Skibba on (#5ZBFY)
After the InSight lander studied the strongest marsquake ever detected, scientists gave the space robot a negative prognosis because of its dwindling solar power.
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by Dan Goodin, Ars Technica on (#5ZBDR)
Researchers found a way to exploit the tech that enables Apple’s Find My feature, which could allow attackers to track location when a device is powered down.
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by Kate Knibbs on (#5ZBDS)
Justice Samuel Alito says the right to abortion was unknown in US law until “the latter part of the 20th century.” History says otherwise.
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by Gideon Lichfield, Steven Levy, Gilad Edelman on (#5ZB37)
The head of Instagram has a vision for using Web3 to shift power from tech platforms to content creators—which he says will ultimately benefit both.
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by Parker Hall on (#55K2G)
Indoor plants and sewing projects don’t taste as good. Here’s what you need to make booze at home.
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by Kevin Driscoll on (#5ZAXF)
The history of the internet is repeatedly reduced to the story of the singular Arpanet. But BBSs were just as important—if not more.
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by Scott Gilbertson on (#4PB95)
We sautéed, boiled, and burned our food to find the best portable propane gas stoves.
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by Clive Thompson on (#5ZAV5)
We were promised jetpacks that never arrived. But you know what’s finally here? Big, honking drones you can ride on.
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by Adam Speight on (#5ZAS1)
This high-powered gaming phone will satisfy all the playing needs of obsessive gamers. The rest of us should look elsewhere.
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by Will Knight on (#5ZAS0)
Defense tech companies have latched on to the metaverse hype—but what they’re building will be a far cry from Meta’s virtual world.
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by Grace Browne on (#5ZARZ)
Two new studies found genetic mutations that cause severe immune deficiencies are common in some remote populations, leaving them highly vulnerable to viruses.
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by Jess Craig on (#5ZARY)
US researchers' “Dr. Evil project” proves drug discovery AI could be used to create biochemical weapons.
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by Amelia Tait on (#5Z9T5)
A growing number of people on the platform claim to have a perceptual condition that lets them smell colors, see music, or taste sounds. But do they really?
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by Chris Stokel-Walker on (#5Z9QB)
A newly unsealed opinion is likely the first decision from a US federal court to find that cryptocurrencies can't be used to evade sanctions.
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by Khari Johnson on (#5Z9MP)
As AI invades the interview process, the DOJ and EOCC have provided guidance to protect people with disabilities from bias.
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by Reece Rogers on (#5Z9FH)
Diagnose connectivity issues on your computer, smartphone, or game console.
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by Zak Jason on (#5Z9DQ)
In our passwordless future, we'll lose the frustration—and freedom—of getting locked out.
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by Chris Stokel-Walker on (#5Z9DP)
Sellers keep getting hit with fee increases—at a time when shelves are sitting empty.
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by Arielle Pardes on (#5Z9DN)
A spate of layoffs is just the first sign of trouble for early-stage companies facing an economic downturn.
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by Maryn McKenna on (#5Z9DM)
If regulation of abortion access falls to the states, it will unleash legal havoc over pregnancy-ending medications that are shipped across state lines.
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by Yasemin Saplakoglu on (#5Z8MV)
In theory, the building blocks of life are possible with a more expansive code than three-letter codons. New work shows that would be a challenge.
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by Afsaneh Rigot on (#5Z8MT)
Building around the so-called typical user is a dangerous mistake.
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by David Nield on (#5Z8MS)
Master the file format that works everywhere and anywhere—even from your phone.
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by Chris Haslam on (#5Z8KP)
The audiophile brand has just launched the world’s finest streaming speakers with grin-inducing sound, but are they worth $7,000?
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by Lily Hay Newman on (#5Z7YN)
Plus: New details of ICE’s dragnet surveillance in the US, Clearview AI agrees to limit sales of its faceprint database, and more.
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by Lauren Goode, Boone Ashworth on (#5Z7YM)
Plus: The iPod is dead, iPhones might go USB-C, folding screens get bendier, and a beloved music synthesizer gets an upgrade.
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by Tom Johnson on (#5Z7X5)
Although real-world data is scant, proponents say robotics and AI will soon revolutionize agriculture.
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by Eric Ravenscraft on (#5Z7X4)
Great looks and good sound make this USB microphone a favorite for new and veteran Twitch streamers alike.
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by Lisa Kanarek on (#5Z7W1)
Tech can get us down—but it can also empower us to help others. Here’s how to volunteer virtually, share your skills, or simply brighten someone’s day.
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by Haley Sprankle on (#5Z7W0)
These discounts can help you make home your happy place.
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by Parker Hall on (#5Z7VZ)
The best way to support your favorite musicians is by going straight to the source.
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by Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica on (#5Z783)
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated a law that says that a user can’t be censored based on their “viewpoint.”
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by Rhett Allain on (#5Z6TW)
You can definitely use the stars as your guide. But let’s check whether a scene from the Disney+ live action series would work in the real world.
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by Angela Watercutter on (#5Z6TV)
Johnny Depp is suing Amber Heard for defamation. As the trial wears on, mocking her testimony has become the latest disturbing thing to go viral on social media.
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by Steven Levy on (#5Z6TT)
Plus: An interview with Steve Jobs, keeping up with early MIT hackers, and a relatable collapse.
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by Scott Gilbertson on (#5Z6R8)
The Coleman Cascade and 1900 series both feature cast-iron grates that make camp cooking just like home cooking.
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