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Researchers only drilled through an Antarctic ice shelf to sample sediment. Instead, they found animals that weren't supposed to be there.

Now that we’ve gotten a look at the genomes of archaic humans, researchers are trying to determine whether our differences are due to genetics.

Identifying doctored videos is essential. But assuming everything is faked allows autocrats to cast doubt on real videos of their violence.

The general theory of relativity states that black holes have only three observable properties; additional ones, or “hair,” do not exist. Or do they?

Ready to upgrade your USB microphone or headset to something better? Here’s how to make sense of pro(ish) audio gear.

The lucrative business of dealing in code vulnerabilities is central to espionage and war planning, which is why brokers never spoke about it—until now.

The “big hack” redux, riot planning on Facebook, and more of the week’s top security news.

Researchers spend long periods of time around the organisms they study. Sometimes, that exposure has unintended—and potentially deadly—effects.

The WHO’s fact-finding mission into the origins of Covid-19 was limited and late. But there are models to help prepare for the next crisis.

A chess program that learns from human error might be better at working with people or negotiating with them.

Has the pandemic separated you from your four-legged friend? These tips will help you stay in touch.

CEO Nicolo Laurent continues to employ multiple top executives who have been accused of sexism and harassment—and is himself the subject of a complaint.

One day a “magic carpet” based on this light-induced flow technology could carry climate sensors high in the atmosphere—wind permitting.

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

Ruth Wilson's character is the highlight of HBO's His Dark Materials.

Gina Carano, Joss Whedon—this week has been full of dispiriting news about people many fans admire.

A lack of police transparency highlights how citizens need to remain vigilant to take back control over their privacy.

Plus: The Obama campaign’s data wiz, the limits of content moderation, and a video filter gone awry.

Samsung's AirPods Pro competitors have better battery life, better sound, and a more comfortable fit than Apple's buds.

The history of home cultivation methods of Psilocybe is more connected to early internet culture than you'd think.

It asks you to dig into your past—with the help of some magic horses.

Drivers, often unfamiliar with a neighborhood, leave cars running while dropping off food. Opportunistic thieves lie in wait.

This week, we discuss crypto’s role in the future of shopping. When can we to use it to buy everything from Nikes to Teslas?

If I could come to understand forsenCD and poggers, then teaching myself Mandarin Chinese didn't seem too far-fetched.

In a 2018 paper, researchers said they found evidence of an elusive theorized particle. A closer look now suggests otherwise.

Filmmakers really can’t WFH during a pandemic. These innovations help them shoot from a safe distance.

The CDC has released a report showing that two masks are better than one for curbing transmission of the coronavirus. Here's the proper way to double up.

The autonomous vehicle startup purchased Uber’s struggling self-driving technology division in December.

Microsoft has finally patched the bug in its antivirus program after researchers spotted it last fall.

In STEM fields, female students often can’t find an adviser who looks like them. It’s important to talk about what they need from a mentor.

And just like at DC, and maybe even at Star Wars, I promise you it will end in tears.

As the agency considers sending people to the moon and Mars, it’s taking a fresh look at the research on cancer risk and recalculating acceptable thresholds.

Players in Stardew Valley and other titles are experiencing a kind of gender euphoria—and it’s helping them be themselves.

Baby Olivia weighed 1 pound, 10 ounces. Her doctors faced a stressful paradox: giving her the healing power of a parent's touch, while keeping the virus out.

From a bouquet of flowers to sex tech, you can save on gifts for your special someone.

Long, long ago, a human modified a conch shell to belt out a tune. Here's how scientists resurrected its triumphant sound.

Balancing a studio’s desire to create a challenging game and casual players’ demands for something lighter can be tough. Control did it very well.

After an update in December, the app began infecting Android devices, bombarding users with ads on their default browser.

Curated video game ecosystems pose an uncertain future for those outside the blockbuster bubble.

Covid-19 has upended churchgoing in the US. Like so much else with the pandemic, the impacts are not felt equally.

The audio app hosted discussions on sensitive topics such as Taiwan and Uighurs before it was removed from the App Store. Some users have found workarounds.

Share playlists, listen with friends remotely, and stay connected with these tips.

CD Projekt Red's list of woes gets longer, as hackers claim to have stolen the source code for their most popular games.

Don’t use an iTunes gift card to purchase doses of the vaccine online.

Teaching my high school class remotely hasn't been easy. But it has taught me a lot about how to use interactive tools to keep their attention.

Using a camera shooting 300,000 frames per second, researchers catch the amphipod snapping its extraordinarily powerful claw.

The maker of electric vehicles said it had invested $1.5 billion in bitcoin and plans to accept the cryptocurrency as payment for its cars.

“When the planes didn't attack, a silence fell over the crew. Why didn't they finish the job?”

When galleries and museums closed, artists found new ways to present their work. Now they're looking ahead to what their craft will look like after the pandemic.

Apple’s flagship noise-canceling headphones have a premium build and a premium price tag, but they also sound better than the rest.