Thousands of eagles and other fowl have died from a mysterious condition that attacks their nervous systems. Now, after decades of investigation, we know why.

The cut-and-paste portrayals of queer identity in HBO Max's new series provide visibility—but not substance.

No one could deny that Timothy was sick. But when doctors can’t agree on the cause of an illness, what happens to the patients trapped in limbo?

Vendors are cashing in on people desperate to leapfrog the line—or falsely certify that they got the shot.

The Locus Charter asks companies to commit to 10 principles, including minimizing data collection and actively seeking consent from users.

This marks the second time the company has slashed prices on its luggage.

Better known as HSW, the legendary Atari developer talks about the infamous E.T. game, his new book, and why Steven Spielberg still hasn’t called him back.

The task won’t be easy: Tugboats, excavators, and cranes all may be enlisted to help the Ever Given, while at least 34 other ships wait around the blockage.

The semiconductor giant announced plans to open its factories to others, but it will send some of its most advanced designs to be made in Taiwan.

Now people you don’t work with can send you direct messages in Slack. It’s not necessarily an “email killer,” but it’s also not great for chats.

The company’s investigation into a Chinese espionage campaign took researchers beyond Facebook’s own platforms.

Animal Crossing provided a respite for people overwhelmed in quarantine. Pioneers of Olive Town offers similar consolation, but with a bit more challenge.

A new FBI report proves that the Justice Department is failing to combat internet fraud. Here’s how the government should address that.

Is a job offer a way out, or a pathway to soul-crushing disappointment? Megan weighs in.

The Stagg EKG+ from Fellow makes warming up water look great. The smooth-pouring gooseneck and temperature control are chef's kiss.

There are certain traits that lend themselves to “revenge bedtime procrastination.” There’s also a way out.

Underground peat fires refuse to die, even when flooded with water. So scientists developed a new weapon to put them down for good.

As tech campuses became ghost towns, the people who kept them running—cooks, custodians, drivers—faced an existential threat to their livelihoods.

The country’s poorer communities often lack access to tech equipment. Teams that recruit low-income players are providing another path to economic mobility.

The latest entry in the long-running series offers a familiar experience but separates itself enough to keep the game fresh and exciting.

This week's Big Tech hearing will surely be a waste of Congress's time, again. But the DOJ and SEC could buy time by raising the stakes.

It’s still missing that special something, but the OnePlus 9 Pro can at least capture photos that match and sometimes surpass its peers.

A crop of new, weird, and expressive photography games get players to look around, create digital mementos, and say “I was here.”

Cloudflare says it’s possible to build a version of the notoriously slow and buggy tool without compromising on speed.

A new study shows that concussions and other head traumas can have long-lasting effects on our health.

Experts are using AI to pick apart classic recordings from the 50s and 60s, isolate the instruments, and stitch them back together in crisp, bold ways.

A post-pandemic rush back onto the field could lead to a spike in injuries. Here's how to prevent them.

At four hours long, it’s a lot of movie. Here’s exactly how to time your bathroom breaks, snack refills, and drinking games.

The mat’s soft bumps and ripples are meant to guide at-home yogis who don’t have a watchful instructor to correct their alignment.

A new front is opening in the fight to reform Facebook and Google—right at the heart of their business model.

The newly revamped game is the latest in a slew of indie titles normalizing conversations around mental health.

The portable Bluetooth keyboard is the modern-day Lite-Brite of musical instruments. Just don't expect to master Chopin.

A Pentagon project is testing scenarios involving multiple aircraft that could change the dynamics of air combat.

I really thought I'd given up playing PC games, but then centuries-old songs got me swashbuckling my way through Sea of Thieves.

Bats likely gave it to a mystery animal that then gave it to people. We passed it on to minks. Where does it go from there—and could it come back to us?

Using Windows or Android no longer shuts you out from Apple services—here's how to access them.

Researchers found that social media users are generally adept at identifying fake news. But that doesn’t always affect their decision to repost it.

The new Marvel series on Disney+ feels like a bloated blockbuster masquerading as a television show.

Financial know-how can set your little one up for lifelong well-being. These child-friendly apps can help manage allowances and even create savings goals.

Spurred on by experiments that scramble the ordering of causes and their effects, some physicists are figuring out how to abandon causality altogether.

It's easy enough to connect most smart gadgets, but what about disconnecting? Here's how to untangle shared devices and accounts securely.

DearCry is the first attack to use the same Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, but its lack of sophistication lessens the threat.

There’s a psychology behind our affection for retro gaming, and it’s only partly to do with nostalgia for the past.

Plus: A mysterious zero-day spree, a high-profile hacker indictment, and more of the week’s top security news.

Install these tools to supercharge the capabilities of your Apple wearable.

More containers have fallen off ships in the past four months than are typically lost in a year. Blame heavy traffic and rolling waves.

A secret Cold War project led to signs of ancient life—and a new warning about the future of the climate.

Distract yourself from thinking about your upcoming vaccine appointment (if you have one!) with discounts on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and more.

When soccer practice was practically grounded by the pandemic, my kids turned an analog pastime into a fresh way to keep up with friends around the world.