The proliferation of noise-cancelling earbuds is one of the most impressive developments in the world of consumer audioif not consumer electronics.

Two bear cubs clinging to their mother.

Hurricane Helene is expected to land on Floridas Big Bend Coast as a sizable Category 3 storm during the evening hours of Thursday, September 26.

Only a few communities have been lucky enough to experience the awesome presence of the USPS Next Generation Vehicle mail trucks in person so far.

When disaster strikes, staying informed can be the difference between safety and danger, and an emergency radio helps you span that divide.

At one point in the not-too-distant past, winters lack of birds completely flummoxed some of historys greatest thinkers.

Take a stroll through any downtown area in the US today and it wont be long before a mostly silent, two-wheeled object quickly zips past you.

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Like a creature from a Doctor Seuss book, the sea robin is an unusual looking fish .

What do DIYers and the author of Fifty Shades of Grey have in common?

Astronomers from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) have released the most detailed infrared map of the Milky Way galaxy ever compiled.

Apple products have always worked well together.

Whether youre entertaining at home, traveling, camping, or tailgating, a cooler with wheels is a game-changer.

Researchers have designed a robotic artificial skin that is as unique as the teams animal inspirationthe platypus .

If you've finally decided to give vinyl a shot (or to dust off your old collection), you'll need to hook your turntable up to a good pair of speakers .

Modern cars are starting to nag you moreand its for your safety.

Few home upgrades deliver the mix of practicality and luxury you get from a tankless water heater.

Just because no one asked for it doesnt mean it isnt a delight to see in action: YouTuber and animatronics creator Matt Denton recently completed his monthslong project to construct a rideable replica of LEGO s iconic Technic 8810 Cafe Racer set.

Mammals are defined by how and what we eat every single day of our lives.

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As humans age, daily work, smartphones, and even pillows can seem to have it out for our necks.

It's easy to underestimate the convenience and freedom that comes with a reliable power lift recliner.

So, youve decided to become the person who can order the perfect cappuccino or savory meal in Italy without fumbling over the word grazie like a tourist.

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Move aside, kale, because it's seaweeds turn to be the hot, nutritious green.

The US Coast Guard released a map of the expansive debris field generated shortly after last years fatal OceanGate Titan submersible implosion .

The placebo effect can have a significant influence on treatment outcomes.

Earths extinct volcanoes might be an untapped source of highly in-demand rare earth elements.

We know that the agricultural industry has a massive greenhouse gas problem.

You can simplify and upgrade your desktop PC setup by adding a monitor with a built-in webcam.

A new species of ghost shark or spookfish was discovered lurking in the deep, dark waters off the coast of New Zealand.

I always thought my workspace was pretty functional.

Sure, you could blast leaves and dust across your entire neighborhood with a leaf blower, or you could get a leaf vacuum and tidy up your yard without making a bigger mess.

Black holes are one of the most mysterious cosmic phenomena, despite how much we continue to learn about them.

There are many theories on how to best handle a rare (but possible ) cataclysmic asteroid collision with Earth .

How do scientists follow an impressively long bird migration?

An octopus patrols a shallow reef, searching for foodand its not alone.

Chinese startup Deep Blue Aerospace narrowly missed completing the first successful high-altitude vertical recovery flight test for its Nebula-1 rocket on September 22.

A dead car battery can be inconvenient at best and an emergency at worst, which is why everyone needs a portable jump starter.

A good computer for you doesn't necessarily mean a good computer for me, and a good computer for me doesn't necessarily mean it'd be a good fit for a domestic shorthair tabby who just had her 9th birthday (happy birthday!)

Calling all handy people itching to get a new tool or upgrade their old one: DeWalt has seriously slashed the price on its high-powered 20V Max Cordless Drill.

Although a high frequency wand looks like a tool Dr. Frankenstein would use to bring his monster to life, its far from scary to use.

The vehicle development cycle is typically very long.

Inside your refrigerator and pantry, plastic is everywhere.

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Hopefully, you were lucky enough to miss the huge Microsoft 365 outage that happened a little while back, but I wasn't.

If your PC feels more like a dinosaur than a high-tech machine, its time for an upgrade.

If you've got a compatible Macwhich is any Mac that runs macOS 14 Sonoma, with the exception of the 2018 and 2019 MacBook Airsthen you're now eligible for a free upgrade to macOS 15 Sequoia.

PC users: hear me out.