- It’s time to turn off some notifications
Learn to tame your endless alerts.
- What Merck’s new COVID pill can actually do
There’s not much data available on molnupiravir yet, but here’s what we know.
- It’s time that you found the best alarm clock and we can help
The best alarm clocks help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up better.
- What we know about why Facebook went down
Products like Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger have also been affected, and some Facebook employees say they can’t get into their offices.
- 10 ways people hunt and fish without bullets or hooks
From using spider webs to catch fish to netting birds from cliffs, these \hunting and fishing skills are pretty impressive.
- The best WiFi 6 routers: Next-gen networking
Everything you need to know about future-proofing your network with a WiFi 6 router.
- City lights could trigger a baby boom for some moths and butterflies
Insects in Nordic city regions are hanging around longer in the fall in rural spaces.
- A beginner’s guide to image metadata on iOS 15
Your exif plan.
- How the stunt crew in ‘No Time to Die’ pulled off the film’s astounding motorcycle jump
A conversation with the special effects supervisor about that bike scene, donuts in the Aston Martin DB5, and a stunning seaplane shot.
- Best Antivirus Software: Protection all your devices
Browsing the web? Bring protection.
- The secret to vinegar’s tangy flavor lies in bacteria
Microbial powerhouses are responsible for the most common of household substances.
- How to remove cactus spines (including ones stuck in your throat)
Experts weigh in on a prickly predicament.
- Rid any surface of spots and grime with the best microfiber cleaning cloths
Swap out your old sponges for a set of highly effective and eco-friendly microfiber cloths.
- Nobel Prize awarded to researchers who parsed how we feel temperature and touch
The pair of scientists identified key mechanisms that enable us to sense heat, cold, and touch in the world around us.
- The UK’s solution for enemy drones? Lasers.
An investment of $100 million in directed-energy weapons includes two new anti-drone lasers, one of which will be mounted on a frigate.
- Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about muscles
Building them, tearing them, repairing them, eating them.
- What to do if you think you’ve been hacked
Action stations.
- How to boost your WiFi speed
Optimize your internet connection.
- Researchers are using gassy, explosive bacteria to destroy cancer cells
Researchers are weaponizing an ancient protein against cancer.
- Five best label makers to get your life organized
Whether you’re organizing a home or small business, these handy gadgets will make everything much easier to find.
- Midwestern states are paving the way for EV-charging roads
Electric vehicle use has picked up on the coasts, but these new ideas are hoping to bring sustainable travel to the Midwest.
- The Michigan State Police tested the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, and loved it
Ford gave the keys to a Mach-E to the Michigan State Police to match up its new electric crossover against gas-powered rivals.
- The best indoor herb gardens for your home
Improve the flavor of your favorite dishes with freshly grown herbs from your indoor herb garden.
- Tips for dealing with trolls on social media
How to preempt and combat abuse online.
- The best dishwashers to get your plates sparkly clean
Save valuable time and water with these efficient kitchen appliances.
- 5 simple tricks to speed up your browser
Gotta go fast.
- The best ways to wrangle, repel, and just get snakes out of your home
Like Snakes on a Plane, but on the ground and without the violence.
- The land-dwelling ‘hell heron’ was a 30-foot aquatic assassin
The towering terrors were discovered on the dino-rich Isle of Wight.
- The best portable power stations to keep your devices charged
A portable power station can run all manner of devices and equipment, wherever you go.
- The EU wants everyone to use USB-C chargers—including Apple
A proposal from the European Commission could have a big effect on Apple’s phones, which rely on a Lightning connector for charging.
- The best keyboards to upgrade your computer setup
Whether you’re gaming or pecking away at spreadsheets, upgrading your keyboard can drastically improve your time spent at the computer.
- Keep your devices clean with the #1 iOS cleaning app, now under $25
Cut down on digital clutter with a smart cleaner for iOS.
- Scientists have new moon rocks for the first time in nearly 50 years
China’s Chang’e 5 mission returned moon rocks that are already helping scientists understand our moon’s history.
- YouTube is blocking big anti-vax accounts, and other COVID news you missed
Here’s everything you need to know this week.
- Facebook users can now mix Messenger and Instagram friends in group chats
The “polls” and “watch together” feature will also be available on both apps.
- Catastrophic floods helped shape the unique landscape on Mars
Deep valleys in the Red Planet’s surface are evidence of overflowing crater lakes.
- The best solar panels for renewable power
Take advantage of the renewable energy offered by the sun with one or more solar panels to keep your devices charged.
- 5 great apps for learning a new language
Use your commute to pick up a foreign lingo.
- How to create burner email accounts with iOS 15
Apple has expanded Hide My Email for certain users.
- The best home saunas for a complete spa experience
Work up a sweat, detoxify, and burn calories without having to leave the house.
- Scientists can now tell if you had a ‘vanishing’ twin in the womb
New research hints at why some twins are identical.
- Why DARPA’s new hypersonic weapon could pack such a devastating punch
Here’s how hypersonics—objects that travel faster than Mach 5—compare to traditional cruise missiles and ICBMs.
- The best floor cleaners to keep your home spotless
Choosing the right floor cleaning solution can help your home last much longer.
- The best keypad door locks: Rummage for your keys no more
Stop fumbling with keys and upgrade your home with a keypad door lock.
- Goodbye to the Molokai creeper, scioto madtom, and 21 other species, now declared extinct
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is finally recommending these creatures come off the endangered species list.
- The best dehumidifiers for comfortable, dry air
A solid dehumidifier can keep moisture can make a big difference in your home’s feel and smell.
- How to help your kids build a healthy relationship with food
Experts say we’re born to eat intuitively.
- This interactive atlas lets you travel to the future, and past, of climate change
The IPCC just made it easy to access and visualize a ton of data.
- No diet and exercise regimen can make you immune to COVID-19
Your vegan lifestyle and HIIT workouts can’t replace vaccines.
- Save over $200 on this expert-led training on American Sign Language
Practice everyday signs, advanced ones, and more.
- Why can’t we all touch our toes?
Don’t worry, it’s not a fair measure of fitness.