When the Next Animal Plague Hits, Can This Lab Stop It?

A new federal facility in Kansas will house the deadliest agricultural pathogens in the world—and researchers working tirelessly to contain them.

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Amazon Echo Dots Store a Wealth of Data—Even After a Reset

Thinking about selling your smart speaker? Be aware that you can't completely delete personal content from the device.

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Mendel's Quest, aka Angry Jew, Helped Me Embrace My Heritage

Growing up Jewish was a challenge, but who knew an over-the-top game like this one would help me come to terms with who I am, and what my own culture meant to me.

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This Lamp Is 3D-Printed From Orange Peels

And yes, the Ohmie is completely compostable.

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The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality

These over-ears and earbuds will add some serenity to your day.

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The Pandemic Changed Sleep Habits. Maybe That’s a Good Thing

A growing body of research shows that to optimize health and productivity, workers should adjust their workdays to their sleep schedules.

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How REvil Ransomware Took Out Thousands of Business at Once

More details have come to light as to how the notorious hacking group pulled off its unprecedented attack.

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Mathematicians Prove a 2D Version of Quantum Gravity Works

In three towering papers, a team of mathematicians has worked out the details of Liouville quantum field theory, forging a bridge between math and physics.

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How to Work Out More—Using Your Phone's Default Apps

You don't need a new wearable to get moving or meet your health goals. Turn to the smartphone you already have.

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How to Travel Safely During Your Pandemic Summer

Whether you want to fly internationally or cross state lines by car or train, here’s what you should know.

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Returnal and Why Games Need More Badass Middle-Aged Women

Women in video games are either young and sexy or old and wise. But a character who’s built up the strength and confidence of experience? Sign me up.

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Do Not Stare Into the Crypto Orb

A PrintNightmare exploit, a VPN takedown, and more of the week's top security news.

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The Quest to Tally Alaska’s Wild ‘Warm-Blooded’ Bumblebees

Extreme environments offer them an unexpected paradise. Now researchers and conservationists want to get a head count.

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The 39 Best Fourth of July Deals on Home and Outdoor Goods

Celebrate Independence Day by saving on grilling accessories, tablets, phones, espresso machines, hair tools, and of course, mattresses.

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A Global Smart-City Competition Highlights China’s Rise in AI

Chinese entrants swept all five categories, featuring technologies to improve civic life. But the advances could also be tools for surveillance.

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I Tried 5 Sleep Gadgets for My Nagging Insomnia

From a co-sleeping robot bean to a brain-sensing headband, I searched high and low for a solution to my nightmare.

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The Case for Orc Wizards—and Why You Should Play RPGs 'Wrong'

Breaking the conventions of tabletop roleplaying is great for everyone.

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A New Kind of Ransomware Tsunami Hits Hundreds of Companies

An apparent supply chain attack exploited Kaseya's IT management software to encrypt a "monumental" number of victims all at once.

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The Delta Variant's Rise, New Vaccine Tactics, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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The Best Sci-Fi Comedy Is Existential

Though you might expect Tom Gerencer’s stories to be light-hearted, they contain a dark streak of angst.

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