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Thursday, December 16, 2021

The Race to Find ‘Green’ Helium

Helium is a critical—and finite—resource. The future of our most indispensable technologies depends on a new supply.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Google Warns That NSO Hacking Is On Par With Elite Spy Groups

ForcedEntry is “one of the most technically sophisticated exploits” Project Zero security researchers have ever seen.

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The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone

Kit out your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 with a magnetic tripod, grip, battery, or bike mount.

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For Queer Communities, Being Counted Has Downsides

It can feel good that national censuses are collecting more data about gender and sexuality. But increased attention can come at the price of real action.

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Did Climate Change Make That Freak Weather Even Worse?

When a shocking storm or heat wave happens, attribution scientists are on the case, helping to show the public the real-life effects of global warming.

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Heat Up the Holidays With the Best Sexy Gifts for Lovers

The best present is one you get to share. Our favorite vibrators, lube, and candles will make this holiday one to remember.

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21 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2021

From vaccinations to electric vehicles and cheese, the second year of the pandemic still had some high points.

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The Biggest Deepfake Abuse Site Is Growing in Disturbing Ways

A referral program and partner sites have spurred the spread of invasive, AI-generated “nude” images.

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This Observatory Will Help Reveal the Shape of the Universe

Opening next year, the Vera Rubin Observatory can show how dark matter affects the evolution of galaxies.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

See Little Robots Get Swole in This Virtual 'Gym'

The bizarre robots look like cobbled-together Tetris pieces. A new system "evolves" them to run, climb, and throw stuff better.

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Britain’s Flexible Working Plans Look Like a Flop

Many employees and companies want to find new ways of working—but government legislation is stuck in the past.

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Monday, December 13, 2021

Oxo's Super-Simple Coffee Machine Makes Super-Good Joe

The Oxo Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker sets a new standard for drip brewing. It's also remarkably unfussy.

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This Marvel Game Soundtrack Has an Epic Origin Story

Guardians of the Galaxy has one of the 2021's most ambitious video game scores. An MCU-obsessed composer and a made-up metal band brought it to life.

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Upside Foods Sues an Ex-Employee Over Secret Lab-Grown Meat Tech

A three-person team within the startup was tasked with developing top-secret tech. When a cofounder was fired, things started to fall apart.

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A Gene-Tweaked Jellyfish Offers a Glimpse at Other Minds

Researchers have created jellyfish whose nerve cells light up when they fire, offering a tantalizing view of neurology before the rise of the brain.

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Sunday, December 12, 2021

Supply Chain Container Ships Have a Size Problem

All eyes were on the Ever Given when it got stuck in the Suez Canal, but it’s not the only too-big boat for too-small ports—a problem for holiday deliveries.

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The Best Kindles to Take Your Library Anywhere

Amazon has six ebook readers. Here’s how they stack up—and which one might be right for you.

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How to Guard Against Smishing Attacks on Your Phone

“Smishing" is an attempt to collect logins or other sensitive information with a malicious text message—and it's on the rise.

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Saturday, December 11, 2021

This Digital Bank Is Designed for the LGBTQ+ Community

New York-based Daylight is rethinking fintech with a social twist.

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The Fall and Rise of Real-Time Strategy Games

RTS games used to dominate sales charts and spawn entire esports leagues. Can new entries bring the beloved genre back to life?

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