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The US Approves the Launch of a Mirror Satellite That Can Reflect Sunlight and Illuminate the Earth at Night

The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Eärendil-1. “For optical astronomy, this poses an existential threat,” the European Southern Observatory said.

Javier Carbajal 1 month ago

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Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists

The actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park.

Miles Klee 1 month ago

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Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool

Apple’s revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it’s now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta.

Reece Rogers 1 month ago

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The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.

Fernanda González 1 month ago

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Wi-Fi 8 Explained: Features, Release Date, and More

Chipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive?

Simon Hill 1 month ago

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Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi

A Tesla representative at a DC hearing said the vehicle is “an active product being built.” But its timeline isn’t clear.

Aarian Marshall 1 month ago

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There Are Endless Conspiracy Theories About Lindsay Graham's Death

Despite a complete lack of evidence, everyone from Russia to Israel and Iran is being blamed for Lindsey Graham’s death.

David Gilbert 1 month ago

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6 Best Bidets of 2026: Toto, Brondell, More, All Tested in My Bathroom

These butt-cleaning machines also offer luxe features like custom seat warming and adjustable water flows.

Jordan Michelman 1 month ago

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iGarden Swim Jet X Pro 10 Review: Endless Pool

Swimming against the iGarden Swim Jet X Pro 10’s artificial current is a real workout, even if it doesn’t quite replace a full-size lap pool.

Christopher Null 1 month ago

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Python Is So Slow. Can Julia Solve the Two-Language Problem?

By some benchmarks, Julia code can run 10X to 1,000X faster than Python—but there’s a reason it’s not a very popular programming language.

Sheon Han 1 month ago

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White Supremacists Love Armie Hammer’s New Movie

Described as the “feel-good movie of white-boy summer” by one extremist, the movie Citizen Vigilante has been hailed by the far-right as a way to convert moderates to their cause.

David Gilbert 1 month ago

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A Leak of San Francisco Police Drone Footage Exposes the New Reality of Urban Surveillance

The SFPD’s exposure of hours of videos from drone platform Skydio reveals how broadly it’s watching the city from above—and how the results can spill online.

Andy Greenberg, Dhruv Mehrotra 1 month ago

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Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: Slow Their Adoption

In at least two places, Uber has pushed a policy that could give it an advantage over developers of self-driving cars. The company says it’s fighting monopolies.

Aarian Marshall 1 month ago

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Here’s How Apple Is Updating Its Child Safety Features in iOS 27

Apple has announced several new Child Safety features coming soon to iPhones and other devices. Here’s what’s changing.

Julian Chokkattu 1 month ago

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28 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2026): Learning Made Fun

We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild.

Simon Hill 1 month ago

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Scientists’ Side Hustle? Using AI and Quantum Computing to Generate New Peptides

Researchers cobbled together funding and time to show how quantum computing could aid in the development of drugs to help underserved populations and combat rare diseases.

Isabella Ward 1 month ago

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Best External Hard Drives (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video, and More

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

Scott Gilbertson 1 month ago

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Beatbot AquaSense X Review: A Pool Robot That Cleans Itself

The AquaSense X brings self-cleaning technology to pool robots for the first time, but is it worth nearly twice the price of Beatbot’s flagship cleaner?

Christopher Null 1 month ago

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Skylight’s Touchscreen Calendar Got my Whole Family on the Same Page

The Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency over our family activities.

Jaclyn Greenberg 1 month ago

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Samsung Micro RGB R95H Review (2026): Not the Brightest

There’s a new fleet of TVs using new mini and micro RBG display tech, and Samsung’s R95H model isn’t as impressive as it should be.

John Brandon 1 month ago

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AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That Everyone Missed for 15 Years

Plus: The Pentagon is training amateurs to become part of its hacker army, a Flock license plate reader error led to cops surrounding a car reviewer, and more.

Dell Cameron, Lily Hay Newman 1 month ago

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We Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why Not Do the Same for Our Dogs?

More dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing group.

Alicia Kennedy 1 month ago

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Best Hiking Boots (2026): Walking Shoes, Trails, Backpacking

From strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, these boots help you make the most of your time outdoors.

Chris Haslam 1 month ago

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China’s Tianwen-2 Space Probe Has Rendezvoused With Earth’s Quasi-Moon

The probe sent back the first pictures of the asteroid Kamo’oalewa. Next step: landing on the surface and collecting samples to send back to Earth.

Ritsuko Kawai 1 month ago

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