After 8 Years in Space, ‘BepiColombo’ Is Finally Approaching Mercury

Here is the story of BepiColombo, told in six parts. BepiColombo has been on a bit of an odyssey—and that’s not just a convenient metaphor for a long journey. The…

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I Fixed a Tractor Using John Deere’s Self-Repair Service. Farmers Aren’t Sold on It

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Standing in the middle of John Deere’s sprawling facility, I found myself surrounded by people who had every reason to…

The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones

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Along the rugged, sun-scorched line where San Diego meets Tijuana, the hum of small drones has become an unwelcome soundtrack.…

OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal

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Imagine you’re a safety engineer at one of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence labs, and you’ve just realized that…

Our Favorite GoPro 360 Camera Is Now 40 Percent Off

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Think of the last time you missed a great shot because your camera was pointed the wrong way. Maybe your…

August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data

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Let’s be honest: this summer was brutal. If you stepped outside in most parts of the world, it felt less…

Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?

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There’s a particular kind of nostalgia attached to the Motorola Razr, and Leah Feiger isn’t afraid to admit it. She…

Want to Get Off Your Phone? Mina Kimes Suggests Having a Baby

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The best way to digital detox, I’ve discovered, is to have a kid. That’s not a tip you’ll find in…

A Teen Girl’s Death Is Prompting Calls to Ban Choking in Porn

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Two weeks ago in Sydney, a sixteen-year-old girl was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after a sexual encounter…

Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy?

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Apple’s latest announcement catches your attention immediately because it introduces something we haven’t quite seen from them before: a folding…