Category: Weird
The 10 Best TVs We’ve Tested (and Helpful Buying Tips)
Saving up for a new screen? To help you navigate the dozens of seemingly identical TV models from Samsung, LG, Vizio, TCL, Sony, and other…
How the Demise of Dinosaurs Led to the Rise of Snakes
The doom of the dinosaurs was good news for snakes. According to new research, snake biodiversity began increasing shortly after the Cretaceous–Paleogene mass extinction—you know,…
How to Stop Action Movies From Blasting Your Ears Off
This feature is going to change the audio in ways the creators didn’t intend, and you might not want to leave it on all the…
‘Impossible’ Particle Adds a Piece to the Strong Force Puzzle
This spring, at a meeting of Syracuse University’s quark physics group, Ivan Polyakov announced that he had uncovered the fingerprints of a semi-mythical particle. “We…
How to Watch Apple’s October 18 Event—and What to Expect
Undeterred by mounting international supply chain issues, Apple is trudging ahead with its second hardware event of the fall. Called “Unleashed,” it’s set for tomorrow,…
Hackers Keep Targeting the US Water Supply
In light of all the Facebook news lately—although frankly, when isn’t there any—you may finally be thinking about jumping ship. If so, here’s how to…
The Best Assistive Technology for Dyslexics
“I always recommend two different tools for kids: speech to text and word prediction,” says Martin. “Luckily, the technology has come a long way and…
Turn Your Smart Home Into a Haunted House With Spooky Tech
For string lights and regular lamps inside pumpkins or decorations, use smart plugs to schedule your display, or have lights turn on or off in…
Ground-Level Ozone Is a Creeping Threat to Biodiversity
It’s well established that chronic exposure to high ozone levels is a serious threat to human health, exacerbating heart and lung problems such as asthma…
11 Fun Subscription Boxes for Kids of All Ages
my family has really gotten into subscription boxes this year. Covid-19 vaccinations have loosened restrictions for many, but my two young kids are unvaccinated. For…