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How to Get Solar Power on a Rainy Day? Beam It From Space

A decades-old idea is finally getting a chance to shine—that is, a chance to send sunshine harvested by a satellite down to Earth.

Stop Obsessing Over Sleep—Your Brain Will Thank You

Worrying about sleep is perhaps the most counterproductive thing you can do, no matter how many gadgets try to tell you otherwise.

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How Overexcited Neurons Might Affect How You Age

New research makes a molecular connection between the brain and aging—and shows that overactive neurons can shorten life span.

This Is an Extinction Crisis, and Some Species Are Loving...

A controversy over how many species are disappearing is raising questions about how species adapt, and which ones are the ultimate...

A New Way to Make Comfy, Durable Smart Garments

Long-lasting, electronics-laced PJs and gloves may help you sleep better and keep your trigger finger toasty when you jump out of...

SUVs Are Worse for the Climate Than You Ever Imagined

But if you drive one, you can still reduce your carbon footprint—and you can vote for climate change policies with even bigger impact.

Scientists Spot an Undersea Fault Using Fiber-Optic Cables

Unused telecom cables, known as dark fiber, could help scientists finally map the ocean floor and discover new earthquake hot spots.

Our Planet May Be Barreling Toward a Tipping Point

A thawing Antarctica, a transforming Amazon, and other devastating changes may be more likely than scientists previously believed.

China Is Still Building an Insane Number of New Coal Plants

While the rest of the world turns away from the fossil fuel, China is investing big in coal-powered electricity.

Tesla Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150: It's All About the Friction

Elon Musk tweeted a clip of the Cybertruck tugging an F-150 uphill. A display of engine power and torque? Nope, it only proves the...