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The Universe Is Full of ‘Impossible’ Black Holes. Now Scientists Know Why

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Why Garlic Repels Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From Breeding

Garlic, as your grandmother may have told you, repels mosquitoes; it also completely blocks them from mating and laying eggs.

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A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned

It's long been accepted that the smoother the surface, the lower the aerodynamic drag.

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The Universe Is Full of ‘Impossible’ Black Holes. Now Scientists Know Why

There are black holes that are too big to be born from the death of a star but aren’t quite supermassive either.

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Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack Is the Best Backpack I’ve Ever Used

Unsurprisingly, the Denver gorpcore brand that makes many of the best bags in the world has delivered a perfect backpack.

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The Best Browser Extensions to Get More Out of YouTube

You can significantly improve the YouTube experience with these browser add-ons.

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Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100

Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.

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14 New Tools for Taking on the Great Outdoors Properly

It’s time to prep your kit ahead of the summer season.

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These Robots Are Making Meals for a Nonprofit in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

A nonprofit in the city’s most troubled district has turned to robotic meal prep tech to make up for a dearth of human volunteers.

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I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out

Like other AI wearables, Amazon's Bee offers an odd combination of convenience and privacy anxiety.

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Nuclear startup Deep Fission says it’s going public, again, and I have questions

Deep Fission is seeking an IPO that could raise $157 million, though investors may have trouble buying the nuclear startup's story.

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Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans

IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP take TechCrunch inside how they are redefining the fan experience.

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These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware

Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks.

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SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest

SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.

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The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed

What sets Dreamie apart from all of the other fancy alarm clocks is laughably simple: It can play podcasts.

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SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight

SpaceX has more to prove before flying Starship all the way to low-Earth orbit.

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Whatever the mirror test tells us, beluga whales pass it

The white whales join the short, contested list of animals that see themselves.

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Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day

If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat.

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Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’

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Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage

Waymo is the undisputed leader in the robotaxi space, operating a fleet of over 3,000 driverless cars in at least 10 cities across the US.

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On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history

Hiking is one of life's great joys.

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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Why Garlic Repels Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From Breeding

A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned

The Universe Is Full of ‘Impossible’ Black Holes. Now Scientists Know Why

Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack Is the Best Backpack I’ve Ever Used

The Best Browser Extensions to Get More Out of YouTube

Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100

14 New Tools for Taking on the Great Outdoors Properly

These Robots Are Making Meals for a Nonprofit in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

I tried Amazon&#8217;s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out

Nuclear startup Deep Fission says it&#8217;s going public, again, and I have questions

Ferrari is using IBM&#8217;s AI to create F1 superfans

These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware

SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India&#8217;s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest

The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed

SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight

Whatever the mirror test tells us, beluga whales pass it

Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day

Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot &#8216;personalities&#8217;

Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage

On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history

Older stories and past days

I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out

Nuclear startup Deep Fission says it’s going public, again, and I have questions

Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans

SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest

Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’