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A big problem with physics is that it’s invented by humans. We see stuff around us and use our observations to build a mental model of the world. Children do this, and of course physicists keep right on doing it. In many cases, this is awesome. It’s how we got Newton’s laws of motion. But

It was only a matter of time before wellness trackers—already out there trying to optimize our heart rate, sleep, stress, steps, blood sugar, and menstruation—came for perhaps the most private biosignal of all: our poop. The global gut health market is expected to reach nearly $106 billion by 2029, and a handful of companies are

Russia announced that it would close all German Goethe-Institut cultural centers throughout the country in retaliation for Germany closing the Russian House cultural center in Berlin earlier this week. That closure happened after Germany deemed Russia responsible for an explosive-laden drone and detonator discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport. It is believed that Moscow was planning to

President Donald Trump is racking up deals to slash prescription drug costs as prices fall for consumers, but Democrats and even some Republicans doubt the pocketbook victory will translate into votes in November. On Monday, Trump announced nine new deals with drug companies to lower costs during a ceremony in the Oval Office, bringing the

In 2025, AI deepfakes flooded Tinder. According to the company, 98 percent of the content-moderation actions on the app were focused on combating fake accounts, scamming, and spam, pushing the company to expand its moderation efforts for its 60 million global users. The problem is not unique to Tinder. The spread of AI-generated fake accounts

The United States military sank a refueling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean that was allegedly linked to the Los Choneros terrorist organization. It was the latest effort by the U.S. Southern Command to disrupt the narco-trafficking operations originating from South America.  Marines and sailors from the USS San Antonio stopped the suspected drug-trafficking boat

The world’s leading weather organization is sounding the alarm about this year’s super El Niño, issuing its most certain forecast in the history of the organization. In an update issued early Thursday, the World Meteorological Organization predicted a “nearly 100% likelihood” that the El Niño will last through February. The strong language from the World

Out of the dozens of services I’ve tested, Home Chef is my favorite meal kit service for beginner cooks. It’s super user-friendly thanks to the detailed instructions and simple, delicious recipes. If you’re experienced in the kitchen, you’ll still love the end results, but this service is especially great for cooks building their confidence. Every

ExpressVPN has been through some uncertain times over the past decade, but the current leadership is solid, and it’s worth recommending again. In all that time, tumultuous and otherwise, one thing never changed in our testing: ExpressVPN is insanely fast, packed with features, and simple to use. It’s our top pick for setting up a

ABT Electronics is known for selling electronics like Canon cameras, Sony headphones, and Samsung TVs. It’s in the name, after all. But in addition to electronics, the giant retailer also offers furniture, mattresses, exercise equipment, appliances, and more. With only a single location—a warehouse in the suburbs of Chicago—it might not be feasible to shop