TECHNOLOGY

Plastic pollution can have devastating consequences for national parks.

This App Lets National Park Visitors Report Trash and Plastic Pollution

Plastic waste sullies national parks. This app can help clean it up.

A Rare, Unaltered Print of ‘Star Wars’ From 1977 Is Coming to the Big Screen

The BFI is showing the 1977 space opera—which has undergone countless post-release changes—‘exactly as experienced’ on opening day.

Hello.it‘s leash combines renewable energy with dog walking.

This High-Tech Leash Comes With an “Emergency Brake”

Tired of your dog running wild on walks? A smarter leash could help with that.

Helicopters on a resupply mission during the Vietnam War.

6 Ways Aircraft Changed the Course of the Vietnam War

Aviation played a huge role in how the Vietnam War rolled out—after all, there’s a reason the conflict is also known as “The Helicopter War.”

The Windows 95 theme has earned recognition.

The Windows 95 Chime Just Earned a Spot in the National Recording Registry

The 6-second start-up anthem joins “My Heart Will Go On” and the ‘Hamilton’ soundtrack as “one of the defining sounds of history.”

Most People Struggle With Digital Clutter, With 1000 Unread Emails on Average

Spring cleaning isn‘t just for your home. It‘s important to declutter your devices, too.

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Watch a Drone King Kong Ascend the Empire State Building

Studio Hock pulled off an impressive light show 1250 feet above Manhattan.

Get ready to ease your travel woes with these new features from Google.

Google Now Lets You Track Hotel Prices Just Like Flights

Google is expanding its price-tracking feature from flights to hotels, making it easier to catch a bargain.

Instacart is combating out-of-stock annoyances two steps at a time.

Instacart Is Using AI to Track Down Out-of-Stock Items

If you’ve ever been frustrated by an incomplete Instacart order, a new update could make life easier.

Guthman 2025's 3rd Place Winner: Dinosaur Choir: Adult Corythosaurus

What Did Dinosaurs Sound Like? This 3D-Printed Fossil Instrument Gives You an Idea

Did dinosaurs really roar? Artists Courtney Brow and Cezary Gajewski challenge this idea with 3D-printed skulls that bring prehistoric sounds to life.

12 Cultural Shifts Sparked By the 1975 Digital Revolution

Life looks a lot different than it did in 1975, and that’s largely thanks to the digital revolution that took place 50 years ago.

If you’ve ever sent DNA to 23andMe, you may want to delete your data.

Sent DNA to 23andMe? Here’s How to Delete Your Data

With 23andMe filing for bankruptcy on March 23, your genetic information might be vulnerable. Here’s how to delete it.

Karaoke is a beloved pastime (for some people).

Who Created Karaoke?

We have two innovators to thank for our ability to scream-sing Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” in front of a group of strangers.

How Do Cars Get Their Names?

Naming a car is like naming a baby, only with a few hundred million dollars at stake.

Learning how to become completely self-sufficient can be a liberating experience.

The 10 Best States for Living Off the Grid

Looking for the ultimate off-the-grid lifestyle? Find out which states offer the best self-sufficiency, renewable energy options, and low cost of living.

A new device might make it easier for you to have a green thumb.

New Device Could Allow Your Houseplants to Communicate When They’re Stressed

Researchers have created a sensor that monitors plant stress, which could one day be a game-changer for anyone with a black thumb.

More people use American Sign Language than you may think.

This Smart Ring Translates Sign Language in Real Time

Cornell’s SpellRing could change the ASL translation game.

This is a scene you might recognize from every police procedural ever.

How Do Two-Way Mirrors Work?

And how you can tell a two-way mirror from a standard one.

Skype is name that didn’t originate in the dictionary.

The Origins of 8 Nonsensical Tech Names

From Skype to Etsy to Woot, the tech world is adept at formulating brand names from unexpected sources.

Dirty earbuds aren‘t a good look. Here‘s how to clean them.

How to Clean Your Dirty Earbuds

No one likes waxy earbuds. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to remove all the gunk.

Why Do Cars Catch Fire?

A car accident in a movie usually ends in a huge fireball. But what really causes vehicle fires?

Palm coolers are a relatively new sports science innovation.

What Are Those Devices Basketball Players Are Holding on the Sidelines?

Athletes are embracing a new kind of performance enhancer.

What Happens When an Astronaut Gets Sick in Space?

Sick astronauts on a space mission can’t just pop down to Earth to see a doctor. Here’s how they deal with bumps, bruises, and worse.

Mr Payback, An Interactive Movie (1995) trailer [FTD-0013]

The ’90s Flop That Billed Itself as “the First Interactive Movie”

‘Mr. Payback’ might not have set the box office alight, but it did at least try to pioneer a new form of entertainment.