A Wheel Made of ‘Odd Matter’ Spontaneously Rolls Uphill
Physicists have solved a key problem of robotic locomotion by revising the usual rules of interaction between simple component parts.
Growing Old Online
Millennials, the first generation to be online as kids, are starting to feel like we’ve aged out. Is there a way to age gracefully on the internet?
How to Switch iPhones Without Losing a Thing
Everything you need to know to successfully transfer your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iOS device to another.
How to Upload Custom Emoji in Slack
Joined a new community and discovered—to your horror—that there are no party parrots? Let’s fix that.
Why AI and digital twins could be the keys to a sustainable future
A sustainable future: How AI and digital twins are helping ESG and sustainability efforts in construction, industry and city planning.Read More
Child Predators Mine Twitch to Prey on Kids
Plus: A leaked trove illuminates Russia’s internet regulator, a report finds Facebook and Instagram violated Palestinian rights, and more.
Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cams for Your Home or Business
These weatherproof devices can keep a watchful eye on your property and let you get on with life.
Windows 11’s First Big(ish) Update Is Now Available
Plus: Framework has a new ultra-repairable Chromebook, there’s a cheaper Google Chromecast, and Amazon refreshes its Fire HD tablets.
The Best Coffee Subscriptions We’ve Savored
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee right to your door—each with its own twist.
Philadelphia’s Diatom Archive Is a Way, Way, Wayback Machine
A cache of phytoplankton at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is helping researchers reconstruct historical coastlines.