How to watch and stream Fourth of July fireworks this year
Fourth of July 2020 is going to be a little different this year because of the coronavirus. There are still ways to stream and watch fireworks on TV, though.
Gene-edited mosquitoes are ready for the U.S. — but is the U.S. ready for them?
Oxitec has an emergency use authorization to release genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida. Some worry the EPA hasn't consulted enough outside experts.
Flushing the toilet may spread coronavirus germs, study finds
Toilet plumes are the aerosols that are released into the air after flushing. Researchers did simulations to see how the coronavirus may spread via plumes.
New York International Auto Show canceled for 2020
The New York International Auto Show, originally slated for August, has been completely canceled for 2020. The next show won't take place until April 2021.
The best tiny houses of 2019
We count down the best tiny houses, from beach bungalows to sustainable cottages on wheels. These tiny homes are beautiful, cost-effective, and often made from sustainable materials. See what these small spaces are capable of and learn about the artists who created them -- and if you can get one of your own.
Greenpeace: Big Tech won’t reach emissions goals until it cuts ties with Big Oil
A new report from Greenpeace says Microsoft, Google, and Amazon all have contracts with oil and gas companies that torpedo promises to go carbon negative.
Here’s what Bill Gates says should be on your summer reading list
What is Bill Gates reading this summer? Mainly nonfiction books, but one fiction pick is from 2004. He also opts for some a prescient book about pandemics.
Why is the CDC still using fax machines in its coronavirus response?
While many health records are electronic, not all public health agencies have the technology to efficiently get the needed data amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Your Fitbit may be able to detect a key coronavirus symptom
Newer Fitbit devices have a feature that tracks blood-oxygen levels. Some coronavirus patients develop serious symptoms related to low blood-oxygen levels.
Anova Precision Cooker Wi-Fi review: Never cook meat on a stove again
If you want to dip your toe into the low-temperature waters of sous vide, the Anova precision cooker is a good way to start. It has a robust app and an easy-to-use interface the just may convert you to a whole new way of cooking. You'll never cook meat in a stove again.
FDA authorizes at-home coronavirus test that uses your spit
The coronavirus test from a Rutgers University laboratory allows you to collect a saliva sample at home before sending it back to the lab for a diagnosis.
Coronavirus antibody tests aren’t created equal. Here’s what you need to know
The Food and Drug Administration recently changed its standards around accuracy for coronavirus antibody tests. Previously, there wasn't a lot of guideance.
It’s a disaster! Are you prepared?
Have a disaster preparedness kit can save your life and make riding out a storm or other natural disaster far more comfortable. Here's what you need in yours.
FDA authorizes experimental drug remdesivir as coronavirus treatment
The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization to Gilead Sciences' remdesivir drug to treat the coronavirus. It's shown promising results.
How to watch the Disney Family Singalong: Volume II
ABC will air a second Disney Family Singalong on Mother's Day. There will be songs from Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and more, and plenty of songs to belt out.
Elon Musk sends Tesla stock tumbling after bizarre tweets
In another Twitter rant, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk said the company's stock was too high, causing the stock to drop immediately. He's been having quite a week.
GM postpones the reveal of its new electric Hummer
GM was poised to reveal its electric Hummer in May, but now, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the debut has been postponed. A new date hasn't been announced.
On May 27, NASA will launch a crew from U.S. soil for first time in a decade
NASA hasn't launched a crewed mission from U.S. soil in nearly 10 years. With SpaceX's help, it will do so on May 27, with the Crew Dragon and two astronauts.
WHO says these six things need to happen before lockdowns are lifted
The World Health Organization has six recommendations countries need to follow before ending lockdowns, if they don't want COVID-19 cases to spike again.
How to buy groceries online: Tips for shopping in quarantine
Shelter-at-home orders are making competition for grocery delivery and pickup options fierce. Here are some tips to get the food you need.
How do ventilators work?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, hospitals are needing ventilators in greater numbers. Here's how the life-saving machines work, and why they're needed.
Climate change is killing coffee farms, so Atomo is brewing it without beans
Atomo Coffee doesn't use beans. Instead, it upcycles seeds and husks, while still keep the flavor and aroma of coffee, thanks to similar volatile compounds.
Need something from Amazon? Here’s how shipping delays will affect your package
Amazon stopped receiving nonessential items at its U.S. and U.K. warehouses last week, and now people are seeing longer wait times for all kinds of products.
Why the coronavirus could remake school as we know it
School districts are closing down for weeks at a time, and parents, students, and teachers aren't ready to go online. That all could change, post-coronavirus.
From the Arctic to Antarctica, Erika Bergman pilots submarines to the seafloor
Erika Bergman has been piloting submarines for a decade, and she's also been getting girls excited about engineering so she has some company in the ocean.
Minority Report for poachers: Can predictive algorithms prevent wildlife crime?
Dr. Meredith Gore is a conservation criminologist who uses data to stop wildlife trafficking before species are poached, taking techniques from criminology.
If you think you have the coronavirus, don’t go to the doctor. Call one
There are many benefits to telemedicine, doing a virtual visit with your doctor when you're sick, especially during a potential outbreak, like the coronavirus.
Turn any food into caviar-like pearls with the Wonka-like Spherificator
Our fancy parties never involve caviar, but they could, thanks to the Imperial Spherificator. Well, it will still be fake caviar but in the familiar roe form. Use any liquid to make little spheres that burst when you bite them.
SXSW 2020’s fate uncertain after Twitter, Facebook pull out amid coronavirus fears
Both Facebook and Twitter have cancelled appearances at SXSW 2020, and it's likely only the first couple companies to do so over coronavirus fears.
MIT Technology Review predicts the 10 breakthrough technologies of 2020
From tiny A.I. to satellite mega-constellations, the MIT Technology Review predicts the biggest breakthrough technologies of 2020 and why they matter.