Earbud makers have been busy doing away with wires—a good thing whether or not your phone still has a headset jack. At most, Bluetooth earbuds might have a wire that connects the buds themselves to each other—a nice option if you’re prone to misplacing small objects, or you want in-line controls. This is often the more affordable option too, although that is changing over time.So-called true wireless earbuds are just that, free of any wire whatsoever. Apple AirPods are the standard bearer of this category, but there are plenty of alternatives—some more worthy than others.That’s just one decision you have to make. Wireless earbuds also vary on price, sometimes greatly, and some might be better for audiophiles while others are better for sports. Our picks for best wireless earbuds run the gamut, so you can easily find a pair that meets your needs. Read our guide on what to look for in wireless earbuds below our recommendations.To read this article in full, please click here

In Greyhound, Tom Hanks plays George Krause, a U.S. naval officer whose first command is in charge of a destroyer escort group in World War II...annnnd your dad is already watching it.This is only the third non-documentary film to release on Apple TV+, and it is easily the “biggest” release yet. It is a bombastic war film that looks fantastic and definitely feels made for the big screen. Originally a Sony Pictures film intended for theatrical release, Apple bought the distribution rights when Sony killed the cinema release due to COVID-19.It’s worth watching, especially for World War II buffs; this is Tom Hanks, after all. But the surprisingly short run-time (just over 1 hour 20 minutes until the credits roll) leaves no time for character development.To read this article in full, please click here

Apple Arcade is here, and you can play some of the subscription service’s many games with select models of Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controllers as well as Mfi (Made for iOS) controllers like the SteelSeries Nimbus+.To read this article in full, please click here

Apple’s new Apple Arcade subscription-based gaming service is basically Apple’s way of helping customers sort through the chaff in the App Store, as the highly curated service features premium games that are untainted by in-app purchases and ads. If all goes well, it could elevate the perception of mobile gaming in general.Got questions? We've got plenty of answers. Updated 07/10/20: Added puzzle adventure game Creaks to the list of available games.  To read this article in full, please click here

When Apple announced its move to make its own processors for the Mac, it also promised that the transition would begin sooner than we thought, with the first models arriving by the end of this year. Now we have a better look at Apple’s roadmap thanks to a new report from Ming-Chi Kuo.According to MacRumors, the first non-Intel Mac will be a refresh to the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which was most recently updated in May with a new scissor keyboard and faster processors. Kuo doesn’t give much in the way of details other than the new processor, so it could simply be a swap to show off how fast the new chips are. The 13-inch Pro will reportedly be followed by a new MacBook Air, which could also arrive later this year or early next.To read this article in full, please click here

iCloud Photos offers two options for syncing images and videos across your devices and into your iCloud account’s cloud storage: downloading and retaining originals or “optimizing storage,” which means only thumbnails are retrieved—full-resolution media is downloaded as needed, but otherwise not retained to free up storage on your device.One reader switched to Download and Keep Originals on their iPhone, but didn’t have enough storage space. They believe about 2,000 images are missing. They are worried about switching back to optimized—will that permanently delete those images?It’s likely they are not, but rather the phone stopped downloading because it lacked storage. iCloud Photos doesn’t delete images in that case; it just stops syncing them.To read this article in full, please click here

Apple Maps got off to an ignominious start, but Apple has done a really great job in the last couple years of bringing it up to par.The new in-house maps data has now expanded throughout the entire U.S. and it has made a huge difference in the precision, accuracy, and reliability of Maps. Though not technically part of iOS 14, Apple is expanding its new map data throughout the U.K., Canada, and Ireland this year.The new maps data is only one piece of the puzzle. When you update to iOS 14 this fall, you can expect these useful new features.Cycling directions Walking, driving, and transit directions are table stakes these days. What about getting around on your bike?To read this article in full, please click here

The Tribit XFree Go headphones punch far above their weight, sonically: sadly, the controls locked up after an hour or so of sustained use.

Every day, Macworld brings you the essential daily news and other info about all things Apple. But staying on top of that torrent of information can be a constant challenge. One solution: the Macworld digital magazine. Exclusive content in the July issue This month, read Macworld's exlusive Guide to Apple Arcade. It's time to get your game on with Apple's gaming service. Also this month we review the 13-inch MacBook Pro (mid 2020): this $1799 model delivers a modest CPU and big graphics boost. Plus, check out our review of the new 2020 iPad Pro.Also in this month’s issue:• MacUser: What will the ARM Mac line-up look like? Plus, having problems with Bluetooth audio quality on a Mac? We have ways to fix itTo read this article in full, please click here

Later this fall, Apple will launch a brand new version of iPadOS that brings a bunch of new changes to its iconic tablet. Here’s everything that you’re getting, how to get it, and whether your iPad will be able to get it.Update 07/09/20: Apple has released Public Beta 2 of iPadOS 14.What are the new features? App design The biggest change you’re going to see on your iPad is with apps. Apple is bringing a refined design language to the iPad, with sidebars, pull-down menus, and toolbars that look more like Mac apps than ever before. Apple Tablet apps have new sidebars, toolbars, and menus in iPadOS 14.To read this article in full, please click here

Apple’s tvOS isn’t its most popular operating system, but if you have an Apple TV, you definitely care about what each major new version brings.With tvOS 13 (and subsequent point releases) we got a lot of big features like interface changes, Xbox and PlayStation controller support, multiple users, and Control Center. By comparison, the features coming in tvOS 14 are minor, but sometimes the little things makes all the difference. Here’s what you can expect when tvOS 14 launches this fall.Update 07/09/20: Apple has released Public Beta 2 of tvOS 14.How to get the tvOS 14 beta If you’re a registered developer, you can go to developer.apple.com/download/ to get a beta profile, which must then be installed on your Apple TV hardware through Xcode on a Mac.To read this article in full, please click here

We’ve told you about the many big changes and new features in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, including an awesome new redesign of the home screen with Widgets and the App Library. For the last several years, Apple has made its operating systems available in a public beta, so you can kick the tires and help find bugs before its release in the fall.If you’re interested in running the iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 public beta, here’s how you get it.To read this article in full, please click here

With the COVID-19 pandemic and people working from home, it has become more apparent that the Mac has mediocre webcams. I’ve even stopped using Apple’s webcam, instead using a camcorder that was gathering dust in my garage. I got a few compliments about the image quality during a recent staff meeting.TechCrunch on Thursday reported that the GoPro Hero 8 action camera can now be used as a Mac webcam, thanks to the new GoPro Webcam software for Mac. The software, which is in beta, allows the Hero 8 to be used via USB; previously, you had to use dongles and HDMI cables. GoPro has complete details on how it works.To read this article in full, please click here

Harmony is discontinuing its Alexa-powered Express remote this year, but it's offering a full refund or upgrader to anyone who ever bought one.

If you leave your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air plugged in all the time—no matter the vintage—the battery suffers wear for being charged to full. Over time, the maximum charged capacity diminishes and you lose many minutes—even hours—of usable time. It is just a characteristic of the lithium-ion batteries in laptops and nearly all modern electronics.Here is a quick list of the best practices for managing your MacBook's battery.  Routinely unplug your laptop, as frequently as daily, and let it drop its power down to the 30 to 40 percent range. Don’t fully discharge your battery regularly—that is, don’t let it run down to zero. As Battery University (not a degree-granting institution) notes, “If at all possible, avoid full discharges and charge the battery more often between uses.…There is no memory and the battery does not need periodic full discharge cycles to prolong life.”To read this article in full, please click here

Still think cord-cutting is no better than cable? Here's a reality check.

Update 07/08/20: Apple confirmed to The Verge that it intends to continue supporting Thunderbolt on Macs with Apple silicon.The USB Type-C connector is wonderful in many ways, but its ubiquity among modern computer interconnects has made it home to a host of confusing standards and capabilities. When you see that connector, you never know what you’re going to get: Is it USB 3 or 3.2? Maybe the upcoming USB4? What is the maximum speed? Does it have Power Delivery? Can I hook up an external display, and to what resolution? How fast is it?To read this article in full, please click here

Time Machine uses a clever technique to make snapshots of your Mac backups. Instead of just creating copies of files that have changed since the previous backup—incremental archiving—Time Machine in macOS creates effectively a copy of each backed up volume. The clever part is that it doesn’t duplicate any file that’s remained the same between snapshots; it just adds the newly updated files.macOS gets away with this by using “hard links,” something introduced several releases ago in which a file on a given volume can be referenced multiple times from a single central copy. It exists just once on the volume, taking up only that amount of storage. Each reference is just a few bytes. Unlike an alias in the Finder, a hard link acts to the operating system just as if it were the original file, including when it’s modified. You only wind up deleting the file if every hard link is deleted. (Essentially, deleting all but one hard link reverts it to just being a single copy of a file.)To read this article in full, please click here

The arrival of Macs running Apple silicon isn’t just about faster, more power efficient processors. It’s also an opportunity for Apple to reinvent Mac hardware using lessons learned from the iPhone and iPad.Apple can take this time to also reconsider some Mac hardware decisions of the past decade, most notably the Touch Bar on the MacBook Pro. While some users swear by it, the Touch Bar generally seems to have been received with indifference or scorn. Updates over the years have done almost nothing to improve it, making me wonder if even Apple has truly embraced the thing.To read this article in full, please click here

A surge protector will save your equipment; a UPS will do that and save your work, too—or let you save your game during a blackout.

Looking for a way to save some money on the latest Apple products? Consider a refurbished MacBook, refurbished iPhone, or refurbished iPad from the Apple Certified Refurbished store. A refurbished product is just like a new, but at a lower price.Here’s a quick guide with links to the best deals you can find on the refurb store, along with a FAQ guide if you want to know more about the ins and outs of the Apple Certified Refurbished store and buying a refurbished MacBook, desktop Mac, iPhone, or iPad. We make a recommendation of what to buy, but feel free to check out the store inventory to find the right model for you.To read this article in full, please click here

According to a report from MacRumors, the select group of beta testers for this fall’s HomePod release have noticed something sort of remarkable: the ability to choose a music, podcasts, and audiobooks service other than Apple Music.Apple does not conduct public or developer beta tests of HomePod software, but rather issues betas through a select group of AppleSeed members. HomePod software is otherwise updated along with the iOS software on the iPhone from which it was set up.According to testers, the HomePod options screen in this new beta adds the ability to select the default service for Music, Podcasts, and Audiobooks. It defaults to Apple Music, but would presumably let users choose Spotify, Amazon Music, or other competing services (those services need to implement this support, and none have done so yet).To read this article in full, please click here

As expected, Apple announced the next major revision to its phone operating system at its WWDC 2020 virtual developer conference. And as usual, the new iOS is full of features big and small. This story will be periodically updated, and we will break down everything you need to know about iOS 14: the significant features and changes, the beta test, the release date, and how to install the beta. Here is what awaits you when you update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS this fall.Update 07/09/20: Apple has released Public Beta 2 of iOS 14.A new home screen with the App Library Apple One swipe past your last home screen is the App Library, where all your apps live, and are automatically organized.To read this article in full, please click here

Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.

Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.The company is said to be spending several billion dollars a year on original programming. That’s a lot of TV! Apple is attracting some of the best talent in TV and film production, including huge stars and directors, and locking down the television and movie rights to best-selling books.Though the service has been available less than a year and and doesn't yet have a lot of shows or films available, there’s a lot in the works. This is a list of all its content for it that we know of so far, along with details about prominent stars, directors, producers, and release dates.To read this article in full, please click here

Over the next two years, we're going to hear a lot about Apple’s next transition. The move from Intel to Apple’s homegrown silicon is one of the biggest moves the company has ever made, one that’s sure to impact the rest of the industry as much as the Mac itself.But that’s not the only transition that Apple is embarking on. It might not have gotten its own segment during the WWDC keynote, but Apple laid down the tracks for a major shift away from traditional apps over the next several years. It won’t be as sudden or even as quick as the move to Apple’s silicon, but before long apps aren’t going to be something we need to download before we can use them. Rather they’re going to be ever-present, glanceable, dynamic, and agnostic extensions that adapt to both our location and the device we’re using without needing to visit a store.To read this article in full, please click here

Lost in the hubbub of WWDC and Apple’s announcement of its switch to its own processors for Macs is sad news from the Pacific Northwest.“Microsoft is permanently closing its retail stores.” (Tip o’ the antlers to Tay.)People will long remember this day as the day the line dancing died.To read this article in full, please click here

This pan-and-tilt camera reduces blind spots and uses smart detection to deliver only the activity you want to know about.

iOS 14, Apple’s upcoming major update to the iPhone operating system, has a security feature that tells users if an app is copying the clipboard in the background without permission from the user. This may not sound like a big deal, but think about the times you have, say, copied a password from a password manager and pasted it into an app to access an account, or copied a credit card number and pasted it into a website to buy something. When you copy the info, it goes to the clipboard.Since the developer beta release of iOS 14, it has been revealed that several apps have been copying data from the clipboard. Reddit, LinkedIn, TikTok, and many other apps are just a few that triggered the iOS 14 alert.To read this article in full, please click here

Nobody would credibly argue that Apple is a very open tech company, but the walled garden is at least getting a few new gates this fall with the release of its new operating systems (iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and macOS Big Sur).Apple is making it possible for more outside devices and software to work with its own technology, and that’s going to make the Apple ecosystem stronger. Here are five ways Apple is embracing the outside world with its fall operating system releases.To read this article in full, please click here

Plus: Facebook's Roger Stone takedown, the BlueLeaks server seizure, and more of the week's top security news.

Electric vehicle makers hope to roll out super long-lasting batteries. That raises interesting questions about resources, performance—and a battery's second act.

A new paper argues that the computing demands of deep learning are so great that progress on tasks like translation and self-driving is likely to slow.

Heatwave and quarantine got you stuck indoors? These deals might help you spruce up your space for more comfort.

Your homegrown tomatoes won't help you forget how terrible everything is right now. Here's what you need to make booze at home.

A WIRED investigation reveals how artists and skytypers are pioneering a new type of tech-fueled activism—and the inhumane conditions they're fighting.

Dozens of people have come forward over the past week, many pointing to a culture that they say enabled rampant predatory behavior.

US lawmakers have repeatedly raised security concerns over the app's Chinese ownership. Are US businesses next?

Steve Alpert worked at the animation house for 15 years, a time he details in his new book Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man.

A sophisticated scheme was designed to trick businesses in more than 60 countries into wiring large sums of money to attackers.

All the major US carriers have options that let you stream as much as you want. We've laid out how they work, and which will give you the most bang for your buck.

Plus: A tough review of IBM’s PCjr, fresh questions on Covid-19, and government help for the self-sufficient.

What’s happening in Detroit should be a wakeup call for the nation. We can’t stop police violence without ending police surveillance.

Researchers have been looking beyond antibodies to understand how immunity to the new virus might work—and how to design a vaccine.

This week, Angela Watercutter joins us to talk about why it's hard to unglue your eyes from bad news on social media. Plus, we share our tips for putting down the phone.

The musical, which debuted on Broadway in 2015, is now on Disney+. And it's ready to be reexamined in new ways by an even bigger audience.

A massive, intense heat wave is settling over the continental US. The ravages of the Covid pandemic are going to make it all the more deadly.

From flying a plane to restoring art, YouTubers can truly teach you anything. Here are the best shows that have sparked our curiosity during quarantine.

The International Baccalaureate program canceled its high-stakes exam because of Covid-19. The formula it used to "predict" scores puzzles students and teachers.

If NASA's Perseverance rover finds life on the Red Planet, there's a good chance our first extraterrestrial encounter will be a little ambiguous.

New research from Wuhan, China shows that, in patients with COVID-19 but without a previous diagnosis of diabetes, abnormally high blood sugar is associated with more than double the risk of death and also an increased risk of severe complications.

A new study highlights the critical role that working memory capacity plays in social distancing compliance during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Based on their experience treating COVID-19, physicians have assembled critical information about the coronavirus's effects on organs outside the lungs.

A groundbreaking study is the first to analyze the relationship between group behaviors, group type, group dynamics, and kinship of beluga whales in 10 locations across the Arctic. Results show that not only do beluga whales regularly interact with close kin, including close maternal kin, they also frequently associate with more distantly related and unrelated individuals. Findings will improve the understanding of why some species are social, how individuals learn from group members and how animal cultures emerge.

Biologists have discovered a uniquely rapid form of regeneration in injured neurons and their function in the central nervous system of zebrafish. They studies the Mauthner cells, which are solely responsible for the escape behavior of the fish, and previously regarded as incapable of regeneration. However, their ability to regenerate crucially depends on the location of the injury.

New research has identified for the first time the specific brain cells that control how much sugar you eat and how much you crave sweet tasting food. The study specifically identifies the brain cells that respond to the hormone FGF21 to regulate sugar intake and sweet taste preference.

New research explores how lower-latitude oceans drive complex changes in the Arctic Ocean, pushing the region into a new reality distinct from the 20th-century norm.

Strains of a common subtype of influenza virus, H3N2, have almost universally acquired a mutation that effectively blocks antibodies from binding to a key viral protein.

Scientists have invented a new tool -- they call it a ''nanocage'' -- that can catch and straighten out molecule-sized tangles of polymers - -whether made of protein or plastic. This tool -- that works a bit like pulling a wad of thread through a needle hole -- opens a new way to create custom materials that have never been made before.

Patients with COVID-19 who have an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) experience more severe strokes, have worse functional outcomes and are more likely to die of stroke than AIS patients who do not have COVID-19. The wide range of complications associated with COVID-19 likely explain the worse outcomes.

A baby girl in Texas -- born prematurely to a mother with COVID-19 -- is the strongest evidence to date that intrauterine (in the womb) transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can occur, according to a new report.

As we age, the immune system gradually becomes impaired. One aspect of this impairment is chronic inflammation in the elderly, which means that the immune system is constantly active and sends out inflammatory substances. Such chronic inflammation is associated with multiple age-related diseases including arthritis and Alzheimer's disease, and impaired immune responses to infection. One of the questions in ageing research is whether chronic inflammation is a cause of aging, or a consequence of the aging process itself? Scientists have found evidence suggesting that increased inflammation causes the aging process to speed up, and that there is a fine balance between maintaining immune system function and longevity.

Thin film coatings do more than add color to walls. For example, they can be used as pharmaceutical devices. How these coatings dry can change their properties, which is especially important for films used in drug delivery. Engineering researchers studying the in situ drying behavior of thin film coatings are visualizing particle interactions with groundbreaking precision. Their findings could impact the development of drug delivery technology.

Perovskiet solar cells are at the center of much recent solar research. The material is cheap and almost as efficient as silicon. However, perovskite cells have a love-hate-relationship with the sun. The light they need to generate electricity, also impairs the quality of the cells, limiting efficiency and stability over time. Research now sheds new light on the causes of this degradation.

Lopinavir is a drug against HIV, hydroxychloroquine is used to treat malaria and rheumatism. Until recently, both drugs were regarded as potential agents in the fight against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Researchers have now discovered that the concentration of the two drugs in the lungs of Covid-19 patients is not sufficient to fight the virus.

A technologically relevant material for HAMR data memories are thin films of iron-platinum nanograins. An international team has now observed experimentally for the first time how a special spin-lattice interaction in these iron-platinum thin films cancels out the thermal expansion of the crystal lattice.

A team of researchers have, for the first time ever, linked 40 years of productivity data from the construction industry with the actual work done. The results show that productivity in the construction industry has been declining since the 1970s. The results also explain the decline and how to achieve far more efficient construction in North America and Europe.

Scientists are a step closer to developing a fast and cost effective camera that utilizes terahertz radiation, potentially opening the opportunity for them to be used in non-invasive security and medical screening.

Consuming protein at night increases blood sugar level in the morning for healthy people, according to new research.

New research revealed that tiny, sunlight-absorbing particles in wildfire smoke may have less impact on climate than widely hypothesized because reactions as the plume mixes with clean air reduce its absorbing power and climate-warming effect.

Advanced herbicides and treatments for infection may result from the unraveling of a 50-year-old mystery.

A commentary published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that children infrequently transmit COVID-19 to each other or to adults and that many schools, provided they follow appropriate social distancing guidelines and take into account rates of transmission in their community, can and should reopen in the fall.

Climate change will leave some farmers with a difficult conundrum, according to a new study by researchers from Cornell University and Washington State University: Either risk more revenue volatility, or live with a more predictable decrease in crop yields.

Scientists have applied liquid-metal synthesis to piezoelectrics, advancing future flexible, wearable electronics, and biosensors drawing their power from the body's movements. Piezoelectric materials such as atomically-thin tin-monosulfide (SnS) convert mechanical forces or movement into electrical energy. Along with their inherent flexibility, this makes them candidates for flexible nanogenerators in wearable electronics or internal, self-powered biosensors.

Mifepristone appears to extend lifespan in evolutionarily divergent species Drosophila and C. elegans in ways that suggest it may do so in humans, as well.

Measurements by the GRACE-FO satellite mission show a decline in water storage in Central Europe by up to 94 percent compared with seasonal fluctuations. The changes are so serious that a recovery within one year is not to be expected. The water shortage in the years 2018 and 2019 is thus the largest in the entire GRACE and GRACE-FO measurement campaign of almost 20 years.

A study examining the urban microclimatic impact of the 2019-20 Australian bushfires has uncovered how they affect local meteorological and air quality. Its findings could help understand the potential consequences of an increased rate and extension of bushfires, and especially regarding improving risk preparedness and coping strategies.

A new study warns that the last remaining habitat for several endangered bird species in Europe could reduce by up to 50 per cent in the next century as farmers convert land to more profitable crops and meet increased demand for products such as olive oil and wine.

A new study has shown that coral outplant survival is likely to drop below 50% if sea surface temperatures exceed 30.5 degrees Celsius and that survival rates can also be predicted by considering temperature conditions in the year prior to outplanting.

A gene has been discovered that can naturally suppress the signs of Alzheimer's Disease in human brain cells. The scientists have also developed a new rapid drug-screening system for treatments that could potentially delay or prevent the disease.

Researchers have added fresh evidence that early exposure to vaccine-, bacterial- or microbiota-derived antigens has a dramatic effect on the diversity of antibodies an adult mammal will have to fight future infections by pathogens. This antibody diversity is called the clonal repertoire -- basically different single cells with distinct antibody potential that can multiply into a large clone of cells, all producing that distinct antibody.

Study finds that teenagers utilize Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) at a rate five times higher than the United States as a whole.

Researchers used single-nucleus RNA sequencing to compare transcriptional responses to acute cocaine in 16 unique cell populations from the brain nucleus accumbens. The atlas is part of a major study that used multiple cutting-edge technologies to describe a dopamine-induced gene expression signature that regulates the brain's response to cocaine. The study shows neurobiological processes that control drug-related adaptations and reveals new information about how transcriptional mechanisms regulate activity-dependent processes within the central nervous system.

Researchers have identified how specific brain cells interacting during development could be related to neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including some that occur later in life.

A new study found that remdesivir potently inhibited SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, in human lung cell cultures and that it improved lung function in mice infected with the virus.

Scientists have demonstrated that a Salmonella biofilm protein can cause autoimmune responses and arthritis in animals.

An ancient European volcanic region may pose both a greater long-term volcanic risk and seismic risk to northwestern Europe than scientists had realized, geophysicists report. The densely populated area is centered in the Eifel region of Germany, and covers parts of Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Luxembourg.

A new article investigating the differences in CT findings between coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pneumonia and influenza virus pneumonia found that most lesions from COVID-19 were located in the peripheral zone and close to the pleura, whereas influenza virus was more prone to show mucoid impaction and pleural effusion. The more important role of CT during the present pandemic is in finding lesions and evaluating the effects of treatment.

The science community should withdraw from involvement in international tests such as PISA because they have forced schools to adopt 'narrow' curricula and pedagogies, a study says.

Biologists have traced the stability of plant mitochondrial genomes to a particular gene - MSH1 - that plants have but animals don't. Their experiments could lend insight into why animal mitochondrial genomes tend to mutate.

The discovery unveils the molecular machinery that plants use to weave cellulose chains into cable-like structures called 'microfibrils.'

This is one of the first comprehensive looks at lung cells using a technology called single-cell RNA sequencing. Instead of examining a mash-up of many cells from a tissue sample, single-cell sequencing allowed researchers in this study to closely examine the individual cells that make up the lungs; to identify their function, and ultimately understand the molecular changes that may be driving the disease.

Materials scientists have demonstrated ways to make super white paint that reflects as much as 98% of incoming heat from the sun. The advance shows practical pathways for designing paints that, if used on rooftops and other parts of a building, could significantly reduce cooling costs, beyond what standard white 'cool-roof' paints can achieve.

The CRISPR system is a powerful tool for the targeted editing of genomes, with significant therapeutic potential, but runs the risk of inappropriately editing ''off-target'' sites. However, a new study shows that mutating the enzyme at the heart of the CRISPR gene editing system can improve its fidelity.

A new study argues that deep-sea mining poses significant risks, not only to the area immediately surrounding mining operations but also to the water hundreds to thousands of feet above the seafloor, threatening vast midwater ecosystems. Further, the scientists suggest how these risks could be evaluated more comprehensively to enable society and managers to decide if and how deep-sea mining should proceed.

Researchers are developing an A.I. platform that provides users with access to the information and insights hidden inside federal court records, regardless of their data and analytic skills.

Scientists have digitally 'dissected', for the first time, the most primitive jawed fish fossils with teeth found near Prague more than 100 years ago. The results show that their teeth have surprisingly modern features.

Researchers have found a significant increase in patients experiencing stress cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Researchers propose a decentralized, global wildlife biosurveillance system to identify -- before the next pandemic emerges -- animal viruses that have the potential to cause human disease.

Scientists find the growth of phytoplankton in the Arctic Ocean has increased 57 percent over just two decades, enhancing its ability to soak up carbon dioxide. While once linked to melting sea ice, the increase is now propelled by rising concentrations of tiny algae.

A new study of 2,500 Dutch children is the first to explore the relationship between brain volume and different doses of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields.

Each year, wind turbines are responsible for the death of hundreds of thousands of airborne animals such as bats. To find a constructive way out of this ''green-green'' dilemma, companies building and running wind turbines might have to work together with environmental experts and conservationists. Yet lack of trust between them can hinder effective collaboration. Scientists show: shared values are not sufficient to build trust, as beliefs and emotions have stronger influence.

Women who deliver their first child by cesarean section (C-section) are less likely to conceive a second child than those who deliver vaginally, despite being just as likely to plan a subsequent pregnancy, according to researchers. The team followed more than 2,000 women for three years after they delivered their first child.

Researchers find that the benefits of inhalers for asthma sufferers outweigh the risks of contracting coronavirus, following concerns raised after WHO warned that steroids could reduce immunity.

How is COVID-19 impacting people and the planet and what are the implications for a post-pandemic world? A new study quantifies the socio-economic losses and environmental gains.

In topological materials, electrons can display behavior that is fundamentally different from that in 'conventional' matter, and the magnitude of many such 'exotic' phenomena is directly proportional to an entity known as the Chern number. New experiments establish for the first time that the theoretically predicted maximum Chern number can be reached -- and controlled -- in a real material.

A little-studied liver protein may be responsible for the well-known benefits of exercise on the aging brain, according to a new study in mice. The findings could lead to new therapies to confer the neuroprotective effects of physical activity on people who are unable to exercise due to physical limitations.

Findings from a new study into the effects of radiofrequency radiation generated by the wireless technology that will soon be the standard for cell phones suggest few health impacts.

A new study might explain why humans register some tastes more quickly than others, potentially due to each flavor's molecular size. The research also provided explanation as to why humans register taste more quickly when food or drink moves over their tongues quickly, as compared to when they are held in their mouth steadily.

Bats carry many viruses, including COVID-19, without becoming ill. Biologists are studying the immune system of bats to find potential ways to 'mimic' that system in humans.

Coming to an Apple Store near you in 2023. We think.

Seltzer cocktails weren’t born yesterday.

They may seem like a small inconvenience, but they have the potential to be downright deadly.

Ready for some summer night hangs around the fire pit? You're going to need firewood...and a place to store it.

Percy is now locked and loaded atop its Atlas V rocket. After just a few more tests, NASA will (hopefully) light the candle later this month.

Plus how to attempt a DIY fix.

Get some of the best noise-canceling tech for less.

Reduce the hassle of printing, scanning, and copying without having to leave the house.

But there are a few theories what these Odd Radio Circles might be.

From soft and grippy to thick and protective, there is a glove for every task.

The Dilophosaurus made a deadly cameo in Jurassic Park, but over 27 years later, science has provided a more accurate picture.

Better choose the right block. 😜

What did you do this week?

The unnamed fighter will replace the F-2 currently in service with the Japanese air force.

BionicSwift's wings may be made of foam, but just watch those things soar.

Upgrade to one of these boards with incredible lighting, speedy response, and individual customization.

Somehow, Skyborg will be an operational weapon system in just three years.

Tuna inspection is a dying art. Researchers think AI can save it.

The perfect mezcal produces a specific type of bubble, and that has surprising implications for understanding fluid dynamics.

Flying foxes are the biggest bats in the world, but not quite that big.

Sea to Summit upgrades the self-inflating sleeping mat.

Wood and bacteria will help, too.

Could age-old tech prevent blackouts?

Well, it's cheaper than a window unit.

The amazing feat only happened once.

These things don't come around very often.

Now it's just showing off.

Originally built by the Soviet Union, this Kilo-class submarine is returning to base by land (for some reason).

The visors help mitigate the satellites' reflectivity, which may appease astronomers.

"There was severe turbulence like I've never felt before," one passenger on the Delta flight tells us.

There are things you only learn when you just have yourself for company.

It's been so strong that a beach has sunk into the water.

New research shows that burglars can figure out when you're not home.

The new ship will be considerably bigger than the current Charles de Gaulle.

Army howitzers and rocket launchers can use the power of space satellites to fire on targets far beyond line of sight.

Cook with these gas and charcoal models anywhere—or use them in your own backyard.

The app puts your data "in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party," says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Here’s why this image is driving everyone mad—and what your answer says about you.

Scientists have long searched for a gel as tough as the real stuff. Is this it?

Nenoksa is once again the crosshairs after a radioactive accident last year.

The joint exercise included a B-52 bomber that flew all the way from Louisiana on a 28-hour-long mission.

See why astronomers are suddenly hot on this planetary system.

The technology could eventually advance a COVID-19 vaccine.

"The plane that's a ship. The ship that's a plane."

Next on Unsolved Mysteries.

It’s not a furnace, but it can warm your home. And it’s not an air conditioner, but it can cool your home. How’s that possible?

It's important the clean things that clean things.

Winglets predate the Wright brothers, but it took nearly a century for the idea to go mainstream.

The swap takes only about 10 or 15 minutes.

First, find your tree. Then make your plan. Then be ready to adapt that plan.

One critic says secrecy and deception aren't fun or useful. We humbly disagree.

USNS Lance Cpl. Roy M. Wheat was originally built for America’s Cold War enemy.

Explosives, disguised as lumps of coal, were designed to wrecked the boilers of trains, factories.

Throw a great show without injuring yourself.

How science helped—and harmed—efforts to preserve the U.S.'s founding documents.

It's just as strong as Kevlar, but incredibly heat-resistant.

The only problem? We live there now.

Put your logic and math skills to the test. No cheating!

Did you get it right?

It's not where you think.

Your next adventure is a click of the mouse away.

Nine better ways to get the job done.

Be the smartest person at this year's Fourth of July barbecue.

See what’s coming and stay visible with these 11 bicycle lights.

Including major price cuts on high-quality home appliances and outdoor grills.

Asteroids are our gateway to understanding the universe...and the source of our possible destruction.

Save up to 50 percent on camping equipment, hiking gear, and clothing.

Strap on that thinking cap.

These stylish containers guarantee steaming hot coffee and ice-cold water.

Cook your way through summer with these grills, from portable single-burners to a 900-square inch behemoth.

This week scientists announced that the eruption of Okmok, a volcano located in Alaska, likely contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic in 43 B.C. But that's only one example of volcanoes subtle-yet-powerful influence on history.

These cordless cutters are powerful, convenient, and (relatively) quiet.

Whether you want professional video equipment or a $100 toy, there’s a drone out there for you.

Why mess with window A/C units when you don’t have to?

Including the essentials, plus some extras to make your time outside even more enjoyable.

New ACs are smarter, quieter, and cooler.

A bike is only as good as the lock that secures it. Make sure yours can thwart any would-be thief.

Make sure his WFH setup is up-to-speed.

These female pioneers broke barriers to study the great unknown.

From the sounds behind the Star Wars franchise, to the history of the worst video game ever invented, these tech podcasts are must-listens for the 21st century.

Stuck in sand, snow, or mud? These tools will help.

A knife is one of the most convenient tools you can carry. These are the folders worth buying.

Drill holes through wood, metal, concrete, even glass with one of these bit sets.

Take it easy at the park or in the backcountry in one of our top picks.

The rocket flew its first test flight on June 4, 2010. It's been a decade of spaceflight innovation ever since.

Everything your old man needs for that home repair to-do list.

It’s a great time to stock up on the classic 501s.

Steam has powered trains, cars, boats, and trolleys. Here's the story of the little engine that could.

These thrilling dramas and documentaries capture our quest for the great beyond.

A dive into species protection and conservation.

Vocal recordings of asymptomatic coronavirus patients reveal potential indicators of COVID-19 infection. Preliminary results hint at a biomarker in the vocal system coordination that can indicate the presence of COVID-19.

Study uncovers DNA hypermethylation is responsible for reduced amygdala volume in male patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Mouse study pinpoints the precise location in the brain where distracting stimuli are blocked, allowing for concentration on specific tasks. The findings could have implications for the treatment of ADHD and schizophrenia.

FGF21, a hormone created in the liver in response to increased levels of sugar, acts in the brain to suppress sugar intake and controls the preference for sweet-tasting foods.

In anxiety, neural activity becomes elevated across many specific brain regions, and normal coordination between the networks becomes decreased.

The brain suppresses the perception of the heartbeat, affecting our perception of other sensory stimuli. Researchers propose the brain's sensitivity to sensory stimuli depends on the cardiac cycle and the brain's perception of it.

Naturally optimistic people have a 70% lower chance of suffering from sleep disorders and insomnia, a new study reports.

Coronavirus infection can lead to an array of neurological complications, including delirium, stroke, and a rare, often fatal neuroinflammatory condition called ADEM. The neurological complications did not always correlate with the severity of respiratory symptoms. In some patients, brain inflammation was likely caused by an immune response to COVID-19, suggesting the neurological damage may be a result of immune system activation rather than the virus itself.

Exposing mice to THC, researchers noted persistent activation of mitochondrial cannabinoid receptors located within astrocytes resulted in a cascade of molecular processing that led to dysfunctional glucose metabolism. The ability of astrocytes to transform glucose into "food" for neurons was reduced. The reduction resulted in a compromise in neural function, with a harmful impact on behavior. Specifically, social interactions were reduced for 24 hours post cannabis exposure.

A new study provides evidence that hearing is the last sense to go during the process of active death. Many people become unresponsive during the final hours of life, however, EEG data revealed the dying brain responds to sounds throughout the final moments of life.

Aerosolized coronavirus microdroplets remain in the air and pose a risk of exposure beyond the recommended 6-foot area for social distancing.

Comparing data from multiple neuroimaging studies, researchers found shared brain structural abnormalities between four psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They also identified brain signatures unique to each condition.

Human serum albumin from transgenic rice could ease shortages of donated blood.

Partner institute in Buenos Aires will focus on neuroscience and drug development.

Non-invasive procedure could make prenatal testing easier, but it comes with ethical problems.

Researchers can work without fear of action over patent infringement.

Promising phase III trial paves the way for alemtuzumab approval.

Final decision could stifle investment in developing therapies.

As outbreak enters its second year, relief bodies move to roll out vaccine for the first time.

Researchers begin to identify past problems with cloning technique.

Deal between Amyris and Michelin highlights industry's hunt for a profitable niche.

With hundreds of nanoproducts currently being tested in humans, recommendations aim to safeguard trial participants.

Undercover

Enthusiasm for unapproved treatments worries regulators.

Academia and industry join forces to carve out ten-year plan.

Since the anthrax attacks in 2001, some $60 billion has been spent on biodefence in the United States. But the money has not bought quite what was hoped.

Mechanism by which microbes scrub radioactive contamination revealed.

Exhibition: 20 Apr 2018 - 21 Apr 2018, NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

New device could boost telecommunications and be adapted for photonics

Elizabeth Tasker details the good, the bad and the confusing of working as a physicist in Japan

Elizabeth Tasker details the good, the bad and the confusing of working as a physicist in Japan

Revamped accelerator will soon be smashing electrons and positrons together

New material is made by compressing treated wood

Technique could be used to create quantum-information systems

Breakthrough could lead to new type of energy source

Conference: 3 Sep 2018 - 7 Sep 2018, Mainz, Germany. Organized by wikonect GmbH.

Exhibition: 28 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2018, London, United Kingdom. Organized by The IET.

Contact tracing is a known method of limiting outbreaks. But many states have too few contact tracers to handle the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.

Bird counts are booming, and public participation is transforming all science as more amateur enthusiasts participate and experts welcome it.

Expanding diversity in STEM means better science for all. The Woods Hole research community joins the national reckoning on race.

What does the future of the COVID-19 pandemic look like? This comic shows how it depends on the model – and how people respond to it.

After Saturday's historic liftoff, the SpaceX Dragon capsule arrived at the space station Sunday and docked automatically, no human help needed.

If successful, Wednesday’s crewed SpaceX test launch will mark the beginning of a new era for NASA and American spaceflight.

On Wednesday, collaboration between SpaceX and NASA will send two astronauts to the International Space Station, and it will be the first time that a private company operates a mission to space.

Scientists are working to trace the origins of the novel coronavirus. They have a few ideas.

As the global coronavirus pandemic wears on, are the days and weeks blurring together for you? If so, you’re not alone.

In this simple experiment, kid scientists can test for themselves the idea that the heavier something is, the faster it falls.

Even some mighty creatures get by better with a little help from their friends. In Africa, tiny birds are helping black rhinos avoid poachers.

Astronauts Jim Lovell and Fred Haise reminisce about NASA's "most successful failure" as their mission launch turns 50 on April 11. With calm, ingenuity, and "some divine help," its safe return to Earth after an explosion in space is still considered Mission Control's finest hour.

Projections of COVID-19 fatality rates have varied dramatically. Understanding the underlying assumptions that led to those conclusions can help.

In Canada, a contest for a national lichen has shone a new light on ecology at a time when many residents are finding a renewed embrace of nature.

Hypersonic missiles raise ethical questions about how the military could use machine learning, as the U.S., Russia, and China develop new weapons.

Water and ice are many children’s first introduction to chemical phase changes. But sometimes even familiar substances behave in unexpected ways.

A 66-million-year-old fossil could help explain why some species survived the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Far from merciless, rats, it seems, will go out of their way to avoid harming each other. The animal kingdom may be more empathetic than people think.

Several energy companies are focusing on the vast underground geothermal reservoir at California’s Salton Sea as a domestic source of lithium.

Is it already a “pandemic” or not? Such questions of messaging have new importance as social networks amplify or distort science-based news.

Researchers have developed a novel noninvasive approach called nano-radiomics that analyzes imaging data to assess changes in the tumor microenvironment that are not detected with conventional imaging methods.

In topological materials, electrons can display behaviour that is fundamentally different from that in 'conventional' matter, and the magnitude of many such 'exotic' phenomena is directly proportional to an entity known as the Chern number. New experiments establish for the first time that the theoretically predicted maximum Chern number can be reached in a real material.

Chameleons are famous for their color-changing abilities. Depending on their body temperature or mood, their nervous system directs skin tissue that contains nanocrystals to expand or contract, changing how the nanocrystals reflect light and turning the reptile's skin a rainbow of colors. Inspired by this, scientists have developed a way to stretch and strain liquid crystals to generate different colors.

A team of scientists have invented a new tool that can catch and straighten out molecule-sized tangles of polymers - whether made of protein or plastic. This tool, that works a bit like pulling a wad of thread through a needle hole, opens a new way to create custom materials that have never been made before.

Scientists studying in situ drying behavior of thin film coatings visualize interactions that could impact drug delivery technology.

Researchers have designed and fabricated an ultrasensitive plasmonic biosensor with the integration of atomically thin perovskite nanomaterials on metasurfaces. For that purpose, they used an atomically thin perovskite nanomaterial with high absorption rate, sandwiched between hexagonal boron nitride and graphene layers, which enables the precise tuning of the depth of the plasmonic resonance dip. This biosensor can reach an ultra-high plasmonic sensitivity for detecting small-molecule, low-concentration analytes.

Researchers have developed a method to 'print' a protective coating of copper oxide over the perovskite device. They have shown that only a 3-nanometre thick coating is sufficient to prevent any damage to the perovskite after depositing the transparent top electrode.

Potential materials for future wearable electronics and other motion-powered, energy-harvesting devices.

New insight into the spin behavior in an exotic state of matter puts us closer to next-generation spintronic devices.

The nanoparticle targets only leukemic cells and therefore would reduce the severe adverse effects of current treatments. The receptor for this nanoparticle is expressed in 20 types of cancer and associated with a poor prognosis, so this drug could open a new therapeutic pathway for other tumors.

Researchers report their success of synthesizing urchin-like nickel nanoparticles by magneto-solvothermal method. Rotated by a magnetic field, the nanoparticles' mechanical force can destroy tumor cells and achieve the same effect as a scalpel.

In an effort to improve large touchscreens, LED light panels and window-mounted infrared solar cells, researchers have made plastic conductive while also making it more transparent.

Researchers have developed a unique photonic device that reduces the need for re-implants, paving the way for a breakthrough in medical implant technology.

Scientists explain a new process that maximizes photon conversion in 2D materials, which could innovate photonic-based applications.

New technique could lead to new microprocessors that defy Moore's Law.

Researchers have designed peptide nanoparticles that can each glow in a variety of colors, opening the door for many new biomedical applications.

Scientists have succeeded in producing the first graphene ribbons whose crystal lattice contains both periodic pores and a regular pattern of nitrogen atoms. The structure of this new material resembles a ladder, with each rung containing two atoms of nitrogen.

Researchers have developed a wood-based steam generator that, with the help of bacterial-produced nanomaterials, harnesses solar energy to purify water.

Researchers have found a way to detect nanostructures buried under many layers of opaque material, using very high frequency sound waves induced by light. Their findings are promising in view of applications in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, such as wafer alignment.

For many applications in electronics and energy technology, graphene must be combined with other materials: Since graphene is so thin, its properties drastically change when other materials are brought into direct contact with it.

Researchers enhance the accuracy of X-ray free-electron laser measurements closer to the diameter of typical atoms than previously possible.

Researchers develop a set of entirely novel knobs to control correlated electrons and demonstrate that superconductivity can exist without insulating phases in Magic Angle Twisted Bi-layer Graphene.

Scientists have developed a novel instrument that can make three kinds of atom-scale measurements simultaneously: It images single atoms. It maps atomic-scale hills and valleys on metal and insulating surfaces. And it records the flow of current across atom-thin materials subject to giant magnetic fields.

The smallest cell structures can now be imaged even better: The combination of two microscopy methods makes fluorescence imaging with molecular resolution possible for the first time.

Physics team observed extremely fast electronic changes in real time in a special material class.

Scientists have developed a new form of ptychography that uses complex algorithms to achieve faster, more efficient imaging with picometer (one-trillionth of a meter) precision that won?t damage samples so easily.

Researchers have invented an electrically focus-tunable, graphene-based ultrathin subpixel square lens device that demonstrates excellent focusing performance.

Inducing surface strain to CeO2/Mn3O4 heterostructured nanocrystals can enhance antioxidant properties.

Researchers discover a quantum fluid - fractional quantum Hall states, one of the most delicate phases of matter - in a monolayer 2D semiconductor; finding could provide a unique test platform for future applications in quantum computing.

Scientists provide new insights into the interactions of layered materials with laser and electron beams.

The concept of nanostructuring of battery electrodes is not new; it has been frequently employed to improve the charging speed and, in some cases, stability of Li-ion electrodes. Researchers now demonstrated 3D-interconnected Ni nanowire meshes as current collectors and structural scaffolds for building nanostructured Li-ion electrodes. This material exhibits a semi-ordered structure and is characterized by some of the highest combined porosity and surface-to-volume ratio among macroporous metals.

Researchers have developed a human cell 'membrane on a chip' that allows continuous monitoring of how drugs and infectious agents interact with our cells, and may soon be used to test potential drug candidates for COVID-19.

Researchers have developed a novel direct growth method of vertically orientated nanocavity arrays to generate plasmonic structural colors, which feature wide gamut, improved color saturation, excellent stability in ambient condition and mass-production scalability.

Researchers have come up with a novel electrode that could greatly improve the stability of perovskite solar cells, the most promising candidate for the next generation solar cells due to their low cost and high power conversion efficiency.

Researchers have unveiled a novel material that could enable major leaps in the miniaturization of electronic devices.

Researchers using a strategy called strain-engineering in 2D materials now say new types of cathodes, suitable for advanced energy storage, can be developed using beyond-lithium ion batteries.

Scientists have found microscopic structures in perovskite crystals that can guide the charge transport in the solar cell. Clever alignment of these electron highways could make perovskite solar cells even more powerful.

Previously, researchers discovered that the well-known coffee-stain effect is caused by a remarkable mechanism, showing avalanche-like behavior of particles in a fluid. They now show how to prevent the ring-shaped coffee-stain and get a uniform distribution of the particles instead.

Easily produced, nature-like nanostructures of cobalt phosphide are highly effective catalysts for the electrolysis of water.

Researchers show that a nanoporous MoS2 membrane allows a higher water flux compared with other 2D materials such as graphene, boron nitride and phosphorene. The team dug deeply into the physical reasons behind why MoS2 performed better than other two-dimensional materials in water desalination processes. Through molecular dynamics simulation, they found out that water density near a MoS2 membrane is lower compared to that near other materials, which indicates that water molecules were more likely to transport through the membrane instead of accumulating around it.