10 mind-bending theories about what could happen to you after you die
What if dying isn’t the end of your experience—but something far stranger? Maybe consciousness continues in another version of…
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These countries are proving you don’t have to destroy nature to build wealth
For generations, countries got rich by taking things out of the ground, cutting things down, or burning whatever produced…
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Warning signs your online romance could actually be an AI-powered scam
You meet someone online who seems almost impossibly right for you. They love the same places, understand what you’ve…
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Why supersonic passenger travel disappeared—and why it may be coming back
More than 40 years ago, passengers could fly from New York to London in roughly three and a half…
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Yes, Your ChatGPT Conversations Could Come Up in a Lawsuit
Millions of people use ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools for conversations that can become surprisingly personal. People ask…
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11 popular apps that may know more about you than your nosy neighbor
Your phone may know more about your life than your nosy neighbor—and at least the neighbor has the decency…
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Ancient animals with lineages that stretch back millions of years
Dinosaurs ruled Earth for more than 160 million years, but some evolutionary lineages alive today can trace their histories…
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What really happens to your data when you delete social media
Deleting a social media account can feel surprisingly final. You tap a button, your profile disappears, and years of…
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12 reasons some drivers are having second thoughts about electric cars
Electric vehicles were supposed to make driving simpler: skip the gas station, spend less on routine maintenance, and enjoy…
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Traits your mother’s genetics may influence more than you realize
You may have your mother’s eyes, her smile, or even her tendency to stay up late—but figuring out exactly…
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14 discoveries the world ignored until it realized they were right
Some discoveries change the world overnight. Others can sit unnoticed for decades before anyone realizes just how important they…
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12 theories about what happens after death that will make you think
Every human life eventually arrives at the same unanswered question: What happens when we die? Religions have promised heavens, rebirths, spiritual…
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AI agents went rogue this summer. No, they didn’t become conscious. The truth may be more unsettling.
This morning, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok all appeared to be having problems at roughly the same time. Naturally,…
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What oil prices could mean for your wallet over the next 6 to 12 months
Oil prices don’t stay on Wall Street or in distant oil fields. They eventually show up in your gas…
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What Really Happens to Your Body as You Get Older
Getting older changes nearly every system in the body, but aging doesn’t happen according to a universal timetable. Two…
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12 U.S. cities where the weather can test your patience
In some cities, checking the weather is an afterthought. In others, the forecast can determine when you leave home,…
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What happens if states phase out sales of new gas-powered cars?
America’s transition to electric vehicles is becoming as much a political battle as a technological one. President Donald Trump…
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Paris official blames U.S. emissions and air conditioning as France battles deadly heat
A Paris official blamed U.S. emissions and widespread air conditioning as France battled extreme heat, reigniting a debate over…
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21 tech gadgets that are actually worth buying
Smartphones, earbuds, chargers, smart-home gear—technology has become so woven into daily life that a great gadget no longer feels…
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5 U.S. coastal communities facing serious flooding risks by 2030
For millions of Americans living near the coast, rising seas aren’t a distant problem reserved for the end of…
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Technology was supposed to connect us. So why does it increasingly feel like it’s pulling us apart?
Technology promised to bring us closer together. We can talk to family across the country instantly, find communities for…
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Men are falling for AI girlfriends. What does that mean for real women?
Men can now create the perfect girlfriend with AI. She can be attentive, affectionate, available around the clock —…
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Why scientists are comparing today’s climate patterns to the devastating El Niño of 1877
Scientists say a rare ocean pattern now taking shape echoes one of history’s deadliest climate disasters, raising fresh concerns…
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12 reasons why a monster mega-tsunami could wash away 3 U.S. states
Scientists say the odds are low, but the forces capable of sending a devastating mega-tsunami toward America’s coasts are…
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The reasons humid heat feels so much worse than dry heat
A 95-degree day can lie to your face. The thermometer may say one thing, but your skin, lungs, heart,…
