The enormous near-Earth asteroid (887) Alinda has made its closest approach to our planet in decades, and it's about to peak in brightness in a rare once-in-a-decade event. Here's how to watch it ...

A century ago, physics had its Darwinian moment — a change in perspective that was as consequential for the physical sciences as the theory of evolution by natural selection was for biology.

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Cocaine and methamphetamine have been detected at their highest ever rates in New Zealand’s wastewater. Wastewater testing data show the volume of drugs […] ...

Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Law That Could Ban TikTok The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security concerns about China against free speech ...

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Razer is going back to the gaming chair drawing board with its new Project Arielle concept. The latest Razer gaming chair idea isn’t quite ready for prime time just yet, but will be “the world ...