Netflix password-sharing crackdown test prompts users to pay extra
Once again, Netflix is cracking down on password sharing — at a time when, whether coincidentally or not, new subscriber sign-ups have slowed a bit …
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Scientists found the building blocks of life on an asteroid
Scientists have revealed the results of studies on samples taken from the asteroid Ryugu. Japan’s Hayabusa 2 mission collected the samples in 2018 and 2019 …
Scientists found the largest bacteria ever, and it’s the size of a fly
Biologists have discovered the largest bacterium ever, and you can see it with the naked eye. Researchers found the bacterium living in Caribbean mangroves. A …
This recalled flashlight burned 22 people, here’s how to return it
Fitbit issued a big recall a few days ago because one of its smartwatches can overheat and lead to accidental burn injuries. But you should …
This crazy underground tomb will store nuclear waste for 100,000 years
Finland will store nuclear waste in a new underground tomb starting in 2024. The tomb is located deep beneath the rural village of Eurajoki. The …
Incredible ‘infinity train’ can run forever by recharging with gravity
Companies everywhere are pushing to lower carbon output as carbon levels reach record highs. But the race to decarbonize just took a huge leap and …
The week’s top Netflix news: Big movie debuts, new show highlights, and the latest ratings
The arrival of the weekend, for many people, always heralds the same question when the workweek is over and you’re ready to plop down on …
High-profile scientist says we’ll be able to prevent aging within the next 20 years
We may be able to prevent aging in humans within the next two decades. At least, that’s what one high-profile scientist working with Altos Labs …
This dollar store recalled every single product because of a massive rodent infestation
Family Dollar announced a massive recall a few weeks ago, stopping sales of many products in its stores after discovering an enormous rodent infestation at …
Revolutionary new therapy successfully reversed signs of aging in mice
A new age reversing therapy has shown promising results in mice. Salk researchers shared the results of their testing in a new study earlier this …
Spectrum doubled internet speeds in these 37 US cities
This week, Charter Communications announced an upgrading to the starting speeds of its Spectrum internet service in 37 more US cities. Going forward, the base …
Redditors reveal their favorite secret websites full of free stuff
One thing will never change, no matter how advanced we get as a society. People will always love getting free stuff — whether by finding …
Swarms of genetically modified mosquitos are about to be released in the US
Scientists have been playing god with mosquitos for a couple of years now. In 2020, British company Oxitec received approval to start releasing up to …
Video showing spiders hunting in packs is pure nightmare fuel
Scientists have discovered a terrifying species of spiders that hunt in packs. Most adult spiders prefer to live their lives alone, like the Joro spiders …
Delicious snack recalled over dangerous allergen, so you may need to throw it out
We recently warned people suffering from almond allergies to avoid consuming a type of dessert sold at Target, as it contained undeclared almonds. They should …
Scientists named this terrifying vampire-like cephalopod after Biden
Researchers have identified the earliest known relative of modern-day vampyropods. The family of creatures includes both octopuses and squid. The scientists published a study in …
Scientists might have finally figured out how memories work
Researchers might have figured out how the brain makes memories. A group of researchers with the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a new …
Best Fire TV Stick apps to stream TV and movies
Not that pay-TV and cable providers needed any more bad news, but a new industry report points to grim new findings for the industry. To …
Major Walmart recall: If you bought these popular chips, don’t eat them
Food products that contain foreign objects are often recalled from stores, as they might be dangerous to consume. Those objects might be pieces of glass …
This video of a furry green snake looks like a bizarre alien
Locals captured a mysterious furry green snake in the Sakhon Nakhon province in early March. Reports say that the snake is unlike anything the locals …
Experts say dogs may experience time differently than we do
It’s clear that dogs have some sense of time. After all, they remember when it’s time to be fed and what time their owners usually …
GasBuddy: Download this app right now to find the lowest gas prices near you
For the first time — I think, possibly, ever — the trend of record-high gas prices has caused me to pay above $4 per gallon. …
2 beers a day does as much damage to your brain as 10 years of aging
A new study is once more positing that drinking alcohol causes brain damage. In fact, the study says that drinking just two beers a day …
Careful, these 2 popular groceries have been pulled from supermarket shelves
Companies recall products all the time, for reasons that range from after-the-fact safety issues discovered to problems that happened during the manufacturing process. When it …
Biggest announcements from Apple’s March event, and why you should care
Apple has finally held its first event of 2022, in the form of a hardware event focused on a few new Mac models and even …
This 50,000-year-old DNA changes what we know about ancient human history
A new paper on ancient DNA (aDNA) posits that every person on the planet is descended from hunter-gatherers in Africa. The study was published last …
Taco Bell is bringing back a fan-favorite to the menu this week
Taco Bell is doing that thing again. The whole kill off a popular item, then temporarily bring it back and whip loyalists into a frenzy …
Images of this ‘zombie’ shark will haunt your nightmares forever
A YouTuber has shared new footage of a mummified “zombie” shark found in an abandoned aquarium. The shark itself isn’t actually a zombie, of course. …
Netflix suspending its service in Russia will have no impact on Putin’s war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that his country’s invasion of and war with Ukraine will continue, so long as the much smaller nation …
If you take this popular supplement, it’s actually Viagra so stop now
Viagra is a popular drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. But you shouldn’t take it without a prescription. Like any drug, Viagra can have adverse …
