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In a gold-trimmed command center on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, scientists are seeking to wring moisture from desert skies. But will all their extravagant cloud-seeding tech—planes that sprinkle nanomaterials, lasers that scramble the atmosphere—really work at scale?

A sophisticated effort used technology to identify women who could bring other women out to vote—and offered a glimpse of the future of campaigning in India.

The LimeGlider and LimeBike, currently in pilot programs, have smaller frames and wheels and are equipped with throttles.

Human cases keep ticking up, are very likely to be underreported, and offer the virus the opportunity to learn how to spread from person to person.

While a fight over betting on US elections plays out in court, the tech-savvy are gambling hundreds of millions of dollars on cryptocurrencies inspired by politicians.

Infostealer malware is swiping millions of passwords, cookies, and search histories. It’s a gold mine for hackers—and a disaster for anyone who becomes a target.

Not only is TikTok’s algorithm promoting Neo-Nazi content, extremist organizations are also using the platform to recruit new members and encourage real-world action.

Placement, filter maintenance, and learning about your air purifier’s settings are all part of good air hygiene.

Need a backpack, purse, tote, or even a new shopping bag? These are made from carpets, old sails, fishnets, and plastic bottles.

At Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Trump is finally telling crypto enthusiasts what they want to hear.

Susan Clark is helping to unravel the mysterious workings of the Milky Way’s magnetic field, a critical missing piece of the galactic puzzle.

Appearing onstage at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, Trump also promised to “fire” SEC chair Gary Gensler, set up a crypto advisory council, and make the United States the “crypto capital of the world.”

If you’re a side sleeper, you need a mattress that provides support and relieves pressure. I’m a side sleeper, and I tested the top foam, cooling, and firm mattresses to find the best.

Plus: More Pegasus spyware controversy, a major BIOS controversy, and more of the week’s top security news.

The record for daily global temperature, recorded by taking averages of land and sea temperatures around the world, was shattered twice last week.

HP’s new business laptop sets a record for the best Windows battery life in our testing. Too bad its performance isn’t as notable.