The Tech That Safeguards the Conclave’s Secrecy

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican is preparing to organize a new conclave in less than 20 days. This is how they’ll tamp down on leaks.

This Artificial Wetland Is Reusing Wastewater to Revive a Lost Ecosystem

Las Arenitas is an artificial oasis that recycles used water from the border city of Mexicali to regenerate ecosystems in the Colorado River delta.

Eli Lilly Sues 4 GLP-1 Telehealth Startups, Escalating War on Knockoff Drugs

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly alleges the companies are selling illegal off-brand versions of its best-selling diabetes and weight-loss drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound.

Finland Could Be the First Country in the World to Bury Nuclear Waste Permanently

In March, Finland successfully completed the first test of its encapsulation plant, which, if finished, will become the world’s first permanent underground storage facility for radioactive waste.

Bad News for China: Rare Earth Elements Aren’t That Rare

China is limiting US access to critical minerals in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the move isn’t as devastating as Beijing wants it to be.

Muscle Memory Isn’t What You Think It Is

In her new book, On Muscle, Bonnie Tsui investigates the other stuff our thews remember—like how to grow when you exercise.

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Everything You Need to Know

Do you need a Switch 2 to play GameCube games? What time do preorders start? Can you queue outside GameStop on June 5? We’ve answered all your burning questions.

5 Best Smart Locks (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.

The Tariffs Are Coming For Baby Products

“These tariffs are essentially a baby tax on already-struggling families,” says one CEO of a baby registry company.

Bluesky Is Rolling Out Official Verification

Bluesky’s new verification process launches today. It mixes the old-school, Twitter-style blue check bestowed by the platform with a more decentralized option for trusted organizations.