Can a Hydroelectric Dam Really Make the Days Longer?

By shifting water to a higher elevation, the giant Three Gorges Dam caused the Earth to spin more slowly.

Why You Should Cook Your Turkey Outside for Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving turkey cook should probably move outside, but don’t be distracted by the bad rep of deep-fried turkey.

Wooldroom Luxury Wooly Mattress Review: Supple but Stinky

This British wool-and-coil hybrid takes natural and organic to a new level, if you can get past the smell.

Razer Cobra HyperSpeed: A Basic Gaming Mouse With All You Need

A plain design belies a lightweight, wireless gaming mouse that delivers a satisfying session.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Is Marked Down by $350

Scoop this excellent Windows laptop for a fraction of its usual price.

Our Favorite Travel and Outdoor Gear Is on Sale at Huckberry

Huckberry’s eclectic curation of travel clothing, coffee gear, and backpacks are all on sale right now.

A Proposed Federal THC Ban Would ‘Wipe Out’ Hemp Products That Get People High

The provision, tucked into the spending bill that could end the US government shutdown, would ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, including gummies and drinks.

DHS Kept Chicago Police Records for Months in Violation of Domestic Espionage Rules

The Department of Homeland Security collected data on Chicago residents accused of gang ties to test if police files could feed an FBI watchlist. Months passed before anyone noticed it wasn’t deleted.

OpenAI’s Open-Weight Models Are Coming to the US Military

The gpt-oss models are being tested for use on sensitive military computers. But some defense insiders say that OpenAI is still behind the competition.

Jackrabbit MG Doble Review: Powerful, But Not Bike Path Legal

Don’t let this micro vehicle’s mini façade fool you. It’s powerful.