A Prop 65 Crash Course: What You Need to Know (2026)
If you see a Prop 65 warning, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know.
Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed
As wildfire smoke threatens air quality and safety for millions, here’s your playbook to keep your family safe from the damaging effects of smoke.
The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now
It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.
How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV
Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.
13 Environmentally Conscious Packing Tips for Your Next Vacation
Your trip starts impacting the planet before you even leave home. Here are a few pointers for keeping your footprint small.
Why Nicholas Thompson Made a Custom GPT to Run Faster
The Atlantic CEO’s new book, The Running Ground, examines his complicated relationship with the sport. On this week’s episode of The Big Interview, he talks about the ways tech is helping him become a better runner.
Meet the Palestinian Teens Trying to Win Robotics Gold
Next week, five teens from Palestine will head to Panama to compete in one of the world’s largest youth robotics competitions. The goal? To win—and then teach STEM to their peers displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
Mushroom Supplements Are the Biohackers’ Latest Fix (2025)
Curious about mushroom supplements? Here's what they do, what the science says, and how to know if they're right for you—according to the experts.
Nokia Put a 4G Cellular Network on the Moon, but Couldn’t Make a Phone Call
Nokia's Lunar Surface Communications System was supposed to be the first 4G network deployed on the moon and a test for future crewed missions. Things didn't go to plan.
Science Has Spun Spider-Man’s Web-Slinging Into Reality
When a US research lab accidentally created a sticky web-like substance, it turned to Peter Parker and comic-book lore for inspiration on what to do next.