The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across the US Thanks to a Rare Solar Storm

Dennis Mersereau

Three bursts of charged particles ejected from the sun have merged into a wave that could lead to brilliant auroras being visible from Moscow to Oklahoma City.

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Maven Is a New Social Network That Eliminates Followers—and Hopefully Stress

Matthew Hutson

Twitter cofounder Ev Williams is backing a new social network called Maven, which trades likes and follows for algorithms designed to foster serendipity and deep discussion.

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Saunas Are the Next Frontier in Fighting Depression

Max G. Levy

The preliminary results of a clinical trial of using heat exposure to combat depression are in—and are fueling cautious optimism that sauna practice could become an accepted treatment.

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Android Can Now Detect When Your Phone Is Stolen

Matt Burgess

Google is introducing new AI-powered safety tools in Android 15 that can lock down your phone if thieves nab it.

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The First Person to Receive a Pig Kidney Transplant Has Died

Emily Mullin

The hospital that carried out the procedure two months prior says there’s “no indication” that the transplant was related to his death.

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Playing ‘Hades II’? Here Are 8 Tips to Get You Started

Reece Rogers

Our beginner’s guide to ‘Hades II,’ currently in early access, includes advice to help you during the opening hours of Supergiant’s sequel.

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