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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
