A Puzzling Quantum Scenario Appears to Violate a Law of Physics

By resolving a paradox about light in a box, researchers hope to clarify the concept of energy in quantum theory.

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This Updated Curtain-Opening Robot Offers a Taste of Luxury

This retrofit robot makes your drapes smart, so you can open or close them on a schedule or with a voice command.

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5 Myths and Misconceptions About Coffee

Let’s lay these tired ideas to rest so they don’t stand between you and a good cuppa joe.

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Volodymyr Zelensky and the Art of the War Story

Video dispatches from the Ukrainian president skillfully dissolve Putin’s delusions. We would all do well to listen.

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How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Facebook

You don't want just anyone in your inbox. Here's how to take control.

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Apple’s Mixed-Reality Glasses Enter Our Actual Reality

Plus: Some beefier Qualcomm Snapdragon chips are on the way, and the right-to-repair movement hits a speed bump.

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Google Won’t Shut Down Your Legacy G Suite Account After All

And you can even keep your custom email address! But you need to confirm that your account is for personal, not business, use—here’s how.

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North Korean IT Workers Are Infiltrating Tech Companies

Plus: The Conti ransomware gang shuts down, Canada bans Huawei and ZTE, and more of the week’s top security news.

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What the World’s Largest Organism Reveals About Fires and Forests

In Oregon, the tree-killing Humongous Fungus never would have gotten so large without the accidental help of modern fire suppression tactics.

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How to Migrate Your Newsletter From Substack to Buttondown

You don’t have to go with the big name in the email newsletter business. Here’s how to make the switch to a feature-rich alternative.

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