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A former Pentagon UFO official's alien claims drew pushback from a Harvard scientist. Here's how to judge any UFO claim using the standard science demands.

Scientists warn that making Mars more Earth-like could erase evidence of its history and possible life. Here's what's at stake and why the debate is starting...

Terraforming Mars could erase evidence of its past and any life it holds. Here's why scientists want an ethical debate first, and what's at stake.

A Show HN post dares anyone to steal its Bitcoin using a recent PHP bug. Here is what remote code execution means, and why a bug scare is not a break-in.

Emirates plans to grow in the US as fuel-efficient aircraft arrive. Here's why new planes shape which routes airlines fly, and what to watch as a traveler.

TVLine ranked the best animated shows on Paramount+. Here are five picks, from Turtles to South Park, and what makes each worth a rewatch.

Disney+ expanded its Playlists feature to cut endless browsing. Here's why choosing what to watch feels so hard, and how themed lists can help you decide...

Zoe Saldaña turned down Lioness for a year over self-doubt. Here's what that says about imposter syndrome and why high achievers hesitate on big opportunities.

California Prop 4 would lift the state ban on public campaign funds. Here's how small-donor matching works, what each side argues, and what your vote does.

Data centers power AI, but they also raise questions about electricity, water, land, and jobs. Here's why Wisconsin is a useful test case for the midterms.

NPR spoke with comedian Charlie Berens about turning Wisconsin politics into comedy. Here's why place-based humor can make civic topics feel approachable.

SNL U.K. spoofed Prince William's Graham Norton appearance in its cold open. Here's the simple craft behind why familiar TV formats make satire land fast.