A Bite-Size Column About Delight and Wonder in Science 20. January 2026 (09:00) In Trilobites, reporters aim to share new findings in the science world, be it interspecies friendships or discoveries of ancient fossils.(New York Times)
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? 20. January 2026 (01:00) A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.(BBC News)
Cows Use Tools, Too, New Study Finds 19. January 2026 (17:00) A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say.(New York Times)
Are DJI Drones Still Banned? (2026) 19. January 2026 (14:00) Can you still buy a DJI drone in the US? (Yes.) Will you be able to buy future drones? (Maybe.) Here are the current DJI dos and don’ts.(Wired)
How to Clean Your Keurig (and When) 19. January 2026 (12:33) Your pod coffee maker can get gross over time. Here’s how to clean it up.(Wired)
Dumbphone Owners Have Lost Their Minds 19. January 2026 (12:17) All my Gen Z friends want to ditch their smartphones. It’s cool. They’re cool. But there’s more at stake than they think.(Wired)
The Search for Alien Artifacts Is Coming Into Focus 19. January 2026 (12:00) From surveys of the pre-Sputnik skies to analysis of interstellar visitors, scientists are rethinking how and where to look for physical traces of alien technology.(Wired)