Amazon’s Alexa Upgrades Give the Voice Assistant New Listening Powers
Amazon announced new listening features for Alexa, part of a suite of upgrades to the voice assistant that will expand its ability to understand...
Ask The Salty Waitress: What should I do if I suspect a restaurant gave...
Dear Salty, I’ll spare you the details, but I got a bad case of food poisoning last week that basically kept me in the...
Astrophysicists measure precise rotation pattern of sun-like stars for the first time
Scientists have measured the differential rotation on Sun-like stars for the first time, and their findings challenge current science on how stars rotate.
Gut fungus exacerbates asthma in antibiotic-treated mice
A non-pathogenic fungus can expand in the intestines of antibiotic-treated mice and enhance the severity of allergic airways disease, according to a new study....
What makes a mammal a mammal? Our spine, say scientists
Mammals are unique in many ways. We're warm-blooded and agile in comparison with our reptilian relatives.
Full, but still feasting: Mouse study reveals how urge to eat overpowers a signal...
A new study explores the mystery of what drives eating past the point of fullness, at the most basic level in the brain. It...
Scientists Gave MDMA to Octopuses—and What Happened Was Profound
When humans take the drug MDMA, versions of which are known as molly or ecstasy, they commonly feel very happy, extraverted, and particularly interested...
The Best Singapore Travel Tips From Our Readers
Like Tom Waits, we sailed this week to Singapore. We asked for your best travel tips for the tropical island city-state, and you gave...
How to Impress the Robot Reading Your Résumé
While you’re perfecting your résumé and cover letter with the hiring manager of your dream company in mind, you may be interested to know...
The New Halloween Is Part Nostalgic, Part Original, and All Fantastic
The latest entry in the Halloween franchise is both a dazzling tribute to the original film as well as a unique, standalone story. It’s...
