Computer-rendered split image of bacteria on a tooth surface. When microbial communication is “on”, disease-associated species grow (left). Disrupting this communication (right) promotes ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

In October 2025, crypto hacks dropped by about 85%, marking the lowest monthly losses of the year at $18 million across 15 incidents. According to PeckShield, major breaches at Garden Finance, Typus ...

This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table. Last week, the ...

Tired of the same campus routine? From cozy cafés to quiet study corners and off-the-radar wellness escapes, here are the best underrated places at Duke students wish they’d found sooner. From ...

Soch Toh Parey is finally gearing up for its digital premiere in October. The makers have confirmed its OTT release date via Chaupal’s streaming platform (can be accessed with OTTplay Premium). After ...

Over the past 12 months, Nature’s Careers team has been tapping into its global community of readers, writers, friends and colleagues to compile a list of laboratory hacks to help make scientists’ ...

Is Hacks ending after season 5 or not? Hannah Einbinder began her Emmy night by telling Variety on the red carpet that season 5 will mark the last season of Hacks. But she quickly tempered those ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...