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For February, we’re focusing on the body parts that shape us, oxygenate us, and power us as we take long walks on the beach. Bony bonafide bones. These skeletal building blocks inspire curiosity and spark fear in different folks—we hope our stories, covering everything from surgeries and supplements to good old-fashioned boning, will only do the first. Once you’ve thoroughly blasted your mind with bone facts, check out our previous themed months: muscle and fat....

This minimalist mixer features five speeds and stainless-steel beaters. A quick-release button makes removing accessories easy, and the power cord can be positioned to either the left or right for convenience. The KitchenAid is available in 16 colors to fit anyone’s personality or kitchen decorating style. This budget-priced mixer doesn’t skimp on features. It includes beater and whisk attachments and a snap-on storage case. The six-speed, 250-watt motor can handle all basic mixing needs....

With Pegasus, before the fix is installed, “there’s absolutely nothing you can do to protect your phone,” says self-described data breach hunter Chris Vickery. “It’s nightmare-level terrible.” Keeping your software updated is the easiest way to defend yourself, as companies release fixes that way after they discover new vulnerabilities. Here’s what you need to know about what zero-click software, and Pegasus, is. What are exploits like Pegasus so scary? Pegasus is the name of a software exploit product created and sold by an Israeli outfit called the NSO group, and “FORCEDENTRY” is the more specific name of the vulnerability....

This alarm means the virus–which has spread to over 20 countries in Latin America–will receive added resources and will enable governments around the world to prioritize resources to combat the outbreak. The announcement was made after an emergency committee meeting today in Geneva that consisted of 18 W.H.O. experts. One of the main topics the researchers discussed was the suspected link between the Zika virus and microcephaly — a rare neurological disorder that causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads....

Today, you can save $80 on a new Dyson V6 Fluffy stick vacuum—which is now just $150. The cord-free, nine-pound device has a roller cleaning head made with a soft nylon material that picks up larger pieces of dirt better than other bristled vacuum heads. The device has a Max Power mode that provides six minutes of super suction and can be turned into a handheld cleaner. $150. For more frame options, check out our list on digital picture frames for all budgets....

RF-Capture works like this: The device contains a wireless transmitter that relays a radio signal. Then, the device’s receivers pick up the signal reflected back by the hidden body. With the data, an algorithm can then determine the silhouette of the body on the other side. And the device is also able to distinguish between different people (up to 15 different people, with 90 percent accuracy), and track motion and posture....

There’s a good chance you’ve used this feature before, but consider this your reminder to regularly consider whether you’re really in that much of a rush. Get a refund when packages are late Share your Prime benefits with your spouse, roommate, or kids Get discounts with Subscribe & Save Order in one tap with digital Dash Buttons Use your phone’s camera to help you shop Read books for free with Prime Reading and the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library The Kindle Owners’ Lending Library is similar, but the selection isn’t nearly as good, so be sure to check both—they’re different sections of the site....

Making a successful 360-degree camera is tough. Earlier this year, Nikon fully discontinued its KeyMission 360, which debuted to ample fanfare back at CES 2016. Back then, introducing a spherical camera seemed like a reasonable gamble for a tech company. Facebook had just introduced native support for 360-degree photos and videos in September of 2015, and massive media brands like the New York Times were dedicating large swaths of time and effort into developing content for this immersive new platform....

The world of scientific research is buzzing too. Clinical trials on the use of MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder have shown promising results and could lead to FDA approval in the next year or so. A recent study in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggested that administering ketamine before a cesarean section might mitigate postpartum depression in some patients. And in August 2022, a small study on substance use disorder in JAMA Psychiatry showed that when combined with therapy, two psilocybin sessions were associated with a sharp decrease in days of heavy drinking among participants....

There are plenty of clipboard management apps to pick from. These are our favorites. Clipper is available for free on Android. You can upgrade to the premium version for a one-off fee of $2. You can give Paste a try for free for 14 days, but if you want to keep it, you’ll have to pay for a subscription of $2 a month. Paste is available for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS....

“We’ve been working on a variety of spherical rovers for several years, so it was fun to see a spherical rover in Star Wars,” says Andre Mazzoleni, an aerospace engineer at North Carolina State University, who led the project. “Everyone in our lab is a huge Star Wars fan.” All Mars rovers currently in operation are wheeled robots. Although these can wend their way through flat and moderately rough terrain, they are not designed to handle rugged environments with steep slopes, as they face the risk of toppling over....

Asteroid 2015FF is expected to zip past the Earth sometime today. The space rock has an estimated diameter of 42 to 92 feet, or the length of a fully-grown blue whale. According to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), 2015FF is expected to come within 2.67 million miles of Earth at its closest approach—a fairly small distance by space standards. 2015FF will be traveling over 20,512 miles per hour, which clocks in at 27 times faster than the speed of sound....

The unwanted chemical, bromate, forms when sunlight, chlorine and the naturally occurring mineral bromide intermingle. The city considered solutions, like a tarp or metal cover, but they were all too costly, labor-intensive or ugly. Then the ball idea, courtesy of LADWP biologist Brian White, floated to the top. The layer of three million black polyethylene balls prevents sunlight from completing the deadly cocktail. If it seems a bit temporary, it is—officials plan to retire the balls in five years, when a replacement underground reservoir near Griffith Park is finished....

A serious illness potentially linked to vaping has stricken nearly 200 people, mostly young adults and teens, across 22 states. On Friday the outbreak caused its first fatality. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has not released details on the individual, other than to say they were hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms and also used e-cigarettes, but has reported that all of Illinois’ 22 confirmed cases occurred in people aged 17-38....

As designed, the ottoman functions as a full size Olympic bench with both the long and short ends adjustable for incline lifts. Metal arms housed in the head of the unit pull out and snap up ninety degrees to create the bar holder. The bar then provides resistance through cables connected to an electronic unit (more on that below). Beneath the legs are a series of dumbbells that can be used for any number of traditional lifts....

There aren’t many firsts left, and adventurer Victor Vescovo knocked off arguably the last major one — at least here on Earth — when he reached the Molloy Deep, the bottommost point in the Arctic Ocean, on August 24. That dive, embargoed until yesterday, was the final of the so-called Five Deeps mission, Vescovo’s quest to reach the absolute lowest spot in each ocean. Starting in December 2018 off Puerto Rico—where PopSci followed Vescovo’s first attempt from aboard the mission ship—the Texas businessman’s submersible, Limiting Factor, carried him solo to the deepest points on the planet....

They are laughing about a recent cartoon in the New Yorker offering an unlikely explanation for a slew of missing public trash cans across New York City. The cartoon had depicted “little green men” (complete with antenna and guileless smiles) having stolen the bins, assiduously unloading them from their flying saucer. By the time the party of nuclear scientists sits down to lunch, within the mess hall of a grand log cabin, one of their number turns the conversation to matters more serious....

Remember, Black Friday is now in full effect, so the best deals will go quickly. If you see something you want, jump on it now and don’t hesitate. Black Friday sales aren’t a time to get stuck with the leftovers. LG – 48″ Class A2 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV $569 (was $1,299) I wanted to single out this particular deal because it’s ridiculous. An OLED at any size just a few years ago would set you back well over $1,000....

Tim Cook starts the event on the stage in an empty auditorium. The production value is extremely high as you might expect. From a remote viewer standpoint, this is better than the regular live event because it lacks the clapping and variability of a live crowd. Apple dives right into the updates with iOS 14. The announcements start with the homescreen. The icons can now grow and act like widgets....