The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak on Wednesday night, so grab a blanket, head outdoors and add 'amateur astronomer' to your list of isolation pursuits.

Michaela Whitbourn joins Tory Maguire to discuss the enforcement of social distancing restrictions.

Virus behind the world's COVID-19 pandemic can stay infectious in the air for more than 12 hours, research out of four major US laboratories has found.

If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

Hydroponic systems for edible indoor gardens.

An initiative spearheaded by the Centers for Disease Control’s Office of Advanced Molecular Detection (OAMD) seeks to bring the SARS-CoV-2 sequencing work of private and academic labs into the public sphere.

What's the weirdest thing you learned this week? Your answer is about to get a lot weirder.

Using a dedicated vocal mic goes a long way when recording at home.

With tick season right around the corner in most areas, we hope these tick-identification tips will help you limit your risk and teach you a little more about these complex creatures.

Silly Putty is a toy most anyone can appreciate. Pinch it, bounce it, stretch it, slap it on the side of your face—it’ll do whatever you want it to do.

Bats are extremely social, have turbo-charged metabolisms, and elite immune systems. All of these combined creates the perfect storm for harboring and transmitting diseases.

Two new pairs of headphones join the laptops and tablets in today's announcement.

Confined at home and with gyms closed, an increasing number of Americans are hopping on their bikes. To encourage those walking or rolling about their neighborhoods to maintain a buffer of space between themselves and other people, cities have increasingly taken the bold action of closing streets to through traffic, in what’s called “slow street” measures. Not only could these changes allow for socially-distanced exercise amid the pandemic, some of these closures may stick around into the future as officials try to curb America’s dependence on automobiles.

Everything you need to know to solve your bang-trimming, nail-clipping, and poopy-butt problems.

Pamela H. Smith finds scientific inspiration in manuscripts and other artifacts. “So much exploration, experimentation, and innovation happens in craft."

Making rock candy is a great way to watch crystals form in real time. It's also an exercise in thermodynamic equilibrium. Also, you can eat it. What's not to love?

High-quality tool kits come in a variety of sizes and styles for your home repair needs. Just a hammer and a flathead screwdriver won't cut it.

Enjoy the real feel and sound of drumming without any of the noise (or neighbor complaints).

Multi-function retro calculator watches.

Four well-designed products that are certified to save a significant amount of water—without sacrificing water pressure.

The new Arc sound bar adds Dolby Atmos compatibility for a price.

Get clean, fresh romaine, arugula, or spring mix without wilting or a puddle of water at the bottom of your bowl.

The Congolese critter is legendary for its purported ability to withstand an adult man standing on its back, allegedly scurrying away unbothered once it’s released.

Expanding coronavirus testing is one of the most important tasks public health officials are tackling right now. But questions over accuracy of the two main types of tests have rightly caused concern.

Great ice makers for parties that will keep your drinks cold.

Treat puzzles to help your cat claw their way out of boredom

You need special training and licensing to fly a drone this intense.

Sunlight travels nearly 94 million miles to reach Earth. Trap some in a box and use it to make s'mores.

Here's the latest news on how the pandemic is affecting the US and the world at large.

It's unusually late for the polar vortex to be this weak, but that's leading to some bizarre weather.

Nail guns that help you hang photos, twinkle lights, slatwall siding, and more. Get your DIY project done faster.

Some of the scariest, true-life stories you can tell over a campfire or a beer—featuring shark attacks, snake bites, spider bites, and lightning strikes.

It's pricy and setup is a pain, but it's one of the best home VR experiences around.

Projections from a new report suggest that if the US fails to take bold action to reduce the mental health toll of COVID-19, an additional 75,000 people could die by suicide, drugs, or alcohol abuse.
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