It's the age-old question: Are we alone in the universe? Are there other worlds just like ours? Astronomers have spotted a few planets that may have conditions similar to those here on Earth. Find out how far away they are and if we have hope of ever seeing them.

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Hurricanes are one of the most powerful and deadliest forces of nature. Scientists are constantly trying to learn more about them so they can protect people and prevent destruction. You might picture storm chasers, but there's another way to study hurricanes: By recreating the conditions of the most powerful hurricanes in a lab.

Remember the old "Stupid Human Tricks" segment from "The Late Show with David Letterman"? This would qualify — if it wasn't so impressive. This guy set a world record by solving three Rubik's Cubes while juggling them the entire time. It’s something you just have to see to believe.

A new kind of ransomware is on the loose, and victims can't pay to get the encryption key to their files — they must complete three acts of charity. Plus, Val Kilmer is back in "Top Gun: Maverick," thanks to the help of AI and deepfake technology. And Facebook is losing one of its best security features. We'll tell you what to do instead to keep your account safe.

Running a business is hard enough. Don’t let QuickBooks and spreadsheets slow you down. It’s time to upgrade to NetSuite and stop paying for multiple systems that don’t give you the information you need when you need it.

Ditch all the old software you’ve outgrown. NetSuite by Oracle is the world’s No. 1 cloud business system. NetSuite gives you visibility and control over your financials, HR, inventory, e-commerce and more — all in one place.