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The surface of Europa – one of Jupiter’s moons – is a thick layer of solid ice.
Science

Europa Clipper is one of two missions on their way to see if Jupiter’s moons could support life

Jupiter’s moons hide giant subsurface oceans.

a small frog with light green coloring and dark spots sits on a green leaf
Environment

Seven new frog species named for their ‘Star Trek’-esque calls

B. kirki, B. picardi, B. siskoi, B. janewayae, B. archeri, B. pikei, and B. burnhamae live in Madagascar’s rainforests.

wildfire
Environment

Why wildfires started by human activities can be more destructive and harder to contain

What makes these wildfires especially dangerous and uncontrollable?

screenshot of iphone with 'esim' set up open
DIY

eSIMs explained: What they are, and how you can set one up

The Subscriber Identity Module card is changing.

High-rise buildings made of mass timber are appearing in skylines around the world, including, from left, the Ascent skyscraper in Milwaukee, and others in Skellefteå, Sweden; Brumunddal, Norway; Vienna; and Vancouver, Canada.
Technology

Sustainable building effort reaches new heights with wooden skyscrapers

Wood engineered for strength and safety offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete.

a grey squirrel climbs out of a jack-o-lantern
DIY

How to squirrel-proof your pumpkins

BOO! Get off my jack-o’-lantern.

Migrating birds introduce forever chemicals into the food chain.
Environment

Migrating seabirds are bringing forever chemicals into the Arctic

New research shows how toxic chemicals hitch a ride with seabirds flying from southern latitudes to the Arctic.

This baby toque macaque was happily suckling milk from it's mother. It was so relaxed it almost fell asleep.
Environment

13 memorable and metal Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners

A curious leopard seal, a big cat chilling like a house cat, and a hawk’s evening meal.

Fungi growing on circle and cross arrangement wood blocks
Environment

A simple experiment revealed the complex ‘thoughts’ of fungi

Mycelium can plan and strategize based on their surroundings, even without brains.

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