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Warning signs near Area 51 prohibiting trespassing and photography
Air Force

Area 51 just had 17 earthquakes in a single day

Aliens? Nuclear tests? Don’t count on it.

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Birds

Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets’ names announced: Say hello to Sandy and Luna

Star, Chip, Phoenix were the runners up.

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Engineering

Do not open until July 4, 2276: U.S. buries a ‘zombie-proof’ time capsule

The durable stainless steel container will be buried in Philadelphia for the country’s 250th birthday.

small kitten sitting on a golden retriever's head.
Dogs

Why some cats love dogs—despite the risk

Unusual animal playmates can be dangerous, but also really fun.

Young woman wearing sportswear stretching her legs on a balustrade
Sustainability

Your ‘recycled polyester’ leggings are not as sustainable as you think

The most sustainable outcome for a plastic bottle is to remain a bottle.

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Vehicles

Tennessee man uses lasers to make the world’s thinnest car

The modified Ford Festiva is the size of a shopping cart and runs off a dirt bike engine.

a surgeon performing an eye surgery
Medicine

Surgeon wears Apple Vision Pro to fix cataract in medical first

Paired with a custom app, other doctors could remotely see the operating room.

a man sails a homemade boat
Engineering

Man builds 12-foot-long sailboat with materials from hardware store

The Kentucky-based builder shows how carpentry and a spark of creativity can go a long way.

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Vehicles

Nervous humans are GM’s secret weapon for self-driving cars

Put on your sensor suit and get ready to stress out.

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