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Furbo pet cameras on a blue background

Amazon is blowing out Furbo 360-degree pet cameras for as low as $44 Amazon is blowing out Furbo 360-degree pet cameras for as low as $44

By Stan Horaczek

an illustration of an ancient mole species. it has long claws, a pink snout, brown fur, and is crawling out of a hole by a lake

Prehistoric ‘scalopini’ mole fossil uncovered in an ancient Spanish volcano crater Prehistoric ‘scalopini’ mole fossil uncovered in an ancient Spanish volcano crater

By Margherita Bassi

a penguin looks directly at the camera. it has black and white feathers with some red around the eyes

The clever way Magellanic penguins ride—and adjust to—ocean currents The clever way Magellanic penguins ride—and adjust to—ocean currents

By Laura Baisas

a white dog and a black and white dog watch a TV. a metal bowl brimming with dog food is on the screen

Science reveals dogs’ favorite type of TV Science reveals dogs’ favorite type of TV

By Lauren Leffer

A grey tabby cat with green eyes is lying on its side atop two concrete blocks. The cat has its head tilted and one paw raised near its face, appearing relaxed and content. In the background, there is green grass and plants slightly out of focus.

Why do cats love concrete slabs? A vet explains. Why do cats love concrete slabs? A vet explains.

By Laura Baisas

Six Tesla electric cars burn on the trailer of the moving lorry carrying them after one of them catches on fire due to unknown reasons in Istanbul, Turkiye on October 06, 2023. (Photo by Muhammed Gencebay Gur/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

New lithium batteries have built-in fire extinguishers New lithium batteries have built-in fire extinguishers

a person holds a turtle with piercing eyes

Endangered Species

World’s largest known turtle nesting site found in the Amazon World’s largest known turtle nesting site found in the Amazon

By Laura Baisas

a larger shark and smaller one photographed from below near the surface

17 fascinating images from the 2025 Shark Photographer of the Year awards 17 fascinating images from the 2025 Shark Photographer of the Year awards

By Popular Science Team

Three Action Comics issues with Superman on cover

Yes, Superman’s kryptonite is (sort of) real Yes, Superman’s kryptonite is (sort of) real

A harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) on the beach during the summer premoult stage.

When wily sea lions and determined wildlife officials sparred in Seattle When wily sea lions and determined wildlife officials sparred in Seattle

The acoustic parasitoid fly Ormia ochracea and its host cricket.

This parasitic fly gives birth inside of crickets This parasitic fly gives birth inside of crickets

By Laura Baisas

Solar panel station in Australian outback in front of mountains

Indigenous calendars could make solar power more efficient Indigenous calendars could make solar power more efficient

a black cat sits in leaves

Pet cat helps discover a new virus Pet cat helps discover a new virus

By Laura Baisas

Image of a plant-eating ornithopod dinosaur, Thescelosaurus during the latest Cretaceous Period, nearly 67 million years ago. These around 10-12 foot long two-legged animals roamed the tropical swamps, forests and floodplains where Denver now stands. Their vertebrae are similar to the one found in the rock core deep below the Museum.

Denver museum finds dinosaur bone under its parking lot Denver museum finds dinosaur bone under its parking lot

several small fish with colorful organa and blue scales

Orange male guppies are hornier Orange male guppies are hornier

By Laura Baisas

plastic coyotes on robots

US Army deploys plastic coyotes attached to mini four-wheelers US Army deploys plastic coyotes attached to mini four-wheelers

By Mack DeGeurin

a team of greenland sled dog puppies with white fur pulls a sled

Oldest known dog breed reveals hidden human history Oldest known dog breed reveals hidden human history

By Lauren Leffer

Blueair purifiers in a row with their companion apps

Clean the air while you clean up on savings with air purifiers up to 45% off for Prime Day Clean the air while you clean up on savings with air purifiers up to 45% off for Prime Day

a yellow crab on a beach

Endangered Species

Australia’s ghost crabs decapitate baby sea turtles Australia’s ghost crabs decapitate baby sea turtles

By Laura Baisas

Images of prehistoric multitool made from cave lion bone

Neanderthals made a ‘Swiss Army knife’ from cave lion bone Neanderthals made a ‘Swiss Army knife’ from cave lion bone