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A painting scene of people suffering from the bubonic plague in the 15th century from the Toggenberg Bible.
Diseases

How the bubonic plague has survived for centuries

Scientists pinpoint a single gene.

a turtle with a large hole in its shell
Wildlife

Turtle’s mysterious injury caused by a golf ball

The golf ball barely missed the painted turtle's spine and vital organs.

a woman browsing a sunscreen aisle in a grocery store
Cancer

Mineral vs. chemical sunscreen: What’s best for protecting your skin?

Both are effective when used correctly, but work differently.

A female oceanic whitetip shark seen feeding on the carcass.
Sharks

Sharks surprise scientists by sharing a meal

The tiger sharks and oceanic whitetips did not exhibit any aggression towards each other as they scavenged.

a pygmy hippo shows teeth in seemingly happy way
Endangered Species

This 51-year-old pygmy hippo just set a world record

Hannah Shirley was rescued from a California residence in 2002.

a cat with wide eyes
Cats

Your cat probably knows your smell

Domestic cats react differently to their owner’s natural odor versus a stranger's.

machine sitting on a roof in NYC
Fossil Fuels

Refrigerator-sized machine makes gasoline out of thin air

The Aircela acts like a mini direct air capture facility, sucking up carbon dioxide and then synthesizing it into real, usable gasoline for cars. 

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Insects

Bed bugs have been bothering humans for 60,000 years

The prolific blood-sucking insects were likely our first pests.

Women practicing necessary steps for ice bath therapy, pinching their noses with their fingers to hold their breath, listening carefully to the instructor, mentally preparing for a new and revitalizing healing experience
Health

Are ice baths good for you? The benefits and risks of a cold plunge.

The trend is anything but new and goes all the way back to the Ancient Egyptians.

Young man and woman talking in cafe
Psychology

The benefits of making small talk with strangers 

The social upsides of psychological generosity.

two robots fighting. one is throwing a kick
Robots

In world’s first humanoid boxing match, gloating robot face plants

The Unitree G1s duked it out in China for the title of 'Iron Fist King.'

A sad, burned hot dog on a grill
Home

How to safely clean your grill

Investing in some grill-cleaning tools now will help keep your outdoor cooker working perfectly for years to come. Plus, it's a lot safer than a wire brush.

grey suv parked in front of columned building
Electric Vehicles

Chevrolet tested its 2025 Blazer EV in vomit-inducing way

Would you take your crossover to a track and launch it from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds? Chevy thinks you might. 

black cybertruck in front of a crowd
Electric Vehicles

Cybertruck police cruisers set to patrol World Cup matches in Mexico

A growing number of law enforcement departments have added the bulky EVs to their fleets. 

a man holds a long projectile tool made from a whale bone.
Whales

Oldest-known whale bone tools discovered in a Spanish cave

Prehistoric humans made the projectiles roughly 20,000 years ago.

a woman drinks water with the sun beating down
Weather

What is dew point? A meteorologist explains that sticky air.

Understanding how much moisture is in the air is crucial to forecasting severe storms.

Greenworks battery-powered yard tools on sale at Walmart
Home

Walmart is blowing out Greenworks battery-powered yard tools, including mowers, blowers, chainsaws, and more

Grab a mower, trimmer, blower, chainsaw, or combo kit and care for your yard with ease and efficiency. Plus, you'll save money while doing it.

notebook lm on phone screen
AI

Google’s best AI research tool is now on your phone

NotebookLM can condense and summarize information in an actually helpful way.

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Tech Hacks

How to use Feedly to keep up with everything you want to read

There's a lot to consume on the internet, but Feedly helps you keep track.

man looks at meterology
Weather

Weather forecasting improves with AI, but we still need humans

Advanced systems from Microsoft and Google are already outperforming traditional forecasting models.