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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Here’s the secret to getting songs unstuck from your head

Plus, rich people used to keep squirrels as pets and a flooded Colosseum.

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Outdoor Gear

REI slashed prices on tons of running gear, including rare Hoka deals

Save up to 50 percent on running gear from Brooks, Patagonia, North Face, Altra, and more. Discounts include footwear and apparel.

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Wildlife

This extinct tree-dwelling mammal may be among humans’ closer relatives

Mixodectes pungens lived only a few million years after the dinosaurs went extinct.

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Fish

Please stop releasing pet goldfish into the wild

The pet fish have ‘bottomless appetites’ and will wreak havoc on local watersheds.

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Gear

How to build a bug-out bag (even if you’re not a prepper)

You don't have to be a hardcore prepper to keep a well-stocked bugout bag ready for the next emergency.

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Insects

Why cockroaches are so resilient

This much-maligned bug is the ultimate survivor.

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Birds

Bald eagle live cam team shares what’s next for the 3 eaglets

Weather is the biggest threat to Jackie and Shadow's trio, but there is plenty of fish to go around.

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Physics

Is ranch dressing a liquid or a solid? A physicist explains.

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Outdoor Gear

I went to Iceland to try Columbia’s Arctic animal-inspired outerwear

From polar bears to polar vortex: How Columbia Sportswear Company uses nature to protect us from it

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Biology

Male octopus poisons its mate to avoid becoming post-sex snack

The venomous blue-lined octopus is one of many species that engages in sexual cannibalism.

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Moons

NASA wants your help designing its Artemis II mascot

Artemis I’s zero gravity indicator was a Snoopy plushie, for reference.

Flagstones enclosure seen shortly after construction in the middle Neolithic period.
Archaeology

This ‘unusual’ stone circle may predate Stonehenge

A crew first discovered Flagstones while building a highway in the 1980s.

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Speakers

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You can save up to 43% on an ultra-portable speaker, and up to 30% on more powerful party speakers—but only through March and only with Popular Science.

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Sustainability

Forget about your carbon footprint. Try ‘climatemaxxing.’

Climate action is a guilt trip. Let’s make it aspirational instead.

Tabby cats, with their distinctive coats adorned in a symphony of stripes, dots, and swirls, bring a unique charm to the feline world. These enchanting creatures, often seen in shades of brown, black, and gray with hints of cream, captivate us with their individual patterns. The classic tabby pattern, characterized by bold stripes that run along the cat's back and tail, evokes a sense of timeless elegance. Whether in ebony, tawny, or ashen gray, each tabby cat carries a visual narrative that tells a story of nature's creativity. Some tabbies flaunt the mesmerizing "spotted" pattern, where dots of color dance across their fur like stardust. Others boast the intricate "swirls," a delicate and graceful arrangement of lines that adds an artistic flair to their appearance. Completing their ensemble are those endearing whiskers that frame their faces, adding an extra touch of charm to these captivating companions. Tabby cats, in their varied hues and unique patterns, bring a touch of artistry and individuality to our homes, turning each encounter into a delightful exploration of feline aesthetics.
Diseases

How to protect your pets from bird flu

H5N1 continues to circulate in wild animals, cows, and poultry–cats and dogs aren’t immune.

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Ocean

Whale pee moves vital nutrients thousands of miles

'We often think of plants as the lungs of the planet. Animals are the circulatory system.’

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Sharks

Megalodon may have been ‘even longer’ than we thought

Think more lemon shark than great white.

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Tech Hacks

How to remove Google search results about you

You can get misleading links deleted—or make it harder for people to find you.

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Birds

Jackie and Shadow’s third eaglet has landed

Following years of no chicks, the bald eagles welcome three hatchlings.

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Engineering

The forgotten story of the woman who invented the dishwasher

Gilded Age socialite Josephine Cochrane transformed the way we clean dishes.