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"A white-headed capuchin (Cebus capucinus) eating a fruit, sticking its tongue out.More of my pictures of animals:"
Wildlife

Meet the capuchin monkey: Curious, creative and vengeful

UCLA’s Susan Perry has devoted decades to studying the fast-motion life of these New World primates and learning how the young acquire the skills they need to thrive.

The full disc of Mars is seen with the polar ice caps slightly off centre to the top left and bottom right. Clouds wrap around the planet’s curved horizons. Dark surface markings are clearly seen against the characteristic red tones of the dusty martian surface.
Mars

Why is Mars red? Our old understanding might be wrong.

New research questions how the Red Planet got such a rusty hue.

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Earbuds

The best headphones for working out in 2025, tested and reviewed

Throw on some of these high-performance audio accessories and load up your perfect soundtrack to take workouts to the next level.

The best Nespresso machines
Home

The best Nespresso machines

Our top picks to turn a morning routine into a moment of caffeinated celebration.

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Appliances

The best hot water heaters

The right water heater for your home will keep your showers comfortable and your utility bills low.

The best dehumidifier of 2024 on a plain white background.
Appliances

The best dehumidifiers

A solid dehumidifier can keep moisture can make a big difference in your home’s feel and smell.

The best air purifiers for mold
Home

The best air purifiers for mold

Breathe easy knowing that any one of these air purifiers will tackle mold and other flying microscopic nasties.

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Tech Hacks

How to move digital purchases between two Apple Accounts

Send apps, music, and other content from one account to another.

Aerial view of Utopia Planitia region of Mars
Mars

New evidence suggests Mars once had ‘vacation-style beaches’

The Red Planet may have been 'capable of harboring conditions friendly toward microbial life.'

Philippines ocean coast with mountains
Archaeology

Southeast Asian sailors possibly mastered seafaring before Polynesians

Their first voyages could date as far back as 40,000 years ago.

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Gear

This Nexpow dash cam watches the front and back of your car and it’s just $30 during this flash deal

This extremely affordable dash cam offers night vision and sees in front of and behind your car.

a newly discovered species of plant. it has fuzzy white wool on its green leaves, a yellow center, and two small red flowers
Biology

New species of fuzzy sunflower found by national park volunteer

This 'devil horned' sunflower is the first plant species described in a US national park in almost 50 years.

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Agriculture

Why chocolate is ridiculously expensive right now

Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

a polar bear swims towards the camera in icy waters
Wildlife

14 outstanding images from the 2025 World Nature Photographer Awards

A playful polar bear. A helpless robber fly. And two hippos battling in golden light.

a green sports car skidding across the ice, kicking up ice
Vehicles

Behind the wheel of Lamborghinis ripping across a frozen lake

Tire studs keep the supercars from dangerous and uncontrollable skids.

a fallen tree in the forest
Insects

The teeming life of dead trees

Rotting logs turn out to be vital to forest biodiversity and recycling organic matter.

A black Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope Alt-Azimuth-mounted on a tripod in a field in Florida
Outdoor Gear

Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope review: Approachable in every way but the price

The Unistellar Odyssey Pro makes astronomy and astrophotography incredibly easy, provided you are willing to pay for convenience.

a dead fish being dragged on artificial turf
Fish

Dragging dead fish around reveals super power of mucus

The new study could also offer important clues into human evolution.

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Smart Home

Get a $199 Scosche multi-device charging dock for just $39 right now

Scosche is offering 35 percent (or more) across its entire site, including chargers, cables, and more.

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Tech Hacks

11 tips to get more out of Apple Calendar

There's more to this Apple app than you might have realized.