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An iron meteorite from the core of a melted planetesimal (left) and a chondrite meteorite, derived from a ‘primitive’, unmelted planetesimal (right).
Space

Building blocks of life on Earth originate from a relatively small amount of source material

'It would be very inconvenient for us if we were being repeatedly blasted by supernovae.'

The best mouse traps in 2024 on a plain white background.
Home

The best mouse traps

There’s no need to build a better mouse trap when these already exist.

Dragonfly wing on black background in neon light. Close-up.
Engineering

To build a better dome, look to dragonfly wings

Irregular, biomimetic architecture inspired by insects could make buildings stronger.

Sonos Era 100 on top of a shelf.
Speakers

Sonos’ Era 100 is my go-to smart speaker and it’s $49 cheaper this weekend

"Ultimately, the Era 100 is the smart speaker I've listened to the most over the past year."

a lion skull with a close up on its teeth. one of the bottom teeth has a large black cavity.
Wildlife

These lions devoured 28 humans, wildebeest, and more in 1898

Scientists used tiny DNA fragments to identify the prey of the Tsavo 'man-eaters.'

The best bidet attachments for 2024 sliced feature image
Home

The best bidet attachments

When it comes to bidet attachments, we’ll tell you who takes the crown and owns the throne.

The night sky in Wisconsin glows with the Northern Lights as a geomagnetic storm brings vibrant pink and green colors to a majority of the northern states.
Weather

Northern Lights dazzle in stunning photos from Key West to NYC to China

The aurora was visible in regions that don't normally see it due to a severe (G4) geomagnetic storm on the sun.

Vehicles drive through flood waters in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Lake Maggiore, Florida, on October 10, 2024
Electric Vehicles

Helene and Milton reveal an emerging challenge for first responders: EV batteries catching fire

'They burn hot, they burn fast, and they're hard to extinguish.'

The best last minute Amazon Prime Day Deals on a plain white background.
Gear

Prime Day is over—but you can still get these great deals if you act fast

You don't have to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to get a good deal. These are the best sales still available.

Concept art depicting the X-37B space plane aerobraking above Earth
Aviation

Space Force’s mysterious X-37B is testing its ‘aerobraking’

The reusable vehicle's maneuver uses atmospheric drag.

Collecting arm hanging from drone.
Drones

Drone discovers hidden Hawaiian plant species

The drone used its 'Mamba' claw to gather a sample of the cliff-hanging carnation.

a finch with a sharp beak and dark plumage holds a round seed in its beak
Birds

Scientists simulate calls of ‘future finches’

These lab-made bird songs show how their beaks could adapt to drought.

Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Stadium with roof destroyed by Hurricane Milton
Climate Change

Drone footage shows Hurricane Milton shredded Tropicana Field’s roof

It's unclear how much damage the baseball stadium's interior sustained.

a close-up of the planet jupiter's great red spot. it is a swirling red storm on the planet's more white and orange surface
NASA

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot jiggles like JELL-O

The Jovian storm is so enormous that it could swallow Earth for 150 years.

bitcoin mining farm
Cryptocurrency

Neighbors of Bitcoin mine in Texas file nuisance lawsuit over incessant humming

The noise pollution from thousands of fans cooling off computers that mine Bitcoin has enraged the community.

The best IEMS
Earbuds

The best IEMS, tested and reviewed

In-ear monitors are the best audio accessory for truly personal, truly personalized listening that's intimate, exacting, and engrossing.

The best headphone deals during Amazon's October Prime Day ... Black Sennheiser Bowers & Wilkins Bose and Denon models against a white background
Earbuds

You don’t want to miss out on the five best headphone deals of October Prime Day, ending soon

I listen to new audio products constantly. If family and friends asked me what's worth the money during Amazon's Big Deal Days, here's what I'd say.

Anker 24,000mAh 3-Port Laptop Power Bank Prime Big Deal Days.
Gear

This power bank can recharge a laptop, and it’s 40% off during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale

This limited-time deal during Amazon's blowout sale brings it down to its lowest price ever.

Ocoopa Rechargeable hand warmers on a plain background.
Wearables

Our favorite rechargeable hand warmers are 49% off for October Prime Day

If you won't want to go through yet another box of disposables, consider this rechargeable hand warmer that's on super sale for October Prime Day.

Eureka J20 robot vacuum in the corner of a room.
Smart Home

Eureka’s J20 robot vacuum is my favorite smart cleaning tool—and it’s $170 cheaper than usual on Prime Day

The premium smart-home device has every feature you'd need to clean for you at a price that feels like you're the one cleaning up.