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Two perfectly articulated skeletons of the sheep-size dinosaur Psittacosaurus, found in China's Yixian Formation. New research suggests they died in burrow collapses, not via volcanism, as previously thought.
Archaeology

Dinosaurs discovered in ‘Chinese Pompeii’ actually died in extremely boring ways

Volcanic calamity? Think again.

Human tissue sample created in 3D bioprinter
Biology

Bioprinting breakthrough uses acoustic waves to create lab-grown human tissue

The method forms foundations for brain matter, cartilage, and bone cultures in just minutes.

Gloved hand pointing to LignoSat wooden satellite prototype
Engineering

World’s first wooden satellite shares material with samurai sword sheaths

LignoSat has arrived aboard the ISS.

a small hippo in straw
Endangered Species

5 things to know about pygmy hippos–like Scotland’s own Haggis

There are only about 2,500 of these fun-size pachyderms like Moo Deng left in the wild.

Spare parts of plastic 'Garfield' phones are displayed on the beach on March 28, 2019 in Plouarzel, western France, after being collected from a sea cave by environmental activists.
Pollution

6 of the weirdest things to ever wash up on the beach

Our oceans are full of wonders and–unfortunately–strange garbage.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers remarks at the U.S. Air Force B-21 Raider unveiling ceremony in December 2022.
Military

The great American nuclear weapons upgrade

New nuclear-capable planes will soon be distributed to U.S. bases. Will they deter warfare or lead to an arms race?

a metal cylinder with various markings on it and what those markings look like on a clay tablet
Archaeology

6,000-year-old Mesopotamian artifacts linked to the dawn of writing

The cylinders worked like a cookie press and were part of an accounting system.

Rusty-patched Bumblebee gathering nectar from a yellow flower
Bees

Rare bees kill Meta’s nuclear-powered AI data center plans

Meta is one of several tech companies vying for a nuclear boost.

Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar remote
Peripherals

The best soundbars for gaming in 2025

Whether you play on a console or a TV, these soundbars for gaming will up your audio game and give you the upper hand.

two baseballs held in two hands. one is bright white and the other is coated with a brown mud
Physics

Baseball’s legendary ‘magic mud’ finally analyzed by scientists

'It feels like sandpaper when you hold it, but then you can smear it like a cream.'

truck in the sand
Vehicles

How the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO squeezes more power from fewer cylinders

The RHO also dropped 150 pounds and reduced the size of its engine. But don't let that fool you. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab Ultra tablets arranged on a plain background
Tablets

Save up to $700 on a Samsung Galaxy S10 tablet when you trade in an old device

Even your old and outdated gadgets can save you $300 off the price of a new Galaxy S10+ or Galaxy S10 Ultra tablet, but only if you act fast.

Illustration of a terror bird standing by river
Evolution

Meat-eating terror birds could grow up to 12 feet tall

A fossil fragment indicates that the ancient predator was 20% more massive.

Dyson Slim Cordless Vacuum in a tiled configuration.
Home

For the first time ever, this Dyson cordless vacuum is 50% off at Amazon

The limited-time discount brings the vacuum down to its lowest price ever.

Pompeii ruins
Ask Us Anything

Without humans, what would happen to Earth?

'After every extinction event the place is devastated, but life is so resilient.'

standing desk
Health

Standing desks are bad for your health, according to new study

It’s not just about standing or sitting.

A golder on the green swinging a putter in front of a Foresight Sports QuadMax portable gold launch monitor
Gear

From CAD to caddies: Foresight Sports and the trajectory of designing golf launch monitors

I spent a day in San Diego to see if advanced sensors and simulators could take me from teed off to locked in when it comes to my golf skills (or lack thereof).

screenshot of "gooseberry bush" bookmark in apple maps
Tech Hacks

How to remember your favorite places using Apple Maps

You can make Apple Maps your own—here's how.

discovery
Science

Is discovery inevitable or serendipitous?

Are breakthroughs really a matter of chance, or are they simply waiting to be uncovered by the right person at the right time?

a man on a walkie talkie as runners go by
Technology

Meet the ham radio enthusiasts who help keep the New York Marathon running smoothly

‘If the phones are down, the hams are up.’