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Drawer for recycling
Technology

Why so many of us can’t let go of our old electronics, and what we can do about it

The drawer problem.

a humpback whale breaches in the arabian sea with desert hills in the distance
Ocean

For the first time, biologists observe a humpback whale crossing the Arabian Sea

A female Arabian Sea humpback whale called Luban covered about 4,350 miles on her return trip.

a puppy stands on a patio as the sun sets
Dogs

Hot pavement can burn your dog’s paws

A new app is on a mission to save puppy paws from scorched concrete.

Illustration showing baby fish-crocodile animals swimming in an ancient sea.
Fish

Baby crocodile-like fossils just blew up a long-held evolution theory

Turns out, the first animals to walk on land weren't amphibians.

an illustration of a sunscreen bottle shaped like a smartphone drips sunscreen into the palm of a person's hand, with the sun blazing down
Social Media

Lies about sunscreen do really well on social media

New study shows how posts claiming sunscreen is harmful are more likely to generate likes, comments and shares on TikTok.

an orange car with a crash test dummy shaped like a moose in an indoor test facility
Vehicles

Volvo XC60 crashes into a 793-pound moose dummy

Crash testing with these massive mammals has come a long way from using real cadavers.

an illustration of a small animal with its mouth open next to a dead animals as a volcano erupts
Evolution

Watch an exclusive clip from new PBS series ‘EONS: LIFE AND DEATH ON PANGEA’

The six-episode series brings The Great Dying to life.

A rendering of the new Kaleidescape Strato K movie player, capable of higher-bitrate 8K full chroma 4:4:4 playback
Home Theater

Kaleidescape’s new Strato K flagship movie player sharpens its already convincing case against streaming

The latest Kaleidescape hardware is 8K certified and introduces a higher-bitrate 4K Cinematic format built around full-chroma 4:4:4—perfect for the cinephile ready four more color detail.

Skeleton in the fetal position on gravel with a mortar near his head. A chalk board has some information on the side.
Archaeology

AI makes Pompeii victim’s final moments look shockingly real

The archaeologists behind the video believe the man covered his head with a bowl to protect himself from volcanic debris.

Cuckoo rice cookers on sale for Prime Day
Home

TikTok-famous Cuckoo rice cookers are up to 50% off during this early Prime Day sale

Seven Cuckoo cookers are discounted now, including a 6-cup Micom at $79.98.

a cell phone next to several tiles
Technology

Want to beat Wordle? Try a 1940s mathematical theory.

A new strategy found the correct word 99 percent of the time.

Father's Day last minute gift guide items
Gift Guides

The best last-minute Father’s Day gifts for any dad

No matter what your dad is into, they'll appreciate the gifts on this list. We have everything from outdoor gear to tiny vinyl records.

a painting of a young woman standing in a clamshell with angels around her
Science

The real woman behind Botticelli’s ‘Birth of Venus’ died at only 23

Scientists have a new theory about what killed Renaissance muse Simonetta Vespucci

Brooks popular running shoes are on sale
Fitness Gear

The Brooks summer sale drops prices on some of our favorite running shoes and the workout clothes to go with them

Brooks knocked 15 to 35 percent off more than 100 running shoes, jackets, and apparel pieces. Here are the deals worth grabbing.

Round sourdough bread loaf, with a crispy crust, dusted with flour, resting on a rustic linen cloth on a wooden surface. Home bakery, traditional baking concept.
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Scientists used melted mummy juice to make sourdough bread

Plus 1950s personality tests and other weird things we learned this week.

a black and white photograph of two skeletons in a grave
Archaeology

Oldest traces of plague discovered in prehistoric teens buried in Russia

The remains of 42 hunter-gatherers show that the Black Death was already lethal 5,500 years ago.

a tick in a toilet with a red circle with a line through it
Insects

Don’t flush ticks down the toilet

Water does not kill them—and they could come back.

Person in orange puffer jacket sits on the top of a van and looks out at the French Pyrenees mountains.
Ask Us Anything

Why road trips are good for you, according to science

Driving into the sunset can actually form new neural pathways.

Senior woman awake on bed
Health

Women report poor sleep despite a good night’s rest — while men overestimate their own sleep quality

How did you sleep last night?

The Focal Diva Alta Utopia integrated active loudspeakers against a virtual otherworldly background
Audio

Big speakers and bigger budgets: Here are some serious sound systems and smarter headphones

From flagship excess to commuter friendly, these are new, exciting audio products, in pictures.