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several dark dots on mummified skin. the skin appears to be white since it is under a strong white light
Archaeology

Intricate tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummy revealed by lasers

'The level of skill and effort that was required from the Chancay artist really blew our minds.'

3D printed microscope
Technology

The world’s first 3D-printed microscope costs only $60 to build

It's strong enough to view individual blood cells.

Fossil pine trees in Montana
Global Warming

Thawing tundra reveals ancient fossilized forest in Montana

Warming temperatures mean similar trees may return to the area—for better or worse.

a blue lobster-looking animal called a crayfish. it has long claws, antennae, and a segmented body
Wildlife

New colorful species of crayfish discovered in aquarium shipment

'Like the other members of this genus, this crayfish is aggressive.'

Alcohol empty glasses Dry January
Science

Is drinking alcohol ever good for you? Here’s what the science says.

If you're confused, you're not alone.

las vegas
Technology

Elon Musk’s Boring Company is tunneling beneath Las Vegas with little oversight

Thanks, in part, to 'What Happens Here, Stays Here.'

Disinfectants can contain a range of ingredients.
Science

Why do disinfectants only kill 99.9% of germs?

Here’s the science.

An LG TV and other gadgets arranged behind the CES 2025 logo
Gear

CES 2025: 18 new products we’re looking forward to this year

We've rounded up the best new gear and gadgets from CES 2025. Products range from practical to moonshots with everything in between.

3D Isometric Flat Vector Illustration of User Manual, Info Hub, Providing Valuable Information To Users
Tech Hacks

How to use Google Deep Research to save hours of time

Google's new AI-powered tool does deep analysis on complex topics.

a land mass surrounded by water
Environment

14 gorgeous photos of Earth from above

NASA's 'Beautiful Earth' collection celebrates our diverse landscapes.

British scientist Stephen Hawking attends a conference during the 2006 International Conference on String Theory on June 21, 2006 in Beijing, China.
Technology

Stephen Hawking’s eternal voice

Hawking’s refusal to upgrade his communication system preserved a voice that became iconic, not just for its sound, but for the profound identity it conveyed.

two photos: one of people standing in front of shuttle and one of the shuttle in an upright position
Space

How Star Trek fans changed the name of NASA’s first space shuttle

A declassified memo shows that 'hundreds of thousands of letters' called for a renaming.

Close up of silver hands from silver poisoning
Diseases

Mysterious silver poisoning turned an 84-year-old gray for good

Argyria causes hair, skin, fingernails, and even eyes to turn silver.

Woman's hands using fork to stir bowl of pasta
Physics

Physicists figure out the perfect Cacio e Pepe recipe

You, too, can achieve 'scientifically optimized' creaminess.

a small bird sits in a tree with its beak open wide
Birds

Why do birds make so many different sounds? 100,000 audio recordings offer clues.

Scientists listened to birds from around the world.

Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper dumping water over wildfire
Drones

Civilian drone grounds LA firefighting plane

Don’t fly your drones over wildfires.

a skull next to a yellow note that reads: "Skull from Ephesus.”
Archaeology

Sorry, this skull does not belong to Cleopatra’s sister

These human remains were previously misidentified as belonging to the murdered Arsinoë IV.

Orgain protein powder products in a line
Fitness Gear

Go stock up on some of our favorite protein powder for up to 35% off right now

Whether you want powder or pre-mixed protein drinks, don't miss this chance to stock up during Amazon's early Winter sale.

a car in a steel room
Electric Vehicles

Inside Nissan’s extreme weather testing facility

In a steel room near Detroit, the car company cooks and freezes its EVs.

prosthetic leg
Health

Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning their medical necessity

People who need surgery to replace a joint typically don’t encounter similar coverage roadblocks.