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EanOruus juicers in a row with fruit inside and outside
Home

Score this $189 cold press juicer for just $65 during Amazon’s flash sale

This juicer has a 350-watt motor that squeezes every possible ounce of juice out of fruits and vegetables.

a robot looking at a reflection of itself
Robots

Like babies and dancers, this robot learns from studying itself

'Robots need to learn to take care of themselves.'

Nutria looking at camera against plant background
Land

US Fish and Wildlife is begging you to eat more invasive marsh rodents

Nutria meat is 'lean, mild, and tastes like rabbit.'

The North Berwick Witches meet the Devil in the local kirkyard, from a contemporary pamphlet, Newes from Scotland
Science

Scotland certifies official tartan to honor its ‘witches’

The Witchcraft Act of 1563 resulted in the deaths of thousands of falsely accused victims.

a skill with an iron nail driven through it
Archaeology

New clues to the ‘nailed head ritual’ uncovered in Spain

Seven skulls indicate that the Iron Age practice was ‘more complex than initially thought.’

"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.

The best Nespresso machines
Home

The best Nespresso machines

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

The best hot water heaters composited together
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.

three iphones facing down on an orange background
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.

Nexpow dash camera header main
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.

High angle view of chocolate bar on foil and pink background
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.