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Our nostrils share the workload like coworkers on rotation.

It’s true-birds don’t have a penis.

Future versions of the noninvasive prototype may be as small as a watch.

It's still not aliens, but the interstellar comet keeps getting weirder.

Dogs can increase bacteria that help teen brains and bellies stay in sync

Forrest spent a week on the run in southeast Mississippi last October.

Plus horror movie empaths and other weird things we learned this week.

'Just breathe' is more than just a nice saying.

The ‘King of American Coins’ remained hidden in a late collector’s archive for decades.

Physicists finally know how much faster time moves on the Red Planet.

The high-pitched whine of dentistry tools creates a lot of anxiety, especially for kids.

New research shows ill pupae emit a chemical signal before ever leaving their cocoons.

This is one of the best entry-level DSLR cameras ever made for its lowest price of all time.

Here's how to figure out if you can leave the umbrella at home.

The snakes behind the blockbuster are megafauna throwbacks.

In 2025, I tested layers and accessories on day hikes from the fjords of Norway to Grand Teton in Wyoming (with some Manhattan meandering in between). These are some top picks for outfitting my adventures and yours.

A bird’s ultrablack feathers inspired this versatile material.

Slop Evader isn't meant as a solution, but it gives a temporary reprieve.

You're not going to find better sound on a budget than these deeply discounted desktop speakers.

Loaded with grave slabs, the 13th century English ship was dragged to a grave of its own.