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human remains uncovered in Sweden.
Archaeology

Kissing and eating during the Stone Age ‘could be lethal’

Bacteria that can cause food poisoning, meningococcal disease, and the plague were uncovered in Scandinavian remains.

A pair of mountain goats camera trapped walking along a hiking trail near Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Canada.
Animals

Nature wasn’t healing: What really happened with wildlife during pandemic lockdowns

Despite the memes, new data reveals a more nuanced relationship between humans and animals.

The best electric generators lined up on a white background
Home

The best electric generators

Stay safe and keep devices energized during a blackout these picks for your home.

SpaceVIP SpaceBalloon above Earth concept art
Private Space Flight

For nearly $500,000, you too can have dinner in the ‘SpaceBalloon’ above Earth

'Space is for everybody.'

Jackie and Shadow tending to the eggs as snow covers the region on March 7, 2024.
Birds

Sadly, these live-streamed bald eagle eggs likely won’t hatch

'Resilient' parents Jackie and Shadow continue to incubate their eggs as snow falls in Big Bear Valley.

A pile of kittens on a bed looking innocent
Cats

Kitten season is out of control. Are warmer winters to blame?

The trend is bad news for shelters and wildlife alike.

Laundry room with modern appliaces
Life Skills

How to clean your washer and dryer (and why you should)

Just a little regular maintenance on your laundry machines will keep your clothes immaculate and your costs down.

EPA finally cracks down on the carcinogen used to sterilize medical equipment
Health

EPA finally cracks down on the carcinogen used to sterilize medical equipment

Although the rule will slash ethylene oxide emissions by some 90 percent, "there's still a lot more to be done."

three stories of round library shelves
Life Skills

Every subscription you can cancel by going to the library

From movies to audiobooks: Your local library is a low-key, all-in-one entertainment destination.

a close up of the antlers of an irish elk
Wildlife

Ireland was once home to deer with massive 12-foot antlers

Megaloceros giganteus was an Ice Age wonder.

solar eclipse
Moons

Why do solar eclipses happen?

Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance.

planet names alongside images of a cat, human, dog, rat, squirrel, giraffes, elephant, bear, and horse
Popular Science Videos

Uranus is a grizzly bear: Understanding planet mass using animals

Aww, Mercury is a kitten.

a jaguar bites the head of a caiman with its mouth open
Animals

12 wildlife photos showing the metal, serene, and cheeky side of nature

Earth's animals can really do it all.

A screenshot of one unidentified small hawkmoth unsuccessful visit to an orchid, recorded with a camera trap.
Land

‘Spectacular’ new orchid species is pollinated by moths

Their nectar spurs are 13 inches long and stands out compared to the flower's dainty petals.

MacBook Air M1 Black Friday deals
Laptops

The Apple MacBook Air M1 laptop is just $650 at Best Buy right now while supplies last

This is a great laptop for school or work and it's $100 cheaper than we have ever seen it right now.

a group of burmese pythons
Agriculture

Scientists propose eating more python

These big reptiles may be a sustainable meat source, if farming can be scaled up.

The best solar deck lights
Home

The best solar deck lights

Think Mother Nature needs a night light? Grab these solar lights to keep just a tad of the power of the sun running in the dark.

best cbd dog treats
Dogs

The best CBD dog treats

Think CBD is just for humans? Try again!

blank internet browser window with three tabs opened
Tech Hacks

How to save open tabs on any web browser

Step away from the internet and come back later.

Ancient Greece’s biggest port is older than we thought
Archaeology

Ancient Greece’s biggest port is older than we thought

New archaeological discoveries add 500 years to the history of this storied harbor.