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A Warm Grey Jabra Evolve3 75 and Black Evolve3 85 headset sitting next to each other on a white background
Peripherals

Jabra transforms headsets into headphones with new Evolve3 75 & 85

Jabra's new, shockingly slim over- and on-ear headsets feature an everyday design that can transition effortlessly from professional to personal use.

a pod of white beluga whales swimming off the coast of Alaska
Endangered Species

The swinging sex lives of Alaska’s beluga whales

To survive, this isolated population of only 2,000 whales needs to be smart about mates.

a lionness walks on a misty night
Wildlife

13 gorgeous black-and-white images of the animal kingdom

The 2025 Nature Photography Contest features a playful fox and a muscly horse.

January 4, 2022 Deerton, MI Mature woman working on laptop in her home.
Tech Hacks

How to really spot AI-generated images, with Google’s help

Cuddl Duds base layers on sale at Amazon
Outdoor Gear

Amazon is blowing out Cuddl Duds base layers and and thermal underwear just in time for frigid temperatures

Pouring whiskey into glass from bottle near wooden barrel on table
Science

Scottish distillery wants to bottle whisky in aluminum, not glass

Stirling Distillery has two years to figure it out.

Paleontologists excavating sandstone encased dinosaur fossils from parking lot dig site
Dinosaurs

Dinosaur bones found underneath parking lot in Dinosaur, Colorado

They're the first fossils found near Dinosaur National Monument in over 100 years.

A cross section of a dog's heart showing heartworm
Dogs

This deadly dog ‘spaghetti’ has ancient origins

Heartworm is one of the most widespread dog parasites.

a bat flying through the night
Robots

A robot bat sheds new light on how they hunt in darkness

‘I’m always Team Bat. They always trick me, they always outsmart me.’

Cozyplayer pillow with a woman sleeping on it.
Gear

This weirdly shaped pillow might help you sleep better and it’s 40% off at Amazon right now

If you're using a flat pillow and your neck and shoulders hurt, grab an ergonomic upgrade for $36 right now at Amazon.

Canada and USA reenacting the war during 1812
Archaeology

British soldier’s long-lost memoir rediscovered in Cleveland

War of 1812 veteran Shadrack Byfield's second book describes a grittier life story—and a hook for a hand.

a brown cow with a large stick in her mouth and mountains in the background
Agriculture

Veronika the Cow shocks scientists by using a tool

The 13-year-old bovine is crushing stereotypes of bovine intelligence.

A cute raccoon looks straight out from the photo.
Wildlife

Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks–studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too

But studying them can pose problems, like wily raccoon escapes.

The skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex is seen in the Dinosaur Gallery of the Royal Belgium Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels, Belgium.
Biology

Tyrannosaurus rex took 40 years to reach full size

New analysis of bone growth rings shows the 'tyrant lizard king' grew very slowly.

Craftsman mechanic tool set and impact driver
Gear

Amazon has this 262-piece Craftsman Mechanic Tool set for just $129 (down from $249)

If you're looking to revamp your tool kit for 2026, go grab these discounted tool kits, power tools, and storage boxes.

large semi in front of hydrogen plant
Electric Vehicles

Toyota is drag racing hydrogen-powered trucks in the Arizona desert

Hydrogen produces only water emissions, plus the fuel-cell trucks are quick. Here’s how it works. 

A photo of large bonfire in the night, glowing red with yellow flames.
Archaeology

Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers

Why did this community burn one woman’s remains in such a visible, spectacular way?

Three harvest mice playing around and entwining their tails together to stop them from falling.
Wildlife

Female mice often have multiple sexual partners—for survival

Birthing a litter with several fathers may help when food is scarce.

A group of Emperor penguin chicks (
Animals

A huge iceberg becomes a deadly trap for penguins

An iceberg sealed the penguin colony’s entrance, triggering a 70% survival drop.

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Outdoor Gear

Backcountry.com’s 3-day clearance flash sale dropped jackets, hoodies, fleeces, and more up to 70% off

Whether you're looking for new winter gear or stocking up for summer, grab it all on deep discount right now at Backcountry.