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Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship the Nimrod, among the ice in McMurdo's Sound, Antarctica.
Archaeology

Cracking open a 117-year-old Antarctic milk time capsule

Powdered whole milk samples from Ernest Shackleton’s 1908 Nimrod expedition offer a glimpse into dairy’s evolution.

Hyenas’ social status shines through in their poop
Animals

Hyenas’ social status shines through in their poop

Hyena clans have a rigid, female-dominated social hierarchy that influences everything from behavior to gene regulation.

the facial reconstruction of Emperor Wu, an ancient Chinese ruler of the Northern Zhou dynasty. he has dark hair, tan skin.
Archaeology

Scientists recreate the face of an ancient Chinese emperor

Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou reigned from 560 to 578 CE and died at age 36.

A tile of Amazon Kindle Scribes on a white background.
Gear

Amazon’s largest Kindle is at its lowest price since Black Friday

Amazon's Kindle Scribe is $100 for a limited time.

Image taken of JAXA SLIM lunar lander on moon upside down
Moons

Japan’s SLIM moon lander survives a second brutal lunar night

It's still upside down, but it's showing signs of life.

two sets of legs walking on a wooden boardwalk
Life Skills

The benefits of barefoot shoes: A beginner’s guide

Free your feet, but start slow.

Black licorice
Health

Black licorice can be dangerous for your health

A toxicologist explains the treat's dark side.

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Peripherals

The best microphones for vocals

Elevate your streaming, podcasting, and singing setup with a great vocal mic.

The best smart home gyms
Smart Home

The best smart home gyms

Home fitness has never been so tech-savvy.

The Best Smart Home Devices
Smart Home

The best smart home devices

Cut down on your chores and use automation to make your home work for you.

The best outdoor projectors in 2024 on a plain white background.
Home

The best outdoor projectors

Screen blockbusters at your neighborhood block party with these great projectors.

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Audio

The best phono preamps for turntables

Plug in one of these unassuming boxes and bring out the nuances of your favorite vinyl.

Microscopic image of virus cell impaled on silicon wafer needles
Engineering

New material neutralizes 96-percent of virus cells using nanospikes

This 'smooth' silicon wafer is actually covered in very tiny, virus-slaying needles.

dairy cows eating animal feed
Agriculture

Bird flu detected in dairy cow milk samples

The virus was detected in dairy cows from Texas and Kansas.

The psychology of why video game farming is so satisfying
Psychology

The psychology of why video game farming is so satisfying

If you hate your 9-5, consider working in a farm simulator game like Stardew Valley.

A Delta solar generator and solar panel bundle in a pattern on a plain background.
Home

Save almost 50% on this ECOFLOW solar generator bundle at Amazon

Power practically anything with this EcoFlow solar generator that's on super-sale at Amazon.

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Peripherals

The best mouse for Mac

Take control of your Mac.

A lineup of the best bidets on a white background
Home

The best bidets

Pop a squat on one of these bidets and trade abrasive toilet paper for a stream dream.

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Audio

The best earplugs for concerts

Protect your hearing now, so you can keep enjoying music forever.

a prehistoric tooth in a lab
Evolution

Rare traces of tooth decay and gum disease found in Bronze Age teeth

Too little sugar and too much acid can make traces of tooth decay difficult to find.