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An overhead shot of an ubran farm showing different segmented plots.
Agriculture

How urban farms can make cities more livable and help feed America

Metropolitan gardens and farms are extraordinarily powerful tools that can improve food security, lower temperatures, and create invaluable gathering spaces.

A scan of an Arabic manuscript of the dīwān of Ibn Sanā' al-Mulk dating back to 1181-1182 (left). The Annual perseid meteor seen in the sky on August 14, 2023. The meteors have a radiant bordering on Cassiopeia and Camelopardalis (right).
Black Holes

Medieval Arabic texts help researchers track down explosive star deaths

In 1181, Egyptian, Chinese, and Japanese scholars documented a cosmic explosion.

Man shoveling snow off his sidewalk after a winter storm.
Life Skills

How to shovel snow without landing in the emergency room

Avoid injury and improve efficiency with tips from a physical therapist.

A close-up shot of several slices of pecan pie with a rich, dark filling and whole pecans arranged on top. The pie slices are resting on wrinkled brown paper, next to a silver knife with a serrated edge and a nutcracker. Two shelled pecans are visible in the foreground.
Nutrition

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple

The 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop.

a wearable device that looks like a bandage swiping on a smartphone
Engineering

New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more

VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites.

a chimp looks at a monarch butterfly
Wildlife

14 moving images from the 2025 Nature Photographer of the Year awards

Ego Power+ battery-powered tools on sale for Black Friday
Home

Amazon’s Black Friday deals on Ego Power+ battery-powered yard tools include huge discounts on snow blowers and leaf blowers

Ego Power+ makes some of the best electric yard tools on the market and they're more affordable than ever during Amazon's early Black Friday sale.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 08, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202511080876 // Usage for editorial use only //
Engineering

4 billion equations calculated for F1 team during race weekend

Nearly 800 sensors feed data back to an operations center that helps the Oracle Red Bull crew make split-second decisions.

A monk parakeet preens a friend. Researchers used dye markers to identify individuals for their social experiment.
Birds

Parakeets teach a lesson in friendship

When meeting new birds, parakeets will 'test the waters.'

ancient reindeer antlers on rocks
Archaeology

Hiker stumbles on massive medieval reindeer traps in Norway

The 1,500-year-old site was hidden beneath the dark, damp ice.

The North Face jackets and hoodies on sale for Black Friday
Outdoor Gear

Amazon just dropped 30% off deals on tons of The North Face hoodies, jackets, and more during its Black Friday sale

The North Face builds garments that are meant to last, so grab these deeply discounted models and don't worry about them again for years.

EF EcoFlow portable power station on sale for half off on Black Friday
Outdoor Gear

Amazon is blowing out EF EcoFlow portable power stations for up to 50% off during its Black Friday Week sale

Don't wait for the next power outage to invest in a portable power station. You could save hundreds on EF EcoFlow's most popular models right now.

Comet passing above auroras on Earth
Deep Space

ISS astronauts photograph two comets soaring over Earth’s auroras

Enjoy it, because SWAN isn’t due back for another 22,554 years.

Fibonacci spiral overlaid on cactus blossom
Science

Break out the calculators: November 23 is Fibonacci Sequence Day

The cornerstone of modern math wouldn’t be possible without the Hindu-Arabic numerical system.

a man rows a rowboat with a large black dog swimming next to him
Dogs

A day with Newfoundlands, the original ship’s dog

The breed's long maritime history of water rescue and draft work lives on.

A blue Bird Buddy bird feeder mounted to a post on a front porch.
Smart Home

Bird Buddy’s best smart feeders are only $229 during Amazon’s Black Friday sale, and some models are even less

If you've been waiting to try a smart bird feeder that lets you see new avian pals up close, it's the best time of the year to get almost half off. Your backyard paparazzi career starts now.

Black and white photo of Shoshoni Infant in cradleboard
Science

Indigenous women engineered energy-efficient baby carriers

The technology helped them while harvesting the vast majority of their community's food.

Anker charging gear on sale for Black Friday
Gear

Amazon just dropped its massive Black Friday deals on Anker chargers, power bricks, and portable power stations

Catch the lowest prices of the year on portable power stations, charging bricks, portable chargers, and more from Anker.

Best induction cookware
Home

The best induction cookware for 2026

This top-notch cookware will keep pumping out perfect food for years to come.

Four examples of electric cooktops against a white background
Appliances

The best electric cooktops for 2026

From induction to coil cooktops, modernize your cooking experience by going electric.