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The best electric fireplaces

Imagine yourself plopped in front of an electric fireplace, watching TikToks in the most luxurious, least messy way possible.

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Internet

Divers recovered a treasure trove of more than 30,000 ancient, bronze coins off the Italian coast

Between 30,000 and 50,000 large, Roman ‘follis’ in 'exceptional' condition resided underwater near Sardinia since the fourth century.

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The best cat trees

Stuck at home with a pent-up pet? These keep even the most high-climbing, adventurous kitties amused.

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The best cat scratching posts

Cat scratching posts let your feisty feline have a paw-ty that doesn’t cost you your upholstery.

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Peripherals

The best resin 3D printers

Build the Warhammer army of your dreams with these 3D printers.

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Projects

How to use 3D glasses from 1954 today

This old-school idea on how to repurpose 3D viewers shows us how much—and how little—the technology has changed.

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Gear

The best dog DNA tests

Curious about what’s behind all of your furry friend’s unique (and adorable) behaviors? Try a dog DNA test kit to get their lore.

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Psychology

Our evolving ideas about friendship can help fight loneliness

Friendship research is getting an update.

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The best DJ controllers

Deck out your setup and keep the dance floor packed with these USB-connected controllers.

Kelp holds a timeline of Earth’s history
Ocean

Kelp holds a timeline of Earth’s history

By studying where kelp populations have been wiped out and replaced, scientists are developing a new way to understand historical environmental destruction.

The best wireless keyboards
PC Gaming

The best wireless keyboards, tested and reviewed

Ready to cut the cord? Here’s how to upgrade your computer setup with the best wireless keyboard.

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Peripherals

The best 3D printer resin

No matter what you want to print, there’s a resin for you.

Best Streaming Devices
Televisions

The best streaming devices

Out with channels and in with apps!

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The best compost bins

Help guarantee a greener tomorrow by investing in one of the best compost bins available.

Volvo's EX30 electric car
Electric Vehicles

Volvo’s new EV could include recycled blue jeans, pine resin, or flax

The EX30 costs less than $40,000 and makes use of materials like old denim and flax fiber.

Hot dogs at the grocery store without meat warning labels
Global Warming

Graphic warning labels might convince people to eat less meat

The experimental labels would be similar to the warnings you see on tobacco products.

The best laptops under $300
Laptops

The best laptops under $300

These laptops prove you can get great performance without great cost.

The best dog beds
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The best dog beds

Our good boys and girls need a little R&R, too, and these dog beds will give them the snuggly break they deserve.

Best Vacuums for Stairs
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The best vacuums for stairs

Clean upstairs, downstairs, and on every stair in between.

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Military

Data brokers selling military members’ personal data is a national security risk

A new study reveals bad actors could buy sensitive data for pennies.