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Canon camera and lens heater
Cameras

Adorama just dropped prices on Canon cameras and lenses by up to 30%

Just about every camera and lens Canon makes is on sale right now at Adorama. Grab a mirrorless rig and make some photos and videos.

Backcountry hiking bag sale
Outdoor Gear

Backcountry is blowing out hiking bags, backpacks, and luggage for up to 65% off during this clearance sale

Score huge savings on bags from Dakine, Patagonia, Mystery Ranch, Osprey, and more during this clearance sale.

Diver underwater investigating Viking shipwreck
Archaeology

600-year-old Viking shipwreck is the largest of its kind

The medieval ‘cog’ was nearly 92 feet long and featured castles on its bow and stern.

Close up of man's hands reaching into box of apples at orchard
Science

Test your apple farming skills with this free video game

Race Against Rot shows how engaging with community may be a valuable resource.

a small black insect standing on white snow
Insects

Snow fleas use their tail to jump around the ice

The tiny insects are older than dinosaurs.

The central square image, taken with the MUSE instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope, shows shock waves around the dead star RXJ0528+2838. When a star moves through space it can push away nearby material creating a so-called bow shock, which in this image is glowing in red, green and blue. The colours represent hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen, respectively. These shocks are usually produced by a strong outflow expelled from the star. However, in the case of RXJ0528+2838 –– a white dwarf with a Sun-like companion –– astronomers discovered that the shock wave can’t be explained by any known mechanism. Some hidden energy source, perhaps magnetic fields, could be the answer to this mystery.
Space Telescope

Dead star emits perplexing shock wave for 1,000 years

A cosmic outflow like this 'shouldn’t be there.’

a bird with long legs and colorful feathers
Birds

A giant-footed bird showed up in a Massachusetts backyard. It didn’t belong there.

The purple gallinule found its way north through unusual winds.

Commercial airplane flying in stormy weather. A lightning strike illuminates the right side of the image as a plane flies to the left.
Ask Us Anything

How pilots avoid thunderstorms—and what happens when they can’t

Most commercial planes get struck by lightning a couple times a year.

An elevated, long-range photograph of the Rano Raraku volcanic crater on Easter Island, showing several moai statues partially buried in the grassy hillside. The massive stone heads and torsos are scattered across a sloped landscape that leads up to a rugged, rocky cliff face with visible excavation sites. Some areas of the background rock feature unnatural blue markings, likely from digital editing or site markers.
Archaeology

3D map of Easter Island takes you places visitors aren’t allowed

One of the world’s most isolated islands is open to virtual tourists.

a medieval ring made of gold with a large blue stone at the center
Archaeology

Ornate medieval ring discovered in Norway’s oldest town

The roughly 800-year-old ring shines with a brilliant blue gemstone.

Black man portrait and stretching for outdoor exercise
Fitness & Exercise

5 ways to improve your health this year that don’t rely on losing weight

Back off the alcohol and get more sleep.

An atmospheric, long-exposure photograph of the New York City skyline as seen from across a river. In the foreground, dozens of weathered wooden pilings from an old pier protrude from the smooth, glass-like water, leading the eye toward the dense cluster of skyscrapers in Lower Manhattan. The sky is filled with heavy, dark, brooding clouds, and the image has a desaturated, somber color palette with hints of autumn foliage on the right bank.
Ask Us Anything

Nature could take over an abandoned NYC surprisingly quickly

Even the Empire State Building would eventually crumble.

an iphone with notes app
Tech Hacks

17 clever Apple Notes tips you might not know

This could well be Apple's most versatile app.

Little boy drinking orange juice
Health

Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?

There’s a scientific reason your OJ tastes funny after you brush your teeth.

a mother whale and calf
Ocean

2026 is off to a hopeful start for these critically endangered whales

At least 18 new baby North Atlantic right whales have been spotted swimming with their mothers.

six clocks on a pink background
AI

Why does AI suck at making clocks?

'Telling time is a very human thing.'

Razer keyboard, headset, and controller
Computers

Razer gaming gear is on sale at Amazon right now—keyboards, headsets, mics, and controllers up to 50% off

Whether you play on PC or console, you'll want to grab these discounted Razer peripherals on sale at Amazon.

Arc'teryx coats on sale at REI
Outdoor Gear

REI is clearing out high-end Arc’teryx winter coats, jackets, hoodies, and more during this end-of-season sale

If you've been thinking about investing in a high-performance piece from Arc'teryx, right now is the time to grab it.

a hand squeezes a fish-shaped soy sauce container as brown droplets come out of it
Sustainability

Plastic-free soy sauce container biodegrades in 4 weeks

The biodegradable design could help keep plastic from becoming fish food.

Group of ancient Roman whetstones discovered in Britain
Archaeology

800 ancient Roman blade sharpeners found in Britain

Archaeologists also located English Civil War cannonballs and a Tudor-era shoe near a Newcastle river.