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NASA’s Juno spacecraft passed north-to-south (yellow track) over Jupiter’s atmosphere on August 17, 2022, detecting a cluster of radio pulses from lightning (cyan symbols marking instrument pointing for each pulse). A background map from the Hubble Space Telescope identified the lightning source as an isolated “stealth superstorm.”
Solar System

Jupiter’s lightning is 100 times stronger than Earth’s bolts

Big planet. Big storms.

Beachgoers cleaning sargassum seaweed from beach in Caribbean
Ocean

2026 Sargassum bloom on track to be the largest, smelliest season yet

It would beat last year’s record of 37.5 million tons of rotten egg-scented seaweed.

Inscribed sling bullet (B19655) found at Hippos with the inscription ΜΑΘΟΥ, meaning "Learn your lesson!" Credit: Eisenberg et al. 2026
Archaeology

2,100 years ago, someone hurled a rock inscribed with ‘Learn your lesson!’

The ancient sling bullet certainly added insult to injury.

Over the shoulder view of child (8-9) using a pencil to practice handwriting the letters of the alphabet in cursive script
Life Skills

The 25 states still requiring kids to learn cursive 

In Virginia, kids can even join after-school cursive clubs.

A sperm whale and a photographer in the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal.
Whales

First-of-its-kind video confirms sperm whales really do headbutt

Captain Ahab was right.

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Gear

The 119 Best Early Deals From Amazon’s Big Spring Sale That Are Already Live

The first shopping holiday of the year has already started and you can save on just about everything at Amazon.

amazon ego battery powered yard tool deals
Home

Ego’s editor-approved mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and more are down to their lowest prices ever at Amazon

Ego's 56-volt battery system works across its entire arsenal of tools. Jump in now for discounts across the board.

Robin song bird, nothing prettier then the basic robin in summer
Birds

4 myths about backyard birds, debunked

Don't worry, rice doesn't make birds explode.

A Japanese ukiyo-e style woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicting a woman in a traditional red and floral kimono seated at a low wooden writing desk on an outdoor balcony. She holds a brush to her chin in a contemplative pose, looking out over a body of water toward a distant mountain.
Psychology

What is wisdom, and can it be taught?

Scientists are trying to name the qualities that make someone wise and figure out how to cultivate them.

a green insect (left) the same insect, but it has changed to pink (right)
Insects

Green insect turns a puzzling shade of hot pink

But this leaf-masquerading katydid hasn’t been changed for good.

A person lies in bed under a white duvet, their face partially illuminated by a bright shaft of morning light filtering through dark, heavy curtains. They have one hand resting on their forehead in a gesture of fatigue or waking up, creating a moody, high-contrast atmosphere of early morning.
Psychology

Is it better to be a morning person or a night owl? What the science says.

The key isn’t waking up early—it’s syncing your life to your natural rhythm.

woman in front of crater
Climate Change

Earth’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ keeps getting bigger

a seal swimming amongst fish
Wildlife

16 award-winning photographs from around the world

The Sony World Photography Awards announced the winning and shortlisted photographers of the 2026 National and Regional Awards .

A color photograph captures the explosive failure of a Vanguard TV-3 rocket on its launchpad. A massive ball of bright orange fire and billowing black smoke erupts from the base of the slender, silver and black rocket. The rocket remains momentarily upright amidst the blast, positioned next to a tall red and white gantry tower under a clear blue sky.
Space X

The first modern rocket launched 100 years ago, beginning a century of both innovations and challenges for spaceflight

From backyard science to today's billion-dollar launches.

a larger brown-ish sea turtle sits on an exam table
Endangered Species

Hello Helvetica! Vets name rescued sea turtles named after fonts

Roughly 500 cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued in New England this winter.

Bright tropical monstera leaves basking in sunlight
Life Skills

How much light houseplants actually need

Understanding what common light labels actually mean can help you better match houseplants to the conditions in your home.

A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Battle of Hastings
Archaeology

The biggest medieval march in English history never actually happened

A famous detail in the Battle of Hastings is based on a major misunderstanding.

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Home

Wayfair is clearing out grilling gear up to 60% off during its spring Cyber Week sale

Grab a flat top griddle, charcoal cooker, gas grill, accessory kit, or even a pizza oven before outdoor cooking season starts.

A full-body shot of a Dilophosaurus animatronic at Universal Studios, shown with its colorful neck frill fully extended. The dinosaur is depicted mid-spray, with a stream of water shooting from its open mouth, and is surrounded by dense artificial tropical foliage.
Ask Us Anything

What ‘Jurassic Park’ got wrong about venomous dinosaurs

And what did 'Spinosaurus' really do with that sail?

Young adult woman sitting on mat, performing a forward fold stretch, touching toes, engaged in pre-workout warm-up or post-workout cool-down routine at the fitness center
Fitness & Exercise

7 hamstring stretches recommended by a physical therapist

The best ways to maximize mobility and even prevent back pain.