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a sparkly iron ore
Archaeology

This ‘funny-looking rock’ holds 3,000 years of Iron Age secrets

Experimenting with copper may have led to our eventual breakthroughs with making iron.

a hand and the umbrella
Engineering

Redesigned umbrella is smaller than an iPhone

The 'Simprella' weighs less than a few Snickers’ bars. 

a squirrel on a tree branch
Wildlife

‘Attack squirrel’ sends two people to the ER

A friendly reminder to not feed wildlife.

Coway air purifiers on sale at Amazon during early Prime Day deals.
Smart Home

Amazon is blowing out Coway air purifiers for every room during this early Prime Day deal

Amazon has Coway air purifiers for every home and budget on sale for their lowest prices of the year before the Prime Big Deal Days even get started.

a tyrannosaur skeleton on display in a musuem
Archaeology

Amateur paleontologist opens fossil museum in rural Minnesota

Jim Pollard is bringing bison bones, fossilized mammoth poop, and more to Blue Earth's 3,000 residents.

A high-angle shot of a smiling, bald, Black man in a white TSA uniform shirt and striped tie, holding two large, curved swords with golden hilts above his head. He is looking up at the blades with a playful expression. Behind him are several large, black bins filled with various confiscated items, including scissors, lighters, and tools.
Science

Want knives? How to buy what people leave at airport security.

Welcome to a very weird corner of the internet.

several rescue technicians hold a stranded dolphin in a net before releasing it
Ocean

11 dolphins stranded in Cape Cod rescued by nonprofit

‘These strandings happen fast, and every minute counts.’

White AirPods Pro 3 earbuds in their case sitting open on red brick colored upholstery
Earbuds

Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds first impressions: The rightful Air to the throne

Upgraded housings, drivers, eartips, and algorithms mean the Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds dig deeper and hold the stage better, improving noise isolation and sonic sensation.

the northern lights over a snowy iceland landscape
Space

12 astonishing images from the 2025 Astrophotography Prize Photographer of the Year

A ‘tornado in space’ and the ISS shine in these inspiring examples of the best in astrophotography.

HP laptop and Skytech desktop computers on sale at Walmart
Computers

Walmart’s gaming PC clearance sale drops prices on laptops, desktops, graphics cards, and more

Whatever you need to upgrade your PC gaming experience, Walmart has it on sale right now. That includes laptops, desktops, graphics cards, and more.

old painting of a dinner
Archaeology

The thousand-year story of how the fork crossed Europe, and onto your plate today

a woman sitting on the couch with her cat scratching the cat behind its ears
Cats

Cat owners donate more money than dog owners

An analysis of nearly $70 billion in donations showed feline lovers contributed slightly more.

a mannequin with its neck skin being removed
Medicine

3D-printed skin stretches, bleeds like the real thing

Capsules embedded between layers of this fake tissue simulate human blood and pus.

a september 2025 calendar with saturday the 27th circled in red
Science

Why September 27, 2025 is the ‘coolest mathematical date of our lifetime’

Get ready for a whacky series of numerical coincidences.

A blue, semi-transparent anatomical illustration of a human torso, neck, and shoulders from the front. The main focus is on the spine and nervous system, which are highlighted with glowing red lines running down the center of the back and branching out into the chest. The background is solid black.
Ask Us Anything

Does vagus nerve stimulation work? A scientific cure-all explained.

From treating seizures to depression, stimulating the body's longest nerve has real benefits.

People wearing Patagonia clothing that's on sale at REI
Outdoor Gear

Save on last year’s Patagonia jackets, apparel, and accessories during REI’s seasonal clearance sale

Grab some classic Patagonia pieces including the iconic Synchilla fleece and its fantastic puffer jackets for up to 45 percent off.

a great white shark biting an orange test fabric
Sharks

Shark bite-resistant wetsuits could save lives

While not all injuries can be prevented, these new materials offer a new tool for surfers and divers.

a graphic of the brain with several multi-colored balls inside
Psychology

Why some memories stick while others fade

'Memory isn’t just a passive recording device.’

man works on boat
Vehicles

Inside the factory where MasterCraft builds watersports boats from the outside in

Based in Tennessee, the boatbuilder is making waves with its artisan process.

a woman popping a red pimple on her chin
Medicine

Researchers develop a pimple patch that actually seems to work

After seven days, the treated pimples completely disappeared