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A lineup of Apple products on sale on a white background
Computers

Get Apple’s latest Mac Mini for the lowest price we’ve seen on Amazon

Cut cost then slice through large video and photo files like butter with a discounted M2-powered desktop computer and assorted Apple accessories.

Computer image rendering of NASA RHESSI solar studying satellite above Earth
Technology

NASA’s 600-pound solar radiation tracker is plummeting to Earth tomorrow

After 18 years of loyal service, the RHESSI satellite is coming crashing back to Earth this week.

Exoplanet KMT-2021-BLG-1898L b is a gas giant that looks like Jupiter but orbits a separate star. Illustration.
Space Telescope

An Einstein-backed method could help us find smaller exoplanets than ever before

Astronomy is entering the golden age of exoplanet discoveries.

An orb weaver spider spins a web in a forest.
Spiders

Spider glue might evolve faster than the spiders themselves

A small study of two orb weaver spider species is unraveling the mysteries of spider silk.

A lineup of the best percussion massagers on a white background
Fitness Gear

The best percussion massagers

Apply some portable percussion after a hard workout or long day at work for some therapeutic relief.

washing a white car wheel with the best pressure washer
Home

The best pressure washers

No more exhausting scrubbing sessions to get outdoor surfaces clean. The best pressure washer will make yard maintenance easier on your arms and on your back.

Examples of floating plastics collected in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre during The Ocean Cleanup’s 2018 expedition.
Ocean

Some coastal critters are thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Geographical boundaries are shifting in the open sea thanks to floating plastic pollution.

Baby with brown eyes and brown hair laying on their back. The baby is sleeping in a crib, not a bed, to prevent SIDS.
Health

This is the safest way to sleep with your baby

You and an infant can share a bedroom, but never a bed.

Person wearing official PlayStation headset while gaming against a purple background.
Tech Hacks

PlayStation voice commands will change how you use your console

Get your PlayStation to do what you want only by using your voice.

Person in a dark room watering a houseplant with a beam of light. Illustrated.
Agriculture

How to grow plants in the dark

A greenhouse owner in Iceland and a horticulturist on the ISS share their best tips for low-light gardens.

The court ruling banning the abortion pill is based on bogus science
Medicine

The court ruling banning the abortion pill is based on bogus science

The legal and medical implications make clear just how much is at stake in these abortion-related decisions.

Kia’s powerful EV6 GT has supercar-like chops
Electric Vehicles

Kia’s powerful EV6 GT has supercar-like chops

The brand has produced hit after hit, and earned great marks in a recent EPA report, too.

The Amazfit Band 7 is a minimal yet capable fitness watch.
Smartwatches

Amazfit Band 7 fitness & health tracker review: Back to basics

The Amazfit Band 7 is a simple and budget-friendly fitness tracker that still offers plenty of health insights.

The mysterious ‘Tully monster’ didn’t have a spine after all
Evolution

The mysterious ‘Tully monster’ didn’t have a spine after all

300 million years ago, this creature was swimming in the waters of modern-day Illinois.

A group of people outside their cars along a closed road, wearing eclipse glasses to watch a solar eclipse.
Moons

Watch this week’s rare solar eclipse from anywhere in the world

Thanks to livestreams, you don't have to wait for an eclipse to come to you.

Two carpet beetles on a white flower.
Animals

Ancient beetles had a taste for dinosaur feathers

The 105 million year old beetle remnants are preserved in amber, but may have thrived in dinosaur nests.

Gloved hand holding up edible battery above its ingredients on table
Technology

This rechargeable battery is meant to be eaten

The battery relies on chemical components often found in shiitake mushrooms, capers, and seaweed.

The dig at the Villa of the Quintilii. The cella vinaria are in the foreground and treading floor and presses are behind.
Archaeology

This ancient Roman villa was equipped with wine fountains

The luxurious chateau along the ancient Appian Way boasts a winery that was likely built with fun and fermentation in mind.

A mangrove tree in Florida to represent blue carbon and the ocean's power to fight climate change
Ocean

Blue carbon is a natural climate solution with big potential

In some cases, coastal ecosystems can store more carbon than forests on land.

TikTok app download screen on smartphone
Social Media

Montana may soon make it illegal to use TikTok in the state

There is still no definitive proof TikTok or its owner company is surveilling US users.