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Drone view of Stonehenge and Wiltshire Countryside in England, UK. The stone circle dates to 3000 BC and is one of the best known ancient wonders of the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Archaeology

Humans really did move Stonehenge’s six-ton centerpiece

Melting ice age glaciers could't have moved Altar Stone alone.

an illustration of a large scorpion standing on a marsh
Wildlife

World’s biggest scorpions were the size of baseball bats

‘Praearcturus gigas’ stalked present-day England and Wales 415 million years ago.

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Cats

Why your dog eats grass

It's not because they're sick—probably.

Pancreatic cancer cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pancreatic cancer cells. The cells are joined by a cytoplasmic bridge. The irregular shape of the cells, the cellular projections and blebs (nodules) are typical of cancer cells. Pancreatic cancer often causes no symptoms until it is well established and untreatable.
Cancer

Breakthrough drug nearly doubles survival with advanced pancreatic cancer

An oncologist explains how daraxonrasib overcame an ‘undruggable’ disease.

Hexclad pans against a universe background on sale during the Summer Sale
Home

HexClad just dropped its summer sale with site-wide discounts on everything it makes (including pots and pans)

Grab a single new frying pan or an entire set of cookware for the lowest prices of the year so far. The deals also include knives, utensils, and more.

At the start and after three days: the top images show the uninjured spinal cord of a zebrafish; those in the middle show the injured spinal cord; and those at the bottom illustrate how the nerve cells grow thanks to the microrobots. (Image: ETH Zurich)
Stem Cells

Injectable nanorobots may help heal spinal injuries

The tiny devices are fused with stem cells and respond to electromagnetic signals.

The Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae), also known as the Argentine giant tegu, the black and white tegu
Wildlife

Georgia is battling invasive, 4-foot-long lizards

Heads up, Argentine black and white tegu eggs hatch in June and July.

Queen Marie Antoinette of France and two of her Children Walking in The Park of Trianon, 1785.
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Marie Antoinette probably got braces to straighten her teeth

Plus neanderthals treating cavities and other weird things we learned this week.

An X-ray image of NWA 12774. Credit: Aaron Bell/CU Boulder
Solar System

Rare meteorite proves our solar system almost had an extra planet

The space rock was discovered in the sands of the Sahara desert.

a brown beetle with long antennae
Insects

A ‘mystery beetle’ is devouring North Carolina’s precious blueberries

The beetle’s 5-inch-long babies could threaten the state’s $70 million blueberry industry.

Workers prepare to burn plastic waste at a import plastic waste dump in
Pollution

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas

And causing widespread pollution linked to health problems.

Image projection of space on a young beautiful woman with short curly hair.
Medicine

Weed really does change your dreams

But the specifics are a little hazy.

a green insect with a wind that looks like a leaf stands on a stick
Insects

Big wings and sweet songs: The mating lives of Panama’s katydids

The same structures used for camouflage can also help these insects reproduce.

Anker charging accessories on sale during the early Amazon Prime Day sale
Gear

Anker just dropped its charging accessories to clearance prices before the upcoming Prime Day sale

Amazon's Prime Day sale doesn't start until June 23rd, but these Anker deals on charging blocks, USB hubs, and wireless chargers are live right now.

a black and white photo of a submarine floating on top of the water
Archaeology

Lost WWII submarine discovered off the coast of Japan

‘USS Herring’ sank in June 1944, killing all 83 sailors aboard.

a river system with orange colored water
Land

The mystery of Alaska’s orange rivers is finally solved

New research clearly links thawing permafrost to toxic shift—and offers a way to predict it.

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Gift Guides

2026 Father’s Day Gift Guide: 40+ presents for dads of all kinds

Skip the boring, basic gifts this year and get your father something they'll truly enjoy. The list includes everything from gaming accessories to hardcore outdoor gear.

America's First Naval Victory, 1779. boats in the water
Military

How out‑of‑work fishermen saved the American Revolution

Washington’s plan was simple: Take the sturdy, salt-stained schooners used for fishing and turn them into armed, seagoing predators.

an orangutan mother and child stare down at researchers from a tree
Endangered Species

Orangutan poop holds surprising clues about how long they breastfeed

Hint: It’s a lot longer than humans.