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Tech Hacks

How to use iOS 26’s new battery saving mode

Get more out of your iPhone on a single charge.

An artistic depiction of the sprint in armour at the ancient Greek games.
Archaeology

From gladiators to mock naval battles, what were the major sports events in the ancient world?

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Science

How a hatter and railroad clerk kickstarted cancer research

100 years ago, this unlikely duo discovered the first cancer ‘germ.’

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Ocean

13 inspiring photos of thriving deep-sea animals

A recent Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition off the coast of Uruguay discovered at least 30 suspected new species and explored a sunken warship.

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Fitness & Exercise

5 low back stretches to relieve aches and pains

Simple moves to build strength and help prevent injuries.

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AI

Google’s latest AI photo-editing tool means you might not need Photoshop

Gemini 2.5 Flash Image is a major image editing upgrade.

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Global Warming

Researchers are reanimating 40,000-year-old microbes

They're alive!

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Health

How does your body make poop?

OSAKA, JP - APRIL 7 - Dotonbori at night Asahi super dry beer led screen building facade on April 7, 2017 in Osaka, Japan.
Internet

Japan’s favorite beer is in peril

Asahi Super Dry's manufacturer is suffering from a major cyberattack.

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Insects

Ants can be used to make ‘tangy’ yogurt

An old family recipe from Bulgaria goes under the microscope.

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Smart Home

Amazon is blowing out iRobot Roomba vacuums for as low as $149 with these early Prime Day deals

You've always wanted a robotic butler, but a Roomba is as close as you're going to get. These are the lowest Roomba prices we have seen this year.

Artifacts found while Dr. Kathleen Martínez searches for Cleopatra's tomb.
Archaeology

The search for Cleopatra’s long-lost tomb leads to sunken seaport

A new documentary explores this 2,000-year-old mystery and a connection to the RMS 'Titanic.'

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Birds

Multi-generational vulture nests hold 700 years of human artifacts

Crossbow bolts, sandals, slingshots, and more.

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Aviation

Luxury jet replaces cabin windows with video screens

HD cameras beam panoramic images inside.

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Mental Health

Extreme fear of the dentist linked to childhood trauma

A study of over 5,000 teens found a strong connection between childhood stress and dental anxiety.

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Science

The safest way to use a chainsaw, according to science

Training and wearing the same material in bulletproof vests are key.

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Tech Hacks

iOS 26 adds a new app to your iPhone. Here’s how to use it.

You're not imagining it—there is a new app on your iPhone.

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Energy

Swap your boiler for a money-saving heat pump

Heat pumps can save you about $370 per year and are good for the planet.

Astronomers have made the most detailed study yet of an extremely massive young galaxy cluster using three of NASA's Great Observatories. This rare galaxy cluster, located 10 billion light-years from Earth, is almost as massive as 500 trillion suns.
Deep Space

Scientists predict the universe will end in ‘big crunch’

Starts with a bang, ends with a crunch.

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Social Media

Americans receive the most scam calls in the world

No, it's not just you AND it's getting worse.