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Insects

As tick bites surge, conspiracy theories follow

Where scientists see climate change at work, others see the designs of a global cabal.

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Wildlife

New box jellyfish name warns of ‘death from behind’

'Chironex blakangmati' lives in the ocean waters near Singapore.

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Birds

The boat-billed heron looks fake but is very real

Their beautiful bulky bills are perfect for scooping up dinner.

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Climate Change

10 images of Iceland’s changing landscape

A new documentary uses archival photos to tell the story of the land of fire and ice.

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Security

Gmail vs Proton Mail: Is it worth switching if you care about privacy?

It might be time to change your primary email service.

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Outdoor Gear

Grab rare deals on high-end outdoor gear from Huckberry: Filson, Flint and Tinder, Marine Layer, and more

These luxurious outdoor products don't go on sale often, so stock up now and get ready for summer weddings, road trips, or anything else that requires you to change out of sweats.

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Dinosaurs

What it would have been like to experience the dinosaur‑killing asteroid armageddon

A blow‑by‑blow account.

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Tech Hacks

12 new features Apple quietly added in iPhone updates

Stop delaying your iPhone updates.

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Science

The unexpected science hiding in Dante’s ‘Inferno’

The poem appears to have geophysics and geology that was not understood in medieval times.

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Land

10 must-know tips for visiting Yellowstone National Park

Don’t forget the bear spray. Seriously.

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Engineering

Handyman adapts Barbie Dream Camper to handle soaring gas prices

Absurd? Worrisome? Genius? Yes.

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Gear

The 87+ best Memorial Day deals of 2026: Gozney, Ray-Ban Meta, Vitamix, and deals starting at $33

Pizza ovens, mattresses, smart glasses, tools, and 70+ more verified sales, with every end date that matters.

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Land

Ready to hunt some enormous snakes? The Florida Python Challenge returns.

Mark your calendar for July 10.

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Space

Futuristic canned space drinks could spice up that three-year trip to Mars

The custom drinks made with sugars, flavorings, acids, and omega-3 fatty acids provide both nutrition and variety.

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Medicine

Probiotics: What are we swallowing?

Almost one in 20 adults are taking probiotics.

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Science

The Great Pyramid of Giza is surprisingly earthquake-proof

Seismologists found yet another benefit to ancient Egyptian engineering.

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Archaeology

17th century shipwreck woven into dress (seriously)

Archeologists, chemists, and textile experts joined forces to make sure the wood did not go to waste.

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Heart Disease

7 ways toilets have killed people

From a WWII submarine sewage disaster to a deadly medieval pit toilet collapse, doing your business can come with risks.

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Engineering

Inventor plays homemade electromagnetic bagpipes in rock band

The raucous project began in 1996.

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Agriculture

Cows can tell humans apart, new study finds

Domestic bovines watching videos of humans will stare at unfamiliar faces longer than faces they know.