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Insects

61 new beetles discovered in China

Turns out, scientists can overlook even flashy species.

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Headphones

Campfire Audio has built its most ambitious IEMs yet, packing them full of features and feeling

At $7,500, the Chimera adds a highly tactile quadbrid flagship to Campfire Audio's mythology.

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Physics

New UFO files offer no answers—but something is happening in the skies

Even experts don't know what's flying in these images.

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Sharks

Mysterious giant sharks that outlived the dinosaurs lurking in Puget Sound

Researchers from Seattle Aquarium are studying the sixgill shark to learn more about their elusive lives.

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Medicine

Yes, you can be allergic to water

For people with aquagenic urticaria, even a quick shower has consequences.

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Birds

Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets practice stomping and flapping

Sandy and Luna are working on important skills in the nest.

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Tech Hacks

If you use Google accounts, it’s time to do a free security checkup

It's good practice to do a regular audit.

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Wildlife

Evolution of snakes: Scientists unravel the mysssteries

Huge snakes, tiny snakes, venomous snakes and constrictor snakes, snakes that slither, burrow or swim: New fossils and modern technology are tracing serpent origins.

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Wildlife

Watch adorable animals compete for best chewer in 2026 Crunch-a-Thon

The campaign spotlights an endangered marsupial.

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Projects

How to remove bamboo from your yard

Step one: Identify which type of bamboo you're dealing with.

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Ask Us Anything

Why airplane toilets are tiny engineering marvels

There's a reason for that very loud sucking sound.

The exterior of the reconstructed Catholic chapel at Historic St.Mary's City in St. Mary's City, Maryland
Archaeology

1.3 million people share DNA with Maryland’s earliest colonists

Some are even related to the former colony’s first governor.

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Robots

It’s a barracuda! It’s a shrimp! It’s a robot helping coral reefs.

Passive sensors and high resolution cameras help this robot find signs of coral reef.

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Speakers

The new Bose Lifestyle Collection is whole-home audio that won’t take up your whole room, and it’s ready to ship today

Featuring a soft-edged speaker, soundbar, and subwoofer, the new WiFi-connected series wants to sound big without looking imposing.

A photo of the Guangxi reed snake on the forest floor
Wildlife

‘Two-headed snake’ confuses predators

While the Guangxi reed snake isn’t venomous, it excels at confounding foes.

a superbloom of tall purple wildflowers called lupine with mountains in the distance
Land

Superbloom turns Redwood National Park’s hills purple

Riverbank lupine attracts pollinators and shows how prescribed burns can support prairies.

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Spiders

Meet the mosquito terminator – a spider that likes us and eats our enemies

Jumping spiders live almost everywhere around the world.

A young three-toed sloth climbing in a tree peers out at camera from moss-covered branches.
Wildlife

Why sloths risk their lives to poop

Every week, sloths climb down to do their business on the forest floor—where predators lie in wait.

REI anniversary sale products including a watch, tent, jacket, and boot on a background of stones.
Outdoor Gear

REI just dropped its biggest sale of the year and it’s blowing out apparel, camping gear, and more for clearance prices

Deals include KEEN, Oboz, Smartwool, NEMO, Big Agnes, Mountain Hardwear, Outdoor Research, and Black Diamond, The North Face, and more.

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Home

Grab a rare discount on Gozney’s high-end pizza ovens during this early summer sale

Gozney makes high-performance pizza ovens with impressive and attractive designs. They don't go on sale often, so don't hesitate.