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Four ISS astronauts smiling beside floating oranges, peppers, apples, and an onion
International Space Station

ISS astronauts pose with fresh fruit in microgravity

A Cygnus XL spacecraft recently brought produce, oxygen tanks, and even a new exercise machine.

Large flaming dart on stand outside
Archaeology

Intrepid man tests giant flaming darts used on 16th century warship

Because why not?

A Denon AVR-X2900 AVR sitting on a wooden midcentury modern A/V cabinet next to a speaker tower.
Audio

Denon introduces two full-range midrange A/V receivers, and we got a first listen

If you're looking for an approachable home-theater upgrade, Denon's new AVR-X2900H AVR-3900H receivers offer flexibility and scalability.

Chikao Umezawa, head of JA Kisarazu-shi, posed for a photo beside a robot named "Super Monster Wolf", a solar powered robot designed to scare away wildlife from farmers crops in Kisarazu, southwestern Chiba Prefecture, Japan on August 10, 2017. Wolf Bot uses an infrared ray sensor when wild animals approach. It begins to intimidate wild animals by flashing red LED lights from its eyes on and off and blaring 48 repeated different types of loud sounds. (Photo by Richard Atrero de Guzman/NUR Photo) (Photo by Richard Atrero de Guzman/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Bears

Japan runs out of robot wolves in fight against bears

The handmade, $4,000 Monster Wolf features solar panels, sensors, and intimidating audio.

The front of the coin represents Christ’s crucifixion (right). The reverse side has the Greek letters alpha and omega, symbolizing God as the beginning and the end (left).
Archaeology

Rare medieval coins used as anti-Viking charms found in a field

Only 30 of these silver Agnus Dei coins have been discovered.

Sad dog waiting to go outside, looking out window, resting face on window sill. Family pet conceptual image for sadness, depression, and patience.
Pets

Pet loss is difficult for people. What about for other pets?

Other species appear to also experience grief.

Overhead view of a white short-haired dog lying on a bed smiling up at a camera.
Dogs

Do dogs smile? Not like us.

A "smile" can mean a happy or nervous dog.

an illustration of a long-necked dinosaur standing by a river
Dinosaurs

A new dinosaur dubbed the ‘Last Titan of Thailand’ weighed more than 9 elephants

Say hello to the ‘Nagatitan.’

Goose flying behind wind turbine
Renewables

Birds avoid wind turbines painted like venomous snakes

For animals, certain colors scream poison.

hairy ghost pipefish Solenostomus snuffleupagus, which looks like Mr. Snuffleupagus from Sesame Street
Ocean

Real-life Snuffleupagus found swimming in the Great Barrier Reef

The resemblance is uncanny.

five different views of a neanderthal tooth with a cavity that was filled
Archaeology

Neanderthal ‘dentists’ treated cavities 59,000 years ago

A molar points to some sophisticated dental work performed by our extinct cousins.

Perseverance Mars rover selfie photo with Martian landscape behind it
Mars

Mars rover snaps a selfie near skyscraper-sized boulders

NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled nearly 26 miles since landing on the Red Planet in 2021.

a young child sitting on a beach smears white sunscreen on her face
Biology

Your next sunscreen could be made from E. coli

A chemical compound inside the bacterium may offer an eco-friendly way to block harmful UV rays.

Spiral loop of a green steel roller coaster with a coaster on the track.
Ask Us Anything

How to stay safe riding roller coasters

Millions of people ride amusement park rides every year with few serious injuries—but experts say a few precautions still matter.

a woman leads out a team of five mules
Animals

5 new mules set to patrol Olympic National Park

Murl, Cutti, Pip, Checkers, and Gopher will monitor trails, haul supplies, and help with search and rescue efforts.

Illustration showing clouds of space junk orbiting Earth
Space

Almost half of everything orbiting Earth is space junk

Abandoned rocket parts, dead satellites, and more circle the planet.

Panasonic Luix l10 camera
Cameras

The Panasonic LUMIX L10 is the latest model in the compact camera renaissance

A large sensor, fast zoom lens, and tactile controls make this an appealing alternative to cameras like the Fujifilm X100 series.

Rigid power tools spring sale header
Home

The Home Depot is blowing out RIDGID 18V power tools and combo kits for up to 66% off during this spring sale

Cordless multi-tools, drywall cut-out kits, framing nailers, and a 15-amp 13-inch planer are all marked down across nearly 90 RIDGID deals.

Six men performing a sea shanty in front of a wooden boat
Science

Sea shanties actually help people work together better

Centuries-old work songs still possess real psychological benefits today.

a before and after satellite image
Climate Change

NASA satellite images show how a massive tsunami in Alaska changed the landscape forever

A landslide dumped 64 million cubic meters of rock into the popular Tracy Arm fjord.