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human face in motion blur
Health

Can you be aware of nothing? The rare sleep experience scientists are trying to understand.

Participants reported that their selves seemed to have vanished or dissolved.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen. 2 earbuds in the sun against a blue sky as a plane flies overhear
Earbuds

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) review: Subtle never seemed so obvious

The new Gen. 2 QuietComfort Ultra earbuds reinforce everything Bose active noise cancellation does right.

A midden in rural England on a cloudy day
Archaeology

Bronze Age feasts uncovered in ancient English trash heaps

We've always loved a food fest.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro in orange from a low angle
Smartwatches

Here’s everything Apple just announced: iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11, AirPods Pro 3, and more

Apple held its "Awe Dropping" event in Cupertino on Sept. 9 and here's everything revealed.

Close up of mosquito biting a person's skin
Insects

Mosquitos seem to like beer drinkers who recently had sex

The Mosquito Magnet Trial got personal.

a mock up of a boarding pass for a flight during artemis 2
Moons

NASA’s next trip around the moon could have your name on it

'Fly my name to the moon, let me play among the stars.'

A green chameleon on branch extending tongue to catch an insect
Wildlife

A chameleon’s ‘ballistic tongue’ may inspire blood clot-clearing robots

Chameleons and salamanders can fire their tongues as fast as 16 feet/second.

a backyard version of fenway park complete with a green monster, signs, and scoreboard
Projects

A dedicated son brings Fenway Park to his dad’s backyard

Michael Bisono built a little slice of Boston for his father Antonio–without any construction experience.

A silver, retro-style alarm clock with two bells and a white face is in sharp focus on a dark surface in the foreground. In the blurry background, a person with dark hair is lying in bed, asleep. The lighting is dim, suggesting it is either early morning or nighttime.
Health

Is it better to sleep in cycles?

The internet claims waking at the end of a sleep cycle will leave you refreshed, but experts aren’t convinced.

Homes and structures destroyed by the Eaton Fire lie in ruins on March 3, 2025 in Altadena, California.
Climate Change

Your home has a 1 in 4 chance of being at severe risk from extreme weather

Here's what that means for your insurance policy.

DJI Mic 2 and Mic Mini microphones on sale at Amazon
Audio

Get DJI’s $169 Mic Mini wireless smartphone microphone for just $109—its lowest price ever

Upgrade your YouTube and social media videos with this easy-to-use wireless microphone setup for its lowest price ever.

On the set of the TV series Star Trek
Engineering

The ‘Star Trek’ technology that came to real life

Warp speed? No. Food replicators? Yes.

Mountains, river, and forest in Alberta, Canada
Science

A $1 million treasure hunt is underway in Canadian wilderness

The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt’s first clue is a 13-stanza poem.

a turtle hatchling on a large pile of brown seaweed
Wildlife

Sea turtle hatchlings struggle through a smelly seaweed maze

Sargassum strikes again.

Bird feeders with birds on an orange background
Home

Shop Amazon’s bird feeder clearance and make new feathered friends

Birds can use a snack during the fall migration season and Amazon has a ton of great feeders on clearance.

Concept art of Top Tower in Prague, Czech Republic
Engineering

A ‘post-apocalyptic’ shipwreck tower will be Prague’s tallest building

Top Tower is finally moving forward after years of debate.

a large, flat head catfish with an open mouth
Fish

Monster catfish and its creepy smile invade PA rivers

These aquatic apex predators can reach up to 100 pounds.

a close up of a bee on a bright green leaf
Bees

Bees have thousands of eyes

And some are made to look directly into the sun.

A person is shown from the chest up, in a green plaid shirt, holding a glass of clear water with a dropper over it. A dark green liquid is dripping into the water from the dropper, creating a swirl. The scene is on a white surface and surrounded by several potted green plants in white containers, with some loose leaves scattered around.
Nutrition

Is chlorophyll actually good for you?

Some benefits are rooted in science, but others are just leafy lore.

A blue and white road sign reads "Tsunami Hazard Zone." It shows a large wave on the left and a stick figure running up a slope on the right. The bottom text says, "In case of earthquake go to high ground or inland."
Environment

We drilled deep under the sea to learn more about mega-earthquakes and tsunamis

The secrets behind devastating earthquakes and tsunamis are hidden beneath the sea.