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Birds

World’s only flightless parrot doing okay against ‘crusty bum’ disease

New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō are not showing signs of antibiotic resistance. Yet.

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Gear

The Bambu Lab A1 is the best multi-color 3D printer for beginners and it’s up to $260 off at Amazon

Bambu Lab 3D printers rarely go on-sale, but Amazon has every version of the auto-leveling A1 deeply discounted right now.

French police officers stand next to a furniture elevator used by robbers to enter the Louvre Museum, on Quai Francois Mitterrand, in Paris on October 19, 2025. Robbers broke in to the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning, a source close to the case said, adding that its value was still being evaluated. A police source said an unknown number of thieves arrived on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Security

Why the Louvre heist doesn’t surprise museum security experts

It's often more 'smash and grab' than 'Mission: Impossible.'

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Tech Hacks

How to use Visual Intelligence on your iPhone with iOS 26

Your Apple phone has some new AI powers with iOS 26 and Visual Intelligence.

A photograph of a young couple sitting close together in a dark movie theater, looking scared or startled during a film. The man on the left has his hands covering part of his face, grimacing, while the woman next to him is covering her face with one hand. They are sharing a large bucket of popcorn.
Psychology

Is fear contagious?

Fear isn’t just personal—it spreads through sight, smell, and even subconsciously.

A 50 cent coin from 1817 (left) and an 1846 Liberty head one-cent coin (right) are just two of the numerous objects uncovered in a dig in Troy, Ohio.
Archaeology

Rare 19th-century coins found after fire at historic tavern

Last December, flames engulfed Ohio’s Overfield Tavern Museum. Now archaeologists get to dig beneath the floorboards.

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Diseases

Donor organ’s blood type altered for the first time

Scientists removed the blood's antigens to make a kidney the universal type-O.

A 3D model of the ancient Roman water basin uncovered about 11 miles east of Rome.
Archaeology

Forgotten rival of Ancient Rome featured an impressive water basin

Gabii was a once powerful city, but was largely abandoned by 50 CE.

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Land

This national park uses helicopters for bison round-up duty

About 400 bison will be dispersed to tribal lands amid ongoing conservation efforts.

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Fitness & Exercise

Ultra-endurance athletes can burn up to 8,000 calories per day

A 'metabolic ceiling' still keeps the body in check, even when running hundreds of miles at a go.

A photograph of an old, abandoned operating room with peeling, distressed green paint on the walls. The room is symmetrically framed, featuring a central metal operating table and a large surgical lamp hanging from the ceiling. Two tall, barred windows on either side are brightly backlit, casting a dramatic light into the dim room.
Ask Us Anything

 What makes a place seem ‘haunted’?

Psychology, setting, and the power of suggestion all help make certain places feel more spooky.

Onyx Black Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones in their case amongst bright green plants.
Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 noise-cancelling wireless headphones review: Turning transit into theatre

If you want a Bluetooth headphone that offers composure on command, British brand Bowers & Wilkins' flagship Px8 S2 says keep calm and put me in your carry-on.

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Robots

Robot hands are becoming more human

From Boston Dynamics' three-fingered Atlas bot to Figure's five-digit model.

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Fitness & Exercise

Deep sighs are not only satisfying—they’re healthy

Those deep breaths can really help your lungs.

A close-up photograph of a brown bear's head peering through the rusted metal bars of a cage or enclosure. The bear has sad-looking eyes and its nose is visible near the bottom of the frame, with a dark background emphasizing its confinement.
Bears

Freeing captive bears from Armenia’s backyards and basements

Rescuers are removing Syrian brown bears from hellish conditions in private homes and businesses and bringing them to a rehab center.

A family of grizzly bears, including a mother and three cubs
Wildlife

18 triumphant images from the 1839 Photography Awards

Our great big world captured in beautiful detail.

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Tech Hacks

The coolest new iPhone Messages features

From custom backgrounds to polling your friends to quick translations.

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Fitness & Exercise

4 ways to fix ‘tech neck,’ according to a physical therapist

Strengthening can help if you're staring at your phone too much.

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Conservation

13 fascinating fungi photos that’ll really grow on you

‘Planet Fungi: A Photographer’s Foray’ celebrates the beauty and braun of fungi.

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Insects

Ants ‘social distance’ during a pandemic

The insects build differently when exposed to a pathogen.