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This ancient mammoth tusk was found at the bottom of the Pacific
Animals

This ancient mammoth tusk was found at the bottom of the Pacific

Researchers say it's one of the best-preserved tusks of its kind.

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Technology

A $17 billion Samsung chip factory could be coming to Texas

A new plant for making semiconductors could help bulk up a key production sector in the US.

Turkey, stuffing, gravy, and mashed potatoes piled onto a plate for eating more on Thanksgiving
Life Skills

Prep your organs to eat as much food as possible on Thanksgiving

Get stuffed.

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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Death ‘by planet’ was surprisingly common in the 1600s

Plus other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

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Projects

You should collect and plant native seeds. Here’s how.

The cycle of nature is all about giving and receiving.

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Social Media

Twitter’s fledgling misinformation tool is adding aliases

Birdwatch, Twitter's crowdsourced misinformation-fighting pilot program, is adding a new feature to help decrease bias and polarization.

Four prairie dogs standing up in a row on a rock.
Animals

The American West’s changing climate might mean more plague-carrying critters

Warmer mountains mean happier rodents—and more plague.

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Environment

Ancient cities had toxic pollution, too

The Maya may have dealt with dangerous algal blooms.

The science fiction podcasts every nerd should listen to
Science Fiction

The science fiction podcasts every nerd should listen to

To help you ignore your dystopian reality.

How to enjoy fake meat in a way that actually helps the planet
Climate Change

How to enjoy fake meat in a way that actually helps the planet

A Beyond burger is more sustainable than beef, but it's no kale salad.

A new technique reveals how butterfly wings grow into shimmery wonders
Insects

A new technique reveals how butterfly wings grow into shimmery wonders

Butterfly wing scales could be the inspiration for new materials.

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Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM4 review: Noise-cancelling headphones you can live in

Small refinements and big sound keep the Sony WH-1000XM4 in the best wireless headphones conversation.

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Science

The best science podcasts for staying sharp and sounding smart

Bite-sized science knowledge for your hungry ears.

You can get a COVID booster shot. Here’s what else you need to know.
Vaccines

You can get a COVID booster shot. Here’s what else you need to know.

Many people in the United States are now eligible for a booster vaccine.

an astronaut stands next to an american flag on the moon
Moons

Imagine traveling to the moon only to realize you’re allergic to it. One astronaut did.

And other facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

Bill Nye talks killer clowns, mermaids, pigeon poo, and deadly bicycles
Space

Bill Nye talks killer clowns, mermaids, pigeon poo, and deadly bicycles

Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

A gloved hand drawing a vaccine.
Vaccines

Which COVID-19 booster should I get?

Who can get a COVID-19 booster is changing. Here's who's eligible now.

dirty hands spray green plants with a plastic bottle
Bees

Pesticides leave a lasting mark on pollinating bees

Bees that encountered the chemicals as larvae went on to produce fewer offspring as adults.

Eleven gifts for the hypochondriac in your life
Gift Guides

Eleven gifts for the hypochondriac in your life

From my disease-fearing brain to yours.

Yellow soft vitamin d supplements and pills for potential covid-19 protection
COVID-19

How much does vitamin D protect us from diseases like COVID?

Popping vitamins and sitting in the sun became popular self-care practices during the pandemic. But doctors are still digging into the sunshine supplement's supposed magic.