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Milwaukee tools on sale at Walmart
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Walmart is blowing out Milwaukee M12 and M18 power tools during this spring clearance sale

Get replacement batteries, chargers, saws, drivers, bits, hand tools, and more during this spring sale at Walmart.

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Archaeology

First female ‘beast-huntress’ gladiator depiction uncovered in lost mosaic

The 1,800-year-old artwork was destroyed during a World War I bombing campaign.

an illustration of a prehistoric spider relative
Evolution

500-million-year-old spider relative has claws where it shouldn’t

‘Megachelicerax cousteaui’ is named for French explorer Jacques Cousteau.

Teenage boy with dark curly hair with braces exercising good dental using a water pick while looking at his reflection in a bathroom mirror.
Health

Do water picks really work? Dentists weigh in.

Water flossers can be effective, but don't throw out your string floss just yet.

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Life Skills

PFAS are toxic and they’re everywhere. Here’s how to stay away from them.

It might be impossible to eliminate them completely, but you can certainly reduce your exposure.

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Vehicles

The 2026 Aston Martin Valhalla Supercar is truly a super car

All hail the new World’s Easiest Car to Drive Fast.

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Wildlife

Baby squirrels are here! Here’s what to do if you find one.

Playing squirrel noises on YouTube can be surprisingly helpful.

Waterpik
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Our favorite water pick for traveling is down to just $69 from $99

The Waterpik Cordless Advanced 2.0 Water Flosser is our choice for staying fresh on the road and it's cheaper than ever right now at Amazon.

a smiling man in a yellow hooded sweatshirt wears a virtual reality headset over his eyes
Engineering

Skull vibrations could be your next password

Like fingerprints, our noggins have unique vibrations that could be used as a login.

The best water picks
Gear

The best water flossers to level up your mouth maintenance routine

Upgrade your oral hygiene with a pressure washer for your mouth.

24 new species of deep sea organisms. they are small and resemble shrimp
Ocean

New crustacean named after its unique butt

Along with 23 other newly discovered critters living in the deep-sea.

A starry sky shines over a field of flowers in Germany during the annual Lyrid meteor shower in April 2020.
Moons

April skygazing: An early micromoon, comet flyby, and the Lyrid meteor shower

Comet C/2025 R3 could be this year’s brightest comet.

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Headphones

How Apple taught its flagship AirPods Max headphones new acoustic tricks

We talked to members of Apple's platform architecture and audio product design teams to found out how algorithmic work on the very programmable H2 chip brought new capabilities to the company's iconic headset.

Man disappointed in what he sees in his refrigerator
Food Safety

Is it safe to eat cold leftovers?

A microbiologist explains.

A golfer on the green holding a LIMIT3D ENZO mallet-style putter in the sun so you can see the 3D-printed lattice through the bottom.
Outdoor Gear

How COBRA is puttering around with 3D printing to push forward the club production process

Additive manufacturing is allowing the iconic golf brand to blend feel, forgiveness, and future-proofing.

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Nutrition

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate?

Two dietitians explain.

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Life Skills

How to watch Star Wars in order—even the shows

If you're settling in for a Star Wars marathon of galactic proportions, the order you watch everything in may matter.

Clouds and the Sun illuminate the sky on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft stand vertical at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Moons

The best way to watch the Artemis II launch is on C-SPAN

Yes, that C-SPAN.

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Diseases

Parasitic sleeping sickness creates ‘invisibility cloak’ to hide in humans for years

After 40 years, biologists made a breakthrough in understanding the deadly disease.

greenworks tools on sale for Amazon big spring sale
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Amazon is blowing out Greenworks battery-powered yard tools during its annual spring sale

Pick up a mower, blower, string trimmer, or even a chainsaw with powerful batteries for their lowest prices of the season.