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Illustration of Neanderthal tribe butchering large elephant near lake
Evolution

Neanderthals hunted giant elephants in Europe

125,000-year-old fossils and weapons confirm the first butchering site of its kind.

Ugreen thunderbolt dock
Gear

UGREEN’s Spring Sale offers huge discounts up to 45% on docking stations, power banks, cables, chargers, and more

You can finally get your desk in order and grab some backup power for your devices during UGREEN's limited time sale.

a bird with long legs and green feathers standing on a rock
Birds

Student discovers new Galápagos bird, solving a decades-old mystery

As far as herons go, this colorful bird is rather petite.

lock Safety license plate recognition camera on a pole
AI

Cameras have quietly appeared in thousands of US cities

Now, their integration with AI is sounding alarms.

A tight, candid close-up captures three Black men of different generations leaning their heads together in shared laughter. The man in the center is older with a grey beard, flanked by two younger men. All three have their eyes closed or squinted with joy, showcasing genuine, broad smiles and visible teeth. The image has a warm, intimate feel, emphasizing a strong emotional connection.
Ask Us Anything

Why is laughter contagious? Blame your brain.

The science behind that uncontrollable giggle.

Close up of gray squirrel in tree
Wildlife

Squirrels love almonds, and will work harder to get them

Pumpkin seeds, on the other hand, are just kind of meh.

Vagus nerves, illustration.
Diseases

Vagus nerve stimulation shows promise as a way to counter Alzheimer’s disease

And also other age‑related memory loss.

An artist’s interpretation of mammals that lived during the last Ice Age. Fossils from similar species of an armadillo-like pampathere (bottom left) and giant ground sloth (background) were among those found in a recent study of a Texas water cave. Credit: Adapted from artwork by Jaime Chirinos
Evolution

Giant armadillo, mastodon, and sloth fossils found in flooded Texas cave

Snorkling scientists had no idea they'd find a prehistoric treasure trove.

a red delivery robot that crashed into a bus shelter. broken glass is all over the side walk
Robots

Delivery robots keep crashing into bus shelters

It's been a bad week for burritos on wheels.

a sperm whale calf swims under its mother
Ocean

Baby sperm whale birth captured in groundbreaking video

Awestruck scientists watched as 10 whales helped a mother named Rounder give birth.

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Gear

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Illustration of sperm cells around egg
Biology

Sperm loses its sense of direction in space

Life in space is difficult enough. Making life there may be even harder.

Solar generators on sale at Amazon
Outdoor Gear

The Amazon Big Spring Sale is the best time to buy a portable power station or solar generator at a huge discount

Grab deals on models from Jackery, Bluetti, Anker, and other popular brands with great reputations. You'll be glad to have it when the power goes out.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 21: Fans of K-pop boy band BTS cheer during the comeback concert of K-pop boy band BTS near the Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. The free concert is the band's first performance in nearly four years.
Science

How BTS turned an entire city into a stage

Seoul’s streets became a network of synchronized audiences.

A digital illustration of a large, prehistoric marine reptile, specifically a Pliosaur, swimming in a deep blue ocean. The creature has a dark, streamlined body with a pale underbelly, four powerful flippers, and a massive, elongated head. Its jaws are slightly open, revealing rows of sharp, protruding teeth. Beams of sunlight pierce through the water's surface from the top right, illuminating the predator as it glides through the clear, underwater environment.
Ocean

The sea monster goes ‘bloop’—or does it?

The ultra-loud signal baffled scientists in 1997—and has fueled sea monster rumors ever since.

A SOUNDBOKS Mix portable party speaker sitting along the cherry blossom trees on Long Bridge Park, Crystal City, Virginia
Speakers

The new SOUNDBOKS Mix speaker makes big-volume Bluetooth feel less like a big-time commitment

Danish brand SOUNDBOKS has shrunk the profile, not the personality, of its popular high-SPL portable party speaker.

Nine blue dots on purple background
Biology

How many blue dots do you see? New optical illusion tricks the brain.

An object's color and our perception of it are two very different things.

Apple big spring sale deals on apple products
Gear

Amazon just dropped prices across the board on Apple AirPods, MacBooks, AirTags, iPads, and more during the Big Spring Sale

If you're looking to upgrade your smartwatch, laptop, tablet, or whatever else Apple makes, the Big Spring Sale can save you some cash.

Man giving thumbs up next to Viking age ship beam
Archaeology

Sewer line workers stumble on Viking ship timber

The project in The Netherlands was paused so that the possibly 1,200-year-old piece of wood could be preserved.

Amazon eero 6 mesh wifi system
Smart Home

Amazon is clearing out eero mesh WiFi routers for 30% off during its Big Spring Sale

Amazon's eero mesh Wi-Fi systems are up to 30% off for the Big Spring Sale. The eero 6 3-pack covers 4,500 sq. ft. for $140.