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The fracture of BG1.12 is shown in various views (A–F). The skull fracture in this specimen starts at the anterior part of the frontal bone and extends diagonally to the sagittal border of the left parietal bone (G). Credit: International Journal of Osteoarchaeology (2025). DOI: 10.1002/oa.3415
Archaeology

Ancient cone-shaped skull shows signs of fatal trauma

The teen girl lived in modern-day Iran around 6,200 years ago.

Shokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction headphones on sale at Amazon
Headphones

The best bone conduction headphones for working out are cheaper than ever at Amazon

These headphones leave your ear canals open so you can hear what's going on around you during a workout, even when your music is blasting.

Hammerhead shark in water
Birds

Osprey drops hammerhead shark onto disc golf field

The hawk was forced to give up its odd prey after getting mobbed by crows.

Gonatus Antarcticus squid seen underwater
Ocean

Watch the mesmerizing first-ever footage of a rare Antarctic squid

The three-foot-long Gonatus antarcticus was spotted last year on Christmas Day.

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Ask Us Anything

How do clouds get their shapes?

From fluffy cumulus to feathery cirrus to imposing cumulonimbus.

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Pollution

The smoke from Canada’s wildfires may be even more toxic than usual

A legacy of mining means that toxic metals could be carried along plumes of smoke.

12/11/24 - BOSTON, MA. - Northeastern chair and professor of biology James Monaghan works with axolotls in his lab in the Mugar Life Sciences on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
Medicine

A chemical in acne medicine can help regenerate limbs

Axolotls are champion regenerators. A surprising chemical makes it possible.

Viking boat grave burial near road in Norway
Archaeology

Viking woman buried in ceremonial boat with her dog

Her pet 'appears to have been placed with real care.’

Darvaza (Derweze) gas crater (Door to Hell or Gates of Hell) in Turkmenistan
Fossil Fuels

Earth’s fiery ‘Door to Hell’ is starting to close

The Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan has been burning since 1971.

iphone lock screen
Tech Hacks

New iPhone trick puts your favorite chat on the lock screen

Get to the messages that are most important, more quickly.

Meta Quest 3S VR headsets in a row on sale at Walmart
Wearables

The Meta Quest 3S headset is cheaper than ever at Walmart and it includes a free Batman game

This is the lowest price we have seen on Meta's mixed reality headset this year. It likely won't be this cheap again until Black Friday.

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Gift Guides

The best last-minute Father’s Day gifts for 2025, according to actual dads

Lab grown salmon on sushi rice on a plate
Fish

FDA approves lab-grown salmon

Wildtype's 'cultivated' fish is the first of its kind to get the green light.

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Dinosaurs

Paleontologists dig through fossilized dino guts to see what’s inside

The well-preserved remains of a sauropod’s stomach reveals that they barely chewed their food.

Human brain going through translucent multi colored discs blue background
Health

What happens when our brain goes blank

Humans experience an empty mind up to 20 percent of the time.

a solar power device in a field
Renewables

How a 1,200-person village in Senegal traded diesel generators for solar power

ChargePoint teamed up with Africa GreenTec to fund the project that provides a stable source of electricity.

hand holding a phone
Tech Hacks

How to take photos on your phone via remote control

Take better selfies and more interesting shots.

The Blended Burger, made partially with mushrooms, at Building 24 in Wyomissing Friday afternoon July 27, 2018. Photo by Ben Hasty
Agriculture

The sneaky way even meat lovers can lessen their climate impact

Mixing vegetables into processed meat can lower emissions — without compromising taste.

Sunny (top) practicing her hovering skills on May 29. She remained airborne for 3.3 seconds.
Birds

Famous eaglets Sunny and Gizmo have both officially left the nest

The bald eagle babies have now both fledged in Southern California.

Shipwreck in the Bay of Pigs
Life Skills

What to do if you find a shipwreck

First, don't take anything.