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Gooloo portable jump starters with built-in clamps
Gear

Our favorite portable jump starter is just $99 (down from $189) for a limited time

This deeply discounted portable jump starter can resurrect full-sized SUVs and huge trucks without hesitation.

Car offroad drive in sand quarry in summer
Pollution

One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires

The University of Mississippi is experimenting with sustainable ways of removing tire wear particles from waterways.

Debbie Harry and Andy Warhol
Internet

40 years ago, Andy Warhol helped debut the Commodore Amiga computer

The surreal moment pushed PCs out of offices and into homes.

elk rock art
Archaeology

Why ancient people depicted elks as wolfish monsters

It has to do with climate shifts, horses, and psychology.

Rows of airline economy seats viewed from the back, with passengers seated and individual seatback screens turned on, inside a bright airplane cabin.
Ask Us Anything

Why do we put seatbacks up for landing? An aviation expert explains.

Two inches might not seem like a big deal, but there’s a good reason for it.

Used cigarettes in ashtray
Sustainability

Recycled cigarette butts can make roads more durable

Researchers used the trash to create new, stronger asphalt.

two robot arms playing table tennis
AI

Google set up two robotic arms for a game of infinite table tennis

The match could help train the advanced AI models that power humanoids.

A herd of ceratopsians (Styracosaurus albertensis) accompanied by an ankylosaur (Euplocephalus tutus) walk through an old river channel under the watchful eyes of two tyrannosaurs (Gorgosaurus libratus). Artwork by Julius Csotonyi.
Evolution

Dinosaurs roamed in multi-species herds, fossilized footprints show

Nearby Tyrannosaur tracks may explain why.

Older, wrinkled hand reaching out to child's hand
Health

Skin wrinkles because it stretches like Silly Putty

Researchers say they found the ‘Holy Grail’ of skin mechanics.

Friends having fun while playing with ball in the swimming pool. Aerial view.
Health

How germy is the public pool?

An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine.

toothbrush and big tooth
Health

Don’t put charcoal on your teeth and 4 other dental no-nos

Skip the rinse after brushing too.

Lightning striking tree at night
Climate Change

Lightning kills 320 million trees each year

That has a major impact on carbon dioxide emissions.

Four of the best coolers with wheels sliced together against a white background.
Home

The best coolers with wheels, tested and reviewed

Keep your food and beverages from getting warm and your back from getting sore with these impressive wheeled coolers.

CCTV video screenshot of home's driveway during earthquake in Myanmar
Environment

In world first, CCTV captures supershear velocity earthquake

The rupture in Myanmar occurred at up to 3.7 miles per second.

Anker Soundcore speakers on a sky background
Speakers

This waterproof Anker speaker gets 24 hours of playback per charge and it’s just $30.22 at Amazon

Grab two of these $30 speakers to make a powerful stereo pair and rock the pool or patio until the neighbors get upset.

Hand writing 2+2=4 on chalkboard
AI

Human teens beat AI at an international math competition

Google and OpenAI earned gold medals, but were still out-mathed by students.

Suncloud sunglasses on a yellow background on sale at REI
Outdoor Gear

REI has Suncloud polarized Suncloud sunglasses as low as $33.73, including a lifetime warranty

Ditch your cheap gas station sunglasses and get a pair that will improve clarity while protecting your eyes from 100 percent of UV rays.

Globe in motion against green background, map of Asia and Australia
Science

This summer is filled with scientifically short days

Our planet’s rotation has been speeding up for years.

a whale's tail as it goes into the water
Whales

Decoding the fingerprint of a humpback whale

From scars to barnacle blooms, a whale’s tail is a living record of its life. 

Photo of galaxy with zoom in box showing Betelgeuse and companion star
Space Telescope

Betelgeuse’s companion star finally located after years of debate

Astronomers suspected it existed, but didn’t think they’d ever see it.