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Land

Why fireflies are everywhere this summer

The bioluminescent bugs of summer still need our help to stave off extinction.

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Tech Hacks

6 extra perks included with Apple iCloud storage

There's a lot more to iCloud besides storage.

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Cats

Pets can get sunburned too

Protect your dogs and cats from harmful rays.

Conceptual image with a bunch of floating eyeballs in different sizes overlooking a red computer, could symbolize ideas around malware and computer viruses
Internet

Don’t fall for these 4 cybersecurity myths

It's not like what you see on TV.

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Tech Hacks

7 Notion tips to help you organize your life

Notion is a powerful, freeform note-taking tool.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins testifies before the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies in the Rayburn House Office Building on May 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Collins testified on President Trump's FY2026 budget request for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Health

A million veterans gave DNA to aid health research. Scientists worry the data will be wasted.

'When the VA does research, it helps veterans, but it helps all Americans.'

a beaver swimming in water. its eyes, nose, ears, and back are exposed
Land

Beavers put to work saving two Utah rivers

A relocation project shows how these 'ecosystem engineers' are quietly transforming dry landscapes.

Book scanning robot
Robots

This robot scans rare library books at 2,500 pages per hour

Digitizing rare manuscripts is getting increasingly hands-off.

Furbo pet cameras on a blue background
Smart Home

Amazon is blowing out Furbo 360-degree pet cameras for as low as $44

Keep tabs on your dog and cat with an AI-powered app that detects noise, behavior, and even activity levels from afar. Then, dispense treats for good behavior.

Rib fragment with flint arrowhead embedded in it
Archaeology

The 4,000-year-old mystery of a shepherd’s arrow to the back

Archaeologists found evidence of 4,000-year-old foul play in the Pyrenees mountains.

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Outdoor Gear

FITS is blowing out Merino wool socks for 50% off during this flash sale

These high-end hiking and skiing socks are great for walking and running, too. They prevent blisters, wick sweat, and battle the dreaded boot stink.

an illustration of an ancient mole species. it has long claws, a pink snout, brown fur, and is crawling out of a hole by a lake
Biology

Prehistoric ‘scalopini’ mole fossil uncovered in an ancient Spanish volcano crater

They are not related to the delicious Italian dish.

A digitally edited image of an older woman with white hair and wrinkles holding up a photo of her younger self, showing smoother skin and youthful features. The contrast highlights aging differences between the two faces.
Ask Us Anything

Can you hack aging with NAD supplements?

Early research shows potential—but human studies haven’t proven the hype.

Tineco S9 floor cleaner
Home

Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner review: Excellent on any surface

This is the best hybrid floor cleaner we have used so far. Super-heated steam makes quick work of hard surfaces, while powerful suction eats everything in its path.

anatomical heart made of paper
Medicine

Surgeons develop 2 ways to ‘restart’ hearts without a donor’s body

Doctors continue to blur the definition of death to save lives.

Medieval manuscripts like the Cotton MS Vitellius C III highlight uses for herbs that reflect modern-day wellness trends. Image Credit: The British Library.
Diseases

Dark Age detoxes sometimes resembled TikTok health trends

A few remedies hold up. Most don’t—and that’s why good research matters.

a penguin looks directly at the camera. it has black and white feathers with some red around the eyes
Ocean

The clever way Magellanic penguins ride—and adjust to—ocean currents

They may waddle on land, but these seabirds are master navigators at sea.

This artist’s concept visualizes a kilonova – an explosion that happens when two neutron stars or a neutron star and a black hole collide and merge. When these collisions happen, a fraction of the resulting debris is ejected as jets, which move near the speed of light. The remaining debris produces hot, glowing, neutron-rich clouds that forge heavy elements, like gold and platinum. Researchers will mine data from NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will survey the same areas of the sky every few days, to identify kilonovae. Roman’s extensive data will help astronomers better identify how often these events occur, how much energy they give off, and how near or far they are.
Black Holes

NASA’s new Roman Space Telescope aims to discover 100,000 cosmic explosions

Scheduled to launch in 2027, the project could also find more 'kilonovae.'

a white dog and a black and white dog watch a TV. a metal bowl brimming with dog food is on the screen
Dogs

Science reveals dogs’ favorite type of TV

Personality shapes their responses to screens.

A grey tabby cat with green eyes is lying on its side atop two concrete blocks. The cat has its head tilted and one paw raised near its face, appearing relaxed and content. In the background, there is green grass and plants slightly out of focus.
Ask Us Anything

Why do cats love concrete slabs? A vet explains.

The viral trend taps into some very real feline instincts.