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Fossil Fuels

Refrigerator-sized machine makes gasoline out of thin air

The Aircela acts like a mini direct air capture facility, sucking up carbon dioxide and then synthesizing it into real, usable gasoline for cars. 

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Insects

Bed bugs have been bothering humans for 60,000 years

The prolific blood-sucking insects were likely our first pests.

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Health

Are ice baths good for you? The benefits and risks of a cold plunge.

The trend is anything but new and goes all the way back to the Ancient Egyptians.

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Psychology

The benefits of making small talk with strangers 

The social upsides of psychological generosity.

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Robots

In world’s first humanoid boxing match, gloating robot face plants

The Unitree G1s duked it out in China for the title of 'Iron Fist King.'

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Home

How to safely clean your grill

Investing in some grill-cleaning tools now will help keep your outdoor cooker working perfectly for years to come. Plus, it's a lot safer than a wire brush.

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Electric Vehicles

Chevrolet tested its 2025 Blazer EV in vomit-inducing way

Would you take your crossover to a track and launch it from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds? Chevy thinks you might. 

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Electric Vehicles

Cybertruck police cruisers set to patrol World Cup matches in Mexico

A growing number of law enforcement departments have added the bulky EVs to their fleets. 

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Whales

Oldest-known whale bone tools discovered in a Spanish cave

Prehistoric humans made the projectiles roughly 20,000 years ago.

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Weather

What is dew point? A meteorologist explains that sticky air.

Understanding how much moisture is in the air is crucial to forecasting severe storms.

Greenworks battery-powered yard tools on sale at Walmart
Home

Walmart is blowing out Greenworks battery-powered yard tools, including mowers, blowers, chainsaws, and more

Grab a mower, trimmer, blower, chainsaw, or combo kit and care for your yard with ease and efficiency. Plus, you'll save money while doing it.

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AI

Google’s best AI research tool is now on your phone

NotebookLM can condense and summarize information in an actually helpful way.

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Tech Hacks

How to use Feedly to keep up with everything you want to read

There's a lot to consume on the internet, but Feedly helps you keep track.

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Weather

Weather forecasting improves with AI, but we still need humans

Advanced systems from Microsoft and Google are already outperforming traditional forecasting models.

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Birds

How farmers can help rescue water-loving birds

Cranes, sandpipers, ducks, geese and many other waterbirds have lost essential rest stops along their seasonal migration routes. Bird-friendly agriculture can assist in filling the gaps.

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Tech Hacks

7 Google Maps tips to use with Android Auto and CarPlay

From customizing your car avatar to reporting police.

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Sustainability

This snack company is trying to change the way you think about chocolate

Making chocolate wastes most of the cacao plant. Are you ready to try other parts of the cacao fruit?

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Evolution

‘Very odd’ 40-foot-long marine reptile stalked prehistoric Canada

Traskasaura sandrae lived during the Cretaceous Period and had an impressive set of teeth.

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Agriculture

A trip to the farm where loofahs grow on vines

Think this natural sponge comes from the ocean? Think again.

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Physics

The physics behind making humongous splashes in the pool

Maybe you’ve unknowingly tried to do a manu jump.