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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.

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Land

This invasive frog can fit baby turtles inside its mouth

American bullfrogs threaten Yosemite's native pond turtles, but there is hope for the reptiles.

During the night of 13 to 14 March 2025, the sky was embellished by this total lunar eclipse.  NOIRLab's photo ambassador, Petr Horálek, captured the phenomenon at NSF Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) in Chile. A composite image of this eclipse was featured as a NOIRLab Image of the Week. Also see the cropped view, the 360-Degree view, the fulldome view, the photosphere view, and the zoomed out view.
Space

17 dazzling images from 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year awards

'On a clear night, the Milky Way pours down over the sea like a waterfall from the sky.'

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Outdoor Gear

Huckberry’s Memorial Day sale drops prices on splurge-worthy clothes and accessories for summer

Replace your worn out summer gear with hoodies, shirts, sunglasses, hats, and more that will last for years to come.

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Archaeology

Skull found on New Jersey beach linked to 19th century shipwreck

College students helped ID the mysterious bone fragments as Captain Henry Goodsell.

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Gear

Get a free Milwaukee power tool with select purchases during Home Depot’s Memorial Day sale

Home Depot has a ton of Milwaukee tools on sale for Memorial day with savings up to half-off and free tools with purchase.

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Birds

Male hornbills are at their mates’ every beck and call

Jacksonville Zoo's female hornbill Bacall is nesting in luxury. Well, bird luxury.

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Outdoor Gear

REI’s anniversary sale has sneakers, hiking gear, clothing, bikes, and more for ridiculously low prices

Save on every type of outdoor gear from socks and jackets and running shoes to backpacks and mountain bikes.

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Science

US ranks first in swearing

‘Some may find it disappointing,’ said the new study’s Australian co-author.

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Earbuds

The best IEMs for gaming in 2025, tested and reviewed

We've ranked our favorite in-ear monitors for every type of gamer and gaming setup.

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Wildlife

8,000-pound sloths once roamed North America. Where’d they go?

The extinct mammals were about five times larger than a grizzly bear–and filled caves with their poop.

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Nutrition

4 coffee myths debunked by science

Dark roast isn't stronger and coffee doesn't dehydrate you.

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Nutrition

The science of melt-resistant ice cream

This news might ruin your appetite—and summer.

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Environment

Earth’s core is leaking gold

The planet's center contains 99.999% of all known gold.

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Archaeology

Archaeologists are taking to the high seas in Viking ships

Greer Jarrett's voyages point to unexpected trade routes used by Scandinavian seafarers.

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Outdoor Gear

Amazon is clearing out these tour-grade Vice golf balls during its Memorial Day sale

This high-end four-piece ball offers long distances and great feel with tons of cool color options to match your on-course style.

Adélie penguins walking along the Antarctic coastline.
Global Warming

How pungent poop could help Antarctica’s penguins

The gases in penguin poop–or guano–can help form cooling clouds.

Ditch Plains beach entry Montauk Long Island New York in the Hamptons with rip current warning sign
Drones

Florida man rigs drone to save drowning teen

A fast-thinking shark fisherman lashed a life preserver to the device.

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Cancer

Do I really need to wear sunscreen every day? We asked dermatologists.

‘The best sunscreen is one that you're willing to apply and reapply.’