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Ask Us Anything

What would happen if you tried to land on a gas giant?

'There is no location where you can say, okay, this is where the planet stops.'

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Life Skills

How your Android phone can detect earthquakes

Earthquake alerts are part of a suite of safety settings.

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Wildlife

13 serene nature images from the Florida State Parks photo contest

The naturally beautiful side of the Sunshine State.

View looking up into lush green branches of large tree and tall Green Tree in Spring.
Environment

Could trees know when the summer solstice is?

Not all scientists are convinced.

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Health

How to protect your eyes with the right sunglasses tint

The best lens color depends on your activity.

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Archaeology

17th century Spanish coin found in ‘Diamond Don’s RV Park’

Metal detectorists in Texas discovered the nearly 350 year old artifact by accident.

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Outdoor Gear

Save 30% on flashlights, multitools, headlamps, and EDC essentials during Coast’s sitewide sale

Coast makes practical tactical gear that's great for everyday carry. This coupon code gets you 30% off everything.

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Endangered Species

After a devastating wildfire, rescued fish make a triumphant return to Malibu

The endangered tidewater gobies were set free in Topanga Canyon Lagoon.

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Archaeology

Construction workers find Viking graves linked to King ‘Bluetooth’

The site includes relics illustrating a ‘vast and dynamic world.’

Koala female with her baby at the Perth Zoo in Australia.
Endangered Species

Secret koala population discovered near Australian city

These furry marsupials are cryptic and hard to find.

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Vehicles

How this driving school applies psychology to teach teens (and their parents) about safer driving

Building muscle and mental memory requires a cognitive approach (and lots of practice).

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Home

How to pick the right bird feeder and feed for your area

The feathered friends around your home can be picky eaters, so be sure to provide them with their favorite meals.

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Dogs

The best dog vitamins to keep your pooch healthy

Veterinarians recommend thee dog vitamins keep your furry best friend happy and healthy.

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Gear

The Lowe’s Craftsman Days sale includes buy-one-get-one-free power tool deals

The biggest Craftsman deal of the year includes everything from construction tools to yard equipment, all of which runs on the same batteries.

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Cameras

Amazon just dropped Canon mirrorless camera prices by hundreds of dollars

High-end cameras are expensive, but these Canon deals will save you at least $100 off a new mirrorless setup.

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Ocean

Plastic bag bans work, new study shows

Fees and restrictions on single-use grocery bags mean less trash enters the ecosystem.

Laila, a snow leopard at the Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, Kent, who has had her fourth pregnancy confirmed through a groundbreaking ultrasound procedure. This achievement, made possible through the exceptional bond between Laila and her primary carer, Simon Jackaman, marks a vital step forward in the breeding and conservation of this endangered species. Picture date: Friday April 11, 2025. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Images via Getty Images)
Endangered Species

AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators

Snow leopard populations can be overestimated by more than 30 percent because of human error.

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Climate Change

What is a heat dome?

These stuck areas of high pressure act like a lid on a boiling pot of water. Except we are inside the pot.

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AI

Certain AI prompts generate 50x more CO₂ than others

Think twice before you ask an LLM a complex question.

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Science

New paint ‘sweats’ to keep buildings cool

The cement-infused material could help reduce electricity use as temperatures climb.