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Dyson vacuums on a white background on sale at Walmart
Home

Walmart is blowing out Dyson vacuums as low as $199 during this flash sale

Now is your chance to grab some of the most powerful consumer vacuums on the market and potentially save hundreds doing it.

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Land

Wildlife underpass reduces squished amphibians by 80%

‘I knew that underpasses would work, but I didn’t think they would be that effective.’

Photogrammetric reconstruction of the submarine USS F-1 on the seafloor west of San Diego, California.
Military

108-year-old submarine wreck seen in stunning detail in new footage

USS F-1's sinking was the Navy's first wartime submarine loss.

Hand holds Vintage photograph of boy on tricycle at christmas
Mental Health

Why we forget our childhoods

Childhood amnesia makes the memories formed before age 7 a blur.

A harbor seal viewing a simulation of the seabed rushing beneath him, with a red ball target either side of his head to touch, to indicate which direction he appeared to be moving in.
Wildlife

Seals playing a video game reveal how they find their way

Small particles in the water can make a big difference.

The DJI Mini 2 drone in flight
Cameras

The DJI Mini 4K drone will probably never be this cheap again

This full-fledged 4K content creation machine is just light enough that it doesn't require registration with the FAA before flight.

A wildfire frontline with emergency services nearby, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada.
Climate Change

Are we in a sixth mass extinction?

We’re in a biodiversity crisis, but it's tough to compare it to past periods of mass death.

Yeti Hondo beach chair on a beach
Outdoor Gear

Yeti Hondo Beach Chair review: The best camping chair for bigger bodies

If you're serious about sitting outside, this super-sturdy chair is a solid investment. It's built tough and easy to transport.

bearded man with sensors on face
Health

Electronic face tattoo knows when you’re getting bored 

Stretchy sensors can tell when someone is dipping out of peak mental performance.

A painting scene of people suffering from the bubonic plague in the 15th century from the Toggenberg Bible.
Diseases

How the bubonic plague has survived for centuries

Scientists pinpoint a single gene.

a turtle with a large hole in its shell
Wildlife

Turtle’s mysterious injury caused by a golf ball

The golf ball barely missed the painted turtle's spine and vital organs.

a woman browsing a sunscreen aisle in a grocery store
Cancer

Mineral vs. chemical sunscreen: What’s best for protecting your skin?

Both are effective when used correctly, but work differently.

A female oceanic whitetip shark seen feeding on the carcass.
Sharks

Sharks surprise scientists by sharing a meal

The tiger sharks and oceanic whitetips did not exhibit any aggression towards each other as they scavenged.

a pygmy hippo shows teeth in seemingly happy way
Endangered Species

This 51-year-old pygmy hippo just set a world record

Hannah Shirley was rescued from a California residence in 2002.

a cat with wide eyes
Cats

Your cat probably knows your smell

Domestic cats react differently to their owner’s natural odor versus a stranger's.

machine sitting on a roof in NYC
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. 

a close up of a bed bug
Insects

Bed bugs have been bothering humans for 60,000 years

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

Women practicing necessary steps for ice bath therapy, pinching their noses with their fingers to hold their breath, listening carefully to the instructor, mentally preparing for a new and revitalizing healing experience
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.

Young man and woman talking in cafe
Psychology

The benefits of making small talk with strangers 

The social upsides of psychological generosity.

two robots fighting. one is throwing a kick
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.'