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Speakers

This waterproof Anker speaker gets 24 hours of playback per charge and it’s just $30.22 at Amazon

Grab two of these $30 speakers to make a powerful stereo pair and rock the pool or patio until the neighbors get upset.

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AI

Human teens beat AI at an international math competition

Google and OpenAI earned gold medals, but were still out-mathed by students.

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Outdoor Gear

REI has Suncloud polarized Suncloud sunglasses as low as $33.73, including a lifetime warranty

Ditch your cheap gas station sunglasses and get a pair that will improve clarity while protecting your eyes from 100 percent of UV rays.

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Science

This summer is filled with scientifically short days

Our planet’s rotation has been speeding up for years.

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Whales

Decoding the fingerprint of a humpback whale

From scars to barnacle blooms, a whale’s tail is a living record of its life. 

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Space Telescope

Betelgeuse’s companion star finally located after years of debate

Astronomers suspected it existed, but didn’t think they’d ever see it.

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Science

Four-day work week benefits workers and employers, new study shows

‘Perhaps the most surprising finding so far is that there is no surprise.’

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Engineering

Inventor builds mechanical computer with thousands of Knex pieces

'‘It looks like a mess but I promise it’s just organized chaos.'

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Projects

The secret stories of trees are written in the knots and swirls of your floorboards

An expert explains how to read them.

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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.

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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.'

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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.

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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.

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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.