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Solar system, computer artwork.
Space

In what order did the planets in our solar system form?

Close up of Jupiter's storms
Moons

Jupiter was once twice as large as it is today

Examining the gas giant's primordial stages is key to understanding our solar system's evolution.

a clear marine worm with many appendages branching out of its torso and some dots of colors
Wildlife

Sea worm’s reproductive bits grow their own eyes before mating

The branching marine worm has one head, many butts, and a busy sex life.

Close up of Rubik's cube solving machine
AI

College students demolish world record for fastest Rubik’s cube robot

Heads (and blocks) turn as Purdubik's Cube solves the puzzle in less time than it takes to blink.

Sunjoe electric power pressure washers in a row on sale at Amazon
Home

Grab this Sun Joe electric pressure washer for nearly half-off during Amazon’s limited-time Memorial Day sale

This $300 pressure washer is nearly half off and will arrive before Memorial Day for most Amazon Prime members.

Bluetti Apex 300 portable power station with expansion battery
Smart Home

The Bluetti Apex 300 might be the most versatile portable power station yet

This portable power station can integrate directly into your home's electrical system to save money on energy and keep the lights on during a blackout.

testical dagger artifact
Archaeology

Medieval ‘testicle dagger’ lives up to its name

Archeologists found the weapon in one of Sweden's most famous castles.

Sargassum algae piles up along the shore at a beach in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Global Warming

31 million tons of seaweed ready to stink up Florida’s beaches

When rotting on the beach, Sargassum smells like rotten eggs.

Close up of Asian women's eyes
Psychology

Your eyes can reveal the accuracy of your memories

New research suggests your pupils may reflect how clearly you remember something.

a humpback whale calf swims in front of its mother
Ocean

Humpback whales can give birth while migrating thousands of miles

Hundreds of calves have been born outside known breeding grounds near Australia.

Scientists working on ZEUS laser array
Particle Physics

The US test-fired its most powerful laser ever

ZEUS produced 100 times Earth’s electricity output in just 25 quintillionths of a second.

Black and white image of large tugboat
Archaeology

Fisherman discovers century-old Great Lakes shipwreck

Finding long lost vessels also runs in the family, apparently.

Thermacell refills and device with boxes on a plain background on sale at Amazon
Outdoor Gear

Get Thermacell mosquito repellents for their lowest prices of the year during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale

This portable, rechargeable device creates a 20-foot bug-free area by silently dispersing a proprietary mosquito repellent.

A black Kaleidescape Strato V movie player on its side next to a Room server and WiiM Ultra +Vibelink music streamer stack
Home Theater

Kaleidescape’s Strato V flagship 4K player lets you watch theater-quality movies at home

Infinitely superior to streaming, this premium movie player is even better than Blu-ray, and takes up way less space than a dusty disc collection.

a motorcycle rider taking a turn
Motorcycles

Ducati adds 50 tiny sensors to motorbikes to amp up its racing game

The company teamed up with Lenovo to collect and parse information to tweak performance.

Close up of solar flare
Sun

The first US solar storm emergency drill did not go well

Massive geomagnetic storms can knock out power, damage satellites, and more.

a baby howler monkey on the back of a juvenile capuchin
Wildlife

Capuchin monkeys kidnap baby howler monkeys, shocking scientists

The disturbing fad could be the result of boredom.

a bird sits in several paper towels forming a circular donut-shaped nest
Birds

Why a ‘donut’ can help injured birds

Step One: Don't feed it an actual donut.

AirPods and Apple logo on MacBook are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on April 7, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)
Tech Hacks

How to customize controls and gestures on Apple AirPods

You can tailor your AirPods to suit your own preferences.

Woman gardening, planting a poppy, close-up.
Agriculture

Embrace the fun of growing culinary plants in unexpected places

Edible plants are breaking out of the bed—and thriving in wild new places.