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Pouring whiskey into glass from bottle near wooden barrel on table
Science

Scottish distillery wants to bottle whisky in aluminum, not glass

Stirling Distillery has two years to figure it out.

Paleontologists excavating sandstone encased dinosaur fossils from parking lot dig site
Dinosaurs

Dinosaur bones found underneath parking lot in Dinosaur, Colorado

They're the first fossils found near Dinosaur National Monument in over 100 years.

A cross section of a dog's heart showing heartworm
Dogs

This deadly dog ‘spaghetti’ has ancient origins

Heartworm is one of the most widespread dog parasites.

a bat flying through the night
Robots

A robot bat sheds new light on how they hunt in darkness

‘I’m always Team Bat. They always trick me, they always outsmart me.’

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Gear

This weirdly shaped pillow might help you sleep better and it’s 40% off at Amazon right now

If you're using a flat pillow and your neck and shoulders hurt, grab an ergonomic upgrade for $36 right now at Amazon.

Canada and USA reenacting the war during 1812
Archaeology

British soldier’s long-lost memoir rediscovered in Cleveland

War of 1812 veteran Shadrack Byfield's second book describes a grittier life story—and a hook for a hand.

a brown cow with a large stick in her mouth and mountains in the background
Agriculture

Veronika the Cow shocks scientists by using a tool

The 13-year-old bovine is crushing stereotypes of bovine intelligence.

A cute raccoon looks straight out from the photo.
Wildlife

Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks–studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too

But studying them can pose problems, like wily raccoon escapes.

The skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex is seen in the Dinosaur Gallery of the Royal Belgium Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels, Belgium.
Biology

Tyrannosaurus rex took 40 years to reach full size

New analysis of bone growth rings shows the 'tyrant lizard king' grew very slowly.

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Gear

Amazon has this 262-piece Craftsman Mechanic Tool set for just $129 (down from $249)

If you're looking to revamp your tool kit for 2026, go grab these discounted tool kits, power tools, and storage boxes.

large semi in front of hydrogen plant
Electric Vehicles

Toyota is drag racing hydrogen-powered trucks in the Arizona desert

Hydrogen produces only water emissions, plus the fuel-cell trucks are quick. Here’s how it works. 

A photo of large bonfire in the night, glowing red with yellow flames.
Archaeology

Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers

Why did this community burn one woman’s remains in such a visible, spectacular way?

Three harvest mice playing around and entwining their tails together to stop them from falling.
Wildlife

Female mice often have multiple sexual partners—for survival

Birthing a litter with several fathers may help when food is scarce.

A group of Emperor penguin chicks (
Animals

A huge iceberg becomes a deadly trap for penguins

An iceberg sealed the penguin colony’s entrance, triggering a 70% survival drop.

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Outdoor Gear

Backcountry.com’s 3-day clearance flash sale dropped jackets, hoodies, fleeces, and more up to 70% off

Whether you're looking for new winter gear or stocking up for summer, grab it all on deep discount right now at Backcountry.

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Outdoor Gear

Backcountry.com is blowing out dozens of sunglasses for clearance prices during this flash sale

Sunglasses are a necessity all year. Save on popular models from familiar brands for up to 70 percent off at Backcountry.

A Roman fresco showing a young maked girl reading and three other adult women draped in fabric togas on a bright red background.
Archaeology

What were books like in ancient Greece and Rome?

Ancient bookstore were surprisingly modern.

a young chimpanzee hanging upside down in a tree
Wildlife

Baby chimpanzees like to free fall through trees

Chimp infants are three times more likely to take risks than adults.

Woman is waking up
Tech Hacks

How to avoid the iPhone’s notorious ‘silent alarm’ bug

Slept in too long? A silent alarm may be to blame.

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Outdoor Gear

Duluth Trading’s winter clearance drops its toughest coats, pants, and outerwear up to 70% off

Duluth Trading's Alaskan Hardgear line is built for serious outdoor adventuring in the cold. Grab these rare deals while they last.