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The recent discovery helps bridge the gap between ancient cicadas and their present day descendants.
Evolution

Earliest ‘true cicada’ fossil discovered in Germany

Cicadas have been buzzing for at least 47 million years.

A blue tit flies to a feeder in a garden, where a great spotted woodpecker is currently sitting.
Birds

Are backyard bird feeders safe? How to stop illness and intruders.

Proper hygiene can help stop the spread of bacteria and viruses like bird flu.

Aerial shot of Chavin de Huantar
Archaeology

Heavy hallucinogenic rituals solidified social castes in Pre-Incan Peru

‘The supernatural world isn’t necessarily friendly, but it’s powerful.’

Doune flintlock pistols displayed in case
Archaeology

300-year-old ‘Doune pistols’ finally return to their hometown in Scotland

These iconic flintlock weapons are distinct pieces of gunsmithing history.

Nuclear fusion reactor module section in construction facility
Particle Physics

New nuclear fusion reactor’s electromagnet could lift 10 monster trucks

ITER’s final component is ready for installation.

A Yangtze finless porpoise hunting in China’s Poyang Lake. Fish are jumping all around the porpoise as it leaps out of the water.
Wildlife

Poems spanning 1,400 years tell the tale of a revered porpoise

Chinese scientists trace the Yangtze finless porpoise's history in Asia’s longest river–for conservation.

translation on phone
Tech Hacks

How to get real-time translations on your phone

Get over the language barrier with the help of your mobile.

an illustration of a woman with long blonde hair kissing a man with short dark hair
Diseases

Does kissing spread gluten? New research offers a clue.

For those with celiac disease and food allergies, navigating romance can be tricky.

a lion cub sniffs a tortoise hiding in its shell
Wildlife

10 beautiful images from the 2025 GDT Nature Photographer of the Year awards

A curious lion cub, a brave wolf spider, and a frolicking fox.

A large array of solar panels along Highway 41 in California's central valley
Renewables

Farmers are making bank harvesting a new crop: Solar energy

In California's water-stressed Central Valley, farmers are fallowing land and installing solar, providing financial stability and saving water.

a mother and child walk in beside an amtrak train parked at railroad station
Ask Us Anything

What happens if Amtrak gets privatized? 

Experts warn it would lead to higher prices, worse service, and a major reduction in rural routes.

a brown building against mountain backdrop
Land

Visit one of the world’s most prolific research stations in Colorado mountains

The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory was established in 1928.

TOPSHOT - A gigantic cloud of dust known as "Haboob" advances over Khartoum 29 April 2007. These seasonal type of monsoons can reach a height of 3000 feet and can change the landscape in the few hours they last. Climate change experts from around the world are holding a meeting in Bangkok to find ways of lowering emissions of greenhouse gases to head off the worst effects of global warming. At least 400 experts from about 120 countries are attending the third session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN's leading authority on global warming. AFP PHOTO/STR (Photo by AFP) (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)
Weather

What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards? A weather scientist explains.

It's all about air pressure.

A tire inflator, paint sprayer, and circular saw in front of plywood
Home

9 power tools every home should have and when to use them

Every home improvement project is simpler when you have a well-rounded selection of tools at your disposal.

camper van vehicle with tent on top
Concept Cars

Kia’s wild concept EV includes hydro-turbine wheels, solar panels, and a rooftop tent

The WKNDR van represents mechanical authenticity intersecting with futuristic creativity. 

Ruggable Star Wars rugs on a plain background
Home

Ruggable makes washable Star Wars rugs and they’re on sale for May the 4th

Whether you want a small area rug with a subtle nod to Star Wars or a huge carpet with Darth Vader's face on it, they're all on sale for the holiday.

Image of dozens of galaxies taken by Hubble Space Telescope
Space Telescope

NASA’s new space observatory is mapping the entire sky in 3D

SPHEREx will snap about 3,600 images per day for the next two years.

Mule deer scratching itself
Wildlife

Good luck guessing Yosemite’s most dangerous animal

The creatures are easily startled and will lash out.

seven women in dive gear stand on black rocks above the ocean on a cloudy day
Evolution

South Korea’s ‘sea women’ are genetically adapted for their tough trade

Generations of Haenyeo have dived to harvest food in freezing waters—and their DNA reflects it.

De'Longhi Rivelia automatic espresso machine pouring espresso
Home

De’Longhi Rivelia review: Automatic espresso done right

This machine is an investment, but it makes a fantastic assortment of espresso and coffee drinks, including your morning oat-milk latte.