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Fitness & Exercise

5 ways to improve your health this year that don’t rely on losing weight

Back off the alcohol and get more sleep.

An atmospheric, long-exposure photograph of the New York City skyline as seen from across a river. In the foreground, dozens of weathered wooden pilings from an old pier protrude from the smooth, glass-like water, leading the eye toward the dense cluster of skyscrapers in Lower Manhattan. The sky is filled with heavy, dark, brooding clouds, and the image has a desaturated, somber color palette with hints of autumn foliage on the right bank.
Ask Us Anything

Nature could take over an abandoned NYC surprisingly quickly

Even the Empire State Building would eventually crumble.

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Tech Hacks

17 clever Apple Notes tips you might not know

This could well be Apple's most versatile app.

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Health

Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?

There’s a scientific reason your OJ tastes funny after you brush your teeth.

a mother whale and calf
Ocean

2026 is off to a hopeful start for these critically endangered whales

At least 18 new baby North Atlantic right whales have been spotted swimming with their mothers.

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AI

Why does AI suck at making clocks?

'Telling time is a very human thing.'

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Computers

Razer gaming gear is on sale at Amazon right now—keyboards, headsets, mics, and controllers up to 50% off

Whether you play on PC or console, you'll want to grab these discounted Razer peripherals on sale at Amazon.

Arc'teryx coats on sale at REI
Outdoor Gear

REI is clearing out high-end Arc’teryx winter coats, jackets, hoodies, and more during this end-of-season sale

If you've been thinking about investing in a high-performance piece from Arc'teryx, right now is the time to grab it.

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Sustainability

Plastic-free soy sauce container biodegrades in 4 weeks

The biodegradable design could help keep plastic from becoming fish food.

Group of ancient Roman whetstones discovered in Britain
Archaeology

800 ancient Roman blade sharpeners found in Britain

Archaeologists also located English Civil War cannonballs and a Tudor-era shoe near a Newcastle river.

A pair of Sacabambaspis fish, around 14 inches (35 centimeters) in length, which had distinct, forward-facing eyes and an armored head. No fossils of animals like Sacabambaspis from after the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction event have been discovered.
Wildlife

Mass death paved the way for the Age of Fishes

With great biological havoc comes great opportunity.

The tiny blooms of Dendrobium eruciforme, known as the caterpillar orchid due to its creeping habit and small size. © Andre Schuiteman RBG Kew
Land

Zombie fungus, ‘living stones’ among favorite botany discoveries of 2025

Scientists document thousands of new plant and fungus species every year.

a portrait of leonardo da vinci. he has a long white beard, long white hair, and is wearing a black hat
Technology

Science sleuths think they found Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA

Advances in genetics might help us see what set the Renaissance man apart.

A vintage photograph of an explosion happening on a baech.
Science

BOOM! That time Oregon blew up a whale with dynamite.

And why we should never do it again.

protestors against leaf blower ban
Sustainability

Why forcing people to go green can backfire

A new study reveals a conundrum for climate policy: People hate it when you tell them what to do.

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Fitness Gear

Grab rare deals on Hyperice’s high-end fitness recovery tools including percussion massagers and compression systems

This is high-end recovery gear that's worthy of professional athletes. It's a lot easier to stick to your resolutions when you recover faster.

a satellite image of an iceberg, showing pools of blue water
Global Warming

Why is this infamous iceberg turning blue?

Iceberg A-23A is bigger than New York City, but its days are numbered.

a dog surrounded by stuffed animals
Dogs

Super smart dogs learn by eavesdropping

Like toddlers, some dogs can learn words by simply listening to humans talk.

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Tech Hacks

New feature turns AirPods into iPhone camera remotes

Your AirPods are now more useful than ever.

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Outdoor Gear

Duluth Trading’s winter clearance sale drops winter coats, jackets, and outwerwear up to 50% off

Grab a discount heavy duty parka, rain jacket, flannel, or pretty much any other piece of clothing you need for cold weather.