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What is human composting?
A new 'Ask Us Anything' podcast episode digs into how human bodies can be turned into nutrient-rich soil.
Philly’s ‘transit vigilante’ created a real-time bus tracker for his neighbors
With a sports timer and some clever coding, Max Goldberg built a DIY display that tells South Philly commuters exactly when their next bus will arrive.
Get a JBL party speaker at its lowest price in months during Amazon’s Early Black Friday sale
From the Charge to the PartyBox, JBL party speakers are up to 35% off, so you can turn it up without having to fork it over.
Save up to $500 off De’Longhi espresso machines and coffee makers during Amazon’s early Black Friday sale
Skip the takeout coffee and grab one of these high-end espresso machines or coffee makers. They'll pay for themselves in the long run.
Opium may have been a daily habit for Ancient Egyptians
Everyone from royalty to everyday citizens likely partook.
A star unleashed a planet-destroying flare
It's the first coronal mass ejection seen outside our sun.
Moss can be a key witness in murder investigations
Botanists say detectives are overlooking a potentially vital source of crime scene evidence.
Sperm whales use vowels like humans, new study finds
Scientists decoding whale clicks found patterns that echo the building blocks of human speech.
Why do cats love boxes? Evolution has an answer.
Boxes give cats control, comfort, and prime ambush angles.
Get an Apple Watch for as low as $159 during Amazon’s early Black Friday deal
The Apple Watch makes a fantastic gift and this is the most affordable way to get one right now.
Teen designs and builds a robotic hand with only LEGOs
At only 16, Jared Lepora has also co-authored a paper.
Trafficked turtles get a second chance at life in New Jersey sanctuary
The Turtle Conservancy is rescuing reptiles, while preserving their precious DNA.
Take 50% off the best smart feeder with Bird Buddy’s Early Black Friday Deals
If you've been waiting to try a smart bird feeder that lets you see new avian pals up close, it's the best time of the year to get almost half off. Your backyard paparazzi career starts now.
Fisherman searching for worms finds 20,000 medieval silver coins
A Swedish man discovered the 12th century buried treasure near his summer home.
Get an ebike to fit your ride style and budget with Ride1Up’s Early Black Friday deals
Ride1Up’s best deals of the year are already rolling like a tailwind.
What octopus camouflage has to do with sunscreen
The cephalopod's disappearing act could help your next sunscreen blend in.
3I/Atlas isn’t deep space aliens and didn’t ‘change color’
Don't believe the comet conspiracy theories.
Animals that eat poisons and don’t die
Critters consuming species that contain deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way.