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Reviewing the samsung S95F OLED TV with a picture of the earth on it
Televisions

Early review: Samsung 2025 Neo QLED TVs, OLEDs, and soundbars

We spent time reviewing all of Samsung's Neo QLED and OLED TVs, as well as its new soundbars.

Spotted dolphin with head above water
AI

Google made an AI model to talk to dolphins

The new large language model is called DolphinGemma.

A burned section of a large ice age fireplace.
Archaeology

Ice age humans built sophisticated fireplaces

Some structures could withstand over 1,112 degrees Fahrenheit.

Gary Feinman and a crew member exposing a plaster floor on Terrace 925 in El Palmillo.
Archaeology

Inequality isn’t inevitable, according to ‘unprecedented’ archeology study

Researchers analyzed 50,000 ancient homes across six continents.

Huajiang Canyon Bridge seen from above
Engineering

World’s tallest bridge nears completion in China

The Huajiang Canyon Bridge is built 2,051 feet above the Beipan river.

ReadyMade emergency food bucket and grab bag on sale at walmart
Outdoor Gear

Walmart is clearing out ReadyWise emergency food supplies so stock up before you need it

Whether you're prepping for an emergency or planning a long outdoor adventure, this shelf-stable food is easy to grab and stays good for 25 years.

brown egg on blue background
Projects

How to make an egg bounce

Eggshells are no match for acetic acid in this rubber egg experiment.

Human anatomy of brain
Medicine

Cutting edge: The cautious optimism for psychiatric brain surgery

For some patients, removing brain tissue can help treat OCD and other disorders. But ethical concerns remain.

small gumballs in bright colors including green, blue, red, pink, orange, white, yellow, and purple
Archaeology

Chew on this: The 10,000-year history of gum

The not-quite-snack has a storied past and some surprising benefits.

An array of Ryobi tools in front of a piece of plywood on sale for Home Depot Spring Black Friday
Home

The Home Depot is blowing out Ryobi tools and batteries during its Spring Black Friday sale

Grab Ryobi power tools, yard equipment, batteries, and combo kits for up to half-off during The Home Depot's huge spring sale.

A black metal cage holding multiple colorful makes of LAB Golf zero-torque putters
Outdoor Gear

I tried L.A.B. Golf’s zero-torque tech that turns heads, but not putters

I spent a mercurial day in Oregon learning how a physics hack can change your putt and your attitude, checking out the big picture on eliminating micro-adjustments.

white wolf
Animals

‘Return’ of the dire wolf is an impressive feat of genetic engineering, not a reversal of extinction

But that doesn’t mean it lacks value.

debris field in water
Pollution

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch isn’t just a floating trash pile

There are roughly 171 trillion pieces of plastic lurking in the world's oceans.

Three old Laptop Piled up on side view.Studio Shot
Tech Hacks

How to keep your old computer running for as long as possible

You don't necessarily have to upgrade or recycle your computer just yet.

Ripples distorting illustration woman
Cancer

How stress shapes cancer’s course

Studies show psychological strain can accelerate tumors — could beta blockers slow them down?

Close-up of Funny gigner cat sniffs at a cucumber on the table against gray background,
Cats

Are cats really afraid of cucumbers? We asked the experts.

Our feline friends earn their "scaredy-cat” moniker for a reason.

Glaciers in Iceland
Science

Ancient rocks tie Roman Empire’s collapse to a mini ice age

‘This climate shift may have been the straw that broke the camel’s back.’

Van with Amazon Prime logo makes a delivery to a residential street
Heart Disease

Amazon trained Prime drivers to use defibrillators

Internal documents show Amazon vans can arrive at emergencies faster than EMS.

Coway Airmega air purifiers in a row on sale at Amazon
Home

Amazon is blowing out some of our favorite air purifiers just in time for allergy season

Coway air purifiers are on sale right now in just about every size and type. Breathe better this spring and summer.

A bright disc of purplish, white and gold lines surrounds a black ellipse-shaped area, that looks like a hole in space. A ball of shining material pierces through the disc; an eruption of bright white-to-gold rays encircles the small hole in the disc provoked by the passage of the shining ball
Black Holes

For the first time, astronomers watch a black hole ‘wake up’ in real-time

‘Each of these eruptions is releasing a hundred times more energy than we have seen elsewhere.’