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An elevated, long-range photograph of the Rano Raraku volcanic crater on Easter Island, showing several moai statues partially buried in the grassy hillside. The massive stone heads and torsos are scattered across a sloped landscape that leads up to a rugged, rocky cliff face with visible excavation sites. Some areas of the background rock feature unnatural blue markings, likely from digital editing or site markers.

3D map of Easter Island takes you places visitors aren’t allowed

One of the world’s most isolated islands is open to virtual tourists.

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Ornate medieval ring discovered in Norway’s oldest town

The roughly 800-year-old ring shines with a brilliant blue gemstone.

By Margherita Bassi

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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.

By Rachel Woods / The Conversation

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.

By Popular Science Team

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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.

By Linda Bartoshuk / The Conversation

a mother whale and calf

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.

By Margherita Bassi