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HexClad pots and pans on sale for Cyber Monday

Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals on HexClad cookware allow you to splurge responsibly

By Stan Horaczek

A close-up film still of a fictional dinosaur, the Dilophosaurus, from Jurassic Park, aggressively facing the camera with its mouth open, showcasing its sharp teeth and a large, vibrantly colored frill flared around its head. The scene is dark and misty.

Ask Us Anything

Were there any venomous dinosaurs?

By Andrew Coletti

White, Black, and Blue Bose QuietComfort headphones on a dark blue Cyber Monday background

These Bose noise-canceling headphones have never been cheaper, just $179 for one day only

Eddie Bauer First Ascent gear on sale at Cyber Monday

Save 50% off Eddie Bauer First Ascent winter jackets, hoodies, and more for Cyber Monday

By Stan Horaczek

Netvue by Birdfy bird feeder cameras

Amazon slashed Birdfy smart bird feeder cameras to their lowest prices ever for Cyber Monday

By Stan Horaczek

Therabody gear on sale for Cyber Monday at Amazon

Amazon is blowing out Therabody massage guns and recovery gear for clearance prices on Cyber Monday

By Stan Horaczek

Greenworks yard tools on sale at Walmart for Cyber Monday

Walmart just dropped the lowest prices of the year on Greenworks electric yard tools with its Cyber Monday deals

By Stan Horaczek

Celestron telescope cyber monday deals

Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals on Celestron Telescopes make this a perfect time to start stargazing

By Stan Horaczek

Belkin charging accessories cyber monday deals

Amazon just dropped Cyber Monday prices on dozens of Belkin charging accessories during its Cyber Monday sale

By Stan Horaczek

Huckberry sneakers on sale for Cyber Monday

Huckberry dropped prices on Hoka sneakers, camping slippers, and other outdoor footwear for Cyber Monday

By Stan Horaczek

Amazon's biggest cyber monday laptop deals

Amazon just unleashed its Cyber Monday laptop deals and it’s dropping prices on MacBooks, gaming PCs, and more

By Stan Horaczek

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Save on Coway air purifiers that suck up more irritants and less cash during Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale

an bird with white and black feathers called an albatross

Record-breaking 75-year-old mother bird prepares to nest

By Laura Baisas

Amazon just unleashed thousands of Cyber Monday deals: These are the 170+ best

By Stan Horaczek, Tony Ware

a close up of evergreen branches

How the evergreen shaped America

By Trent Preszler

It’s not too late to get the best Bluetooth headphones cheap for Cyber Monday, featuring Sony, Beats, Bose, Apple, and more

It’s not too late to get the best Bluetooth headphones cheap for Cyber Monday, featuring Sony, Beats, Bose, Apple, and more

Elemis skincare on sale for Cyber Monday

Amazon is blowing out high-end Elemis skincare products during its Cyber Monday sale

By Stan Horaczek

A view of the Geminid meteor shower and stargazing at the Tunnel View of Yosemite National Park on December 14, 2023.

December stargazing: An infamous comet and one last supermoon for 2025

home depot tool box deals

The Home Depot is blowing out modular tool boxes including Milwaukee Packout gear for Cyber Monday

By Stan Horaczek

Dewalt tools cyber monday

Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals drop Dewalt tools and combo kits to clearance prices

By Stan Horaczek

Anker charging accessories on sale for Cyber Monday

Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals drop Anker chargers, cables, and docks to clearance prices

By Stan Horaczek

Greenworks battery-powered yard tools

Amazon just dropped massive early Cyber Monday deals on Greenworks battery-powered yard tools

By Stan Horaczek

This photograph captures the resilience of a Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul) in the aftermath of a heavy snowstorm in eastern Mongolia, where temperatures plunged to -35°C with wind chill. Covered entirely in snow, including its eyes, this elusive feline relies on remarkable adaptations to thrive in such extreme conditions. With its eyes positioned high on its forehead and flat ears that enhance its camouflage, the Pallas’s cat can blend seamlessly into its environment, becoming indistinguishable from a snow-covered rock. This behavior, essential for avoiding predators, highlights its extraordinary survival strategies. For me, coming from Kuwait, where temperatures reach up to 53°C, photographing this moment was a test of endurance in unfamiliar, extreme cold. Shivering from the freezing wind, I was awestruck by the cat’s ability to navigate and remain undeterred despite the heavy snow. This image showcases not only the Pallas’s cat’s incredible adaptations but also the perseverance required to capture wildlife in some of the planet’s harshest environments.

17 images capturing the brutality and beauty of nature

By Popular Science Team

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You can finally tone down Liquid Glass on your iPhone

a chimpanzee in green grass

Chimpanzees shock biologists with rational thinking

By Margherita Bassi

Newly described muscle anatomy (right) and overall jaw anatomy of Dunkleosteus terrelli (center), compared to a more typical arthrodire (left)

Cleveland’s beloved ancient sea monster was more turtle than shark

Owala water bottles

We want every color of these Owala tumblers and water bottles on sale for Black Friday

By Stan Horaczek

Gobi heated hoodie and heated gloves

Gobi makes our favorite heated jackets, gloves, and blankets—they’re all deeply discounted on Black Friday

By Stan Horaczek

Shokz bone-conduction open-ear headphones and earbuds on a dark blue Black Friday background

These $180 SHOKZ bone-conduction headphones are only $125 for Black Friday, so run to this deal then hit the track

WeCreat machines on sale for Black Friday

Shop these massive Black Friday deals on WeCreat engraving and cutting machines, then go make something

By Stan Horaczek

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This 30% off Black Friday deal on CleanMyMac software will make your life easier all year

By Stan Horaczek

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The best soundbar and Atmos system deals we’ve found so far for Black Friday: Sonos, Samsung, Sony, and more

A trail camera still shows a gray wolf standing on a dark, rocky shore near the edge of calm water, pulling a crab trap out of the water using a rope attached to a red and white buoy. The background consists of dark water reflecting a dense forest.

Wolf uses tool in stunning video

Ooni pizza oven cooking pizza outdoors

Buy these deeply discounted Ooni pizza ovens on Black Friday, then invite us over for a pie

By Stan Horaczek

2025 Black Friday 3D Printer deals

These Black Friday deals make this the best time ever to buy a 3D printer

By Stan Horaczek

Best Black Friday TV deals 2025: OLED, QLED, and budget 4K sets on sale now

By Stan Horaczek

man with beard looking at phone

How to adjust the text size on your device screens because your eyes deserve better

Govee TV smart lighting on sale for Black Friday

Amazon’s Black Friday deals on Govee smart lighting includes permanent outdoor lights for up to 42% off

By Stan Horaczek

Yeti soft cooler, tumbler, and water bottle

Amazon just dropped rare, massive Black Friday deals on Yeti drinkware, coolers, and more

By Stan Horaczek

Noco GB40 portable jump starterN

These NOCO portable jump starter Black Friday deals may literally save you in an emergency

By Stan Horaczek

Ego Power+ Snow Blower on sale for Black Friday

Amazon is blowing out high-end Ego Power+ electric yard tools during its Black Friday sale

By Stan Horaczek

Jackery solar generators on sale at Amazon

Amazon’s Black Friday deals drop Jackery solar generators and portable power stations below half-price

By Stan Horaczek

HexClad pans on sale for Black Friday

These Amazon Black Friday deals on HexClad cookware are the lowest prices we’ve ever seen

By Stan Horaczek

Solar Generators on sale for Black Friday

Amazon is blowing out our favorite solar generators from Jackery, Bluetti, EcoFlow and more with massive Black Friday discounts

By Stan Horaczek

White LEVOIT air purifiers on a dark blue Amazon 2025 Black Friday background

Editor-approved LEVOIT air purifiers are hundreds off for Black Friday

Sans air purifier and water purifier

The Sans holiday sale drops prices on these editor-approved air purifiers and water purifiers

By Stan Horaczek

10-piece DeWalt power tool kit

Get a $179 DeWalt impact driver for $99 during Amazon’s huge Black Friday sale on DeWalt power tools

By Stan Horaczek

Charles Darwin’s Address Book is a small brown leather notebook, with “VISITS” and “ADDRESSES” printed on its spine (photo 1) and index-letter tabs in alternating black and red. The entries were begun by his wife, Emma Darwin, and are in her pleasant, rounded handwriting (photo 2), shortly after their marriage in January 1839. Latter entries were by Darwin (photo 3), and he continued to use this Address Book throughout his lifetime.

Flip through Charles Darwin’s digitized address book

Zinius mattress with people on it

Best Amazon Black Friday mattress and bedding deals (Serta, Beautyrest, Tuft & Needle, and more)

By Stan Horaczek

a monkey with its hand over its mouth

Endangered Species

10 captivating images from National Geographic’s Photo Ark

By Popular Science Team

Black Friday Deals

These are 150+ of the best Black Friday deals our editors have found so far (updating)

By Stan Horaczek, Tony Ware

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Science confirms hand gestures make you seem more persuasive

By Margherita Bassi

Get the GE Opal “good ice” machine and 30 other kitchen Black Friday deals right now (updating)

A female kestrel in a cherry orchard in northern Michigan.

Falcons help keep bird poop off your delicious cherries

By Laura Baisas

Ryobi tool kits home depot black friday

The Home Depot is clearing out Ryobi battery-powered tool kits for ridiculous prices for Black Friday

By Stan Horaczek

Snow Joe electric snow blowers

Amazon is blowing out Snow Joe electric snow blowers for as low as $149 during Black Friday

By Stan Horaczek

Black, Pink, and Navy Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones on a dark blue Black Friday deal alert background

These $360 Bose noise-canceling headphones are just $199 for a limited time during Black Friday

Hubble telescope photo of large NGC 2775 galaxy

Space Telescope

Galaxy NGC 2775 continues to baffle astronomers

a desk with a pile of papers

Rid your desk of paper clutter

Silver Ninja kitchen appliances on a blue Amazon Black Fridat 2025 background

Amazon is blowing out Ninja kitchen appliances for Black Friday: Save on toaster ovens, air fryers, blenders, and more

SimpliSafe security system on sale for Black Friday

Get a complete SimpliSafe 5-piece home security system for just $99 during Amazon’s Black Friday sale

By Stan Horaczek

Fragments of BRT-VP-2/135 before assembly. The specimen was found in 29 pieces of which 27 of them were recovered by sifting and picking the sifted dirt.

Prehistoric foot bones finally linked to our early ancestors

a large geode with purple and white gems

A 1,000-pound geode, mosasaur skeleton, and head to auction

By Popular Science Team

A close-up photograph of a young child's face with freckles, wearing a knit winter hat dusted with snow. The child is smiling and deliberately crossing their eyes. The background is a blurry white winter scene.

Ask Us Anything

Is crossing your eyes really bad for you? We asked an optometrist.

By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall