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Latest Articles

Endangered Species

Aquarium welcomes third endangered penguin chick in less than a month

This African penguin baby will sadly not be named after a hot dog.

By Andrew Paul

Archaeology

‘King of Silver Dollars’ coin could fetch over $1M at auction

Coin collectors consider the rare 1804 dollar one of the field’s most desirable trophies.

By Laura Baisas

Close up of hands playing chess, with white checkmating

Internet

Chess isn’t fair—so rearrange the pieces

A new study suggests the standard chessboard setup needs restructuring.

By Andrew Paul

A crowded presentation at CS 2025, with keynote speakers shown on stage

Gear

CES 2026: The tech that excites us enough to fly thousands of miles and walk hundreds more

Every January the hottest gear and gadgets are previewed in Las Vegas, and here’s just some of what we plan to see at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.

By Tony Ware