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Bathymetric view of USS Monitor, looking at the stern of the wreck with the boilers and inner framework of the armor belt captured by Northrop Grumman using μSAS™.
Navy

Civil War shipwreck remains in ‘fantastic’ shape on ocean floor

The USS Monitor was an ironclad ship nicknamed a ‘Yankee cheesebox.’

a grizzly bear stands on a bison carcass
Bears

Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear of 2026 emerges from his den

After months without food, he’s hungry.

a hedgehog
Wildlife

Scientists suggest modifying cars to hit fewer hedgehogs

Placing ultrasound repellants on cars could protect the spiny mammals.

Miniature 3D printed TV airing an episode of The Simpsons
Social Media

3D-printed TV from ‘The Simpsons’ plays actual episodes

The tiny DIY replica even boots up the classic arcade game from 1991.

two parrots with red, green, and blue feathers sitting in a tree
Birds

Ancient Andean parrot trade route stretched over 300 miles

The sophisticated network crossed mountains in Peru and pre-dates the Inca Empire.

Meteor crossing sky at dusk in Germany on March 8, 2026
Solar System

A meteor soared across Europe—and possibly hit a house

No one was injured at the home in Germany, but the ESA is investigating.

two hares fight with their front paws
Wildlife

15 enchanting images from the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards

‘A joyful celebration of Britain’s natural world.’

youtube on a computer
Internet

YouTube Premium Lite: Is it worth the $7.99/month?

There’s a new option for taking away the adverts on YouTube.

Shattered clay container with 100s of gold coins scattered around it
Archaeology

A buried jar of imperial gold coins resurfaces in Russia

Who hid the 409 rubles during the Russian Revolution remains a mystery.

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