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Mars astronauts could live in houses 3D-printed from freeze-dried yeast
A new method concocts concrete-strength material from sand and gelatin.
Snake that hunts with fake spider on its tail shocks scientists
The scientists examining the spider-tailed horned viper’s bones were in for a surprise.
Max Brooks reflects on 20 years of ‘World War Z’
The author and professional threat analyst discusses the novel’s eerie COVID-19 parallels, science literacy, and more.
Everything Apple just announced at its fall 2026 event: The folding iPhone Duo, iPhone 18, Apple Watch Series 12, and new AirPods
The first folding iPhone is here and it comes alongside a new Pro-series iPhone, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more.
NASA’s Swift Observatory resumed science observations, at least for now
The satellite will be falling back to Earth within the next two months.
Paleontologists discover first adult ‘T. rex’ footpath
The Cretaceous dinosaur moseyed with a 13-foot-stride.
‘Birds Supporting Birds’ connects the Philadelphia Eagles with migrating seabirds
Football fans and avian enthusiasts can follow four great shearwaters named Phil, Franklin, Hoagie, and Liberty.
Yes, scientists really built a “tickle robot.” Here’s why.
Plus other weird things we learned this week.
New data flips the narrative on how lions and hyenas interact in the wild
GPS collars reveal more about the power struggle between these two iconic carnivores.
National Park Service’s WWII series highlights Washington State nature reserve
Olympic National Park had strategic 13 Aircraft Warning Service stations.
Cannibalism returned to the menu multiple times in Neolithic Europe
Bones collected from three caves in Spain reveal how cannibalism came back over thousands of years.
Why September 9 is the most common birthday
Holiday cheer can lead to a baby boom nine months later.
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