20,000-pound mosasaurs ambushed prey with sneak attacks
Mosasaurs are terrifying enough based on their fossils alone. The Cretaceous marine reptile family encompassed some of the undisputed apex predators of Earth’s ancient oceans (and possibly even some...
View ArticleSony’s new USB-C spatial mic captures the world around you without capturing...
Sony spent 2026 releasing tons of top-notch playback products, from Bluetooth headphones to DJ-friendly party speakers to surprisingly affordable pro IEMs. Now the Japanese giant introduces something...
View ArticleNASA shares Artemis II astronauts’ handwritten mission notes
Successfully sending Artemis II astronauts on their historic lunar flyby earlier this year required some of the latest and most precise technologies, but not everything in this mission needed the same...
View ArticleThese EF EcoFlow deals on portable power stations and solar generators are...
Top EcoFlow deals still live after Prime Big Deal Days EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus Portable Power Station $1,149 (was $1,899). EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station $879 (was $1,199). EcoFlow DELTA...
View ArticleChernobyl particles look remarkably similar to explosion day in 1986
Just over 40 years ago, what began as a routine safety test at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (or Chornobyl in Ukranian) in Soviet Ukraine spiraled into one of the most recognizable disasters of...
View Article2,000-year-old marble torso symbolizes the dawn of ancient Rome
A 2,000-year-old marble sculpture slated for auction later this month is more than a well-preserved piece of artistic history. From its original vantage point inside an ancient temple in present-day...
View ArticleRare red bat rescued in Maine gobbles up mealworms
A rare Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis) is recovering after being found struggling in the surf on a Maine beach. Earlier this week, the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick, Maine, shared new...
View ArticleStihl built its first battery-powered snow thrower to offer plenty of power...
A gas snow blower spends most of the year parked, so the first storm tends to start with stale fuel and a shoulder injury from yanking the cord. The Stihl SFA 120 is the company’s first...
View ArticleWhy are some animals so colorful? Blame this pigment.
Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands are home to an incredible array of wildlife. Amid landscapes of black lava fields, scattered prickly pear cacti, lush highlands, and green mangrove fringes, you’ll spot...
View ArticleMeteor spotted flying over bald eagle nest
During the still night above California’s Big Bear Valley, a meteor recently soared across the sky. Cameras stationed to document the lives of the area’s bald eagles captured an image of the fireball...
View ArticleThe world’s first nuclear clocks are ticking
Timekeeping has officially entered its nuclear age. Two independent teams, one in Vienna, Austria and another in Beijing, China have built working thorium-229 nuclear clock prototypes. Rather than...
View ArticlePink, pretty, and protective. A dumbo octopus is here with a message from the...
She’s bubblegum pink with a permanent little smile. She sports a pretty flower on her head sports a black tattoo on one of her eight arms. But don’t let this dumbo octopus’ adorable exterior fool you....
View ArticleJonathan the tortoise is 194 years old and thriving. His genes help explain why.
He lived at the same time as Charles Darwin, Queen Victoria, and President Andrew Jackson. He’s a gay icon, who was alive before Thomas Edison patented the lightbulb. At 194 years old, Jonathan the...
View ArticleCarhartt built its new ultra-tough Steel series workwear to flex and stretch...
I have a pair of Carhartt’s iconic double-knee work pants that are basically indestructible. I love them, but the rigid material isn’t very flexible. Carhartt’s new Steel Series is the company’s...
View ArticleWorld’s largest steam locomotive returns to the rails for special holiday tour
For the first time since 2019, Union Pacific’s Living Legend No. 844 will be hitting the rails with Big Boy No. 4014. These historic locomotives will be together for a special holiday tour this...
View ArticleWhy did kissing evolve? If we want to find out, we’ve got to decide what...
What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s hit podcast. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week hits...
View Article51 of the best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50
Top Prime Big Deal Days deals under $50 right now Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $44.99 (was $84.99) Chefman 4-Quart Compact Air Fryer $49.99 (was $99.99), for Prime members JBL Live 670NC Wireless...
View ArticleNew crocodile species found in rocks of Egypt’s Great Sphinx
For 4,500 years, the Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt, has been shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Mysteries still linger and discoveries await deep inside the bedrock of one of Ancient Egypt’s most famous...
View ArticleDitch your crumb-filled keyboard and mouse for these Amazon Prime Day deals...
Ultimate Ears’ BOOM 4 is $94.99 on Amazon as of October 6, down $55 from its $149.99 list price, and it’s one of 50 Logitech, Logitech G and Ultimate Ears products marked down for Prime Big Deal Days....
View ArticleThese Moultrie trail cameras are the best impulse purchase you can make...
You may think trail cameras are just for hunting, but they’re actually a great way to view the wildlife in your area. We know you like animal cameras (especially eagles), but there’s likely natural...
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