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2026-01-14T17:00:00-05:00
Australian police smash e-bikes in crackdown on unruly teens
The post Australian police smash e-bikes in crackdown on unruly teens appeared first on Popular Science.
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Deer markings actually glow
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2026-01-14T14:00:00-05:00
Iron Age teeth reveal the hidden lives of ancient Italians
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2026-01-14T11:56:00-05:00
100 mystery sounds under review for signs of extraterrestrial life
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2026-01-14T10:32:00-05:00
14,000-year-old woolly rhinoceros DNA extracted from wolf’s stomach
The post 14,000-year-old woolly rhinoceros DNA extracted from wolf’s stomach appeared first on Popular Science.
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Why is okra so slimy? Blame the mucilage.
The post Why is okra so slimy? Blame the mucilage. appeared first on Popular Science.
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2026-01-13T15:48:08-05:00
Medieval plague victims likely found in mass grave in Germany
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2026-01-13T14:30:00-05:00
Amazon is blowing out LEVOIT air purifiers so you can filter out irritants
The post Amazon is blowing out LEVOIT air purifiers so you can filter out irritants appeared first on Popular Science.
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2026-01-13T13:55:00-05:00
Is it illegal to own an axolotl? It depends.
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2026-01-13T11:55:19-05:00
Father and son reclaim Guinness World Record for fastest quadcopter drone
The post Father and son reclaim Guinness World Record for fastest quadcopter drone appeared first on Popular Science.
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2026-01-13T10:38:00-05:00
Abandoned pigs rescued on Tennessee’s Looney Islands
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2026-01-13T09:01:00-05:00
In medieval France, murderous pigs faced trial and execution
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2026-01-15T16:00:00-05:00
Dagashiya Game Museum in Itabashi City, Japan
Arcades are a thing of the past in most of the west but still quite alive in Japan, though mostly as modern facilities with digital games. But how did arcades look 50-100 years ago? In some places you can see for yourself. The Dagashiya Game Museum is exactly such a place, hidden away right next to a temple. It functio...
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2026-01-15T14:00:00-05:00
The Tomb of Ni-Ankh-Khnum and Khnum-Hotep in Badrshein, Egypt
The decorated tombs that have survived from ancient Egypt share detailed biographical information about the their occupants. From the elaborate wall-paintings and hieroglyphic inscriptions, we can learn a great deal about the deceased—their names and ages, their professions and accomplishments, the size and composition...
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2026-01-15T12:00:00-05:00
LSU Campus Mounds in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The mounds on the LSU campus were originally built at a prominent landmark along the Mississippi River that would have been recognizable to any traveler 11,000 years ago when construction most likely began. The mounds were periodically built and modified over thousands of years, even while the River shifted its course....
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2026-01-15T10:00:00-05:00
Wollseifen Village in Schleiden, Germany
Deep inside Germany’s Eifel National Park lies Wollseifen, a deserted village whose silence tells two very different stories. First mentioned in medieval records, Wollseifen was once a normal rural community of farmers and shepherds perched on a plateau above the Urft Reservoir. But in 1946, just after World War II, th...
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2026-01-14T16:00:00-05:00
Drammen Spiral in Drammen, Norway
There are plenty of scenic roads that lead up mountains. What is decidedly less common is a road tunnel that ascends inside the mountain, such as the Drammen Spiral in Norway. Shaped like many parking garage ramps, it rises over 130 meters in a helix shape found nowhere else in the world. (Although there are other loop...
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Forte Real de São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
Forte Real de São Filipe is a 16th century fortress in the city of Cidade Velha, Cabo Verde. The fortress provides a grand view over the first capital and the Atlantic Ocean around it. It was once built to protect the capital, then called Ribeira Grande, from pirates and competing realms. The capital was eventually mov...
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2026-01-14T12:00:00-05:00
Tozawa Goryeo Hall in Tozawa, Japan
As you drive through the scenic Japanese prefecture of Yamagata, take a detour to a place that feels wonderfully out of place. An unexpected Korean complex, complete with heavenly generals, K-pop merch, and food that will teleport your taste buds to Seoul. The roadside station for the village of Tozawa is a true cultur...
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2026-01-14T10:00:00-05:00
Old ‘Hanging’ Oak in Houston, Texas
In a town preoccupied with literally tearing down its past like Houston, a tree that's been around for four centuries should be more significant. Instead the live oak blocks away from Allen's landing in downtown has the more sinister but false stigma attached to it as a hanging tree. It even had a plaque in place calli...
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2026-01-13T17:18:00-05:00
The Rebirth of Pennsylvania’s Infamous Burning Town
“There’s not much there anymore, it’s pretty much just a crossroads.” I read the posts online telling me not to bother, but I wanted to go anyway. Certainly I could feel something as we got close: the sense of desperation, of ruin and abandon. So I drove with a small group of friends deep into eastern Pennsylvania—coal...
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2026-01-13T16:00:00-05:00
Puente Romano in Mérida, Spain
A bridge built across the Guadiana River by the Romans in the 1st Century AD now serves as a pedestrian connection across the river. It's seen everything from the Romans to the Visigoths to the Moors. Restoration work was done in the 7th century and the 17th century. These days it's a quiet, though over 700m long, conn...
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2026-01-13T14:00:00-05:00
Yogyakarta Station Steam Locomotive Monument in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The Marshall Britannia steam monument in Yogyakarta is a significant historical display located at the east entrance of the Yogyakarta Railway Station (also known as Stasiun Tugu). It is not a traditional railway locomotive, but rather a Marshall single-cylinder portable steam engine, a type typically used for running ...
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2026-01-13T12:00:00-05:00
Vlaeykensgang in Antwerp, Belgium
Tucked away from the bustling streets of Antwerp's historic center, the Vlaeykensgang is a genuine portal to the 16th century. Dating back to 1591, this near-secret labyrinth of alleys and courtyards is one of the last remaining examples of a medieval "gang" (alley) in the city. To find it, one must pass through an inc...
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2026-01-13T11:20:00-05:00
Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery in Amarillo, Texas
It’s hard to miss the Big Texan Steak Ranch. There’s the bright yellow building, the giant fiberglass cow and of course the restaurant’s 90-foot-tall cowboy sign. Of course to call this eatery and brewery a “restaurant” vastly understates its place as a historical icon along Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas. There are many ...
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2026-01-13T11:00:00-05:00
The Quest to Visit 1,000 Places
I’m Kelly McEvers, and this is Atlas Obscura, a celebration of the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. So I don’t know about you, but I like to keep track of all the places that I have visited, say, in the past year. I have lists of all the countries that I visit in a given region. Each year I go back to ...
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2026-01-15T20:00:59+00:00
Lithium-ion batteries could last longer with chemical tweak
It's difficult to form a protective coating that prolongs battery life at the battery's cathode, but there may be a low-cost chemical solution
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511778-lithium-ion-batteries-could-last-longer-with-chemical-tweak/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-15T19:00:22+00:00
Body fat supports your health in surprisingly complex ways
Evidence is mounting that our body fat supports everything from our bone health to our mood, and now, research suggests it also regulates blood pressure and immunity
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511715-body-fat-supports-your-health-in-surprisingly-complex-ways/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-15T18:00:19+00:00
Distant 'little red dot' galaxies may contain baby black holes
Since launching in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has found hundreds of distant and apparently bright galaxies dubbed "little red dots", and now it seems they may each carry a baby black hole
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511576-distant-little-red-dot-galaxies-may-contain-baby-black-holes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-15T15:00:53+00:00
Fossil may solve mystery of what one of the weirdest-ever animals ate
Hallucigenia was such an odd animal that palaeontologists reconstructed it upside-down when they first analysed its fossils - and now we may know what it ate
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511711-fossil-may-solve-mystery-of-what-one-of-the-weirdest-ever-animals-ate/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-15T11:56:39+00:00
6 ways to help your children have a healthy relationship with food
Getting kids to eat well can be a minefield and a source of tension. Nancy Bostock, a consultant paediatrician, says these are the six things she recommends when dealing with fussy eaters and the way we talk about food with kids.
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2510972-6-ways-to-help-your-children-have-a-healthy-relationship-with-food/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-14T14:00:58+00:00
China has applied to launch 200,000 satellites, but what are they for?
A Chinese application to the International Telecommunications Union suggests plans for the largest satellite mega constellation ever built – but something else might be going on here
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511484-china-has-applied-to-launch-200000-satellites-but-what-are-they-for/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-15T10:36:11+00:00
All major AI models risk encouraging dangerous science experiments
Researchers risk fire, explosion or poisoning by allowing AI to design experiments, warn scientists. Some 19 different AI models were tested on hundreds of questions to assess their ability to spot and avoid hazards and none recognised all issues – with some doing little better than random guessing
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511098-all-major-ai-models-risk-encouraging-dangerous-science-experiments/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-14T18:00:00+00:00
Why non-human culture should change how we see nature
Our growing understanding of how other animals also share skills and knowledge will help us chip away at the folly of human exceptionalism, say Philippa Brakes and Marc Bekoff
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26935783-900-why-non-human-culture-should-change-how-we-see-nature/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-14T17:01:56+00:00
Woolly rhino genome recovered from meat in frozen wolf pup’s stomach
A piece of woolly rhinoceros flesh hidden inside a wolf that died 14,400 years ago has yielded genetic information that improves our understanding of why one of the most iconic megafauna species of the last glacial period went extinct
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511557-woolly-rhino-genome-recovered-from-meat-in-frozen-wolf-pups-stomach/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-14T16:00:15+00:00
Sinking river deltas put millions at risk of flooding
Some of the world’s biggest megacities are located in river deltas threatened by subsidence due to excessive groundwater extraction and urban expansion, compounding the threat they face from sea-level rise
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511539-sinking-river-deltas-put-millions-at-risk-of-flooding/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Psychiatry has finally found an objective way to spot mental illness
A decades-long push to identify clear biomarkers for anxiety and depression is at last achieving results
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2509966-psychiatry-has-finally-found-an-objective-way-to-spot-mental-illness/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-14T12:00:45+00:00
T. rex took 40 years to become fully grown
An analysis of growth rings in the leg bones of 17 Tyrannosaurus rex individuals reveals that the dinosaurs matured much more slowly than previously thought, and adds to the evidence that they weren't all one species
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511500-t-rex-took-40-years-to-become-fully-grown/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-14T12:00:41+00:00
Three ways to become calmer this New Year that you haven't tried (yet)
Easing stress is one of the healthiest pursuits you can embark on this January. Here are some evidence-backed ways to ground yourself in 2026
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2510000-three-ways-to-become-calmer-this-new-year-that-you-havent-tried-yet/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-14T10:00:34+00:00
We must completely change the way we build homes to stay below 2°C
Construction generates between 10 and 20 per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, but cities can slash their climate impact by designing buildings in a more efficient way
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511350-we-must-completely-change-the-way-we-build-homes-to-stay-below-2c/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-14T03:00:58+00:00
Sooner-than-expected climate impacts could cost the world trillions
A report warns that we may have seriously underestimated the rate of warming, which could damage economic growth
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511371-sooner-than-expected-climate-impacts-could-cost-the-world-trillions/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-13T23:30:15+00:00
These small lifestyle tweaks can add a year to your life
A few extra minutes of sleep per day or an extra half-serving of vegetables with dinner can add a year to our lives, according to an analysis of data from 60,000 people
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511292-these-small-lifestyle-tweaks-can-add-a-year-to-your-life/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-13T18:00:53+00:00
The hunt for where the last Neanderthals lived
Clues from studies of ancient plants and animals have helped archaeologists pin down where the last Neanderthals found refuge, says columnist Michael Marshall
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511153-the-hunt-for-where-the-last-neanderthals-lived/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-13T16:00:05+00:00
The Pacific Islanders fighting to save their homes from catastrophe
Some of climate change's sharpest realities are being felt on small island nations, where extreme weather is claiming homes and triggering displacement. Those able to stay are spearheading inventive adaptation techniques in a bid to secure their future
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2509948-the-pacific-islanders-fighting-to-save-their-homes-from-catastrophe/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-13T15:00:08+00:00
Greenland sharks survive for centuries with diseased hearts
A study of the hearts of Greenland sharks has found that the long-lived deep-sea predator has massive accumulations of ageing markers, such as severe scarring, but this doesn't appear to affect their health or longevity
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511222-greenland-sharks-survive-for-centuries-with-diseased-hearts/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-15T19:00:00+00:00
Fragment of lost tectonic plate discovered where San Andreas and Cascadia faults meet
A hidden chunk of an ancient tectonic plate is stuck to the Pacific Ocean floor and sliding under North America, complicating earthquake risk at the Cascadia subduction zone.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/earthquakes/fragment-of-lost-tectonic-plate-discovered-where-san-andreas-and-cascadia-faults-meet
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2026-01-15T19:00:00+00:00
New map of Antarctica reveals hidden world of lakes, valleys and mountains buried beneath miles of ice
The map shows diverse geological features shaping Antarctic glaciers from below, which can improve climate models of ice melt.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/new-map-of-antarctica-reveals-hidden-world-of-lakes-valleys-and-mountains-buried-beneath-miles-of-ice
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2026-01-15T18:30:00+00:00
These genes were thought to lead to blindness 100% of the time. They don't.
New research finds that retinal diseases thought to map one-to-one to genetic mutations are more complicated than that.
https://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/these-genes-were-thought-to-lead-to-blindness-100-percent-of-the-time-they-dont
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2026-01-15T18:00:00+00:00
Our model of the universe is deeply flawed — unless space is actually a 'sticky fluid,' new research hints
Our best models of the cosmos don't add up — but that could change if the universe is actually made of a viscous 'fluid,' a new paper suggests.
https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/dark-energy/our-model-of-the-universe-is-deeply-flawed-unless-space-is-actually-a-sticky-fluid-new-research-hints
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2026-01-15T17:36:12+00:00
Rare nocturnal parrots in New Zealand are breeding for the first time in 4 years — here's why
The 2026 breeding season for endangered kākāpō could produce the most chicks in decades.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/birds/rare-nocturnal-parrots-in-new-zealand-are-breeding-for-the-first-time-in-4-years-heres-why
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2026-01-15T17:08:03+00:00
NASA's powerful new Roman Space Telescope is complete — and will soon begin mission to find 100,000 alien worlds
New photos show off NASA's newly constructed Roman Space Telescope, which will soon help researchers unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. Experts have also revealed when the next-gen spacecraft is set to launch and begin collecting data.
https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/nasas-powerful-new-roman-space-telescope-is-complete-and-will-soon-begin-mission-to-find-100-000-alien-worlds
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2026-01-15T12:25:35+00:00
Scientists watch microscopic plant 'mouths' breathing in real time with palm-sized tool
Scientists say their Stomata In-Sight tool can observe plants "breathe," which could be used to bioengineer crops that require less water, making them potentially more resilient to climate change.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/plants/scientists-watch-microscopic-plant-mouths-breathing-in-real-time-with-palm-sized-tool
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2026-01-15T12:06:15+00:00
NASA astronauts back on Earth after unprecedented medical emergency on ISS
The SpaceX Crew-11 Dragon spacecraft splashed down this morning as four astronauts completed an unprecedented medical evacuation of the International Space Station (ISS).
https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/nasa-astronauts-back-on-earth-after-unprecedented-medical-emergency-on-iss
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2026-01-15T10:00:00+00:00
Chinese scientists unveil reliable lunar clock that accounts for Einstein's relativity
A new software package detailed by Chinese scientists promises to tell what time it is on the moon, accounting for effects of relativity.
https://www.livescience.com/space/chinese-scientists-unveil-reliable-lunar-clock-that-accounts-for-einsteins-relativity
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2026-01-14T17:04:34+00:00
Black hole butterflies? James Webb telescope spots dozens of black hole 'cocoons' in early universe.
The gaseous cocoons surrounding "little red dots" hint at their true nature, a new James Webb telescope study hints.
https://www.livescience.com/space/cosmology/james-webb-telescope-saw-black-holes-emerging-from-cocoons-near-the-dawn-of-time-new-study-hints
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2026-01-14T17:01:00+00:00
Woolly rhino flesh pulled from ancient wolf stomach gives clues to ice age giant's extinction
More than 14,000 years ago, a wolf pup ate a piece of woolly rhino. Scientists have analyzed the rhino's DNA to figure out why it went extinct.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/land-mammals/one-of-the-last-woolly-rhinos-to-walk-earth-was-eaten-by-a-wolf-pup-and-scientists-have-now-sequenced-its-genome-from-the-undigested-meat
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2026-01-14T16:41:16+00:00
'One of those rare 'wow' moments': Zombie star near Earth has a rainbow shockwave that 'shouldn't be there'
A new study reveals a rare-breaking white dwarf star, dubbed RXJ0528+2838, that is somehow generating a rainbow-like "bow shock" as it zooms through the Milky Way. The cosmic zombie is also ripping apart its partner star like a black hole.
https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/one-of-those-rare-wow-moments-zombie-star-near-earth-has-a-rainbow-shockwave-that-shouldnt-be-there
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2026-01-14T16:15:50+00:00
18 of Earth's biggest river deltas — including the Nile and Amazon — are sinking faster than global sea levels are rising
Worldwide, millions of people live in river deltas that are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, research suggests. This exacerbates the risk of catastrophic coastal flooding and land loss.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/rivers-oceans/18-of-earths-biggest-river-deltas-including-the-nile-and-amazon-are-sinking-faster-than-global-sea-levels-are-rising
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2026-01-14T15:08:40+00:00
Strange, 'starved' galaxy died 'a death of 1,000 cuts' in the ancient universe, JWST reveals
A supermassive black hole embedded in an early galaxy likely starved the galaxy of gas needed to form young stars, new observations revealed.
https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/james-webb-telescope-solves-cosmic-murder-mystery-in-pablos-galaxy-and-it-was-a-black-hole-who-done-it
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2026-01-14T14:30:00+00:00
MIT's chip stacking breakthrough could cut energy use in power-hungry AI processes
Data doesn’t have to travel as far or waste as much energy when the memory and logic components are closer together.
https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/mits-chip-stacking-breakthrough-could-cut-energy-use-in-power-hungry-ai-processes
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2026-01-14T14:14:03+00:00
How to watch 'Pole to Pole with Will Smith' — TV and streaming details as Oscar-winning actor blends adventure and scientific discovery
The actor embarks on a "thrilling adventure" across seven expeditions — here's how to watch "Pole to Pole with Will Smith" online from anywhere.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/how-to-watch-pole-to-pole-with-will-smith-tv-and-streaming-details-as-oscar-winning-actor-blends-adventure-and-scientific-discovery
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2026-01-14T12:00:00+00:00
Most complete Homo habilis skeleton ever found dates to more than 2 million years ago and retains 'Lucy'-like features
Scientists have revealed the most complete skeleton yet of our 2 million-year-old ancestor Homo habilis.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/human-evolution/most-complete-homo-habilis-skeleton-ever-found-dates-to-more-than-2-million-years-ago-and-retains-lucy-like-features
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2026-01-14T11:00:00+00:00
Some objects we thought were planets may actually be tiny black holes from the dawn of time
Scientists have discovered more than 6,000 planets beyond our solar system. What if some of them aren't planets at all, but tiny black holes in disguise?
https://www.livescience.com/space/black-holes/some-objects-we-thought-were-planets-may-actually-be-tiny-black-holes-from-the-dawn-of-time
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2026-01-14T11:00:00+00:00
Diagnostic dilemma: A man's sudden seizures were set off by sudoku
In the weeks following a ski accident, a German man experienced seizures when he completed sudoku puzzles.
https://www.livescience.com/health/mind/diagnostic-dilemma-a-mans-sudden-seizures-were-set-off-by-sudoku
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2026-01-13T21:58:22+00:00
Largest crowd-sourced hunt for alien intelligence reveals 12 billion 'signals of interest' in collapsed Arecibo Observatory data
A crowd-sourced search for alien intelligence called SETI@Home is in its final stages, analyzing 100 'signals of interest' with the world's largest radio telescope.
https://www.livescience.com/space/extraterrestrial-life/scientists-study-100-possible-alien-radio-signals-from-collapsed-arecibo-observatory-ending-groundbreaking-21-year-search
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2026-01-13T17:35:20+00:00
Mega-iceberg A23a, formerly the world's largest, turns into bright 'blue mush' as it finally dies after 40 years at sea
New satellite photos reveal that one of the world's largest and longest-lived icebergs, A23a, has developed vibrant blue striations on its surface. The striking snaps hint that the "megaberg" will soon disappear forever, ending a surprisingly eventful four-decade-long saga.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/antarctica/mega-iceberg-a23a-formerly-the-worlds-largest-turns-into-bright-blue-mush-as-it-finally-dies-after-40-years-at-sea
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2026-01-13T17:15:14+00:00
Artemis 2 mission update: Rollout imminent as NASA prepares first crewed Artemis mission to the moon
NASA's Artemis 2 rollout could be as early as this weekend as the space agency makes final preparations for its first crewed Artemis moon mission.
https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/artemis-2-mission-update-rollout-imminent-as-nasa-prepares-first-crewed-artemis-mission-to-the-moon
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2026-01-13T16:22:28+00:00
Parkfield, San Andreas, and the quest for a 'crystal ball' for predicting earthquakes before they happen
A small town in California was hit by earthquakes once every 22 years for over a century, setting the stage for a major seismic experiment in the 1980s and 90s. But the quake ended up being 11 years late. In this excerpt from "When Worlds Quake," geophysicist Hrvoje Tkalčić looks at why predicting earthquakes is so dif...
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/earthquakes/parkfield-san-andreas-and-the-quest-for-a-crystal-ball-for-predicting-earthquakes-before-they-happen
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2026-01-13T13:00:00+00:00
Ötzi the Iceman mummy carried a high-risk strain of HPV, research finds
Two renowned prehistoric individuals were likely infected with a human papillomavirus that has been linked to several cancers.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/otzi-the-iceman-mummy-carried-a-high-risk-strain-of-hpv-research-finds
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2026-01-13T12:00:00+00:00
Is there such a thing as 'too much' protein?
Daily protein requirements vary a bit person to person, but some evidence suggests consuming high amounts of protein could do more harm than good. Live Science spoke to experts to learn more.
https://www.livescience.com/health/food-diet/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-protein
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2026-01-13T08:00:00+00:00
Ethereal ice structures swirl alongside Chicago during extreme cold snap fueled by polar vortex — Earth from space
A 2025 satellite image shows a series of ghostly ice swirls sculpted on the surface of Lake Michigan by strong winds during an extreme cold snap that covered Chicago in a blanket of snow.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/weather/ethereal-ice-structures-swirl-alongside-chicago-during-extreme-cold-snap-fueled-by-polar-vortex-earth-from-space
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2026-01-16T06:00:00+00:00
15% Off Adidas Promo Code | January 2026
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore January deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
https://www.wired.com/story/adidas-promo-code/
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2026-01-15T22:44:25+00:00
Meta’s Layoffs Leave Supernatural Fitness Users in Mourning
Users of the VR fitness service are distraught that Supernatural has had its staff cut and won’t receive any more content updates. They’re also pissed at Meta.
https://www.wired.com/story/metas-layoffs-supernatural-fitness-users/
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2026-01-15T21:43:57+00:00
Take an Extra $50 Off My Favorite Mattress With This Code
Nolah's Evolution is the mattress I personally sleep on as a certified sleep coach, and it's on sale pre-Presidents' Day.
https://www.wired.com/story/nolah-evolution-hybrid-mattress-sale-2026/
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2026-01-15T21:14:23+00:00
Inside OpenAI’s Raid on Thinking Machines Lab
OpenAI is planning to bring over more researchers from Thinking Machines Lab after nabbing two cofounders, a source familiar with the situation says. Plus, the latest efforts to automate jobs with AI.
https://www.wired.com/story/inside-openai-raid-on-thinking-machines-lab/
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2026-01-15T19:30:14+00:00
Elon Musk’s Grok ‘Undressing’ Problem Isn’t Fixed
X has placed more restrictions on Grok’s ability to generate explicit AI images, but tests show that the updates have created a patchwork of limitations that fail to fully address the issue.
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musks-grok-undressing-problem-isnt-fixed/
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2026-01-15T19:24:56+00:00
Save $50 on the OnePlus Watch 3, Which Has Revolutionary Battery Tech
Save some cash on this Wear OS smartwatch with a revolutionary battery that can go for five days on a charge (16 days on low-power mode).
https://www.wired.com/story/oneplus-watch-3-deal-126/
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2026-01-15T18:54:23+00:00
Why ICE Can Kill With Impunity
Over the past decade, US immigration agents have shot and killed more than two dozen people. Not a single agent appears to have faced criminal charges.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-ice-can-kill-with-impunity/
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2026-01-15T18:24:51+00:00
OpenAI Invests in Sam Altman’s New Brain-Tech Startup Merge Labs
Merge Labs has emerged from stealth with $252 million in funding from OpenAI and others. It aims to use ultrasound to read from and write to the brain.
https://www.wired.com/story/openai-invests-in-sam-altmans-new-brain-tech-startup-merge-labs/
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2026-01-15T18:22:33+00:00
Minnesota Is Just the Beginning. California and New York Are ‘Next’
The Trump administration appears to be planning to leverage the same playbook used in Minnesota to go after other blue states.
https://www.wired.com/story/california-and-new-york-are-next/
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2026-01-15T17:40:41+00:00
Hands On With Anthropic’s Claude Cowork, an AI Agent That Actually Works
Cowork is a user-friendly version of Anthropic’s Claude Code AI-powered tool that’s built for file management and basic computing tasks. Here’s what it's like to use it.
https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-claude-cowork-agent/
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2026-01-15T13:04:00+00:00
9 Best Blind Boxes—Bag Charms, Plush Pendants, and More (2026)
In the market for a mystery treat? There’s more out there than Labubu. We bought a bunch of blind boxes online, and these are our favorites.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-blind-boxes/
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2026-01-15T13:00:00+00:00
Former CISA Director Jen Easterly Will Lead RSAC Conference
The longtime cybersecurity professional says she’s taking the helm of the legacy security organization at “an inflection point” for tech and the world beyond.
https://www.wired.com/story/former-cisa-director-jen-easterly-will-lead-rsa-conference/
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2026-01-15T12:30:00+00:00
What Is VO2 Max? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Longevity Metric (2026)
VO2 max can predict cardiorespiratory health and longevity, but only if you understand what the number can and can’t tell you.
https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-vo2-max/
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2026-01-15T12:00:00+00:00
Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking
Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-fast-pair-bluetooth-audio-accessories-vulnerability-patches/
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2026-01-15T12:00:00+00:00
Livestream: Welcome to the Chinese Century
Join our livestream—and pose a question to WIRED’s panel of experts—on China’s dominance, influence, and how it is rewriting the future.
https://www.wired.com/story/livestream-welcome-to-the-chinese-century/
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2026-01-15T12:00:00+00:00
The Tea App Is Back With a New Website
Months after major data leaks, the app where women leave Yelp-style reviews about men is relaunching with a new website. It’s not back on iOS, but the Android app has new AI features.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-tea-app-is-back-with-a-new-website/
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2026-01-15T11:30:00+00:00
The Real AI Talent War Is for Plumbers and Electricians
The AI boom is driving an unprecedented wave of data center construction, but there aren’t enough skilled tradespeople in the US to keep up.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-there-arent-enough-electricians-and-plumbers-to-build-ai-data-centers/
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2026-01-15T11:30:00+00:00
Asus ROG Falcata Review: A Split Gaming Keyboard
With the looks and speed of a gaming keyboard and the comfort of an ergonomic keyboard, the Falcata is a unique and expensive hybrid for a niche audience.
https://www.wired.com/review/asus-rog-falcata/
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2026-01-15T10:30:00+00:00
Lizn Hearpieces Review: Affordable but Uncomfortable Hearing Aids
These odd-looking hearing aids double as solid earbuds, but comfort is a major issue.
https://www.wired.com/review/lizn-hearpieces/
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2026-01-15T10:30:00+00:00
Wikipedia’s Existential Threats Feel Greater Than Ever
As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping, dwindling volunteers, and a public that may no longer believe in its ideals.
https://www.wired.com/story/wikipedias-existential-threats-have-never-been-greater/
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2026-01-15T10:02:00+00:00
Our Favorite Coway Air Purifiers Are on Sale (2026)
Breathe easier with these discounts on one of WIRED’s favorite air purifier brands, including an option for large rooms.
https://www.wired.com/story/coway-air-purifier-deals-january-2026/
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2026-01-15T00:40:28+00:00
Two Thinking Machines Lab Cofounders Are Leaving to Rejoin OpenAI
The departures are a blow for Thinking Machines Lab. Two narratives are already emerging about why they happened.
https://www.wired.com/story/thinking-machines-lab-cofounders-leave-for-openai/
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2026-01-14T22:48:32+00:00
Tech Workers Are Condemning ICE Even as Their CEOs Stay Quiet
The killing of George Floyd in 2020 prompted a wave of statements from tech companies and CEOs. Today, pushback against ICE is largely coming from employees, not executives.
https://www.wired.com/story/backlash-against-ice-policing-tactics-grows-in-silicon-valley/
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2026-01-14T20:09:21+00:00
Neuroscientists Decipher Procrastination: A Brain Mechanism Explains Why People Leave Certain Tasks for Later
New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this connection using a drug.
https://www.wired.com/story/neuroscience-procrastination-brain-mechanism-task-avoidance/
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2026-01-14T19:48:11+00:00
Save Big on One of Our Favorite Desk Lamps from Lume Cube
Lume Cube has a variety of marked-down lighting products to help revamp your home office.
https://www.wired.com/story/lume-edge-light-deal-126/
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2026-01-14T19:00:00+00:00
AI’s Hacking Skills Are Approaching an ‘Inflection Point’
AI models are getting so good at finding vulnerabilities that some experts say the tech industry might need to rethink how software is built.
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-models-hacking-inflection-point/
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2026-01-14T18:54:40+00:00
Verizon Outage Knocks Out US Mobile Service, Including Some 911 Calls
A major Verizon outage appeared to impact customers across the United States starting around noon ET on Wednesday. Calls to Verizon customers from other carriers may also be impacted.
https://www.wired.com/story/verizon-outage-knocks-out-us-mobile-service-including-some-911-calls/
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2026-01-14T16:00:00+00:00
Trump Doesn’t Need the Proud Boys Anymore
In a world where ICE agents are shooting US citizens on the street, the need for militias and extremist groups like the Proud Boys to support far-right interests has evaporated.
https://www.wired.com/story/trump-proud-boys-ice/
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2026-01-14T15:59:20+00:00
Trump Warned of a Tren de Aragua ‘Invasion.’ US Intel Told a Different Story
Hundreds of records obtained by WIRED show thin intelligence on the Venezuelan gang in the United States, describing fragmented, low-level crime rather than a coordinated terrorist threat.
https://www.wired.com/story/trump-warned-of-a-tren-de-aragua-invasion-us-intel-told-a-different-story/
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