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Savannah Pirates and Treasure Museum in Savannah, GA
Embark on an adventure like no other at this most nautical of museums, where authentic artifacts and multimedia exhibits combine to bring the history of crime on the high seas to life. Located in City Market, the museum speaks to Savannah’s rich maritime history, including the motley crew of marauders that once filled its ports. It’s also right below the Savannah Prohibition Museum, making it the perfect spot for history buffs to take in different periods of the city’s past in one day. Visitors can engage with interpretive panels and audio recordings that reveal the nitty gritty details of pirate life or peruse primary documents to discover the secrets of history’s most infamous voyages. Real weapons, treasures, and tools—including Spanish coins from the El Cazador shipwreck and five carats of emeralds from the Atocha—immerse you in the Golden Age of Piracy. The museum’s strikingly life-like wax figures also allow you to meet (or even strike a pose with) heroes and scoundrels alike. An interactive map shows how pirate history has unfolded around the world; however, the museum places special focus on Savannah’s own pirate ties, including the exploits of Captain Caleb Davis, an infamous smuggler and privateer with Georgia ties. Women pirates such as Anne Bonny and Mary Read are also highlighted, dispelling the misconception that only men could find fortunes on the high seas. After brushing up on your history, you can drop anchor and grab a drink at the on-site Pirates Tavern. With its barrels of ale, wood-beamed ceilings, skulls, ropes, and more, it feels like entering into a real buccaneer’s bar—without the perils, thankfully. It even serves up time-tested pirate recipes, including “Hard Tack,” a rock-hard cracker just as salty as the sea. The bartending ne’er-do-wells, Scarlett Redd and John Boy, sling up brews, wines, and themed cocktails like West Indian Rum Punch, and may even treat you to a traditional sea shanty or two. If the pirate’s life is for you, round off your visit with a toast, and pop into the gift store for your booty.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/savannah-pirates-and-treasure-museum
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‘Three Figures’ in London, England
Over the breadth and scope of London, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of statues. Some depict the heroic efforts of individuals while others memorialize great thinkers or innovators. Still there are a handful of sculptures that honor a moment in time in the capital's rich and varied history. This best describes a grouping of figures along a side street in the Mayfair district. This piece is entitled, "Three Figures' and is the work of British sculptor Neal French (1933- ). It depicts a photographer, a model, and a curious passerby. The photographer is the renowned filmmaker Terence Donovan (1936 - 1996), whose studio is located nearby at 30 Bourdon Street. The model is Dame Lesley Lawson, (1949 - ) better known as Twiggy. The other figure is symbolic of the everyman. This figurative sculpture was commissioned by Grosvenor Estate in 2012, it was to inaugurate their offices on nearby Grosvenor Hill. The piece was meant to reflect the areas impact on the 'Swinging Sixties', a youth led cultural revolution that was integral to London during the 1960's. This movement was highly influential in the areas of music and fashion. This is mirrored in the choice of the subject matter. Twiggy was the "It-Girl" of the time, the poster child of this Mod youth led movement. She is depicted with her iconic pixie cut short hair and wearing a minidress in the style of Dame Mary Quant, (1930 -2023). This grouping of statues is apart of a sculptural art trail that includes works by Henry Moore, (1889 - 1986) and other contemporary artists.
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Match Museum in Väster, Sweden
Jönköping was once known as Sweden's "Match City" ("Tändsticksstaden") because for over a century that was its most famous export. At one point, a third of the town's workforce was employed in this single industry. Although many might consider matchsticks to be a dull subject, it is clear the residents of this city disagree, as they have turned part of the former Jönköpings Tändsticksfabrik factory into a museum dedicated to them. It is one of only three such museums in the world. The Match Museum tells the story of matchmaking in Jönköping, which dates back to 1845, as well as across the world. Svenska Tändsticksaktiebolaget, which owned all of Sweden's match factories, once controlled 60-70% of the world's match market. The museum has preserved match-making machines and has opportunities to make one' own matchboxes. There is also a collection of thousands of matchboxes and labels, some of which can be purchased in the gift shop. Surrounding the museum, the Jönköpings Tändsticksfabrik factory as a whole is the world's only completely preserved historic match factory. It is now home to bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and even a theater and hotel.
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2026-02-05T16:00:00-05:00
Himeji Castle Shrine in Himeji, Japan
Religion and tradition are deeply connected in Japanese culture, especially with Shintoism where hundreds of not thousands of gods rule over various things. In this case, a spirit looking over Himeji castle is worshiped in the castle itself. The shrine, which is located at the top floor of the castle is dedicated to Osakabehime, a spirit or yokai who is said to be a lonely kitsune, or an illegitimate child of the princess, or an angry courtesan who met her end at the hands of the lord. While this is not known, it is generally agreed that the spirit hates people and stays away from them as much as it can. Only once a year does it meet the local lord to tell him if the castle will stand for another year. This event is celebrated with a festival. The shrine was always near the castle, but it was moved during the first renovation to a nearby temple. However, ever since this happened bad things occured in the castle, and the shrine was quickly moved back to the courtyard. Later during the restoration in the Showa era, the shine was moved to its current place. It still gets many donations and keeps the castle safe.
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Flipper’s Grave in Marathon, Florida
Beneath a life-sized dolphin statue at the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon, FL lies Mitzi, the silver-screen legend who starred as the original Flipper series. Her grave, marked by a plaque honoring her as "The Original Flipper," and a larger than life sculpture, is more than a roadside oddity; it is the spiritual heart of the facility and traditionally the first stop on every tour. What makes this site truly wonderful is the living legacy that surrounds it. Rather than a just a memorial, Mitzi rests in a thriving sanctuary where many current inhabitants are the direct descendants of her co-stars. There is also a bench for visitors to relax next to Mitzi. For visitors in 2026, the grave serves as a poignant reminder of how one animal's stardom sparked a global movement for marine conservation and research.
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The Great Chamber in Kanab, Utah
Utah’s Great Chamber, a sandstone alcove over 200 feet wide, is the awe-inspiring result of millions of years of wind and sand shaping rock. The Chamber was created when erosion ate into the side of a Navajo sandstone cliff formed from dunes 180 million years ago in the Jurassic period. The key geologic factor here is "differential erosion," in which softer rock erodes quicker than the surrounding harder rock, enabling wind and floods to scoop out a massive hollow in the cliff face. The wind also blew sand into the alcove's floor, creating a huge dune that fills much of the interior. Visitors who have returned to the Chamber years later say that the sand-scape continues to slowly change, shifting and reshaping. The smooth, pale sandstone of this cathedral-like structure changes color with the sun's angle, almost glowing in off-whites, soft pinks and yellows when the sun is brightest. Visitors have compared it to the feeling of being in a house of worship with its soaring archways and meditative aura. Photographers suggest that sunrise and sunset provide the most dramatic shadows and views over the Grand Staircase-Escalante region. Getting to the secluded Great Chamber takes a little planning. Several local guides and tour companies offer ATV and Jeep tours that make it easy to reach the Great Chamber. To go on your own, you’ll want a high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle to get to the Cutler Point access area. Some visitors even make it a day-trip from Zion National Park. After that, you’ll make the final climb on foot, so consider high boots or hiking sandals and plenty of water; the deep sand and incline can make the hike somewhat strenuous. (It’s at a 6,700-foot elevation, after all.)
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Reichsburg Cochem in Cochem, Germany
Reichsburg Cochem is a hilltop castle in Germany’s Mosel River Valley. It sits on a hill that over looks the city and the neighboring Mosel River. Several vineyards sit along the hillside of the castle and the river which grow the grapes to make the the Riesling wine that the area is famous for. The castle was built in 1130 and in 1151, King Konrad III occupied the castle and declared it an "Imperial Castle". It was later destroyed by French troops in 1689 during the Nine Years' War and afterwards it sat in ruins for nearly two centuries. In 1868 it was rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style by German businessman Louis Fredric Ravené. During WWII, ownership of the castle was transferred to the German government and following WWII, it was then transferred to the West German government. In 1978, the city of Cochem bought the castle and it is now the main tourist attraction in the city. The castle is open for tours throughout the day and the views from the castle are breathtaking.
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Santa Costanza in Rome, Italy
Located three Roman miles outside Rome's ancient walls, the Mausoleum of Constantina (Santa Costanza) might just be one of the Eternal City's most unique yet underrated churches. Originally built around 350 by the Emperor Constantine to house the remains of his daughter Constantina, it was part of the much larger Basilica of Saint Agnes, only a small portion of which remains today. Santa Constanza later became a church in its own right, making it one of the few remaining ancient churches of Rome not to be in the structure of a basilica. Instead, it is in a circular plan common among ancient Roman mausoleums. What truly makes Santa Costanza stand out are its mosaics surviving from the 4th century in the apses and ambulatory vault. Some of these mosaics have secular or even pagan themes, giving a glimpse into a time in which Christianity coexisted openly with older religions. The church also once housed two large porphyry sarcophagi, believed to belong to Constantina and her sister Helena. They have since been moved to the Vatican, however a replica of one is still on display here.
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Taipei Bridge Scooter Waterfall in Taiwan
Taiwan is sometimes jocularly called the “Kingdom of Scooters” due to its being home to the highest density of scooters in the world; statistically speaking, 6 out of 10 people ride a scooter in this country, and the roads in big cities are covered all over with them during rush hour. In Taipei, the morning scooter traffic gets the densest on an unassuming ramp off Taipei Bridge in Datong District, where thousands of riders cascade down onto Minquan West Road every day, carefully avoiding clashing into each other. This so-called “Scooter Waterfall” has not only become an unexpected tourist attraction, offering an opportunity to capture a unique, strangely photogenic sight, but also an icon of Taipei’s busy city life, the chaos of rush hour and all.
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Foding Palace in Nanjing, China
Beneath the domed summit of Niushoushan Cultural Park lies one of China’s most unexpected sacred spaces: an enormous multi-level Buddhist palace hidden completely underground. Built to echo the mountain’s Tang-dynasty religious heritage, the complex was designed to protect important relics—believed to include a fragment of the Buddha’s skull—once kept on this very peak. Descend through spiraling stone corridors into a surreal, cathedral-like space of illuminated lotus domes, golden halls, and one of the largest underground reclining Buddhas in Asia. Concealed below ground to evoke a hidden mandala-world, the palace blends relic veneration with futuristic architecture, creating an unexpected sacred labyrinth beneath an otherwise tranquil cultural park.
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2026-02-02T00:46:00-05:00
Welcome to The Obscura Society
What if Atlas Obscura wasn't just a guide, but also a doorway? The Obscura Society invites you into a living, digital world where stories respond, environments listen and curiosity shapes the experience itself. Designed as a living, digital space, The Obscura Society is always on. Guests can drop in from anywhere, at any time, to meet others, share discoveries and take part in unfolding stories, whether they’re visiting through a mobile device, personal computer or VR headset. At the heart of The Obscura Society is an AI bartender who welcomes every guest. Like a great local bar anywhere in the world, they serve imaginative, global drinks such as: Fröccs, Horchata Lojana, Panther Milk, Nectar Soda, Cheese Tea, the Pegu Club Cocktail and more! Share the surprising stories and learn about the cultural origins behind them, all drawn from Atlas Obscura’s vast archive of curiosities. Surrounding visitors of the world is a richly layered space inspired by real places across the globe. Photographs from Atlas Obscura contributors line the walls, while an interactive world map gives you access to the full Atlas Obscura database. From here, portals open into the complete Atlas Obscura VR app, along with pathways to books, articles and other Atlas Obscura experiences. It's an evolving digital world that will continue to change over time as your experience also evolves with each visit to The Obscura Society. Every session offers new conversations, discoveries and opportunities to connect with others as you explore the endlessly strange, wondrous and unexpected stories that define Atlas Obscura.
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2026-02-04T18:00:00+00:00
The Beauty may be horror TV but it misses the genre's point
In The Beauty, mysterious deaths of models are linked to a new drug and a sexually transmitted infection, both of which kill as they beautify. But if you want great body horror, this isn't the place to look, concludes Bethan Ackerley
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26935811-300-the-beauty-may-be-horror-tv-but-it-misses-the-genres-point/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Weakening ice shelf has caused crucial Antarctic glacier to accelerate
The flow of ice at Pine Island Glacier in West Antarctica has sped up dramatically due to the disintegration of the ice shelf in front of it, and this could lead to faster sea level rise
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514697-weakening-ice-shelf-has-caused-crucial-antarctic-glacier-to-accelerate/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Physicists warn of 'catastrophic' impact from UK science cuts
Science funding cuts in the UK are expected to be a "devastasting blow" for physics research, affecting international projects such as particle detection experiments at CERN
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514481-physicists-warn-of-catastrophic-impact-from-uk-science-cuts/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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The secret signals our organs send to repair tissues and slow ageing
Your organs are constantly talking to each other in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Tapping into these communication networks is opening up radical new ways to boost health
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2513188-the-secret-signals-our-organs-send-to-repair-tissues-and-slow-ageing/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Why exercise isn't much help if you are trying to lose weight
When we exercise more, our bodies may compensate by using less energy for other things – especially if we eat less too
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514600-why-exercise-isnt-much-help-if-you-are-trying-to-lose-weight/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Synchronised volcanic eruptions on Io hint at a spongy interior
Five volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io erupted simultaneously, spewing a mind-boggling amount of lava onto the surface and giving us clues to what may lie underneath
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514419-synchronised-volcanic-eruptions-on-io-hint-at-a-spongy-interior/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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New Scientist recommends 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26935811-200-new-scientist-recommends-28-years-later-the-bone-temple/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Statins don't cause most of the side effects listed on their labels
A review of the evidence suggests that statins are no more likely than a placebo to cause most of the side effects listed on their labels
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514471-statins-dont-cause-most-of-the-side-effects-listed-on-their-labels/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Moving inductions to early morning could shorten labour by 6 hours
By matching uterine contractions up with the body’s natural circadian rhythms, inducing labour in the early morning is linked to shorter labour and fewer emergency C-sections
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514192-moving-inductions-to-early-morning-could-shorten-labour-by-6-hours/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Sebastião Salgado's stunning shots of the world's icy regions
The late photographer's work depicting some of the world's coldest places is collected in his new book Genesis
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2513540-sebastiao-salgados-stunning-shots-of-the-worlds-icy-regions/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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A new 'brief history' of the universe paints a wide picture
Nearly 40 years after Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time, Sarah Alam Malik's epic exploration of the cosmos reflects a changed landscape around science in the 21st century, finds Alison Flood
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26935811-100-a-new-brief-history-of-the-universe-paints-a-wide-picture/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Five stunning images from the Close-up Photographer of the Year awards
An otherworldly coral, a very cute moth and an intricately beautiful mushroom are among the winners in the prize this year
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514247-five-stunning-images-from-the-close-up-photographer-of-the-year-awards/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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The toxic burden of pesticides is growing all around the world
Pesticides are becoming more toxic and just about every country is using more of them year after year, despite a UN target to halve the overall risk by 2030
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514439-the-toxic-burden-of-pesticides-is-growing-all-around-the-world/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Methane surge in 2020 was linked to lower pollution during lockdowns
A change in atmospheric chemistry during the covid pandemic resulted in methane concentrations spiking, raising concerns that cleaning up pollution could have similar knock-on effects in the future
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514587-methane-surge-in-2020-was-linked-to-lower-pollution-during-lockdowns/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Bonobo's pretend tea party shows capacity for imagination
Kanzi, a bonobo with exceptional language skills, took part in a make-believe tea party that demonstrated cognitive abilities never seen before in non-human primates
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514366-bonobos-pretend-tea-party-shows-capacity-for-imagination/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Fast-charging quantum battery built inside a quantum computer
An experiment with superconducting qubits opens the door to determining whether quantum devices could be less energetically costly if they are powered by quantum batteries
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514061-fast-charging-quantum-battery-built-inside-a-quantum-computer/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Nasal spray could prevent infections from any flu strain
An antibody that has the power to neutralise any influenza strain could be widely administered in the form of a nasal spray if a flu pandemic emerges
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514199-nasal-spray-could-prevent-infections-from-any-flu-strain/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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Vegan toddlers can grow at the same rate as omnivores
Two-year-olds raised in vegan or vegetarian households don't necessarily have restricted growth, according to a study of 1.2 million children
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514496-vegan-toddlers-can-grow-at-the-same-rate-as-omnivores/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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How to live a meaningful life, according to science
The meaning of life has puzzled philosophers for millennia, but new research suggests it could be as simple as lending a helping hand
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2513875-how-to-live-a-meaningful-life-according-to-science/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-04T18:00:00+00:00
Why Elon Musk has misunderstood the point of Star Trek
As Elon Musk and Pete Hegseth talk about wanting to make Star Trek real, long-time fan Chanda Prescod-Weinstein says they've misconstrued the heart of the story
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26935810-100-why-elon-musk-has-misunderstood-the-point-of-star-trek/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-04T18:00:00+00:00
Unexpectedly moving book makes the case for the Arctic
In his lyrical book Frostlines, Neil Shea argues that we are more connected to the Arctic than we might think, says Elle Hunt
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26935811-000-unexpectedly-moving-book-makes-the-case-for-the-arctic/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-04T18:00:00+00:00
Holy prosociality! Batman makes people stand for pregnant passengers
Feedback is delighted by an experiment on the Milan metro system, which involved a prosthetic bump, a Batman costume and some unexpected displays of public decency
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26935812-100-holy-prosociality-batman-makes-people-stand-for-pregnant-passengers/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-04T17:08:06+00:00
Psychedelic causes similar brain state to meditation
The psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT seemed to induce similar patterns of brain activity in a lama - a revered spiritual teacher in Tibetan Buddhism - as meditation, advancing our understanding of the drug's neurological effects
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514090-psychedelic-causes-similar-brain-state-to-meditation/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-04T14:55:11+00:00
A social network for AI looks disturbing, but it's not what you think
A social network where humans are banned and AI models talk openly of world domination has led to claims that the "singularity" has begun, but the truth is that much of the content is written by humans
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514240-a-social-network-for-ai-looks-disturbing-but-its-not-what-you-think/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-04T16:00:34+00:00
Record-breaking quantum simulator could unlock new materials
An array of 15,000 qubits made from phosphorus and silicon offers an unprecedentedly large platform for simulating quantum materials such as perfect conductors of electricity
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514189-record-breaking-quantum-simulator-could-unlock-new-materials/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-04T14:00:14+00:00
Forever chemical TFA has tripled due to ozone-preserving refrigerants
Chemicals used in refrigeration break down in the atmosphere to produce trifluoroacetic acid, a persistent pollutant that could be harmful to humans and aquatic life
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514278-forever-chemical-tfa-has-tripled-due-to-ozone-preserving-refrigerants/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-02T16:01:29+00:00
Treating cancer before 3pm could help patients live longer
The most robust evidence to date shows that people with a type of lung cancer lived longer if they received immunotherapy before 3pm
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514007-treating-cancer-before-3pm-could-help-patients-live-longer/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-03T18:00:49+00:00
Dutch air force reads pilots' brainwaves to make training harder
While pilots are flying in a VR simulation, their brainwave patterns can be fed into an AI model that assesses how challenging they are finding a task and adjusts the difficulty accordingly
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2510975-dutch-air-force-reads-pilots-brainwaves-to-make-training-harder/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-03T18:00:48+00:00
The weird rules of temperature get even stranger in the quantum realm
Can a single particle have a temperature? It may seem impossible with our standard understanding of temperature, but columnist Jacklin Kwan finds that it’s not exactly ruled out in the quantum realm
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2513618-the-weird-rules-of-temperature-get-even-stranger-in-the-quantum-realm/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-03T14:06:48+00:00
Why did SpaceX just apply to launch 1 million satellites?
SpaceX says it wants to deploy an astronomical number of data centres in orbit to supply power for artificial intelligence, but the proposal might not be entirely serious
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2514106-why-did-spacex-just-apply-to-launch-1-million-satellites/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-02T11:00:26+00:00
Neanderthals and early humans may have interbred over a vast area
We are getting a clearer sense of where and how often Homo sapiens and Neanderthals interbred, and it turns out the behaviour was much more common than we first thought
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2513892-neanderthals-and-early-humans-may-have-interbred-over-a-vast-area/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-02T20:00:07+00:00
Ants attack their nest-mates because pollution changes their smell
Ants rely on scent to recognise their comrades, and when they are exposed to common air pollutants, other members of their colony react as if they are enemies
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2512772-ants-attack-their-nest-mates-because-pollution-changes-their-smell/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-02T16:32:29+00:00
A huge cloud of dark matter may be lurking near our solar system
For the first time, researchers have found what seems to be a cloud of dark matter about 60 million times the mass of the sun in our galactic neighbourhood
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2513924-a-huge-cloud-of-dark-matter-may-be-lurking-near-our-solar-system/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-02-07T14:00:00+00:00
'There's no reason to ban us from playing': Analysis debunks notion that transgender women have inherent physical advantages in sports
Sadie Schreiner (second from the left), is a transgender track-and-field athlete who has competed at the college level. New research suggests being a transgender woman does not confer inherent physical advantages over cisgender women.
https://www.livescience.com/health/theres-no-reason-to-ban-us-from-playing-analysis-debunks-notion-that-transgender-women-have-inherent-physical-advantages-in-sports
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2026-02-07T12:15:00+00:00
Clean energy is surging — with or without Trump
The cost of solar and wind generation has fallen sharply in the past 15 years, making renewables economically viable.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/renewable-energy/clean-energy-is-surging-with-or-without-trump
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2026-02-07T12:00:00+00:00
Top 5 tips for buying an electric toothbrush for kids, according to experts
A picture of a toddler brushing his teeth with an electric toothbrush
https://www.livescience.com/health/top-5-tips-for-buying-an-electric-toothbrush-for-kids-according-to-experts
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2026-02-07T12:00:00+00:00
Science news this week: Anomalies inside Earth, leak on Artemis II, and how psychedelics may help treat PTSD
In this week's science news, we covered discoveries beneath Earth's crust, Artemis II's first scrub, an ape that plays pretend, using psychedelics for PTSD and some stunning wildlife photos.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/science-news-this-week-anomalies-inside-earth-leak-on-artemis-ii-and-how-psychedelics-may-help-treat-ptsd
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2026-02-07T10:00:00+00:00
Why do kids eat their boogers?
Kids, adults and other primates like chimpanzees are known to pick their noses and eat their boogers.
https://www.livescience.com/human-behavior/why-do-kids-eat-their-boogers
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2026-02-06T22:04:42+00:00
'Invisible scaffolding of the universe' revealed in ambitious new James Webb telescope images
Blue blobs represent invisible dark matter in this sliver of JWST's impressive new matter map
https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/dark-matter/invisible-scaffolding-of-the-universe-revealed-in-ambitious-new-james-webb-telescope-images
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2026-02-06T17:05:48+00:00
Extraordinary photo captures first appearance of Siberian peregrine falcon in Australia's arid center
The Siberian peregrine falcon captured on camera by ecologist Tim Henderson over Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary near Alice Springs in central Australia.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/birds/extraordinary-photo-captures-first-appearance-of-siberian-peregrine-falcon-in-australias-arid-center
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2026-02-06T16:35:40+00:00
Scientist accidentally stumbles across bizarre ancient ‘wrinkle structures’ in Morocco that shouldn't be there
Scientists discovered the fossil imprints in Morocco's Central High Atlas Mountains.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/scientist-accidentally-stumbles-across-bizarre-ancient-wrinkle-structures-in-morocco-that-shouldnt-be-there
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2026-02-06T16:00:00+00:00
Psychedelic drug ayahuasca could treat PTSD, early studies hint. But exactly how it works isn't clear.
Former Navy pilot Kegan Gill says that an ayahuasca retreat in Peru hosted by the Heroic Hearts Project laid the groundwork for him to treat his PTSD. Here, Gill poses with two retreat facilitators.
https://www.livescience.com/health/psychedelic-drug-ayahuasca-could-treat-ptsd-early-studies-hint-but-exactly-how-it-works-isnt-clear
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2026-02-06T16:00:00+00:00
Psychedelics may rewire the brain to treat PTSD. Scientists are finally beginning to understand how.
Psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA may help people with PTSD. New research is beginning to unravel how they work.
https://www.livescience.com/health/mind/psychedelics-may-rewire-the-brain-to-treat-ptsd-scientists-are-finally-beginning-to-understand-how
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2026-02-06T13:00:00+00:00
Bandera Volcano Ice Cave: The weird lava tube in New Mexico whose temperature is always below freezing
Frigid conditions inside the Bandera Volcano Ice Cave have caused ice to grow there for at least 3,400 years.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/bandera-volcano-ice-cave-the-weird-lava-tube-in-new-mexico-whose-temperature-is-always-below-freezing
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2026-02-06T10:00:00+00:00
Every major galaxy is speeding away from the Milky Way, except one — and we finally know why
A view of the potential merger between the Milky Way and Andromeda as it may appear in Earth's night sky in 3.75 billion years.
https://www.livescience.com/space/cosmology/every-major-galaxy-is-speeding-away-from-the-milky-way-except-one-and-we-finally-know-why
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2026-02-05T22:30:00+00:00
The 'mono' virus raises the risk of MS and cancer in some. 22 genes hint at why.
The Epstein-Barr virus infects most people, but in some, it raises the risk of chronic illnesses. Why?
https://www.livescience.com/health/viruses-infections-disease/the-mono-virus-raises-the-risk-of-ms-and-cancer-in-some-22-genes-hint-at-why
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2026-02-05T22:02:25+00:00
Spotted lanternflies are invading the US. They may have gotten their evolutionary superpowers in China's cities.
The invasive spotted lanternfly feeds on tree sap with its piercing mouthparts.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/insects/spotted-lanternflies-are-invading-the-us-they-may-have-gotten-their-evolutionary-superpowers-in-chinas-cities
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2026-02-05T19:00:00+00:00
Kanzi the bonobo could play pretend — a trait thought unique to humans
Kanzi consistently identified the correct location of the pretend juice and grape.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/land-mammals/kanzi-the-bonobo-could-play-pretend-a-trait-thought-unique-to-humans
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2026-02-05T18:05:08+00:00
Black hole outburst named 'Jetty McJetface' is one of the most energetic objects in the universe
An illustration of a black hole shredding a star and releasing an energy jet. The powerful 'Jetty McJetface' feature was discovered in one such system.
https://www.livescience.com/space/black-holes/black-hole-outburst-jetty-mcjetface-is-one-of-the-most-energetic-objects-in-the-universe-and-only-growing-brighter
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2026-02-05T17:06:33+00:00
Martian meteorite that fell to Earth is full of ancient water, new scans reveal
NWA 7034, a.k.a. "Black Beauty," is a roughly 11-ounce (320 grams) and exceptionally dark meteorite that originated on Mars.
https://www.livescience.com/space/mars/martian-meteorite-that-fell-to-earth-is-full-of-ancient-water-new-scans-reveal
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2026-02-05T16:00:00+00:00
7,500-year-old deer skull headdress discovered in Germany indicates hunter-gatherers shared sacred items and ideas with region's first farmers
This deer skull headdress unearthed at the site of a Neolithic village indicates people there interacted with Mesolithic hunter-gatherers.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/7-500-year-old-deer-skull-headdress-discovered-in-germany-indicates-hunter-gatherers-shared-sacred-items-and-ideas-with-regions-first-farmers
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2026-02-05T14:45:00+00:00
How well can AI and humans work together? Scientists are turning to Dungeons & Dragons to find out
Vancouver, Canada - January 15, 2012: A hobgoblin archer from the Wizards of the Coast tabletop Dungeons and Dragons game, posed on a rocky background.
https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/how-well-can-ai-and-humans-work-together-scientists-are-turning-to-dungeons-and-dragons-to-find-out
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2026-02-05T12:00:00+00:00
Amazfit Active Max review: The best budget smartwatch of 2026?
A close-up picture of our reviewer wearing the Amazfit Active Max smartwatch
https://www.livescience.com/health/exercise/amazfit-active-max-smartwatch-review
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2026-02-05T10:16:08+00:00
Saltwater crocodiles crossed the Indian Ocean to reach the Seychelles — before humans arrived and wiped them out
New study finds saltwater crocodiles used to be in a lot more places than they are today.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/alligators-crocodiles/saltwater-crocodiles-crossed-the-indian-ocean-to-reach-the-seychelles-before-humans-arrived-and-wiped-them-out
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2026-02-05T10:00:00+00:00
The US will see a rare 'blood moon' eclipse before sunrise this March: Where and when to look
A "blood moon" total lunar eclipse will be visible from North America on March 3, 2026.
https://www.livescience.com/space/the-moon/the-us-will-see-a-rare-blood-moon-eclipse-before-sunrise-this-march-where-and-when-to-look
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2026-02-05T09:58:29+00:00
Daily sudoku: Take a break with this classic numbers puzzle
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2026-02-04T22:29:04+00:00
Remote region in Greece has one of the most genetically distinct populations in Europe
The 11th-to-12th-century church of Agios Georgios in the ancient settlement of Ano Poula. The structure showcases the megalithic building tradition of Deep Mani, which is characterized by the use of exceptionally large stone blocks that are laid without mortar.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/human-evolution/remote-region-in-greece-has-one-of-the-most-genetically-distinct-populations-in-europe
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2026-02-04T17:55:19+00:00
Life-friendly molecules are leaking out of Jupiter's giant moon Europa, Galileo images hint
Ammonia-bearing compounds on Jupiter's moon Europa, shown in red, were found by the Galileo spacecraft in 1997. The finding was uncovered by a new analysis of the Galileo mission's data.
https://www.livescience.com/space/planets/life-friendly-molecules-are-leaking-out-of-jupiters-giant-moon-europa-galileo-images-hint
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2026-02-04T16:56:34+00:00
'Behemoth star,' previously thought to be dying, is 'rising from the ashes' like a phoenix
WOH G64, a.k.a. the "behemoth star," is a red supergiant that was previously predicted to imminently explode in a violent supernova, thanks to recent research that uncovered a cocoon of dust surrounding it.
https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/behemoth-star-previously-thought-to-be-dying-is-rising-from-the-ashes-like-a-pheonix
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2026-02-04T16:52:20+00:00
New map shows weird magnetic anomaly lurking beneath Australia's Northern Territory
Researchers have described a magnetic anomaly in Australia's Northern Territory that is shaped just like the country.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/new-map-shows-weird-magnetic-anomaly-lurking-beneath-australias-northern-territory
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2026-02-04T15:31:10+00:00
'Nitrogen fixing' trees could help tropical forests bounce back, research suggests
Many tropical forests are regenerating on land where forests have previously been chopped down for cattle grazing. Practices like these cause nitrogen to be lost from the soil, which can slow the regrowth of forests.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/plants/nitrogen-fixing-trees-could-help-tropical-forests-bounce-back-research-suggests
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2026-02-04T15:30:00+00:00
Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 binoculars review
Swarovski NL Pure 8x32
https://www.livescience.com/technology/swarovski-nl-pure-8x32-binoculars-review
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2026-02-04T11:00:00+00:00
Diagnostic dilemma: Man's autopsy reveals unexpected 'boomerang-shaped' structure in his heart
The elusive "os cordis" may form to compensate for heart issues, per the case report.
https://www.livescience.com/health/heart-circulation/diagnostic-dilemma-mans-autopsy-reveals-unexpected-boomerang-shaped-structure-in-his-heart
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2026-02-04T10:00:00+00:00
'Textbooks will need to be updated': Jupiter is smaller and flatter than we thought, Juno spacecraft reveals
Jupiter imaged by the Juno spacecraft, with the shadow of the massive moon Ganymede to the left. Data from Juno suggests that Jupiter is flatter than previously thought, according to a new study.
https://www.livescience.com/space/planets/textbooks-will-need-to-be-updated-jupiter-is-smaller-and-flatter-than-we-thought-juno-spacecraft-reveals
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2026-02-04T00:01:00+00:00
A deer carrying the rotting head of its vanquished foe and a playful lynx shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award
In "Never-Ending Struggle," Kohei Nagira captured a sika deer carrying the severed head of a rival male. This deer won a fight over a female but didn't manage to untangle his antlers from his opponent's. A local fisherman says this deer dragged its rival's body for several days before finally tearing off its head.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/a-deer-carrying-the-rotting-head-of-its-vanquished-foe-and-a-playful-lynx-shortlisted-for-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-nuveen-peoples-choice-award
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2026-02-04T00:01:00+00:00
Grim photo captures polar bear mom and cubs resting in mud in summer heat
In "Family Rest," Christopher Paetkau captured a polar bear mom and her cubs napping in Canada's summer heat.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/polar-bears/grim-photo-captures-polar-bear-mom-and-cubs-resting-in-mud-in-summer-heat
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2026-02-03T21:41:32+00:00
Asteroid 2024 YR4's collision with the moon could create a flash visible from Earth, study finds
An illustration of a near-Earth asteroid. Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4.3% chance of striking the moon, as of February 2026. These odds are likely to remain the same until the space rock swings closer in 2028.
https://www.livescience.com/space/asteroids/asteroid-2024-yr4s-collision-with-the-moon-could-create-a-flash-visible-from-earth-study-finds
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2026-02-03T21:20:00+00:00
Men develop cardiovascular disease 7 years before women, study suggests. But why?
A new analysis finds men consistently have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease after age 35 than women do.
https://www.livescience.com/health/heart-circulation/men-develop-cardiovascular-disease-7-years-before-women-study-suggests-but-why
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2026-02-03T16:02:50+00:00
Hydrogen leak derails Artemis II wet rehearsal, pushing launch date back by weeks
The Artemis II rocket stands poised to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, having left NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building (pictured here) on Jan. 17.
https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/hydrogen-leak-derails-artemis-ii-wet-rehearsal-pushing-launch-date-back-by-weeks
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2026-02-03T15:11:36+00:00
'Landmark' elephant bone finding in Spain may be from time of Hannibal's war against Rome
The mysterious bone was unearthed in 2019 at the site of an ancient fortified village near the southern Spanish city of Córdoba.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/landmark-elephant-bone-finding-in-spain-may-be-from-time-of-hannibals-war-against-rome
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2026-02-03T15:00:00+00:00
Mokoqi Star Projector Night Light review
Mokoqi Star Projector Night Light
https://www.livescience.com/technology/mokoqi-star-projector-night-light-review
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2026-02-03T13:47:05+00:00
'System in flux': Scientists reveal what happened when wolves and cougars returned to Yellowstone
Wolves and cougars have returned to Yellowstone over the last 50 years after being hunted to near-extinction.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/land-mammals/system-in-flux-scientists-reveal-what-happened-when-wolves-and-cougars-returned-to-yellowstone
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2026-02-03T12:57:45+00:00
In the search for bees, Mozambique honey hunters and birds share a language with distinct, regional dialects
Honey-harvest in the Niassa Special Reserve, Mozambique.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/birds/in-the-search-for-bees-mozambique-honey-hunters-and-birds-share-a-language-with-distinct-regional-dialects
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2026-02-03T12:00:00+00:00
LaView Galaxy Projector review
LaView Galaxy Projector
https://www.livescience.com/technology/laview-galaxy-projector-review
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2026-02-03T10:00:00+00:00
Physicists push thousands of atoms to a 'Schrödinger's cat' state — bringing the quantum world closer to reality than ever before
An illustration of particles behaving like a wave. Physicists have coaxed thousands of sodium nanoparticles into acting like waves in a new superposition experiment.
https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/quantum-physics/physicists-push-thousands-of-atoms-to-a-schrodingers-cat-state-bringing-the-quantum-world-closer-to-reality-than-ever-before
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2026-02-03T08:00:00+00:00
Trippy 'biomass' snap reveals first detailed look at our planet's carbon stores — Earth from space
The first, false-color image captured by ESA's newly operational Biomass satellite shows the varying types of vegetation surrounding Bolivia's Beni River. In the photo, rainforests appear green, grasslands are purple, wetlands are reddish, and water appears black.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/trippy-biomass-snap-reveals-first-detailed-look-at-our-planets-carbon-stores-earth-from-space
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2026-02-02T21:11:37+00:00
Preserved hair reveals just how bad lead exposure was in the 20th century
Scientists looked at archived hair samples, included these from a baby (right) and an adult (left), to see how much lead they contained.
https://www.livescience.com/health/preserved-hair-reveals-just-how-bad-lead-exposure-was-in-the-20th-century
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2026-02-02T20:03:19+00:00
Auroras likely as most active sunspot in years turns toward Earth
Sunspot region 4366 (black dots) just fired off the strongest solar flare in years (inset), making auroras likely this week.
https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/sunspot-launches-27-solar-flares-in-24-hours-including-strongest-outburst-in-years
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2026-02-02T17:34:21+00:00
What is Moltbook? A social network for AI threatens a 'total purge' of humanity — but some experts say it's a hoax
Moltbook has gone viral since its launch less than a week ago. Some experts say it poses a serious cybersecurity risk.
https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/what-is-moltbook-a-social-network-for-ai-threatens-a-total-purge-of-humanity-but-some-experts-say-its-a-hoax
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2026-02-02T16:58:25+00:00
Enormous 'mega-blob' under Hawaii is solid rock and iron, not gooey — and it may fuel a hotspot
A "mega-blob" deep beneath Hawaii may be fueling a volcanic hotspot, according to a new study.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/enormous-mega-blob-under-hawaii-is-solid-rock-and-iron-not-gooey-and-it-may-fuel-a-hotspot
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2026-02-02T15:00:00+00:00
Canon 15x50 IS All Weather binocular review
A male using the Canon 15x50 IS binoculars with the sea and coastline behind them.
https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/canon-15x50-is-all-weather
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2026-02-02T14:00:00+00:00
The Colorado River's largest tributary flows 'uphill' for over 100 miles — and geologists may finally have an explanation for it
For decades, geologists have struggled to understand the Green River's course through the Uinta Mountains in Utah and Colorado.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/the-colorado-rivers-largest-tributary-flows-uphill-for-over-100-miles-and-geologists-may-finally-have-an-explanation-for-it
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2026-02-02T13:13:29+00:00
Artemis II simulated launch window opens tonight as NASA delays mission due to 'rare Arctic outbreak'
The Artemis II rocket is waiting to fly from a launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/artemis-ii-simulated-launch-window-opens-tonight-as-nasa-delays-mission-due-to-rare-arctic-outbreak
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2026-02-07T14:00:00+00:00
Target Darts Omni Auto Scoring System Hits the Mark
Step up to the oche and hit the bull’s-eye with this automatic darts scoring system for online play.
https://www.wired.com/story/target-darts-omni-auto-scoring-system-rave/
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2026-02-07T13:00:00+00:00
4 Best Website Builders (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Don't fuss around with files and servers. Just use one of these WIRED-tested website builders.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-website-builders/
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2026-02-07T12:30:00+00:00
Sony's Biggest QLED Screens See Big Discounts This Weekend
You can grab a lower price on some of Sony's biggest QLED panels.
https://www.wired.com/story/bravia-9-deal-226/
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2026-02-07T12:00:00+00:00
The Technologies Changing How You’ll Watch the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
From drones with “first-person” visualization to real-time 360-degree replays and Olympics GPT, get ready to immerse yourself in the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-technologies-changing-how-youll-watch-the-2026-winter-olympic-games/
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2026-02-07T11:35:00+00:00
The 7 Best Automatic Litter Boxes (2025) Our Cats Would Recommend
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-automatic-cat-litter-boxes/
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2026-02-07T11:30:00+00:00
Moltbook, the Social Network for AI Agents, Exposed Real Humans’ Data
Plus: Apple’s Lockdown mode keeps the FBI out of a reporter’s phone, Elon Musk’s Starlink cuts off Russian forces, and more.
https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-moltbook-the-social-network-for-ai-agents-exposed-real-humans-data/
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