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Gaze into the Milky Way’s black hole with NASA’s ‘back catalog’ of X-ray data
26 January 2026 @ 4:34 pm
The Chandra X-Ray Observatory has gathered over 1.3 million detections in 27 years.
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We may not have flying cars, but we have flying umbrellas
26 January 2026 @ 3:01 pm
Inventor John Tse has gone high-tech to keep raindrops from falling on your head.
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Bald eagle chick watch 2026: Jackie lays first egg
26 January 2026 @ 2:18 pm
The fascinating lives of the Big Bear Valley birds are livestreamed 24/7.
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Babysitting grandkids can boost brain health
26 January 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Grandparents who play with, read to, and look after their grandkids score better on cognitive tests.
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REI is blowing out its branded jackets, fleeces pants, and more for clearance prices during this winter sale
26 January 2026 @ 2:39 am
REI's in-house products regularly over-perform their price tags and they're up to half-off during this flash sale.
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‘Walking sharks’ lay eggs without breaking a sweat
25 January 2026 @ 7:15 pm
Epaulette sharks surprise scientists with their easy peasy reproductive lives.
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Snowed in? Watch albatrosses nest on a sunny Pacific island instead
25 January 2026 @ 3:18 pm
As many as 75,000 mating pairs are waiting for eggs.
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Should you eat invasive species? We asked an ecologist.
25 January 2026 @ 1:00 pm
Tuck into some kudzu dip or feral hog sausage—they're delicious and good for the planet.
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Amazon just dropped this $300 Ninja indoor grill/air fryer down to $150 on clearance
25 January 2026 @ 12:59 am
This one handy Ninja appliance air fries, roasts, bakes, and even dehydrates. It's half-off right now for a limited time at Amazon.
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How to stop annoying spam calls
24 January 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Whether you use iOS or Android, don't waste your time with scammers.
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