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Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets’ names announced: Say hello to Sandy and Luna
1 May 2026 @ 4:29 pm
Star, Chip, Phoenix were the runners up.
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A brain implant to treat depression gets FDA greenlight to start trials
1 May 2026 @ 2:44 pm
In theory, Motif Neurotech's berry-sized device would work like a continuous glucose monitor.
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Do not open until July 4, 2276: U.S. buries a ‘zombie-proof’ time capsule
1 May 2026 @ 2:00 pm
The durable stainless steel container will be buried in Philadelphia for the country's 250th birthday.
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Why some cats love dogs—despite the risk
1 May 2026 @ 1:05 pm
Unusual animal playmates can be dangerous, but also really fun.
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Tennessee man uses lasers to make the world’s thinnest car
30 April 2026 @ 7:08 pm
The modified Ford Festiva is the size of a shopping cart and runs off a dirt bike engine.
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Surgeon wears Apple Vision Pro to fix cataract in medical first
30 April 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Paired with a custom app, other doctors could remotely see the operating room.
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Man builds 12-foot-long sailboat with materials from hardware store
30 April 2026 @ 3:45 pm
The Kentucky-based builder shows how carpentry and a spark of creativity can go a long way.
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Nervous humans are GM’s secret weapon for self-driving cars
30 April 2026 @ 2:45 pm
Put on your sensor suit and get ready to stress out.
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Fat Bear Week champion Chunk spotted taking a stroll in Alaska
30 April 2026 @ 2:04 pm
Weighing an estimated 1,200 pounds, the dominant brown bear clinched the 2025 crown.
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May skygazing: A blue moon, fading comet, and a lot of meteors
30 April 2026 @ 1:00 pm
Two full moons in one month occurs about once every 2.5 years.
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