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‘Fireworks’ spotted in stellar explosion 15 million light-years away
16 June 2026 @ 6:51 pm
Galaxy M83 is home to some unexpected pyrotechnics from the aftermath of a supernova.
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Got World Cup Fever? Send scientists your smartwatch data.
16 June 2026 @ 5:00 pm
For fans, stress levels can skyrocket even 14 hours before kickoff.
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Hallo Brötchen! Berlin Zoo welcomes baby pygmy hippo
16 June 2026 @ 3:58 pm
Brötchen (aka bread roll) is already everyone's favorite carb.
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Young humpback whale freed from fishing line near Cape Cod
16 June 2026 @ 2:55 pm
The whale sustained some injuries during the ordeal, but should recover.
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Best early Prime Day Amazon device deals 2026: Fire TV, Blink, Echo, and eero
16 June 2026 @ 2:32 pm
Amazon's own hardware is already discounted ahead of the main event, from a $17.99 Fire TV Stick 4K Select to the eero Pro 6E mesh system.
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Beef tea was all the rage in the 1800s
16 June 2026 @ 1:04 pm
A cup a day kept the doctor away—at least according to these 19th century remedies.
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The best last-minute Father’s Day gifts for any dad
15 June 2026 @ 10:50 pm
No matter what your dad is into, they'll appreciate the gifts on this list. We have everything from outdoor gear to tiny vinyl records.
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Put your name aboard NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
15 June 2026 @ 7:58 pm
The next generation space observatory is scheduled to launch in August.
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A berry-sized thermometer measures body temp. But you have to eat it.
15 June 2026 @ 7:05 pm
The sensor developed at MIT continuously monitors this vital sign from inside the body.
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America’s Time Capsule includes fabric from the Wright Brother’s plane, whale bone, poker chips, and more
15 June 2026 @ 5:36 pm
The time capsule will remain sealed in Philadelphia for 250 years.
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