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Giant phantom jellyfish spotted deep in Pacific
6 January 2026 @ 9:15 pm
These rare sea creatures live where the sun don't shine.
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Beer waste helps lab-grown meat taste meatier
6 January 2026 @ 8:25 pm
Brewing byproduct may be a key sustainable secret ingredient.
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Dissected Greenland shark eyeballs could help humans see forever
6 January 2026 @ 7:28 pm
The world's longest-living vertebrates maintain their vision for centuries.
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New wildlife cam features 800-pound elk in northern Michigan
6 January 2026 @ 5:02 pm
Gaylord is home to its own herd of 60 elk and one of the largest wild herds in the United States.
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CES 2026: The audio gear we want to chase, carry, and crank
6 January 2026 @ 4:00 pm
We’re in Las Vegas with two ears and a heart, on the search for the best in immersive open earbuds, portable Bluetooth speakers, powered stereo setups, and more.
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Mysterious space object is full of dark matter
6 January 2026 @ 3:45 pm
The failed star factory is nicknamed ‘Cloud-9.’
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Idaho once dropped 76 beavers from airplanes—on purpose
6 January 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Don't worry. They had parachutes.
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Amazon dropped Lasko space heater prices by up to 35% during this limited winter sale
6 January 2026 @ 1:40 pm
Cold weather season is in full effect. A well-placed space heater can make your home more comfortable while cutting your utility bill.
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Aquarium welcomes third endangered penguin chick in less than a month
5 January 2026 @ 7:55 pm
This African penguin baby will sadly not be named after a hot dog.
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‘King of Silver Dollars’ coin could fetch over $1M at auction
5 January 2026 @ 6:15 pm
Coin collectors consider the rare 1804 dollar one of the field's most desirable trophies.
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