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An odd-nosed crocodile ate our prehistoric ancestors
12 March 2026 @ 5:01 am
‘Lucy’ probably needed to watch her back.
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Get a $199 Shark vacuum for just $99 during Amazon’s flash clearance sale
11 March 2026 @ 8:47 pm
These vacuums are up to half-off and they include both corded and cordless models suitable for any space.
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For the first time, astronomers witnessed the birth of a ‘magnetar’
11 March 2026 @ 8:30 pm
These fast spinning, magnetic neutron stars may power some of the brightest supernovae in the cosmos.
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British man powers DIY car with discarded vapes
11 March 2026 @ 7:03 pm
The souped-up G-Wiz EV has a range of 18 miles and topped 40 miles per hour.
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Explore the human body in stunning, 3D detail with a new online tool
11 March 2026 @ 6:00 pm
The free Human Organ Atlas gives users an up-close-and-personal look at 56 human organs.
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Goal Zero Yeti 1500 6G review: A rugged portable power station that isn’t afraid to get dirty
11 March 2026 @ 5:31 pm
This $1,500 portable power station is only a little bigger than a typical toaster, but it's powerful enough to run full-sized appliances and more.
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Civil War shipwreck remains in ‘fantastic’ shape on ocean floor
11 March 2026 @ 4:18 pm
The USS Monitor was an ironclad ship nicknamed a 'Yankee cheesebox.'
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Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear of 2026 emerges from his den
11 March 2026 @ 2:43 pm
After months without food, he's hungry.
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Why do we even have baby teeth?
11 March 2026 @ 1:01 pm
Those temporary chompers actually play an important role.
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Scientists suggest modifying cars to hit fewer hedgehogs
11 March 2026 @ 12:05 am
Placing ultrasound repellants on cars could protect the spiny mammals.
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