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Why airplane toilets are tiny engineering marvels
15 May 2026 @ 8:03 pm
There's a reason for that very loud sucking sound.
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1.3 million people share DNA with Maryland’s earliest colonists
15 May 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Some are even related to the former colony’s first governor.
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It’s a barracuda! It’s a shrimp! It’s a robot helping coral reefs.
15 May 2026 @ 5:39 pm
Passive sensors and high resolution cameras help this robot find signs of coral reef.
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The new Bose Lifestyle Collection is whole-home audio that won’t take up your whole room, and it’s ready to ship today
15 May 2026 @ 4:15 pm
Featuring a soft-edged speaker, soundbar, and subwoofer, the new WiFi-connected series wants to sound big without looking imposing.
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‘Two-headed snake’ confuses predators
15 May 2026 @ 3:22 pm
While the Guangxi reed snake isn’t venomous, it excels at confounding foes.
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Superbloom turns Redwood National Park’s hills purple
15 May 2026 @ 2:06 pm
Riverbank lupine attracts pollinators and shows how prescribed burns can support prairies.
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Why sloths risk their lives to poop
15 May 2026 @ 1:03 pm
Every week, sloths climb down to do their business on the forest floor—where predators lie in wait.
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REI just dropped its biggest sale of the year and it’s blowing out apparel, camping gear, and more for clearance prices
15 May 2026 @ 11:09 am
Deals include KEEN, Oboz, Smartwool, NEMO, Big Agnes, Mountain Hardwear, Outdoor Research, and Black Diamond, The North Face, and more.
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Grab a rare discount on Gozney’s high-end pizza ovens during this early summer sale
15 May 2026 @ 1:29 am
Gozney makes high-performance pizza ovens with impressive and attractive designs. They don't go on sale often, so don't hesitate.
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ISS astronauts pose with fresh fruit in microgravity
14 May 2026 @ 8:00 pm
A Cygnus XL spacecraft recently brought produce, oxygen tanks, and even a new exercise machine.
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