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An ode to slugs, the mascots of post-holiday laziness
1 January 2026 @ 4:00 pm
They’ve got 500 million years of evolution on their side, after all.
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5 remarkable engineering innovations of 2025
1 January 2026 @ 1:50 pm
From an autonomous drone system to wood that's stronger than steel and 6 times lighter.
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Cremation or casket? Here’s the most eco-friendly burial option.
1 January 2026 @ 2:01 am
The greenest choice turns out to be the simplest one.
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26 Popular Science stories you loved in 2025
31 December 2025 @ 3:15 pm
From radioactive water to $25 vintage airplanes to a WWII shipwreck mystery.
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January stargazing: A supermoon, asteroid, and one very large planet
31 December 2025 @ 2:00 pm
The Wolf Moon rises on January 3.
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The corkscrew began as a tool for muskets, not merlot
31 December 2025 @ 1:00 pm
The wine key helped make airtight wine bottles—and modern wine culture—possible.
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The 5 coolest entertainment innovations of 2025
30 December 2025 @ 7:00 pm
From a TV that creates color in a totally different way to room-aware surround sound.
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The best travel headphones for 2026, tested and reviewed
30 December 2025 @ 6:35 pm
Turn on and take off with the best noise-cancelling headphones for airplanes, trains, and every terminal in between.
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The health benefits of Dry January
30 December 2025 @ 4:13 pm
Weight loss, better sleep, and more can happen in one alcohol-free month.
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This is now the most valuable piece of Star Wars memorabilia
30 December 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Artist Tom Jung’s 1977 painting introduced the world to the look and feel of George Lucas’ blockbuster adventure.
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