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Neanderthals dined on shellfish much earlier than humans
18 May 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Many of their harvesting techniques are similar to ones used today.
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This Pompeii victim was likely a doctor trying to help survivors
18 May 2026 @ 5:43 pm
Technology is humanizing one of the many victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE.
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Leg evolution made most humans right-handed
18 May 2026 @ 3:15 pm
'Rightie' preference isn't seen in any of our primate relatives.
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1,000-year-old dingo bones show that it was injured, cared for, and ritually buried
18 May 2026 @ 2:00 pm
The dog survived traumatic injuries, thanks to his Barkindji caretakers.
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61 new beetles discovered in China
18 May 2026 @ 1:00 pm
Turns out, scientists can overlook even flashy species.
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Campfire Audio has built its most ambitious IEMs yet, packing them full of features and feeling
17 May 2026 @ 7:00 pm
At $7,500, the Chimera adds a highly tactile quadbrid flagship to Campfire Audio's mythology.
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Mysterious giant sharks that outlived the dinosaurs lurking in Puget Sound
17 May 2026 @ 2:13 pm
Researchers from Seattle Aquarium are studying the sixgill shark to learn more about their elusive lives.
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Yes, you can be allergic to water
17 May 2026 @ 12:11 pm
For people with aquagenic urticaria, even a quick shower has consequences.
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Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets practice stomping and flapping
16 May 2026 @ 8:15 pm
Sandy and Luna are working on important skills in the nest.
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If you use Google accounts, it’s time to do a free security checkup
16 May 2026 @ 5:04 pm
It's good practice to do a regular audit.
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