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Scientists want you to smell ancient Egyptian mummies
5 February 2026 @ 5:00 am
A mixture of archeology and chemistry brings the aroma of mummification to museums.
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Man solves ceiling fans’ most annoying problem
5 February 2026 @ 1:02 am
His 3D-printed device finally shows a ceiling fans' speed.
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Sonos is blowing out its most popular soundbars, speakers, and headphones during this flash sale
4 February 2026 @ 10:54 pm
If you have been thinking about upgrading your home theater audio or jumping into a whole home audio setup, this Sonos sale is the time to do it.
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Fungi help turn old mattresses into insulation
4 February 2026 @ 9:28 pm
Every day, 50,000 mattresses are tossed in the trash in the United States. A relative of penicillin could be the cure.
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Marine biologists discover 28 new deep sea species—and an old VHS tape
4 February 2026 @ 8:03 pm
The level of ocean biodiversity near Argentina staggered researchers.
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Cortisol could impact your dog’s behavior
4 February 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Just like in humans, stress and mood hormones might play a role in your pet’s temperament.
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Death Valley National Park needs help ID’ing joyriding vandals
4 February 2026 @ 5:01 pm
A truck illegally tore through the California park, leaving five miles of tracks and damaging ‘sensitive desert plants.’
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How do you check a hummingbird for broken bones? Very carefully.
4 February 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Micro-CT scans can reveal hard-to-spot fractures in tiny, injured hummingbirds.
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2026 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: 26 perfect presents for your partner
4 February 2026 @ 3:47 pm
Whether they're outdoor enthusiasts, die-hard gamers, audiophiles, cinephiles, or anything in between, you can give your love something that they love.
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Why our ancestors had straight teeth without braces
4 February 2026 @ 2:01 pm
Small jaws mean big problems for modern humans.
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