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How to tell time on Mars
2 December 2025 @ 7:21 pm
Physicists finally know how much faster time moves on the Red Planet.
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Quieter dental drills may be on the horizon
2 December 2025 @ 6:20 pm
The high-pitched whine of dentistry tools creates a lot of anxiety, especially for kids.
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Sick baby ants sacrifice themselves to save their colony
2 December 2025 @ 4:00 pm
New research shows ill pupae emit a chemical signal before ever leaving their cocoons.
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The Canon T7 DSLR camera is down to its lowest price ever at Amazon for a limited time
2 December 2025 @ 2:44 pm
This is one of the best entry-level DSLR cameras ever made for its lowest price of all time.
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What does ‘chance of precipitation’ really mean? A meteorologist explains.
2 December 2025 @ 2:00 pm
Here's how to figure out if you can leave the umbrella at home.
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Anacondas have been huge for over 12 million years
2 December 2025 @ 12:01 am
The snakes behind the blockbuster are megafauna throwbacks.
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2025 holiday gifts guide: 20+ editor-approved presents for the hikers on your list
1 December 2025 @ 9:15 pm
In 2025, I tested layers and accessories on day hikes from the fjords of Norway to Grand Teton in Wyoming (with some Manhattan meandering in between). These are some top picks for outfitting my adventures and yours.
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The darkest fabric ever made is now a dress
1 December 2025 @ 8:08 pm
A bird’s ultrablack feathers inspired this versatile material.
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How to glimpse a pre-AI internet
1 December 2025 @ 7:15 pm
Slop Evader isn't meant as a solution, but it gives a temporary reprieve.
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It’s last call on Cyber Monday desktop speaker deals, so don’t miss out
1 December 2025 @ 5:26 pm
You're not going to find better sound on a budget than these deeply discounted desktop speakers.
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