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Rare Celtic coin found by metal detectorist
7 January 2026 @ 2:15 pm
The piece of Iron Age history is 33 percent gold and headed to auction.
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Is cracking your knuckles really bad for them?
7 January 2026 @ 2:00 pm
It doesn't actually cause arthritis.
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10 vulnerable wildlife species to watch in 2026
7 January 2026 @ 12:00 pm
A psychedelic spider, sign of spring, a loud primate and more make Fauna & Flora’s 2026 Species to Watch List.
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Giant phantom jellyfish spotted deep in Pacific
6 January 2026 @ 9:15 pm
These rare sea creatures live where the sun don't shine.
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Beer waste helps lab-grown meat taste meatier
6 January 2026 @ 8:25 pm
Brewing byproduct may be a key sustainable secret ingredient.
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Dissected Greenland shark eyeballs could help humans see forever
6 January 2026 @ 7:28 pm
The world's longest-living vertebrates maintain their vision for centuries.
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New wildlife cam features 800-pound elk in northern Michigan
6 January 2026 @ 5:02 pm
Gaylord is home to its own herd of 60 elk and one of the largest wild herds in the United States.
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CES 2026: The audio gear we want to chase, carry, and crank
6 January 2026 @ 4:00 pm
We’re in Las Vegas with two ears and a heart, on the search for the best in immersive open earbuds, portable Bluetooth speakers, powered stereo setups, and more.
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Mysterious space object is full of dark matter
6 January 2026 @ 3:45 pm
The failed star factory is nicknamed ‘Cloud-9.’
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Idaho once dropped 76 beavers from airplanes—on purpose
6 January 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Don't worry. They had parachutes.
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