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5 new mules set to patrol Olympic National Park
12 May 2026 @ 8:02 pm
Murl, Cutti, Pip, Checkers, and Gopher will monitor trails, haul supplies, and help with search and rescue efforts.
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Almost half of everything orbiting Earth is space junk
12 May 2026 @ 7:06 pm
Abandoned rocket parts, dead satellites, and more circle the planet.
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The Panasonic LUMIX L10 is the latest model in the compact camera renaissance
12 May 2026 @ 6:58 pm
A large sensor, fast zoom lens, and tactile controls make this an appealing alternative to cameras like the Fujifilm X100 series.
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The Home Depot is blowing out RIDGID 18V power tools and combo kits for up to 66% off during this spring sale
12 May 2026 @ 6:31 pm
Cordless multi-tools, drywall cut-out kits, framing nailers, and a 15-amp 13-inch planer are all marked down across nearly 90 RIDGID deals.
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Sea shanties actually help people work together better
12 May 2026 @ 4:06 pm
Centuries-old work songs still possess real psychological benefits today.
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NASA satellite images show how a massive tsunami in Alaska changed the landscape forever
12 May 2026 @ 2:45 pm
A landslide dumped 64 million cubic meters of rock into the popular Tracy Arm fjord.
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There’s a reason we don’t have birds the size of elephants
12 May 2026 @ 1:54 pm
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Teen builds ‘Bionic Underwater Robotic Turtle’ to detect ecological threats
12 May 2026 @ 1:01 pm
High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems.
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The explosive history of spontaneous combustion
12 May 2026 @ 12:22 am
In Europe in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, nearly a dozen cases of supposed spontaneous combustion were reported.
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Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets can now see like their parents
11 May 2026 @ 8:10 pm
Sandy and Luna's vision rivals that of adult bald eagles.
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