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Birds avoid wind turbines painted like venomous snakes
13 May 2026 @ 8:00 pm
For animals, certain colors scream poison.
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Real-life Snuffleupagus found swimming in the Great Barrier Reef
13 May 2026 @ 6:51 pm
The resemblance is uncanny.
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Neanderthal ‘dentists’ treated cavities 59,000 years ago
13 May 2026 @ 6:00 pm
A molar points to some sophisticated dental work performed by our extinct cousins.
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Mars rover snaps a selfie near skyscraper-sized boulders
13 May 2026 @ 3:45 pm
NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled nearly 26 miles since landing on the Red Planet in 2021.
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Your next sunscreen could be made from E. coli
13 May 2026 @ 3:00 pm
A chemical compound inside the bacterium may offer an eco-friendly way to block harmful UV rays.
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How to stay safe riding roller coasters
13 May 2026 @ 1:11 pm
Millions of people ride amusement park rides every year with few serious injuries—but experts say a few precautions still matter.
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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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