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16 astonishing images from the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards
8 February 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Playful bear cubs and a swirling superpod of dolphins compete for People's Choice honors.
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The world’s smallest sea turtle lives in a noisy ocean
8 February 2026 @ 3:19 pm
Noisy ships and industry are impacting critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. But how much?
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4 times drinking coffee was illegal—or even punishable by death
8 February 2026 @ 1:01 pm
Rulers once closed cafés, burned beans, and even executed someone—all for a cup of coffee.
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Stop cleaning your ears wrong
7 February 2026 @ 6:01 pm
Warning: This advice may cause you to rethink your pharmacy purchases.
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No, North Carolina’s wild horses were not wrapped in insulation
7 February 2026 @ 2:12 pm
AI-generated images spread fast ahead of a record-breaking winter storm, fooling plenty of people along the way.
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How to clear space in your Google for free
7 February 2026 @ 1:00 pm
Make full use of the 15GB you get in Gmail, Photos, and Drive for free.
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Florida euthanizes 5,195 frozen iguanas
7 February 2026 @ 12:30 am
First introduced during the 1960, the invasive reptiles were ‘cold-stunned’ during a record-breaking cold snap.
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Sleep Number just dropped prices on pretty much all of its beds during this surprise early Presidents’ Day sale
6 February 2026 @ 9:04 pm
If you're going to invest in a new bed for better sleep, make it adjustable so you can get exactly what you want.
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The toddler who survived a 54-degree body temperature
6 February 2026 @ 9:01 pm
Humans aren't built for the cold, but have survived frigid temperatures in some amazing cases.
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Synthetic skin reveals hidden ‘Mona Lisa’ when exposed to heat
6 February 2026 @ 8:04 pm
The octopus-inspired material could lead to better camouflage technology for the military and beyond.
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