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The North Face’s new Universal Collection of adaptive camping gear swaps zippers for magnets and adds other accessible features
23 April 2026 @ 11:46 pm
A zipperless sleeping bag, a tent with a wheelchair-friendly threshold, and a daypack that stands upright on its own.
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Backcountry’s big activewear sale is your chance to finally replace your smelly old gym clothes
23 April 2026 @ 9:46 pm
Backcountry's activewear sale has hundreds of men's and women's pieces up to 70% off, including deep cuts on Rab, Salomon, The North Face, GOREWEAR, and Patagonia.
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65-foot-long octopuses ruled ancient oceans
23 April 2026 @ 9:00 pm
The kraken-like apex predators were smart, too.
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Macaroni penguins are surprisingly buff
23 April 2026 @ 7:35 pm
New research into their musculature solves an over 100-year-old anatomical mystery.
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Fastest comet ever recorded spewed 70 Olympic pools’ worth of water daily
23 April 2026 @ 6:25 pm
3I/ATLAS is full of a rare type of water from a much colder part of our galaxy.
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Pugs and Frenchies could find breathing relief for squishy faces with new treatment
23 April 2026 @ 5:02 pm
Snoretox-1 uses inactive tetanus to help keep airways open.
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2,000-year-old Roman bread discovered under construction site
23 April 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Archaeologists in Switzerland uncovered the ancient leftovers at a former military fortress.
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Humidity makes these bees go from blue to green
23 April 2026 @ 2:53 pm
Unlike chameleons, these insects don't choose to change color.
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What would happen if Yellowstone’s ‘supervolcano’ erupted today?
23 April 2026 @ 1:03 pm
Say goodbye to Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.
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2026 Mother’s Day gift guide: An updating list of great presents to give your mom
22 April 2026 @ 10:35 pm
No matter what your mom is into, we have perfect gift suggestions from budget-friendly options to full-on splurges.
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