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Whale ‘roadkill’ is on the rise off California. A new detection system...

Ship strikes remain a leading cause of death to whales around the globe. In some places, like California, they are on the rise.

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Coffee (or tea!) mugs that make for easy gifts

These stylish, fun mugs are suited for just about anyone. Pair it with some hot cocoa packets or fair trade coffee for an excellent gift.

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Gear to make every day feel like National Coffee Day

While there is technically only one National Coffee Day a year, that doesn't mean you shouldn't elevate your coffee game all year round. Here's all the gear you'll need.

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Why do brains need sleep? These ‘twinkling’ star-shaped cells may help...

Scientists still haven’t nailed down the exact reason why we need to sleep—they only really know what happens to our brains when we don’t. But a new study published last week in Current Biology investigates a unique kind of...

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Brain-eating amoebae are very rare, but warming waters may change that...

Instances of Naegleria fowleri-related brain infections in humans is relatively rare, but when it does happen it is almost always serious.

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Wine bottle holders and racks that make sophisticated gifts

These wine bottle holders do more than act as storage for your vino. They're also stylish, convenient, and full of features.

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The 10-step guide to survival in an emergency

When it comes to survival, each crisis is unique. But even though the conditions might change, this process will help guide you to safety.

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One-third of US parents say they won’t get their kids the flu vaccine

The last few weeks have been full of rapidly changing and often confusing guidance from the CDC, but in a Senate hearing last week, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony Fauci, and other...

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This four-wheel vehicle can seamlessly rip across the desert. Here’s h...

Odds are, you don’t need a dune buggy like the Can-Am Maverick X3 X RS Turbo RR. But if you want oodles of horsepower and a mammoth suspension, this side-by-side has you covered for every adventure.

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Amazon finally released the dates of 2020 Prime Day

Amazon just announced Prime Day details. Here is everything we know—so far—for the event happening on October 13-14th.

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You should definitely rotate your workouts

Rotating your workouts can keep you from hitting a plateau when you exercise, and add much-needed variety when you're struggling to stay consistent.

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Few people knew female birds had unique songs—until women started stud...

For decades, scientists believed that only male birds sang. Then women entered the field and showed what their predecessors had missed.

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Affordable headphones that make the perfect gift

These headphones make great gifts for everyone on your list—from serious audiophiles to gaming kids. All of these options deliver quality sound at an affordable pricepoint.

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These notebooks are excellent gifts

A notebook makes a great gift for loved ones of all ages—and high quality pages, cover, and binding is crucial. Here are some of favorite notebooks available now.

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Blenders that make great gifts

No kitchen is complete without a device designed to crush ice and puree soup. Here are some of the best blenders on the market.

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This weird-looking plane could someday be a fast, clean option for air...

The experimental aircraft has completed 31 flights so far.

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Playing bad can shape behavior, but not in the way you think

Acting out controversial behaviors, whether it be with video games or Barbies, can help devloping minds connect, emote, and cope better.

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Breathe easier during wildfires with a DIY air purifier

If your area has already been hit by air purifier shortages, you can make your own with cheap and readily available materials.

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Crisp Hubble snapshot shows powerful new Jupiter storms

Jupiter’s stormy weather has always astonished astronomers: astronomers have captured evidence of ammonia-laden hail during thunderstorms, and its gassy landscape is the perfect environment to brew violent, giant storms that can last for centuries. Now, an image taken by...

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The best rakes for yard maintenance

Whether you’re taking care of lawn clippings or a forrest’s worth of fallen leaves, these rakes will get the job done.

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These buff frogs never skip arm day

Things aren’t always as they seem, especially in nature. For the perfect example, check out the world of front-burrowing frogs.

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Leaf blowers that help you fight fallen foliage

Use a leaf blower to keep your yard tidy. Easily move piles of fallen leaves into bags or back into the woods.

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West Coast states are calling in all their best planes and helicopters...

A giant fleet of state-owned and contractor fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters are providing close Air Attack support in aerial firefighting for ground crews fighting massive wildfires on the West Coast.

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Bright rocks on Ryugu reveal the asteroid’s violent past

Asteroid Ryugu was somewhat of a mystery when astronomers first spotted it back in 1999. But we now know that the spinning-top-shaped body floating some 217 million miles from Earth is a loose assemblage of fragments from a collision...

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Turn a cheap chicken dinner into a Turkish street-food getaway

You may not be able to shave meat off a spit of your own, but you can infuse plenty of proteins with shawarma seasonings and revel in what you’ve created.

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The best recording isolation shields for tracking audio in any space

Unwanted reflections are one of the most common problems when recording with a microphone, but they’re also one of the easiest to fix.

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A climate anomaly may have worsened the 1918 pandemic and WWI

For much of World War I, the weather across Europe was unrelentingly foul. Torrential, incessant rain turned battlefields into muck and flooded trenches and tunnels, while bitterly cold nights brought frostbite. The reason for these conditions may be a...

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More than 350 elephants died in Botswana, and we may finally know why

Months after more than 300 elephants were found dead in northwestern Botswana, the nation has announced that it has found the cause of their deaths—toxins produced by a unique type of algae

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Amazon’s Fall 2020 products announcements include a security camera dr...

Amazon is all-online with its product announcements this year. Catch up on all the new gadgets hitting the market this holiday season.

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Reliable window fans for keeping cool and breathing easy

Enjoy a dramatic reduction in indoor allergens, temperature, and humidity—all while saving energy.

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Bird songs got sexier during the COVID-19 shutdown

Early in the pandemic in March and April (or what feels like 10 years ago), there were reports around the world of animals moving into previously busy cityscapes, and a rising chorus of bird calls. But the question remained:...

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These methods will make screen time more enriching for your kids

Be conscious and engaging when penciling it into the family's schedule. Interactivity between the adult and the kid will make the experience go much further.

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The CDC thinks 90 percent of the US could still catch COVID-19

Four public health experts spoke at length about the quest to develop and distribute a coronavirus vaccine, possibly as early as the end of the year, while clarifying some of the science behind how the virus spreads between people.

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Indoor potting mixes for a thriving houseplant jungle

Here are some of the best indoor potting soils for all types of container plants, from cacti to herb gardens.

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Tesla’s new battery tech promises a road to a cheap self-driving elect...

Tesla has some serious battery technology tweaks coming in the next couple years.

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Android security settings you should check right now

With security features that apply to your device or your Google account on all devices, keeping your data safer is only a tap away.

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The top shoe organizers for a tidier hallway or closet

Make sure you keep all of your sneakers, boots, and shoes organized with one of these great shoe racks.

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A volcanic eruption may have helped the dinosaurs take over the world

In the past half billion years of Earth’s history, there have been five widely-accepted major mass extinctions, but new findings published recently in Science Advances suggest that there may have been another—one that created conditions that allowed dinosaurs to...

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