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- 9-foot-tall Game Boy Color plays all the classics
From Pokémon to Donkey Kong, the 300-pound, lime green Game Boy can do it all.
- ‘One-in-a-million’ yellow fish found in New York
The burbot has a genetic condition called xanthochromism.
- College student develops LEGO-like, 3D-printed moon bricks
The prototypes made from artificial lunar regolith don’t require any binding.
- This bear’s big butt is so beautiful, it just won an award
The iconic mama bear named Volverine wins the 2026 Big & Beautiful Award.
- Grab an editor-approved Bluetti portable power station at a deep discount during these early Black Friday deals
Power stations, solar bundles and alternator chargers for blackouts, road trips and camping are marked down more than a week before Amazon’s Black Friday sale.
- Mayan chieftain named ‘Bat’ ruled over an isolated jungle city
The nearly inaccessible settlement is called ‘Minanbé,’ or ‘there is no road.’
- In honor of Jackie the bald eagle, Ojai Raptor Center fills room with cards, drawings, and tributes
The famous bald eagle mother died on August 10.
- Man with ‘demon face syndrome’ sees cat’s eyes in human faces
And sometimes, human features on his cat's face.
- Join NASA’s worldwide Voyager 1 celebration on Tuesday, November 17
- In medieval Italy, a spider bite could send you into a dancing frenzy
The tarantella began as a frantic ritual believed to sweat out deadly venom.
- Amazon’s early Black Friday deals have started and these 28 products are at their 2026 lows
Amazon already has nearly two dozen popular products at the lowest prices of the year.
- Walmart has more than 40 Lego sets on deep discount during its early Black Friday sale
Classic brick boxes, Star Wars display sets and Botanicals bouquets are up to 44 percent below LEGO’s own price.
- Human sacrifices were rare in ancient Peru, except when weather got violent
Ritual violence was an exception to the rule in the Lambayeque Valley.
- Baby chimpanzees blow ‘raspberries’ because adults do it first
In a surprising first, scientists observed the primates learning new sounds.
- Losing even one hour of sleep can make you more susceptible to scams
Yet another reason to hate Daylight Saving Time.
- Bald eagle Shadow defends Kaydee and his nest from intruder
The potential mates were spotted in Big Bear Valley for the first time in two weeks.
- Fake rocks boost survival for venomous Australian snakes
The first-of-its-kind program bodes well for the endangered broad-headed snake.
- Voyager 1 is almost one light-day away from Earth
NASA’s interstellar space probe has traveled farther than any other human-made object.
- Albatross couple George and Geraldine reunite for the 10th straight year
The endangered birds are the only short-tailed albatrosses nesting at Midway Atoll.
- 2027 Kawasaki Jet Skis deliver a supercharged, eye-opening performance
We took the 2027 models for a spin and a splash.
- 9 fast fixes to help you stop doomscrolling
Kick the phone habit across Android and iOS. Bring back your peace.
- Polar bears are gathering close to this Canadian town—and co-existing with humans
The carnivores are particularly vulnerable to rising sea temperatures.
- How do porta potties work?
The surprisingly elegant solution to a very messy problem.
- Art, philosophy, and science blend in beautiful wildlife photography
A relation between two living beings shaped by a shared evolutionary history.
- Troublesome black bear Nugget wins the 2026 Annoying Sibling Award
Bears can annoy their brothers and sisters, too.
- Raccoon with an arrow stuck in her face rescued in Massachusetts
It took a full week to catch this feisty trash panda.
- How to transcribe audio and video meetings on your laptop
Need some quick meeting notes? Here's where to turn.
- Hera spacecraft photographs asteroid from 37 miles away
The ESA’s spacecraft is en route to study the aftermath of DART's collision with Diphamos in 2022.
- Matt Damon’s ship from ‘The Odyssey’ needs your help
If you can make it to Norway by spring, you could help fix the 114-foot-long vessel in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster.
- First Fat Bear Week winner remembered in short film
Beloved by millions, ‘Love Letters to Otis’ chronicles the life of this very zen brown bear.
- Scientists detect ‘pregnant’ coral using ultrasound device
The high-tech method offers a non-invasive way to monitor endangered coral populations.
- Baby whale surprises scientists
The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale calf flew under the water during calving season.
- NASA teases experimental X-70 ‘Fractal’ aircraft
But the only available image is AI-generated.
- Inside Disney’s Animal Nutrition Center, which doles out 10,000 pounds of food every day
To make nutritious ‘pies’ and celebratory ice cakes, a whole lot of science is mixed with a dash of creativity.
- Get a Weber smoker on clearance from Amazon and make this year’s Thanksgiving way more delicious
Ditch the deep fried turkey this year and smoke a bird with the Weber Smoque for its lowest price we have ever seen. You can also grab other grilling deals.
- Hydroxyapatite toothpaste promises to better protect your teeth. Here’s what the science says.
The new, fluoride-free toothpaste could help remineralize teeth and reduce sensitivity.
- Inside the persistent myth that giant pandas are bad at sex
Talking about sex is necessary for the people responsible for breeding endangered species.
- How do octopuses squeeze through tiny holes?
- Oldest evidence of cannabis use discovered in 2,700-year-old royal tomb
Horse and human sacrifices were also discovered in the Bronze Age burial complex.
- Amazon’s early Black Friday deals on Ring cameras drop eight popular models under $100
You can get a battery-powered doorbell with current-gen hardware for just $40, which is 60% off its retail price.