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Wolves in Ethiopia spotted licking 'red hot poker' flowers like lollipops
By Skyler Ware published
Wolves in Ethiopia that lick the flowers of the "red hot poker" flowers are the first known large carnivores to eat nectar.
NASA warns of potential 'catastrophic failure' on leaking ISS — but Russia doesn't want to fix it
By Joanna Thompson published
A five-year leak on a Russian module of the International Space Station has gotten worse over time. Now, NASA and Russia's Roscosmos space agency disagree just how bad it is.
Astronomers spot 1 of the most powerful 'sonic booms' in the universe as massive galaxy crashes into its neighbors
By Ben Turner published
A shockwave caused by the galaxy NGC 7318b slamming into four other galaxies is akin to a "sonic boom from a jet fighter." Astronomers hope the event will reveal vital secrets about the often-violent evolution of our universe.
Aztec 'death whistles,' used to prepare sacrifice victims to descend to the underworld, scramble your brain, scans reveal
By Kristina Killgrove published
Brain scans of modern listeners suggest that Aztec whistles sound like human screams, which may have prepared sacrifice victims for their journey to the underworld.
Over 150,000 pounds of ground beef recalled nationwide after E. coli contamination
By Pandora Dewan published
At least 15 people have fallen sick as a result of eating contaminated ground beef, and health officials warn that the products may still be lurking in restaurant refrigerators.
Scientists trace origin of Earth's mysterious 'minimoon' days before it escapes into space for 30 years
By Harry Baker published
A new study reveals that the asteroid 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting Earth for 2 months, may have a "lunar origin." However, it is about to break free from our planet, making it tricky to tell for sure.
Save $60 on this awesome Celestron telescope at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals If you want to observe the moon and planets up close, this reflector telescope from Celestron is ideal — now $246.49 at Amazon for Black Friday
Black Friday 2024: Best deals on health & fitness gear, optics and science kit
By Anna Gora, Kimberley Lane, Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deal Black Friday 2024: Grab early discounts on air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, rowing machines, telescopes, binoculars, microscopes, cameras and more.
'She turns her siphon into a gun': Watch coconut octopus firing stones at fish in world-1st footage
By Hannah Osborne published
Octopus filmed firing stones from her siphon from inside a clam shell like a sniper in never-before-seen behavior captured for the Netflix series Our Oceans.
Massive Black Friday air purifier deals 2024: Top discounts we recommend
By Anna Gora last updated
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Indian Ocean gravity hole: The dent in Earth's gravitational field created by the death of an ancient ocean
By Sascha Pare published
The Indian Ocean "gravity hole" is a region where Earth's mass is reduced, leading to weak gravitational pull, lower-than-average sea levels and a puzzle scientists have only just begun to solve.
World's 1st silicon anode EV battery will let you drive up to 186 miles after just 5 minutes of charging
By Ruari McCallion published
The world’s first 100% silicon anode battery will be manufactured from 2027 and will offer future EVs a 186-mile range with just five minutes of charging time.
'Impossible' black holes discovered by the James Webb telescope may finally have an explanation
By Paul Sutter published
Peculiar James Webb Space Telescope observations seem to show gargantuan black holes in the earliest moments of the universe. New research may explain how they formed, thanks to primordial "seeds".
Octopuses burn more calories changing color than you use on a 25-minute run
By Pandora Dewan published
For the first time ever, marine biologists have measured how much energy octopuses really need to change color — and it's a lot.
Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens buried their dead differently, study suggests
By Charles Q. Choi published
Neanderthals tended to bury their dead in caves, while early modern humans buried their dead in the fetal position, new research finds.
Could a supernova ever destroy Earth?
By Paul Sutter published
When stars explode as supernovas, they can cause serious cosmic carnage. Is Earth in any danger from any nearby stars?
These are the cheapest Black Friday binocular deals we recommend in 2024
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best binocular deals on the market to help you save money — with options for all budgets and experience levels.
Best Black Friday camera deals 2024 as chosen by our experts
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best camera deals from Sony, Nikon, Canon and more — save $$$'s on your next mirrorless or DSLR camera.
Our hand-picked Black Friday telescope deals 2024 will save you hundreds
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals Looking for the best telescope deals? We've rounded up the best deals on the market — don't miss the chance to save $$$'s off your next telescope.
The fastest-moving stars in the galaxy may be piloted by intelligent aliens, new paper suggests
By Paul Sutter published
To explore the galaxy and hunt for resources, intelligent aliens might need to turn their home stars into natural spaceships, a new paper suggests. A few known star systems might fit the bill.
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