Do not share fake images of Jackie the bald eagle
As internet-famous bald eagle mother Jackie continues her treatment for anemia, well wishes keep pouring in from around the globe. She is beloved by millions, but some new challenges are…
August 2026
Unlike humans, ants work better in larger groups
Collaborative projects can often succumb to the “too many cooks” problem. Task an excessive number of people with achieving a specific goal, and it may not take long until the…
Massive, metal-encrusted megalodon teeth litter deep ocean floor
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a little over halfway through a nearly month-long deep sea survey of the South Pacific near the Cook Islands. Its remotely operated…
In 1960, movie theaters tried Smell-O-Vision. It stunk.
A mere six days into the 1960s, American moviegoers queued up for a cinematic leap. They’d watched as silent films transformed into talkies. And today, another cinematic breakthrough was surely…
The 2027 Polaris Off Road lineup brings industry firsts to any terrain or task
Minnesota-based Polaris has been innovating in powersports, recreation, and utility vehicles for more than 70 years, including setting the sport side-by-side template for nearly 20 following the 2007 introduction of…
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So every month, we highlight a handful of the best…
German WWII shipwrecks resurface in Danube River
History regularly reappears along the Danube River near the Serbian town of Prahovo, but it’s likely never been more visible than this summer. As brutal temperatures across much of Europe…
The world’s oldest lightbulb has been shining for 125 years
Earlier this summer, a group of wellwishers assembled inside Livermore, California’s fire station #6 to sing “Happy Birthday” to a light bulb. While not the most expected recipient of well…
How to watch a live deep-sea exploration in the Pacific
Most people learn about deep sea discoveries in the days and weeks after marine biologists make them, but you don’t need to be aboard a research vessel to experience new…
Police sirens started with a 19th century French scientist
We all know what a siren sounds like—they’re hard to avoid. From police cars to emergency warning systems, it’s hard to spend a day in a city without hearing at…