Fascinating study says some of our memories aren’t held in our brains
When we think about memory, the brain naturally takes center stage. From recalling a childhood experience to learning a new skill, our minds seem to …
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Early Black Friday deals: $719 Black Apple Watch Ultra 2, 15% off PS5 consoles, $38 Sony headphones, more
Black Friday week has finally arrived! That means tons of the deals you can get right now are the same ones you’ll find on Thursday …
Researchers found a way to grow plants without light
Can plants grow without sunlight? This question, which might have once seemed like the realm of science fiction, is now a challenge researchers are tackling …
Flight turbulence is getting worse, and now we know why
If you’ve noticed your flights feeling bumpier, you’re not alone. Scientists say that increased turbulence is becoming more frequent—and it has a lot to do …
Behold the largest and deadliest bug in the world
Giant water bugs are fascinating creatures that dominate their freshwater habitats with their sheer size and unique adaptations. These aquatic insects, often called “toe-biters,” are …
New interactive AI tool makes textbooks come to life
Physics textbooks have long relied on static diagrams to explain dynamic phenomena, leaving students to imagine how concepts like motion or energy unfold in real …
2 major new Netflix releases that are going to have everyone talking
As we approach the final month of the year, Netflix certainly has some major releases in store for subscribers. We’ve covered many of them here …
Archaeologists dug up buried treasure full of gold and strange alien metal
Discovered in 1963 near Alicante, Spain, the Villena Treasure remains one of the most fascinating finds of the Late Bronze Age. This extraordinary collection of …
Scientists captured an image of a star beyond the Milky Way for the first time ever
For the first time, astronomers have imaged a star located outside the Milky Way galaxy. The subject, WOH G64, is a red supergiant situated roughly …
Recall alert: If you have this Belkin portable power bank, stop using it now
If you own the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K (BPD005) power bank, you should stop using it …
Starship’s fifth test may have been loud enough to damage nearby homes
SpaceX’s Starship program has faced a wave of criticism after its fifth test flight, which reportedly caused sonic booms that damaged homes and buildings in …
Early Black Friday deals: $159 AirPods Pro 2, $99 Ninja blender, $998 Sony 85-inch TV, $199 Bose soundbar, more
Black Friday sales are live in full force now, and we’ve rounded up the very best deals of the day on Friday, November 22. You …
China’s new hypergravity machine can produce 1,900 times Earth’s gravity
China has taken a monumental leap in scientific research by activating the world’s most advanced hypergravity machine. the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF). …
Lab-grown meat is now being sold in restaurants in Hong Kong
Foie gras has long been a symbol of luxury dining. However, it has just undergone a groundbreaking transformation thanks to Vow, an Australian company that …
Black Friday begins: 20% off Sonos, $29 Magic Bullet, $60 Vortex air fryer, $79 Ember heated coffee mug, more
It’s official: Black Friday sales begin today! Sure, it’s a week earlier than we’re used to, but several big Black Friday blowouts officially begin on …
Wi-Fi 8 won’t bring a speed boost, but it will have one major upgrade
Wi-Fi is the backbone of modern connectivity, evolving with each iteration to support our increasing reliance on the internet. We’re still a ways off from …
Today’s deals: $849 M3 MacBook Air, $498 Samsung 55-inch smart TV, $30 Blink Video Doorbell, more
On Wednesday, we found some exciting new deals that our readers are going to love. If you need a new laptop, the M3 MacBook Air …
Engineers invented bendable concrete that’s self-healing and self-heating
Concrete is a cornerstone of modern construction, but its inherent flaws pose significant challenges for construction companies—and environmentalists alike. Now, though, engineers have developed a …
Today’s deals: $349 Apple Watch Series 10, $298 Sony XM5 headphones, $120 off KitchenAid Stand Mixers, more
Tuesday’s top tech deals include deep discounts on some of the hottest gifts of the season. Apple Watch Series 10 models are $50 off, dropping …
HarperCollins asks authors to license their books to train AI models
If your goal is to make a bunch of authors exceedingly angry with you, I honestly can’t think of many better ways than asking them …
Today’s deals: $249 Oura Ring 3, 45% off LG C4 OLED TV, $70 Instant Pot Duo, $25 off winter fashion, more
Black Friday might officially start next week, but you wouldn’t know it to look at the crazy deals that are already available now. The super-popular …
Rumors of Apple releasing a smart TV have resurfaced
One of the more notable Apple rumors of the past 15 years has been resurrected. Writing for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman says that Apple is currently …
Physicists think they may know the key to unlocking time travel
Imagine a thread so thin it’s invisible to the naked eye but packed with the mass of thousands of stars. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the …
Antarctica may have once been covered by a jungle of trees, new study shows
Picture Antarctica—not as an endless expanse of snow and ice, but as a lush, green rainforest teeming with towering trees and mysterious plants. It sounds …
NASA has a big problem with all the wind blowing out of Uranus
In 1986, NASA’s Voyager 2 made history as the first—and so far, the only—spacecraft to visit Uranus. This close encounter gave scientists a rare look …
China just debuted a ‘flying’ car and it could release as soon as 2026
China’s leap into the future of transportation just gained some serious altitude. XPeng, a leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, showcased a new flying car at …
The true champion of Netflix’s Tyson-Paul bout? You and me, for enduring all that buffering
Well, that was certainly a bizarre and honestly unsatisfying live boxing match that Netflix gave us tonight, bringing together Jake Paul and Mike Tyson to …
Scientific breakthrough could make X-ray scans safer by reducing radiation
X-rays have fundamentally revolutionized healthcare, giving us views of the human body and even almost impossible views of atoms. However, the radiation involved in X-rays …
Revolutionary test can identify nearly any infection in a patient
A revolutionary new medical test highlighted in a study in Nature Medicine could transform infection diagnostics forever. This new metagenomic sequencing test can detect a …
Today’s deals: $120 Segway Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite, $20 Android smartwatch, $22 Fire TV Stick 4K, more
No, Black Friday hasn’t officially begun yet. But if you look at the deals we’ll show you in today’s roundup, it’s pretty clear that plenty …
