Forever chemicals were found in 99% of bottled water
If you thought drinking from bottled water would keep you safe from forever chemicals, then you’d be wrong. That’s because new reports have shown that …
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Here’s the truth about the ‘Halloween comet’ everyone is talking about
What was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime naked-eye comet may have turned out to be nothing more than a cosmic tease. That’s because Comet C/2024 …
Scientists invented a powder that can suck carbon dioxide from the air
The fight against climate change may have found a new secret weapon in the form of a carbon-capturing powder that is capable of sucking up …
Today’s deals: $18 portable power bank, $120 electric standing desk, $220 TP-Link WiFi 7 router, more
Thursday’s top daily deals include a deep discount on the INIU ultra-slim portable power bank that more than 10,000 people have bought in the past …
This might be the secret that unlocks real-life human hibernation
One way that animals like bears deal with food scarcity, especially during winter, is to hibernate. This allows them to conserve their energy by slowing …
A meteorite strike 3 billion years ago may have helped kickstart life on Earth
Three billion years ago, Earth was a lifeless husk. At least, that’s what some scientists believe. However, that lifeless husk may have found a healthy …
Amazon Prime can now save you 10 cents a gallon on gas
Amazon added another method to help you recoup the cost of your annual Prime membership. On Wednesday, the company revealed that Prime members can now …
The trashiest talk show of all time is getting a Netflix documentary
Jerry Springer always dismissed what he saw as elitist criticism of his eponymous tabloid talk show, which delivered almost 4,000 unhinged episodes over 27 seasons …
Massive buildings are actually slowing down Earth’s rotation
So called human-built megastructures may actually be slowing down the Earth’s rotation. This isn’t exactly new information, but it has recently been making the rounds …
Today’s deals: $367 Apple Watch Series 10, $66 14-piece cookware set, $99 230-piece Craftsman tool set, more
Today’s top deals include the deepest discount yet on Apple’s new Apple Watch Series 10, plus up to $70 off the Ultra 2. You can …
This TikToker made a homemade robot leaf blower
A TikToker has garnered quite a bit of attention after sharing a video of his homemade robot leaf blower. The entire contraption looks like something …
Researchers are reinventing concrete using 2,000-year-old secrets
Buildings built with concrete in ancient Rome continue to stand firm to this day. This has spurred many researchers to look for the key to …
Spotify’s new custom cover art feature makes me hate that I still subscribe to Apple Music
Spotify revealed a new feature for its users: custom playlist cover art. Filled with brat summer energy, the music streaming service update finally makes playlists …
Today’s deals: Free Echo Pop & Amazon Smart Plug, $30 Philips OneBlade 360, $38 Sony headphones, more
We’ve got so many great sales for our readers to check out today, including one that’s an amazing deal for anyone shopping for a Christmas …
Earth’s global water system is off balance ‘for the first time in human history’
The global water cycle is off balance for the “first time in human history.” Researchers have warned that this lack of balance could lead to …
Today’s deals: 10% off toys, 35% off Crest 3D Whitestrips, $50 foldable camera drone, more
Is October full of pre-holiday sales? Pre-pre-holiday sales? Whatever you want to call them, there are some phenomenal deals to be found right now. Amazon …
Scientists used human stem cells to restore a monkey’s vision
A group of scientists restored vision in a monkey by using human stem cells to fix a hole in its retina. The research could open …
These new EV batteries can go 186 miles on a 5-minute charge
In a significant leap forward for electric vehicle (EV) technology, Taiwanese battery tech company ProLogium has revealed its latest breakthrough—a 100% silicon composite anode battery. …
Scientists uncovered a puzzling ‘sixth sense’ in one animal
Geckos apparently have a “sixth sense” that allows them to pick up deep and low vibrations. This mysterious sixth sense had remained hidden until now …
This strange little robot amputates its own limbs to escape sticky situations
A new type of shape-shifting robot can amputate its leg to free itself from tricky situations. The robot is the brainchild of a group of …
See the specially-designed Florida houses that survived category 5 hurricanes
Hurricanes are some of the most destructive extreme weather events in the US, causing over $1.3 trillion in damage since 1980. Climate change is intensifying …
Crazy new device plays directional sound waves that only the target can hear
Scientists at ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne have developed a device that directs sound waves in one direction without wasting …
Netflix is adding close to 20 new titles next week – here’s the one you don’t want to miss
The lineup of new Netflix releases that will hit the streamer over the next week includes a new drama set in the Australian wilderness that …
Researchers invented a liquid that turns into sticky string like Spider-Man’s web-shooters
Researchers at Tufts University’s Silklab have developed sticky fibers inspired by spider silk that may be the closest real-life example of Spider-Man’s web shooters we’ve …
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Friday’s featured deals of the day include so many great offers, like $119 off Apple’s previous-generation iPad mini now that the new model has been …
Google has found a new role for the man who broke Google Search
Google has found a new job for Prabhakar Raghavan, the executive largely responsible for running Google Search into the ground over the last four years …
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We don’t often see many impressive deals between Prime Big Deal Days and Black Friday sales, but this year is different. We’ve been finding all-time …
Study claims ‘Jedi’ rodents can move matter without touching it
A new study seems to suggest that “Jedi” rodents don’t actually vocalize just to make noises. Instead, the study claims that they vocalize to “shake …
People are using AI bots to create nude images of almost anyone online
Telegram has a big problem. According to a new Wired investigation, dozens of AI-powered chatbots have appeared on the messaging app, allowing users to create …
Next-gen 6G cellular networks may be 9,000 times faster than 5G
New reports indicate that next-generation wireless networks could achieve speeds of up to 938 gigabits per second, roughly 9,000 times the speed of current 5G …
