MIT professor designs 2026 Winter Olympics torch
Officially named ‘Essential,’ the torch was designed by Carlo Ratti and weighs only 2.5 pounds. The post MIT professor designs 2026 Winter Olympics torch appeared first on Popular Science…
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The Crucial Role of Cities in the Lanternfly Invasion
Research into the spotted lanternfly genome reveals the influence of urbanization on the species The post The Crucial Role of Cities in the Lanternfly Invasion appeared first on Nautilus…
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The weirdest smart home sensor you never knew you needed
Don’t sleep on these useful sensors…
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Skywatching word search: Can you find these stargazing events?
From dazzling eclipses to rare planetary meet‑ups, the night sky is full of events worth looking up for. Hunt for the various events in our skywatching-themed wordsearch…
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10 Modern Marriage Rituals Born from Corporate Branding
Weddings are frequently viewed as the ultimate expression of sacred and timeless tradition. However, a closer look reveals that many of our most cherished customs are actually the product of clever 20th-century marketing campaigns. Major corporations have successfully rebranded commercial products as essential components of a “real” wedding…
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Largest batch yet of Epstein files released. They may not satisfy.
A new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday have revealed some details of his communications with wealthy and powerful contacts. …
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5 more gadgets that got way better without anyone noticing
These devices deserve a second look…
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A beginner’s guide to Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and its restorative volcanic waters
Rich in minerals and naturally heated by geothermal energy, the waters of this iconic spa are prized for their healing properties. Here’s how to experience them for yourself.
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Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: NASA preps for critical test ahead of astronaut launch to the moon
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026: Follow NASA’s last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon…
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The 10 Unluckiest Days from Around the World
Unlucky days aren’t just a spooky movie trope. Around the world, calendars come with their own little landmines: dates people dodge, rituals they follow just in case, and numbers that make elevators skip a button. Sure, you’ve almost certainly heard of Friday the 13th. But that’s only one flavor of bad-luck anxiety…
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