Donated Christmas trees get a second life at the zoo
The presents are unwrapped, the cookies are crumbs, and that real Christmas tree will become a fire hazard soon enough. Most of us haul it out to the curb for…
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REI is blowing out tons of Patagonia gear during this year-end clearance sale
If you’re hunting for Patagonia gear without paying full Patagonia prices, REI’s sale section is the place to be right now. This list pulls together the Patagonia items currently marked…
Browse a 3D map of the world’s 2.75 billion buildings
Researchers in Germany recently accomplished a truly audacious feat of cartography. Using a diverse array of datasets, a team at the Technical University of Munich released GlobalBuildingAtlas, the first high-resolution…
Studying Physics in Microgravity
NASA/Zena Cardman In this Oct. 20, 2025, photo, tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment, conducted inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) aboard the…
You should start taking “Fart Walks”
Founding father Benjamin Franklin secured the alliance with France that led to victory in the Revolutionary War, negotiated the Treaty of Paris ending said war, signed the Declaration of Independence…
The magic of making candy canes by hand
They’re sugary, sweet, and not just peppermint-flavored anymore. Candy canes are a holiday staple with roots dating back to the 1600s. The story suggests that in 1670, a choirmaster in…
Tiny wild cat spotted in Thailand for first time in 30 years
Camera traps in Thailand have captured adorable passersby with significant implication for the country’s conservation efforts. While these furry creatures might look like your average house cat, they’re actually wild…
These 59 post-holiday Amazon deals drop kitchen and home upgrades for clearance prices
You survived the holidays, and now you’re holding the most powerful post-season artifact: an Amazon gift card. Instead of spending it on a random pile of impulse buys, put it…
5 personal care products that solved real problems in 2025
In a market saturated with wellness products that promise to fix your whole life but rarely deliver much of anything, this year’s personal care winners stand out for actually solving…
12 award-winning photos of our beautiful world
The reFocus Awards has announced the stunning winners of the 2025 Photographers of the Year at the World Photo Annual. “This year’s competition drew thousands of submissions from photographers representing…