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Solar System

Asteroid as large as 5 cruise ships will soar past Earth this weekend

Skygazers can spot 1997 NC1 with strong binoculars.

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Endangered Species

Bats covered in pollen make tequila possible

Lesser long-nosed bats are powerful pollinators.

Screenshot of Biscuit Bay hydrothermal eruption in Yellowstone National Park
Environment

Yellowstone geyser creates a new natural hot tub

No, you can’t take a dip.

ancient teeth in a cave
Evolution

Burial site of all female extinct human relatives baffles scientists

‘Homo naledi’ may have had complex death rituals and funky gene

View of North Pole Dome geologic structure in Western Australia.
Space

Earth’s oldest asteroid impact struck 3 billion years ago

While scientists are revising the timeline at Australia’s North Pole Dome, it’s still our oldest known crater.

Waterdrop water purifiers on sale for Prime Day
Home

Waterdrop’s summer sale cuts up to $700 off its high-end home water filters

The company dropped prices across the board on its installed and counter top water filters for cleaner water in your home.

Prime Day camera deals
Cameras

I’m a professional photographer and these are the Prime Day camera deals worth checking out

Save on everything from drones and microphones to pro-grade mirrorless cameras.

Beans cooking over a fire in a Hexclad pan
Home

Amazon’s Prime Day deal brings rare deals on HexClad’s high-end cookware

Right now is a great time to replace your aging cookware with HexClad’s high-end pots and pans. They’re super durable and extremely versatile.

Portable power stations on sale
Home

Our favorite portable power stations and solar generators hit all-time low prices during Prime Day

Save on portable power stations and solar generators from Bluetti, Jackery, and Anker.

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