Scientists uncover a 192-year-old mystery hidden in a mangled silver coin
A bizarrely deformed 1834 British silver coin found at a car boot sale may preserve evidence of a rare minting accident nearly 200 years ago. Advanced 3D scans …
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Where are all the males? Ancient human fossils reveal a startling mystery
A remarkable discovery in a South African cave suggests that an extinct human relative may have created an all-female burial site more than 240,000 years ago. Scientists analyzed …
A radical theory says the universe is twice as old as we thought
A provocative new cosmological model suggests the Universe could be 26.7 billion years old and might not need dark matter or dark energy to explain its behavior. University …
Daily briefing: VisionQuest finale teases MCU return as lawsuits, mosquito research and Steam rules draw attention
A cross-desk briefing from Deadline, Variety, BBC, ScienceDaily and PC Gamer: the VisionQuest finale reportedly hints at an Avengers: Doomsday return, the Kennedys challenge Trump’s proposed arch, new …
Scientists discover why some mosquitoes love you and others don't
A surprising new study reveals that mosquitoes have very different tastes in humans, with each species attracted to its own combination of skin odors, chemicals, and bacteria. The …
Scientists discover a giant 66-pound rodent that lived 34 million years ago
Scientists have uncovered fossils of a giant rodent that lived in Thailand 34 million years ago, revealing that enormous rodents evolved much earlier than previously thought. Named Yakamys …
237-million-year-old fossils reveal a bizarre armored sea amphibian
A bizarre, heavily armored amphibian roamed the oceans 237 million years ago, despite the fact that modern amphibians cannot survive entirely in saltwater. Discovered in China, the giant …
Astronomers discover hidden alien planet in James Webb images
A breakthrough in telescope imaging could reveal countless alien worlds that have been hiding in plain sight. Scientists developed a new technique that uses a digital twin of …
Daily briefing: Bungie expands Marathon, Broadway posts strong sales, and scrutiny grows around Nvidia and David Walliams
A cross-desk briefing covers Bungie’s upcoming Marathon update, a GameSpot prediction contest tied to GTA 6, strong Broadway sales for Much Ado About Nothing, and reports from the …
Grok Build coding agent leaks oodles of confidential info, some belonging to SpaceXSI
Researcher finds 35,000 Grok Build apps wide open to anyone who looked for them.
How to Choose a Ski Resort in the US or Canada: A Practical Starting Point for Your Winter Trip
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards offer a starting point for comparing ski resorts across the US and Canada, from powder-focused escapes to destinations known for après-ski …
The Best Ski Resorts in the US and Canada: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
Whether you’re a powderhound or après devotee, these ski resorts from Alaska to the Poconos tick all the boxes.