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Sep 2, 2026

The Science of Packing a Perfect Cooler

Follow these simple steps to make your cooler "cooler."

Aug 11, 2026

SMILE: Your Dog Loves It

Here’s a reason to smile at your dog besides the fact they just sneezed in their sleep: apparently, it makes their brain happy. Researchers at the University of Vienna trained 14 very patient dogs to lie still in an MRI scanner while they looked at human faces showing happiness, anger, fear, and sadness. And the … Continue reading SMILE: Your Dog Loves It

Aug 10, 2026

Planet Parade Joins Perseid Peak

The sky is apparently booking a very busy week. The Perseid meteor shower hits its peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday, and this year the moon is finally choosing not to steal the spotlight. With a new moon keeping things nice and dark, you could see anywhere from 30 to 100 meteors an hour—depending on how … Continue reading Planet Parade Joins Perseid Peak

Jul 23, 2026

Chiefs Release Renderings of New $3 Billion Stadium

The Chiefs just gave us a sneak peek at their future digs—and yeah, it’s a pretty big swing. We’re talking a $3 billion, 70,000-seat domed stadium planned for Kansas, hopefully ready by the 2031 season. The roof? Fully enclosed and made of this translucent material that sounds like something out of a science lab, but … Continue reading Chiefs Release Renderings of New $3 Billion Stadium

Jul 21, 2026

Your Coffee Habit: Now Doctor-Approved

If your main personality trait is drinking coffee like it’s a full-time job you might actually be doing yourself a favor. The American Heart Association just came out and said that up to five cups of plain coffee a day is generally safe for most adults, and might even lower your risk of heart disease, … Continue reading Your Coffee Habit: Now Doctor-Approved

Jul 13, 2026

Sci-Fi School Break-In

A group of teens went full sci-fi during a break-in at their high school. Three teens in North Carolina are now facing charges after police say they used a homemade plasma cannon to break into Smith High School around 2 a.m. Sunday. Yes. Plasma cannon. As in, “we built this in a garage and absolutely … Continue reading Sci-Fi School Break-In

Jun 29, 2026

How to Stay Hydrated When You Hate Water

So here comes a July heatwave, and apparently the official advice is “drink water.” Cool. Love that for people who actually enjoy water. If you’re not one of them, don’t panic—hydration has options. First, just keep a bottle nearby. Not because it’s exciting, but because you’re more likely to sip it out of boredom. Which … Continue reading How to Stay Hydrated When You Hate Water

Apr 29, 2026

Fish Frenzy: Salmon on Something

You’ve heard of cocaine bears, maybe even those wired sharks… but now? Cocaine salmon. Researchers found traces of cocaine getting into rivers and lakes—basically making their way from us… to them. And once it hits the salmon, things get weird. The fish start swimming farther, acting bolder, eating differently—basically like they’ve got somewhere to be … Continue reading Fish Frenzy: Salmon on Something

Mar 19, 2026

Listening to Music May Reduce Anxiety

So apparently, you don’t need therapy, you just need… 24 minutes of tunes. A new study out of Toronto Metropolitan University says listening to music — specifically for about 24 minutes — actually reduces anxiety. Not 12, not 36 — twenty-four was the magic number. They tested 144 adults who already had anxiety and were … Continue reading Listening to Music May Reduce Anxiety

Feb 25, 2026

Man Heats His Home With Doughnuts

A man in Poland is literally running a Krispy Kreme furnace after he figured out it’s cheaper to heat his house with doughnuts than with wood. Marek Hoffmann noticed that Lidl doughnuts cost about three cents each and pack 440 calories — and since calories are basically heat energy, he did some math. Turns out … Continue reading Man Heats His Home With Doughnuts

Jan 28, 2026

Activities That Beat Winter Blahs

Feeling kind of “meh” lately? Blame winter. When the days get shorter, our dopamine dips—and suddenly everything feels like a chore. But good news: you don’t have to move to Hawaii to fix it. There are easy, science-backed ways to perk things up. First, shake up your routine. Try a new coffee shop, recipe, or … Continue reading Activities That Beat Winter Blahs

Jan 19, 2026

How To Cope With Blue Monday

So apparently, every third Monday in January is “Blue Monday” — supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Why? Because by now, our New Year’s resolutions have collapsed, the credit card bills have arrived, and it’s still winter… everywhere. The whole idea wasn’t dreamt up by some doom-obsessed scientist, but by a UK travel … Continue reading How To Cope With Blue Monday