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A mother lemur leaps across the rugged limestone cliffs near Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in western Madagascar. Her daring jump would be impressive on its own, but she’s carrying a passenger: her only weeks-old baby. Photographer Zhou Donglin captured the moment (seen below) and took home the top prize at the BigPicture 2025 awards . “Leap of Faith” Grand Prize Winner Lemurs are remarkably l

Your water bottle’s backup plan is here: LifeStraw filters are under $10 for Prime Day

Popular Science / 8h

This heat wave has turned me into a hydration gremlin, clutching my water bottle like it’s a life source—which, to be fair, it is. But here’s the thing: your favorite trendy water bottle is only as good as what’s in it, and out on the trail , that last sip comes faster than you think. Enter the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter, down to just $9.99 for Amazon Prime Day (running July 8-11). It’s the

Shipwreck fragment linked to one of WWII’s strangest rescue tales

WWII USS New Orleans bow discovered

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Popular Science / 53min

A few flecks of residual paint and an engraved anchor were enough to link mystery wreckage at the bottom of the South Pacific to the saga of the USS New Orleans . Researchers aboard the NOAA Ocean Exploration Trust ’s Nautilus vessel accidentally discovered the World War II heavy cruiser’s nearly 100-foot-long bow section while remotely mapping the Iron Bottom Sound near the Solomon Islands earli

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These Prime Day deals on Jackery solar generators are better than Black Friday

Popular Science / 2h

There’s a thunder storm happening right now as I write this and it might knock my power out. That’s OK, though, because I can keep on covering Prime Day with help from my portable power station. Right now, Jackery solar generators and portable power stations are at least $50 cheaper than their lowest prices this year. Jackery Solar Generator 240 v2 and 40W Mini Solar Panel — $236 (was $349) This

These are the best budget headphones for travel we’re buying during Amazon Prime Day

Popular Science / 3h

Not everyone wants to spend $300 just to block out a crying baby at 35,000 feet. Luckily, this year’s Prime Day—running July 8–11—includes real deals on noise-cancelling headphones that won’t empty your travel fund. We’re talking lowest-ever prices on picks that punch above their weight, especially when it comes to ANC performance. They may not have the flashiest branding or materials, but they d

Pacific island wildlife refuge spared from SpaceX rocket project

Popular Science / 5h

Johnston Atoll, an unincorporated US territory and Pacific island wildlife refuge with a complicated military history, is no longer slated to become a SpaceX reusable rocket test site. The Department of the Air Force’s confirmation , first provided to Stars and Stripes , came ahead of a planned environment assessment and amid mounting pressure from conservationists. Despite a nearly century-long

Get Levi’s 501s and other classic jeans for their lowest prices of the year during Amazon Prime Day

Popular Science / 7h

Jeans will last a long time if you take care of them , which makes buying them a commitment. Right now, you can get some of the most classic Levi’s designs for the lowest prices I have seen during Amazon’s Prime Day sale. That includes everything from classic 501s to more specific cuts. I’m partial to the 502 s, but just about every model is on sale, so go find your style and refresh your closet.

We’re stocking up on Apple AirTags with this four-pack for just $63.71 at Amazon for Prime Day

Popular Science / 8h

A four-pack of Apple AirTags will cost you at least $80 on a typical day. But today is part of Amazon’s Prime Day sale (running till July 11), and you can get a four-pack for just $67.31 while supplies last. That’s the lowest price I have personally seen. You’ll need an Amazon Prime account to take advantage of this deal, though, so make sure you’re signed up to get the savings. Apple AirTag 4 Pa

Get the ‘good ice’ for $200 off with this Prime Day deal on the GE Profile Opal nugget ice machine

Popular Science / 10h

Remember the “good ice” trend? Those crunchy, chewable nuggets took over TikTok, making everyone acknowledge that regular ice cubes are just frozen rectangles of sadness. Now, you can live your best nugget ice life at home with the GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL nugget ice maker , which is $200 off right now. But only for Amazon Prime Day, July 8-11. Remember, if you don’t have an active Prime subscripti

The Kindle Paperwhite is our favorite e-reader and it’s down to just $124 during Prime Day

Popular Science / 10h

Whether you’re tackling an ambitious summer reading list, trying to keep up with a book club, or just carving out a little “you time,” the Kindle Paperwhite has your back. It carries your personal library without weighing down your beach bag or backpack. And right now, you can snag one for its lowest price of the year during Amazon Prime Day, running July 8-11. Remember, if you don’t have an acti

Get a Fitbit Charge 6 fitness tracker right now for just $99 during Prime Day

Popular Science / 10h

We’re officially in the dog days of summer, when the sweat starts the second you step outside. To work out in this heatwave, sometimes we need a little extra motivation. For the competitive ones among us, Fitbit’s friend list provides that push by showing exactly how many steps everyone else has taken today, and no one wants to end the day at the bottom. Currently, the Fitbit Charge 6 is availabl

Get Sonos Ace headphones at their lowest price ever for Amazon Prime Day

Popular Science / 10h

Amazon Prime Day runs July 8-11, so we’re stalking the best deals like a Great White that sees swimmers off Amity Island. And the Ace headphones are at their lowest price of the year—just in time to revisit Jaws in Dolby Atmos glory without waking the whole household. It’s like Sonos heard you say, “We’re gonna need a bigger discount,” and they’re chumming the waters. The Ace offers the kind of p

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NOCO Boost jump starters are at their lowest price of the year for Prime Day

Popular Science / 11h

Long summer road trips are amazing … until your car battery decides to take an unscheduled break. Blasting the AC, charging devices, and extreme heat and cold can make your battery tap out without warning. That’s why a portable jump starter like the NOCO Boost is a no-brainer for peace of mind—and right now, they’re at their lowest prices of the year on Amazon during Prime Day, running July 8-11,

Amazon is clearing out DeWalt tools for the lowest prices of the year during Prime Day

Popular Science / 11h

You can never have too many tools . Right now, Amazon is in the midst of its massive annual Prime Day sale, which runs through July 11, and the retailer has dropped prices across the board on just about every DeWalt power tool you would want. The sale also includes accessories and tool belts, so you can complete your tool kit or just make a really convincing Bob the Builder cosplay. Remember, if

The $359 Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones are just $199 for Prime Day

Popular Science / 12h

Planes, trains, and open-plan offices . All brutal on the ears. However, during Amazon Prime Day, running from July 8 to 11, Bose is offering a small reprieve for your sanity and your wallet. The QuietComfort headphones —some of the most solid noise-cancelers around—are going for $199 in Twilight Blue, Blue Dusk, Sandstone, Chilled Lilac, and White Smoke. That’s 45% off the usual price. Black is

Grab these Greenworks battery-powered yard tool Prime Day deals before they sell out

Popular Science / 13h

If you’re still using gas-powered yard tools , you’re missing out. Greenworks makes powerful mowers , blowers, trimmers, and more, all of which run on a standardized battery platform. They’re quieter, lighter, easier to start, and require less maintenance than their petrol-powered competition. Right now, Amazon has massive deals on a ton of Greenworks products, many of which are cheaper than they

Get this $500 GoPro Hero13 camera bundle for just $329 during Amazon’s Prime Day sale

Popular Science / 14h

Smartphone cameras have come a long way, but they can’t go everywhere an action camera can. Right now, Amazon has the best GoPro Hero13 camera deal I’ve seen to date, dropping this kit’s price from $500 all the way to $329 . This isn’t an old model, it’s the current version so you get all the best tech inside while still saving money. This will only last until stock runs out or Prime Day ends Jul

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