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• 76,000 lighthouses shine in interactive atlas

  02-10-2026 21:30 via popsci.com
  
  While the earliest lighthouses were little more than large bonfires on hilltops, their underlying principle has always been the same for thousands of years. These towering coastal sentinels have helped sailors from around the world navigate vast oceans, avoid dangerous shoals, and sometimes simply find their way home. However, it’s sometimes difficult to comprehend just how crucial the buildings remain for maritime crews—but one fascinating (and frequently hypnotic) online mapping pr
  
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• Jackie tribute video celebrates bald eagle’s wonderous life

  02-10-2026 20:42 via popsci.com
  
  On August 10, Jackie the bald eagle died at age 14. This weekend, a memorial service for the beloved eagle mom will celebrate her life. Ahead of the gathering, Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) released a beautiful tribute to the stern-faced bird who captured the hearts of millions of viewers. View this post on Instagram
  FOBBV gave people from all over the world a front-row seat to Jackie’s life. The non-profit’s 24/7 livestream camera documented Jackie and her partner, Shadow,
  
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• Hawaii’s 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean

  02-10-2026 20:17 via popsci.com
  
  A 550-year-old sea arch in Hawaii has fallen into the Pacific Ocean. While the exact timing is unknown, the iconic Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island collapsed by Sunday, September 27. According to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, the fall may have happened while the park was temporarily closed due to Tropical Storm Nolo.  The Hōlei Sea Arch seen standing in July 2022. Image: NPS Photo/J.Wei.
  The lava rock formation stood at 90-feet-
  
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• Naughty Or Nice: UK Officials Are Keeping LIST Of Brits Who Question Government Policy

  02-10-2026 19:50 via technocracy.news
  
  My forecast that Free Speech would be dead by year-end 2026 is on target. The battle is lost in the UK, With 34 arrests per day and a whole-of-government policy of tracking dissent, the whole machine has pivoted from tracking terrorist threats to tracking everyday citizens. This is the certain end-state of multiculturalism, started by Peter Sutherland, a member of the Trilateral Commission, when he served as Special Envoy to the UN from 2006-2017.
  In the US, companies like Palantir have amassed
  
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• Severed robot hand looks like a futuristic Thing from ‘The Addams Family’

  02-10-2026 19:03 via popsci.com
  
  Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to present another undeniably spooky robot. Or, more specifically, an Addams Family-inspired detached robot hand. Like its gothic sitcom predecessor, this fully articulated appendage can balance on its own fingertips and creep around. This horror hand goes a step further, though. It has enough finesse to tap keyboard keys, push small objects, and even play a rudimentary computer game all while balancing on its remaining
  
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• Adult female pythons cause the most trouble in Florida

  02-10-2026 17:59 via popsci.com
  
  The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is such a problem for Florida that it’s legal to hunt the massive invasive species throughout the year. The state even hosts an annual 10-day competition that challenges participants to bag as many snakes as possible. But a free-for-all approach may not be the best way to cull Florida’s estimated 100,000–300,000 of these predators. In a study published in the journal Ecological Applications, conservationists argue that if you really want t
  
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• On developed the super-soft Surreal foam in-house to give the new Cloudsurfer 3 running shoe a plush ride

  02-10-2026 17:52 via popsci.com
  
  The new On’s Cloudsurfer 3 feels soft the second you step into it. Massive cushioning has been the trend in running shoes for some time now, but even in a sea of massive midsoles, On’s new shoe feels very cushiony. Despite all that squish, it’s still supportive, which doesn’t always come with a midsole this plush. The $160 daily trainer is where On introduces Surreal, a foam the company formulated in-house, and On lists it at specialist running retailers starting October
  
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• Pink light helps broccoli grow

  02-10-2026 17:00 via popsci.com
  
  The key to helping a nutritious green vegetable grow more efficiently may be the color pink. Magenta-colored solar panels help the broccoli absorb sunlight more efficiently, according to a study published today in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science.“The basic concept is quite straightforward,” Silvia Ma Lu, a study co-author and engineer at Mälardalen University in Västerås, Sweden, said in a statement. “The solar panels use part of the incoming sunlight
  
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• G7 countries to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil reserves

  02-10-2026 16:22 via nbcnews.com
  
  Group of Seven countries agreed to release tens of millions of barrels of diesel fuel and crude to cap soaring gas prices.
  
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• More evidence emerges that Arabian Sea humpback whales could be their own subspecies

  02-10-2026 16:17 via popsci.com
  
  Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are known for one of the longest migrations of any mammal. However, not all of them travel thousands of miles across oceans to feed and breed. The unique Arabian Sea humpback whale population stays in their tropical and subtropical waters all year long. Does this mean they should be categorized as their own subspecies? New research says yes. An international team of scientists compared genetic samples from Arabian Sea humpback whales with samples fro
  
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• What’s the best sleep position? It depends.

  02-10-2026 15:03 via popsci.com
  
  When it comes to how we sleep, the internet is full of seemingly endless contradictory advice. Sleep on your back. Don’t sleep on your back. Sleep on your stomach. Definitely don’t sleep on your stomach. Sleep on your right side. No, your left side!So, what’s actually the best sleep position? In a new episode of Popular Science’s Ask Us Anything podcast, we explore just that.Ask Us Anything answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions—from the everyday thing
  
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• U.S. labor market slows with midterms on the horizon

  02-10-2026 14:34 via nbcnews.com
  
  The U.S. labor market slowed during the month of September, according to new data Friday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  
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• A.I. Agents: Cute, Cuddly and Maybe Catastrophically Dangerous?

  02-10-2026 13:00 via nytimes.com
  “It’s going to be gnarly for a little while.”
  
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• California AG Bonta issues subpoena against OpenAI over cybersecurity risk

  02-10-2026 03:17 via nbcnews.com
  California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks with NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz about issuing an investigative subpoena to OpenAI regarding cybersecurity risks and legal concerns.
  
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• 18 hilarious photos from the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards

  02-10-2026 01:01 via popsci.com
  
  Nature can be serious—bear infanticide, zombie spiders, rodent-hunting squirrels. But the animal kingdom still has a silly side.
  The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards celebrate the amusing antics of animals. Since 2015, the contest has shared light-hearted wildlife images captured by photographers from around the world. This year, more than 10,000 images from 112 countries were submitted for consideration. After careful consideration (and likely quite a few laughs), the Nikon Comedy Wildli
  
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• 20+ editor-approved travel gifts for 2026

  02-10-2026 00:00 via popsci.com
  
  Travel is the daily gift of life, but that doesn’t mean travel can’t suck the life out of you, even if you’re not going far. According to a study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and McGill University, people travel an average of 78 minutes per day, regardless of mode of transport or distance covered. That means there’s a possibility of adventure in every bike ride, at each bus stop, and even while waiting
  
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• 20+ editor-approved practical gifts for 2026

  02-10-2026 00:00 via popsci.com
  
  In my eyes, the best gift is a practical one. It’s useful and won’t rot in the back of someone’s closet for years; they’ll think of you whenever they use it; and you get major brownie points for introducing a magical, miracle product into their life. And what’s better than being known as someone who reliably gifts reliable products? I may still get made fun of by family for my history of wanting practical gifts (including lead refills for my mechanical pencil), but
  
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