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Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: The only surviving larger-than-life-size statue of a pagan Roman emperor — a rarity that Michelangelo refurbished
The giant, one-of-a-kind statue of a Roman emperor on horseback depicts him addressing his troops.
Roman military fort discovered in Scotland far north of Hadrian’s Wall
The newly found fortlet was a good lookout point for Roman soldiers stationed along the Antonine Wall in Scotland.
Meet Sky Dragon, the giant 10-person ‘flying taxi’ that just passed its first flight test in China
China’s massive Sky Dragon and Matrix aircraft are suitable for up to 10 passengers, or more than one ton of cargo.
Hubble and Euclid capture the final act of a dying star — and it’s glorious: Space photo of the week
Astronomers combined Hubble’s small-scale details of stellar death with Euclid’s wide view of cosmic environments to take a closer look at the iconic Cat’s Eye
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 early review: One of the best-value outdoor smartwatches released this year
The Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 is eerily similar to the Garmin Fenix 8 in terms of durability and premium outdoor-focused specs, but it is nowhere
Will the Indus Valley script ever be deciphered?
The Indus Valley script dates back around 4,000 years but has yet to be deciphered. Can AI help decode it?
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft is launched on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts
Why the driest place in North America is seeing an explosion of wildflowers
The driest place in North America is covered with an explosion of wildflowers right now. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with ecologist Tiffany Pereira about Death
Texas’s state animals, armadillos, are making North Carolina their home
Armadillos are making North Carolina their home. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with wildlife biologist Colleen Olfenbuttel about how Texas’ state mammal has gotten a foothold
Measles’ resurgence in the US is a grim sign of what’s coming
Two pandemic researchers explore the recent resurgence of measles in the U.S. and what it could mean for the future of disease responsiveness.
The government is very serious about UFOs. So why are researchers being stymied?
An unidentified anomalous phenomena researcher discusses the stigma faced by similar experts conducting their studies into other UAP events while the government continues to release
In physics first, Chinese scientists create rare ‘hexagonal diamond’ that’s harder than natural diamond
Researchers made small, pure samples of the elusive mineral lonsdaleite – also known as hexagonal diamond — and tested its material properties to show it’s
Amazon Spring Sale 2026: The best early deals for wildlife observation
We’ve brought you the best early deals on our favorite wildlife observation equipment ahead of Amazon’s Spring Sale — here’s everything we know so far.