Astronomers have found a pair of Jupiter-sized exoplanets that are less dense than cotton candy. Named TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, they orbit a Sun-like star about 1,113 light-years from Earth. The two belong to a rare class of planets known as "super-puffs."
Read news articleShipwrecks are usually studied for their history, not for what they can become. But a team of scientists and designers in Finland recently gave 300-year-old shipwreck wood a surprising new purpose. They turned it into two elegant, floor-length dresses.
Read news articleJackie, the beloved bald eagle from Big Bear Valley, California, died on August 10, 2026. She was about 14 years old. Jackie's troubles began in mid-July, when she was apparently involved in a fight with two young bald eagles. She was later found on the ground, unable to fly. A rescue team took her to the Ojai Raptor Center for treatment.
Read news articleTako, the piano-playing octopus, has retired. His owner, Swedish YouTuber Mattias Krantz, announced the news in March 2026. It marked the end of an extraordinary experiment that captured the attention of millions.
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