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Mercury may have gained all of its unexpected water in a single day

We may now know how Mercury gained its ice deposits NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio Around 100 million years ago, the surface of Mercury suddenly underwent a dramatic change. Before then, its surface was relatively dry and ice-free – not surprising,…

Grab rare deals on high-end outdoor gear from Huckberry: Filson, Flint and Tinder, Marine Layer, and more

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Huckberry kicked off its Memorial Day Weekend Sale with up to…

Scientists uncover cancer-causing chemicals hidden in everyday foods

More people are paying close attention to what they eat, often tracking calories, exercising daily, and filling their plates with foods that seem naturally healthy, including fruits and vegetables. Yet even nutritious foods can carry hidden chemical concerns. Some contaminants…

Google Is Currently Struggling To Define Words Like Disregard, Stop And Ignore

The search engine’s definitions have been replaced with AI Overviews. Karissa Bell for Engadget Google appears to be running into some hiccups after the company began rolling out its updated, and even more AI-focused search experience at I/O…

Google’s AI search is so broken it can ‘disregard’ what you’re looking for

Google’s AI Overviews are running into an interesting problem right now. Earlier on Friday, if you searched for the term “disregard,” the AI Overview section would include a response like what you’d see from a more traditional AI chatbot instead…

Kash Patel’s clothing brand website shut down after reports it was hacked

The merchandise website of FBI director Kash Patel was taken offline on Friday after reports that it had been hijacked by hackers trying to infect visitors with malware, as first reported by Straight Arrow News. As of this writing, the…

Shein Buying Everlane Actually Makes Perfect Sense

On Friday, the ultrafast-fashion giant Shein finalized its acquisition of Everlane, a US clothing retailer that made its name by promising “radical transparency” into how its clothes were made. Neither company disclosed the price of the deal, but Puck reported…

Australia is battling its largest diphtheria outbreak in living memory

Preparing a diphtheria and tetanus vaccination SIMANJUNTAK/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Diphtheria is surging in Australia for the first time since widespread vaccination began in the 1930s. The country has recorded 230 cases of the dangerous bacterial infection and one related adult death this…

12 new features Apple quietly added in iPhone updates

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The major refreshes that Apple gives its software each year get a lot of attention—you can read our round-up of new iOS 26 and…

Scientists warn that current vitamin B12 guidelines may be putting your brain at risk

Vitamin B12 is best known for helping the body make DNA, red blood cells, and healthy nerve tissue. But research suggests that simply meeting the current minimum standard may not always be enough, especially for older adults. A UCSF led…