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5,200 holes carved into a Peruvian mountain left by an ancient economy
December 21, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
For nearly a century, a strange band of 5,200 holes carved into a hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Serpe – "serpent mountain" – may have finally revealed its secrets to scientists.
Scientists find a way to 'reboot' vision in adults with lazy eye
December 19, 2025
| Pranjal Malewar
A new study shows that briefly and reversibly anesthetizing the retina of the amblyopic eye for just a few days can restore the brain's visual responses to that eye, even in adults.
Pilotless eVTOL soars the sky on its way to first-ever certification
December 21, 2025
| David Szondy
Boeing subsidiary Wisk Aero's Generation 6 eVTOL aircraft has completed its historic maiden flight. On December 16, 2025 at 12:26 pm PST, the autonomous passenger carrier lifted off from the Wisk flight test facility at Hollister, California.
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December 21, 2025 | Chelsea HaneyStep aside, Van Gogh. New research shows that several orb-weaving species create giant web-mounted “doppelgängers” convincing enough to confuse potential predators. It’s a clever form of deception that nudges the line between instinct and ingenuity.
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December 21, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalMicro RGB for TVs is a thing now, and it promises to be the next major display tech for home entertainment. We've already seen a couple of models so far, and more are on the way. Here's what you should know before shopping for a next-gen TV in 2026.
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December 20, 2025 | C.C. WeissLooking at the Delica D:5 refresh Mitsubishi previewed a couple months ago, we wouldn't have pegged it as "the strongest ever." But that's how Mitsubishi bills it now. The tiny van and camping darling gains extra performance to match a revised look.
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December 20, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalYour next favorite true crime podcast might have some new forensics jargon to make sense of. Researchers in Australia have developed a new way to identify humans – similar to how we do with DNA – that could come in handy while investigating crimes.
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December 20, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalEurope's lofty plan to phase out the sale of internal combustion engine cars by 2035 now seems all but dead. The European Commission announced it's dropping the ban on new gas-powered cars a decade from now, owing to pressure from the auto industry.
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December 20, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIn order for farmers to know if their fruit is ripe, they have to pick and analyze pieces of that fruit, reducing their yields. Utilizing a new technique, however, they could soon leave all the fruit intact, analyzing the leaves beside it instead.
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December 19, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarScientists have developed a new rapid test for hepatitis C. It is easy to use, highly sensitive, and made for point-of-care places like clinics and community centers. The speed allows clinicians to diagnose and start treatment in the same visit.
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December 19, 2025 | Ben CoxworthNobody likes potholes, nor do they like the environmental damage associated with the petroleum utilized in traditional asphalt bitumen. That's why scientists are now looking at replacing the latter with a binder derived from algae.
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December 19, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA carabiner's great to have on hand when you're hiking or camping in the woods for securing items together. Pivot X goes several steps further by cramming in a bunch of useful tools into The Clip's sturdy frame – including a knife and a flashlight.
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December 18, 2025Kingbull’s off-road lineup gets its biggest winter savings yet, with up to $1,100 off the Rover 2.0, Jumper Go, and EX Titan. Powerful motors, full suspension, and bundled accessories make these rugged e-bikes ideal for adventure beyond the pavement.
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