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Ancient coffins clinging to cliffs are no longer a mystery
by Bronwyn Thompson
High on sheer cliffs in China, ancient coffins are wedged into rock faces hundreds of feet above the ground. These dramatic burials, now re-examined using ancient DNA, point to a broader practice where disparate cultures all had their own "sky graves."
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WearablesConsumer TechTechnology
AI rings are coming: will you wear one on your finger next year?
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
From the sound of recent announcements, it looks like a new type of digital jewelry will grace your finger: the ultra-compact AI ring. What are they good for, and can they compete with other gear for your wrists and digits?
3D PrintingManufacturingTechnology
Mosquito’s blood-sucking organ could reshape precision 3D printing
by Ben Coxworth
In order to 3D-print really intricate items, you need a really fine print nozzle. Scientists have discovered that instead of going to the time and trouble of building one, you can simply repurpose a mosquito's existing blood-sucking proboscis.
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Diet & NutritionWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind
Tea or coffee: One leaves a stronger imprint on your bones
by Pranjal Malewar
Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world – daily rituals that are linked to culture, comfort, and productivity. Now scientists have new insights into how each affects bone health, especially the risk of osteoporosis.
MarineTransport
In the 100-ft 'Dragon Hole' in the middle of the sea, life not as we know it exists
by Bronwyn Thompson
In the South China Sea, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost entirely devoid of oxygen and, in turn, marine life as we know it.
MilitaryTechnology
China's weaponized cargo ship: What we don't know
by Joe Salas
Real photos. Real ship. Real location. What's not real is confirmation that it's an operational weapons platform. History shows why blurring civilian and military lines is dangerous.
ArchitectureTechnology
Design without restraint: 2025's most ambitious architecture
by Adam Williams
The past 12 months have produced a remarkable number of buildings that push architecture to new heights. From a megatall skyscraper to the world's longest suspension bridge, here's our pick of the year's most ambitious architecture projects.
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