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Someone found this $1 million treasure, so why are so many still searching for it? Plus: Russia makes the world’s weirdest weapons. And the Iranian spies and...

A brilliant inventor created a death ray 100 years ago—or was it all a hoax? Plus: The breakthrough that could unlock nuclear fusion. And the investigator...

What we learned from the Concorde’s fiery crash. Plus: How a cargo ship sank with $400 million worth of exotic cars, and one DIYers quest to make an electric...

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Humans are on the cusp of existing forever, but it’s nothing like the immortality of our dreams. Plus: This marvelous metal comes from outer space; and how...

How three amateurs cracked the Zodiac Killer’s code. Plus: The most powerful telescopes on earth—and beyond; everything we know about the Air Force’s...

This Is How AI Will Ruin Humanity. Plus: Why this rocket launcher is the most-feared weapon in Ukraine and how Iran beat global sanctions to become a drone...

Nov 24, 2025 - The best consumer-grade drones blend user-friendly features with cutting-edge technology. We tested the most popular models to see which ones are worth flying.

Inside the global crime ring stealing billions worth of ancient relics. Plus: A trove of buried gold could unlock this enduring Civil War mystery, and more.

The Genesis Market made buying stolen data as easy as ordering a hedge trimmer on Amazon. Then the FBI toppled it. Plus: The raid at Area 51, and tantalizing...

Everything we know about the CIA’s secret report on time travel and human-powered lasers. Plus: Building hurricane-proof homes in Florida and the deadliest...

Jan 15, 2026 - This circular saw delivers the kind of torque, control, and durability that cordless models still struggle to match.

In the drought-stricken West, a new crime arises—water theft. Plus: What caused the worst mining disaster in U.S. history? And a tantalizing new clue in the...

Why are forensic scientists reconsidering fingerprints? Plus: The North Sea is full of unexploded bombs; why silent rooms are so terrifying; and the quest to...

The search for Bigfoot reveals tantalizing new clues in Florida’s swamps. Plus: Some scientists now believe death may not be final. And the wild saga of...

Jan 16, 2026 - We tested and reviewed the best smart thermostats on the market, installing each pick in our home and taking note of how well each device heated and cooled.

Inside the plane crash that changed aviation forever. Plus: the NASA mission to save Earth from Armageddon, the UFO witnesses demanding answers from the U.S....

Jan 14, 2026 - We’ve identified and tested the most powerful, precise, and user-friendly circular saw models. Find out why the Makita 5377 is our favorite.

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