'Cosmic fire' and Earthly ice: See the breathtaking winners of the Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2025 contest

If you've ever wanted to turn your room into a personal planetarium, now's your chance—several top-rated star projectors are on sale for Memorial Day, with discounts on models that can blanket your ceiling in galaxies, nebulas, or even the northern lights.

Editor’s Note: These deals aren’t just about saving a few bucks; they’re a gateway to turning bedtime (or movie nights) into something magical. With more people investing in at-home relaxation and entertainment, a star projector can be a surprisingly cozy upgrade—especially when it’s on sale.

Forget Rocky—the real underdog story might be happening in a robot ring. Two humanoid robots, the Unitree G1s, are set to throw down in China for the bizarre-but-brilliant title of "Iron Fist King." It’s being billed as the world’s first humanoid boxing match, and honestly, it’s equal parts hilarious and impressive.

Editor’s Note: Sure, it’s a spectacle, but this isn’t just about robots punching each other for clicks. Events like this push the boundaries of what humanoid robots can do—balance, agility, reaction time—all while making tech feel a little more relatable (and entertaining). If we’re ever going to have robots working alongside us in complex environments, they’ll need to handle chaos. What better test than a boxing match? Plus, let’s be real: it’s just cool.

Forecasters are warning that this summer's hurricane season could be more active than usual, with up to 10 hurricanes potentially hitting the U.S. The reminder comes with a striking image of Hurricane Helene, which recently menaced Florida, captured by NOAA's satellite. While not a guarantee, the prediction suggests coastal residents should brace for a busier—and riskier—season ahead.

Editor’s Note: Hurricanes aren’t just headlines—they disrupt lives, destroy homes, and strain emergency resources. With climate change fueling more intense storms, an "above normal" forecast isn’t just a weather footnote; it’s a heads-up to prepare early, whether that means reviewing evacuation plans or stocking up on supplies. For millions along the coasts, this could be the difference between scrambling and staying safe.

Turns out, our furry feline friends might have started cozying up to humans way later than we assumed. New research suggests cats were first domesticated in Egypt or North Africa, then hitched rides with humans to Europe much later. And before they became lap warmers? Some ancient cats ended up as dinner or fashion—yikes.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about rewriting the timeline of cat domestication—it’s a peek into how humans and animals shaped each other’s lives. If cats took their sweet time becoming pets, it makes you wonder: What changed? Plus, the darker side (being eaten or turned into clothes) reminds us that domestication wasn’t always cuddles and purrs. For cat lovers and history buffs alike, it’s a fascinating twist on a story we thought we knew.

Colossal Biosciences made headlines by claiming they "brought back" dire wolves from extinction—but critics say their definition of "de-extinction" is misleading. The company’s approach involves creating genetically modified hybrids, not true resurrected species, and scientists argue this semantic sleight of hand could mislead the public and undermine conservation efforts.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a debate over wordplay—it’s about trust in science. If companies oversell their achievements, they risk eroding public confidence in real breakthroughs while diverting attention (and funding) from proven conservation methods. Plus, calling a hybrid a "de-extinct" creature sets unrealistic expectations about what’s actually possible—or ethical—in genetic engineering.