Science
Hiram Bingham didn't discover Machu Picchu—families were already farming there
By Brendan Brown · Sep 11, 2026
September 2026
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Earth & Environment
South Korea's recycling breakthrough transforms solar waste into valuable ceramic
Sep 11, 2026
Health
Bunsen burner sterile zone claim questioned after experiment finds no clear benefit
Sep 11, 2026
Earth & Environment
Italy spent 11 years pulling the Leaning Tower of Pisa upright by 17 inches
By Brendan Brown · Sep 11, 2026
Earth & Environment
Stonehenge was chipped to pieces by souvenir hunters until it had to be locked away
By Brendan Brown · Sep 11, 2026
Life
Pet parrots learned to video call each other and picked up new tricks from their screen friends
Sep 11, 2026
Social Sciences
Seven metal detectorists become millionaires from Norman coins found in Somerset field
Sep 11, 2026
Brain & Behavior
Physical contact from a partner lowered stress responses more than words alone
Sep 11, 2026
Earth & Environment
El Niño is suppressing Atlantic hurricanes, but a quiet season may still pose risks
Sep 11, 2026
Earth & Environment
Recycled battery waste makes stronger cement when measured by carbon footprint
Sep 11, 2026
Earth & Environment
Japan melted down millions of old phones to forge Olympic medals
Sep 11, 2026
Earth & Environment
Retired NYC subway cars became Atlantic reefs, but their impact was more modest than claimed
Sep 10, 2026
Social Sciences
Paris's highest viewing deck closes for complete rebuilding until 2030
Sep 10, 2026
Social Sciences
USPS still mails live baby birds if they're wet from hatching
By Daniel Moran · Sep 10, 2026