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Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Pyramid Chamber
You might think that a structure that’s more than 4,000 years old would hold no secrets at this point in history. And yet, when it comes to the pyramids built by ancient Egyptians at Giza, it turns out there are still some secrets left to uncover. In a paper published in the journal NDT & […] The post Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Pyr

It’s Not Aliens: Scientists Reveal Origins of Underwater Orb
Let us know if you’ve heard this one before: a scientific expedition ventures below the surface of the water and finds a mysterious round object that defies any understanding. Yes, that is the basic plot of Michael Crichton’s novel Sphere — later adapted for film — but it’s also a description of something found in […] The post It’s Not Aliens:

Aman Bolsters its US Presence With a Texas Hotel
For a certain type of traveler, the hotels and resorts operated by the luxury firm Aman are go-to destinations. In a 2025 essay for Air Mail, Pico Iyer credited Aman founder Adrian Zecha with having “created luxury hospitality for the new century.” Iyer isn’t the only writer praising the company’s approach; a 2023 article at […] The post Aman

Start Taking This Vitamin Before 40 to Support Brain Health
There are many things that you can do to your body that may not have ramifications until years or even decades later. Most of the time, this is used to describe things that can be detrimental to your longevity: smoke a pack of cigarettes a day for decades and your risk of lung cancer later […] The post Start Taking This Vitamin Before 40 to Su

Michter’s Goes Barrel Strength for Its Latest Release
Do you like your whiskey strong, or very strong? Michter’s is the latest distillery betting that spirits aficionados will spring for the latter. There’s solid reasoning behind that decision: higher proof is a route that a number of companies in the industry have adopted for certain releases. Most recently, Angel’s Envy released a pair of […] T

Why Porsche Is Selling Off Its Stake in Bugatti Rimac
It’s a strange time to be a luxury automaker with ambitious EV plans. Earlier this year, Lamborghini revealed that it would not move forward with its previously announced electric vehicle, the Lanzador. Other European automakers are proceeding, with Ferrari on track to reveal its first EV next month. The latest wrinkle in the industry comes […

Review: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Surprised Me With These Features
I’m not going to lie to you, I’ve never thought that much about my phone. I’m definitely more invested than some, as I do care about having the highest camera quality and the largest level of storage, but other than that, each new upgrade that comes out doesn’t feel noteworthy enough for me to truly […] The post Review: The Samsung Galaxy S25

Review: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Surprised Me With These Features
I’m not going to lie to you, I’ve never thought that much about my phone. I’m definitely more invested than some, as I do care about having the highest camera quality and the largest level of storage, but other than that, each new upgrade that comes out doesn’t feel noteworthy enough for me to truly […] The post Review: The Samsung Galaxy S26