Peacock Feathers Are Stunning. They Can Also Emit Laser Beams

Peacock feathers are greatly admired for their bright iridescent colors, but it turns out they can also emit laser light when dyed multiple times, according to a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports. Per the authors, it’s the first example of a biolaser cavity within the animal kingdom. As previously reported, the bright iridescent…

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Lovense Gemini Nipple Clamps Review: New Sensations

I’ve never had particularly sensitive nipples—except for the first time I went to a clothing-optional beach and failed to use enough sunblock—so I was excited to give the Lovense Gemini a try. No, it has nothing to do with Google’s AI chatbot. These are vibrating nipple clamps from Lovense, and I’ve had great experience with…

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15 Best Electrolyte Powders (2026): Tasty and Effective

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Tons of flavors, most with high carbohydrate and sugar content. Sugar and carbs might be too much for some people. A few flavors are intense. Calories: 50. Sodium: 500 mg. Total carbohydrates: 13 g. Total sugars: 11 g. Added sugars: 11 g. Potassium: 370 mg. Vitamin C: 62 mg. Niacin: 19.3…

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How to Buy Used or Refurbished Electronics (2026)

You can save money and help save the planet by buying used or refurbished electronics instead of new devices. Since most of the environmental impact of devices comes from the manufacturing phase, buying secondhand gear can reduce your carbon footprint. Do it right, and buying refurbished can feel much like buying new. This guide delves…

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It’s Frighteningly Easy to Jailbreak Some Frontier AI Models

I recently got to watch what happens when you jailbreak some of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence models. Don’t worry—this AI manipulation wasn’t used to hack anyone or build a nuclear bomb. I simply got to see firsthand how vulnerable some frontier models are to ditching their safety guardrails. FAR.AI, an AI safety nonprofit…

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16 Best Air Purifiers (2025): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir

Compare Our Picks Others We Tested Photograph: Lisa Wood Shapiro Airthings Renew for $300: I wasn’t expecting to like the unassuming minimalist Renew from Airthings as much as I did. Its gray box design is so understated, quiet, and powerful that it was easy to plug it in and forget about it. The Renew is…

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17 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) Up to $250 Off

That said, if these limitations don’t matter to you, the SE 3 is an excellent choice, especially with current promotions making it $50 less than the Series 11’s discounted price. The Best Smartwatch for Android Owners Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Google…

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Best Budget Mattresses of 2025

Consumer Reports evaluates lower-priced mattresses the same way we test any mattress: by putting them through our exhaustive lab tests, as well as asking thousands of CR members about how well their mattresses have served them. Put together, this information provides a good sense of what a mattress offers for a variety of body sizes…

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