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Why the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is better than the Canon EOS R8 for beginner wildlife photography
By Kimberley Lane published
Although they share similar traits on paper, the Canon EOS R6 II blows the R8 out of the water — here's why.

Our 5 tips for choosing a telescope this Black Friday Weekend 2025
By Kimberley Lane last updated
You've waited until the biggest sales event of the year to scope out the best telescope deal — so make sure you know what to look for before you dive in.

Do your dreams change as you age?
By Abby Wilson published
A young child's dreams and an elderly hospice patient's dreams can be very different. What has research found about how our dreams change over time?
Science history: Astronomy graduate student Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovers a signal of 'little green men,' but her adviser gets the Nobel Prize — Nov. 28, 1967
By Tia Ghose published
Astronomer Jocelyn Bell Burnell detected a strange signal from outer space that would lead to the discovery of the radio pulsar. The signal, once described as coming from "little green men," would earn her adviser the Nobel Prize in physics in 1974.

5 tips for buying an electric toothbrush this Black Friday
By Anna Gora published
Buying guides Here's everything you need to know before you embark on the annual deal hunting.

Can't decide between a telescope and binoculars? Read this before Black Friday
By Kimberley Lane published
We break down the key differences to help you make an informed choice before the sales hit, so you don't waste money on something you won't use.

How to choose the best smartwatch for your loved one, according to an expert: The ultimate Black Friday gift guide
By Anna Gora published
Buying guides Here's what to look for when buying smartwatches for your friends and family.

A man's muscles looked strangely deformed. Doctors found they were leaking calcium into his blood.
By Anirban Mukhopadhyay published
A man showed up to the hospital with vomiting, weakness, failing kidneys and sky-high calcium. The culprit was a muscle-enhancing oil he injected into his chest and arms years ago.
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