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Best microscopes for kids 2025Encourage children to love science by showing them the world in miniature with some of the best microscopes for kids.
By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy Last updated
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Best compact binoculars 2026: Pocket-friendly optics for the great outdoorsWe've rounded up the best compact binoculars, giving you great optics that fit in your pocket — perfect for viewing wildlife and gazing at the open sky.
By Kimberley Lane Last updated
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Best monocular 2025: A lightweight alternative to binoculars, telescopes and spotting scopesCompact, powerful and travel-ready — these top monoculars offer sharp viewing for nature, travel and everyday viewing.
By Tantse Walter Last updated
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Olympus 8x42 Pro binoculars reviewThe Olympus 8x42 Pro are a great choice for bird watchers and nature lovers.
By Gavin Stoker Published
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Are You Ready for America's 1st Virtual-Reality Roller Coasters?Buckle up, roller coaster enthusiasts! The amusement park Six Flags has joined forces with virtual-reality giant Samsung to bump up the thrill factor of your rides.
By Knvul Sheikh Published
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Mattel Goes High-Tech with Virtual Reality View-Master ToyOne of your favorite childhood playthings just got a modern makeover.
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
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When Will Virtual-Reality Headsets Stop Making People Sick?From the Oculus Rift headsets to the new HTC Vive, virtual reality devices will soon be flooding the gaming market. But, the technology has also been plagued by some unwelcome side effects.
By Tanya Lewis Published
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Samsung Gear VR: Virtual Reality Tech May Have Nasty Side EffectsSamsung recently released its new virtual-reality headset, the Gear VR (powered by Oculus Rift), but the product comes with a foreboding list of possible health-related side effects.
By Tanya Lewis Published
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