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9 best things to see in the night sky with binoculars: May to July 2025
By Jamie Carter published
Explore the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere's night sky with our guide to the best celestial sights you can observe with binoculars between May and July.

Best running headphones 2025: Unleash the power of music
By Harry Bullmore last updated
BUYING GUIDE Unleash the music — these top wireless and compact options will help you step up your workouts.

Plants: Facts about our oxygen providers
By Jess Thomson published
Discover interesting facts about why plants are green, if they feel pain, and if they get cancer.

Quantum computing: Facts about the ultra-powerful computers that use quantum mechanics
By Peter Ray Allison last updated
Discover interesting facts about quantum computers, how they differ from classical computers, and what sort of fields they'll be used in.

Electric cars: Facts about the vehicles that are reshaping road transport
By Rory Bathgate published
Discover interesting facts about how electric vehicles (EVs) work, how far they can go on a single charge, and when we can expect them to outnumber gas-powered cars.

Best electric toothbrushes for kids 2025
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best electric toothbrushes for kids, from Oral B Kids and Philips Sonicare for Kids to AutoBrush Sonic Pro.

Robots: Facts about machines that can walk, talk or do tasks that humans can't (or won't)
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Discover interesting facts about what defines robots, what they can do, and if they'll replace humans.

How many planets are in the universe?
By Briley Lewis last updated
We currently know of more than 5,800 planets beyond the solar system, but we've only found the tiniest fraction of the exoplanets that astronomers think lie elsewhere in the universe.
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