physics Anvil floating in tub of mercury Rob Beschizza

pollution A pandemic seems like a great time to *checks notes* weaken regulations on toxic pollutants? Thom Dunn

Science Watch what it's like to attempt standing on liquid mercury Andrea James

Science Watch a super cooled nickel ball freeze a bowl of mercury Andrea James

Science Mercury orbiter retired after successful mission Rob Beschizza

politics GOP candidate says as cop he thought it was "fun" to "take people to jail" (video) Carla Sinclair

delicious food Brisling sardines just changed my life Jennifer Sandlin

my god it's full of stars 2001: A Space Odyssey spacesuit up for auction David Pescovitz

Lineage A "nepo baby" unabashedly admits that privilege paved his way Jason Weisberger

law Apple to pay $500m to owners of slowed iPhones Rob Beschizza

automobiles Million-dollar 1963 Ferrari found in garage of soon-to-be-sold Santa Cruz home Rusty Blazenhoff

law enforcement How a discarded license plate led to a nightmare for innocent man Mark Frauenfelder

humor Man films neighbor's bizarre tantrum over cat's preferred hangout spot Mark Frauenfelder

global warming Heat dome will bake millions in South and Southwest U.S., setting dangerous records Mark Frauenfelder

cutlassfish These ribbonfish look like liquid mercury Jennifer Sandlin

Master of Swiftian Sciences Casualties are expected when Stanford students fight for seats in a new course studying Taylor Swift Jason Weisberger

beach Chris Isaak's former beach property becoming a public park Rusty Blazenhoff

real estate Live in a grain silo! Private and tranquil smart home for sale! Enjoy the amazing wildlife… by killing it! David Pescovitz