art This performer creates astonishing underwater illusions with his body Popkin

Science Cold-water espresso cuts energy use 75% and tastes identical Ellsworth Toohey

History A 14-year-old Japanese sailor drifted across the Pacific for 14 months and could never go home Ellsworth Toohey

water Lake Powell is approaching the line where Glen Canyon Dam stops making power Jason Weisberger

Science Robot tadpole fools frog dads, but mom knows better Gail Sherman

Science Decoding whale language could unlock new legal rights for them Ruben Bolling

archaeology Ancient squirrel droppings unlock Ice Age DNA goldmine Séamus Bellamy

activism "Laxative" brownies turn Nantucket School Committee meeting into Schrodinger's shitshow Rob Beschizza

Science Eating kimchi might help clear nanoplastics out of your gut! Jennifer Sandlin

pool Grandpa Pudding Brains unveils "our pool is bigger than skyscrapers" chart Jason Weisberger

Science The chemistry behind Garden Grove's runaway chemical tank Ellsworth Toohey

Space Astronauts may soon finally be able to do laundry Gail Sherman

Delightful Creatures Gray whales made a comeback, and now the food is disappearing Jason Weisberger

ice cream Ice-cream-obsessed senior dog proves that the sweet treat is the key to longevity! Jennifer Sandlin

Experts warn men not to turn scrotums into septic DIY water balloons Jason Weisberger

Boing Boing Gadgets This $40 food-tracking app may tell you more about your groceries than the box does Boing Boing's Shop

Science In 1997, NOAA recorded a sound louder than any known animal Ellsworth Toohey

politics The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship flunks health inspection Jennifer Sandlin

bad idea FBI director's secret "VIP snorkel" at Pearl Harbor raises fascinating judgment questions Jason Weisberger

erase racism 'The hood is off': Virginia Republican steps onto America's most obvious rhetorical landmine Jason Weisberger