Kevin Montien

An overhead satellite view of the Bandar Abbas naval base showing a Russian-built Kilo-class submarine returned to its pier alongside several Ghadir-class mini submarines.

Iran removes Russian Kilo submarine from dry dock after months out of service, and the move comes at the worst possible time with the United States

March 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
A mountain of aluminum cans and plastic bottles at a Connecticut redemption center awaiting processing under the new 10-cent deposit law.

Fines of up to $2,000 for recycling cans and bottles “incorrectly”: the new proposal that is revolutionizing Connecticut

March 6, 2026 at 10:35 AM
A Russian soldier wearing an experimental white "Penguin" thermal camouflage suit in a snowy field in Ukraine.

Russian soldiers and penguins in Ukraine: the surreal episode that ends with an unexpected result

March 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
A microscopic 10-micrometer elephant 3D printed inside the cytoplasm of a living HeLa cell using two-photon polymerization.

They shoot a laser at living cells and create 3D structures inside them: the experiment that looks like magic… but is pure science

March 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
A user connecting a compact USB-C OTG adapter to a smartphone to transfer image files directly to a flash drive.

Transfer photos and files from your cell phone to a USB drive without a computer: the easy method that works if you have the right adapter/USB

March 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM
A split view comparing a traditional hand-written paper planner with a digital calendar interface on a smartphone.

If you grew up with a paper planner, your brain may be struggling with Google Calendar, and that friction explains more than you might think

March 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
A heavy shielding capsule used to transport californium-252, the world's most expensive man-made metal.

The most expensive material in the world is worth €23 million per gram… and the most surprising thing is that almost no one knows what it is.

March 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
A close-up of a high-quality USB-C connector featuring the official 40Gbps and 240W Power Delivery logos.

Your USB-C cable may be slowing down your SSD and fast charging without you realizing it, and there’s a clue on the box that gives it away

March 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A Social Security Administration office exterior with people entering, representing the shift to the new national service model.

Goodbye to the usual counter: changes to the rules for applying for Social Security benefits

March 4, 2026 at 6:54 AM