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QUICK FACTSName: Bandera Volcano Ice CaveLocation: Zuni Mountains, New MexicoCoordinates: 34.9932, -108.0807Why it’s incredible: The cave is so cold that Arctic algae grow on the ice inside.The Bandera Volcano Ice Cave is a hollow in the ground in New Mexico where temperatures never exceed 31 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 0.6 degrees Celsius).The cave formed roughly 10,000 years ago, when the nearby Bandera Volcano violently erupted, spewing lava that solidified at the surface while caverns formed in the layers below. The cave’s unusual geology has preserved frigid conditions, which have caused ice to form inside it for at least 3,400 years.The ice…
The JBL Flip 7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a reliable, convenient, and travel-friendly option. The cylindrical speaker is both water-resistant (IP68) and dust-resistant, and is durable enough to withstand drops, rain, and other elements. Its small size allows it to fit easily into bags and even cup holders. The speaker also includes an AI Sound Boost and a 35W two-way speaker setup to deliver clear, powerful sound from a relatively small speaker. Using the included Playtime Boost feature, you are able to enjoy up to 16 hours of music, podcasts, and background sound. You can purchase the JBL Flip 7…
Anker rolled out a bunch of new chargers and other gear at CES 2026, including a cute one that’s already on sale. The new Nano charger with smart display, which is an upgrade to the existing Nano charger in Anker’s lineup, is on sale for $30 right now when you clip an on-page coupon on Amazon. That’s $10 off the regular price.The 45W charger includes a smart display that shows real-time data like power flow, temperature and charging status. It also features “fun animations to keep things cheerful.” Anker says it can recognize what’s being charged and automatically adjust certain…
Smartphone prices have been creeping upward for years, and by the sound of things, they are about to jump even higher. This trend opened up space for a new type of phone on the market, the mid-range phone. These are devices that promise most of the flagship experience, but with a few sensible compromises, at a price that still feels reasonable.But what is a reasonable midrange price for a phone? Everyone has their own answer to that question, which is why they can range from $300 to $700. The ones at the top of that range are usually called “flagship…
Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary that develops self-driving vehicle tech, has picked up speed. The company now operates robotaxis in six cities and has announced plans to launch in a dozen others this year. It just raised $16 billion in a new round of funding and says it has served over 20 million rides since the company launched its service in 2020, 14 million of them in 2025 alone.But Waymo’s mostly smooth operations have hit a rough patch in Washington, DC, where the company first began testing in 2024. Despite frequent District sightings of the now-familiar white, electric Jaguars, and despite…
NordVPN is offering a significant discount on its two-year plans, with 70 percent off its Complete tier and up to 78 percent off overall. For the Complete tier, the deal brings the total cost down to $130 for 24 monthsNordVPN regularly appears on Engadget’s list of the best VPN services thanks to its wide server network, strong security tools and consistent performance across devices. NordVPN’s latest promotion puts one of its most comprehensive plans at a price that undercuts many competing premium VPN subscriptions.NordVPNSave on all NordVPN plans right now; the Complete plan includes a password manager and 1TB of…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Death Valley National Park officials are searching for a couple of brazen blockheads, and they could use your help finding them. Specifically, they’re looking for at least two people last spotted in Eureka Dunes. The region located about 120 miles east of Fresno, California features what are likely the tallest sand dunes in North America. “Most importantly, OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAVEL IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE DUNES, or anywhere else in Death Valley National Park for that matter,” the park explains on its website.…
The Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar delivers clear audio for TV, movies, music, and other content without overwhelming your home theater setup. Simply set the soundbar in front of your TV and plug it in with a single cable to enjoy significantly improved audio over standard TV speakers. Its two-channel design, bass-reflex driver, and tweeter add depth to TV audio, while surround sound processing creates the illusion that sound comes from farther away. You can also pair your phone or tablet via Bluetooth with the soundbar and stream music or playlists when the TV is off. You can purchase the Sony…
Image Credit: NASASmartphones have become a basic necessity in our lives, as we take them everywhere we go (even into restrooms). However, there is one place where humans are not allowed to take their phones—space. NASA has a strict guideline that prohibits astronauts from taking their smartphones into orbit. Fortunately, that’s about to change in the upcoming Crew-12 and Artemis II missions.Astronauts will be able to capture pictures on the fly NASA has very strict regulations on what can and cannot be taken into orbit. Until now, smartphones fell into the latter category and were not allowed on space flights.…
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin this week, and this year’s Opening Ceremony promises to be one for the ages. The three-hour event will feature performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, 3,000 athletes participating in the Parade of Nations, and not one but two Olympic cauldrons being lit. (One at Milan’s Arco della Pace, since Milan will serve as the main hub for this year’s Games, and the other in the Alpine city of Cortina d’Ampezzo, where events like skiing will take place.) The festivities are all happening this Friday, Feb. 6, and will air on NBC —…