The snakes behind the blockbuster are megafauna throwbacks. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. At roughly the length of a small school bus, anacondas are famously some of the world's largest snakes. Now fossil evidence proves that these enormous reptiles are also glimpses of an ancient world. According to a study published on December 1st in the, anacondas reached their maximum length around 12.4 million years ago--and have remained giants ever since.

These are products we believe are worth purchasing year-round - the discount is just a bonus. These are products we believe are worth purchasing year-round - the discount is just a bonus. Our experts found the best deals and sales that are actually worth your money. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. We all have holiday traditions we look forward to each year: cooking your grandmother's classic stuffing recipe. With the influx of these so-called "doorbuster deals", it can be hard to know a true steal from a modest markdown. So we've asked shopping experts to curate the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales across five of the most-shopped for categories. Whether you're looking for a much-needed sleep upgrade or a cordless vacuum that'll stand the test of time, below is our list of the best Cyber Monday deals across streaming, home, kitchen, tech, travel and wellness products. These are items that normally add up fast but right now are going for prices you won't wince at. To put together our list of deals, we enlisted the help of Guardian contributors with years of experience testing products ranging from blenders to vacuums. Our recommendations are based on items tested and loved by our contributors and staff.

A bird's ultrablack feathers inspired this versatile material. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. There is black, and then there is The shade defined as a black that reflects less than 0.5 percent of the light that hits it, is used on everything from telescopes to cameras. This uniquely dark color is not easy to produce and may appear less black when it is viewed at an angle. To find a better way to reproduce this cool color, a team at Cornell University looked to nature.

Why Don't Norwegians Hate Tesla Like the Rest of Europe Does? November's Tesla registrations were down in France, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. Norway, however, is bucking the trend--thanks to a tax incentive system that will soon be rolled back. The slump does not stop. Tesla sales in Europe slumped again in November 2025, confirming a negative trend that has been going on for more than a year.

Slop Evader isn't meant as a solution, but it gives a temporary reprieve. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A sizable portion of the internet has devolved into an AI-contaminated wasteland . While an easy solution remains elusive, a browser extension called Slop Evader offers a glimpse at what the internet to be only a few short years ago. While always prone to innumerable hazards, the online ecosystem is degrading largely due to the misuse of generative artificial intelligence content .

Science Archaeology Medieval shipwreck mistaken for underwater'rubbish' Loaded with grave slabs, the 13th century English ship was dragged to a grave of its own. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. After centuries at the bottom of the English Channel, remnants from one of England's oldest surviving shipwrecks are finally back on shore. Yet the reason it took maritime archaeologists this long to retrieve items from the 13th century Mortar Wreck was not because of its depth or the ravages of time. The shipwreck was mistaken for modern construction debris.

Military roads helped the felines domesticate about 2,000 years ago. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Our pet dogs have been by our side for at least 20,000 years, evolving right along with us. True to their more elusive nature, the timeline of when cats domesticated is more murky. Our homespun feline friends appear to be a more recent arrival in some parts of the world, likely only arriving in Europe about 2,000 years ago.

Whether you're buying them as a gift or keeping them for yourself, these are the best Lego prices you're going to find on Cyber Monday.

Were there any venomous dinosaurs? There's been speculation, but no solid proof. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. It's one of the most memorable scenes in the original movie: the dinosaur spreads the frill around its neck and sprays deadly venom from its jaws. The frill (inspired by Australia's frilled lizard) is pure Hollywood fantasy.

Gear Amazon's Cyber Monday deals on Celestron Telescopes make this a perfect time to start stargazing Whether you want a basic scope or a more advanced system, Amazon has tons of Celestron models for the lowest prices of the year during Cyber Monday. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Whether you're finally ready to point a telescope at the Moon or you want to upgrade to a more powerful rig for deep-sky objects, these Celestron telescope and accessory deals cover just about every level of backyard astronomer. This is a great option for users at any level. If you want your first "real" telescope but don't want to spend your nights guessing which fuzzy blob is which, this is the one to grab.