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Wildlife ### 280 snakes killed at 2026 Florida Python ChallengeThe lengthiest snake was about as a long as a car.Wildlife ### Florida Python Challenge winner slayed 96 snakesVeteran hunter Tom Rahill has battled the invasive species for over 10 years.Birds ### Bald eaglets Sandy and Luna leave Big Bear Valley, Shadow gets a little vacationThe Ojai Raptor Center also provided an update on mom Jackie.Evolution ### Poop made life on Earth possible. Yes, poop.540 million years ago, nutrient-filled feces helped spread complex organisms.Space Telescope ### Extraordinarily rare supernova death spotted 500 million light-years from EarthIt’s an explosive case of CSI: Space.Wildlife ### Pumas can help prevent car crashesThe big cats can keep deer away from roads, according to new research.Sun ### Plasma waves spotted on sun’s surface for the first timeThe ‘small’ vortices were found using the world’s largest solar telescope.Endangered Species ### Rescued sea turtle named Pancake swims to hot hangout for young turtlesThe critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was recently released from Coney Island, New York.Space X ### An abandoned SpaceX rocket likely crashed into the moon this morning. The real problem comes next.By Gregory Radisic / The ConversationEvolution ### Forgotten fossil from 1950s is actually a new species of Ice Age frogThe spadefoot toad is the second Ice Age amphibian ever found in North America.Birds ### Do not share fake images of Jackie the bald eagle‘Every unnecessary interruption takes time and focus away from the animals depending on us.’Wildlife ### Unlike humans, ants work better in larger groups## Popular Science Cover Art StoreOwn a piece of science history.