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Army Prepares To Cut The Mustard

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Pallets Of Artillery Shells Containing Mustard Agent

...agent from its chemical weapon stockpile

The U.S. mustard agent stockpile is being destroyed.

First Africa-Wide Elephant Census Shows Dropping Populations

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Survey confirms the damage wrought by poaching

A multinational team has undertaken the first continent-wide survey of African elephants, and the findings so far are deeply concerning.

The Army Is Definitely Still Working On A Hoverbike

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Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle

A “Joint tactical aerial resupply vehicle,” to be technical

Hoverbike army…

Elephant Footprints Are Filled With Tiny Critters

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The pools are homes and stepping stones for water-dwelling animals

Elephant footprints are a key habitat for aquatic animals.

Hermine Is Now A Hurricane Heading For Florida

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Hurricane Hermine

May be first hurricane to hit the state in 11 years

No hurricane-strength storm has made landfall in the state since Wilma, but that might be about to change…

Wolves Are Risk-Takers, According To New Research

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Your dog's bravery was bred out of him

Wolves chose the risky option 80 percent of the time, while dogs only took a risk in 58 percent of trials.

Airship Company Will Recover From Last Month's Crash

The Science Of Grilling: What Makes Steaks Juicy?

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See why all steaks aren't created equally

It's hard not to savor a juicy, sizzling steak. This edition of the Science Behind Grilling series explains how properly cooked steaks can retain their moisture.

The Science Of Grilling: How Heat Transforms Steak

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Why does cooked steak look and taste so different from raw meat?

Raw meat goes through a huge transformation as it hits the grill.

The Science Of Grilling: How A Grill Gives Steak Its Flavor

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Let the epic grill battle begin

A lot of your steak's flavor comes from your grill. Which is the best: charcoal, wood, or gas?

Sony Vaguely Teases Its Next Great Robot For Your Home

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aibo sony

It'll be artificially intelligent and emotional, but beyond that, details are scarce

Sony's secretive home robot project is still in the works, as CEO Kaz Hirai teased at a news conference yesterday. His update: It's not here yet, but stay tuned.

Drone Beautifully Films Staten Island Ship Graveyard

Rocket Goes Boom, A Ring Of Fire, And More Amazing Images

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket explosion on 9/1/2016

Our 10 favorite science pics this week

Our 10 favorite science pics this week…

Save The Date: NASA's Newest Mars Lander Gets A Launch Opportunity

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insight lander

Go lander go!

NASA announced that its InSight mission, the first lander dedicated to taking a deeper look at Mars' surface, has a new launch period beginning May 5, 2018.

Check Out The Pentagon’s Likely New Autonomous Drone

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Autonomous Quadcopters Navigate A Course

A flying scout, for the unknown indoors

autonomous drone scout…

Hundreds Of Black Holes May Nestle Together In Our Galaxy

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A spectacle previously thought impossible

Astronomers may have detected a cluster of stars that is home to hundreds of black holes, a spectacle that was previously thought impossible.

Vintage Style Travel Posters Invite Tourists To See Extinct Animals

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Alas, poor dodo

You can still visit Costa Rica, but you'll never find a golden toad there. At least not any more.

Musk: Rocket Explosion Is SpaceX's 'Most Difficult And Complex Failure'

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SpaceX Explosion

The SpaceX founder wants the public's help in solving the mystery

SpaceX appears to be having difficulty pinpointing the cause of the disaster.

Inky Black iPhones, Chipotle Delivery Drones, And More

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Our 10 favorite science images of the week

Our 10 favorite science images of the week, including the new iPhone 7, flesh-eating bacteria, Chipotle-delivering drones and more.

A Refrigerator Backpack Could Help Transport Vaccines And Organs

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Isobar Cooling Tank

Uses a simple chemical reaction for cooling

Medical supply transportation is a series problem in remote regions, where it may take weeks to transport a vaccine where it's most needed. But a British student has…
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