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Soon we'll actually know where planes are as they fly over the ocean

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Initial data is coming back from a system that will give air traffic control a global picture

For the first time, a company was able to track aircraft positions in the most remote corners of the globe. Read on.

The complete guide to spring cleaning your computer

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Computer spring clean

Blow away those digital cobwebs

Your computer could use a spring clean just as much as your house. Here's how to tidy up the clutter and keep your machine running smoothly for the year ahead.

How to green screen your friends' St. Patrick's Day garb

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It's their own fault for wearing green on the internet

Ever wonder how a green screen works? Here are step-by-step instructions on how to remove (or "key out") green from video footage in After Effects.

You’re treating jellyfish stings all wrong

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In some cases, jellyfish sting care can be a matter of life and death

The good news: there’s no need to get your friend to pee on you. The bad news: all the other solutions you’ve heard of will probably only make it worse.

The scientifically best way to sweep a floor

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Hint: Use quadrants

Spring officially began this morning-- it’s a great time to get rid of those winter dust bunnies. Read on.

The Sahara Desert used to be green and lush. Then humans showed up.

Use your favorite headphones while charging your iPhone 7

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Use your favorite headphones while charging your iPhone 7

Tune into your favorite beats while your device gets some juice with these charging cable, now 56 percent off

Use your favorite headphones while charging your iPhone 7. Read on.

Chuck Berry is gone, but his music is still flying through the cosmos

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The Voyager spacecraft are bringing “Johnny B. Goode” into deep space

The Voyager spacecraft are carrying Berry's music deep into the cosmos. We sure hope aliens love rock and roll. Read on.

Where will the future's water crises hit hardest?

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Stressed out: gauging global water worries

In some parts of the world, clean water flows straight from a tap. In others, people trek for miles to reach a potable source.

The almond milk craze could be bad news for bees

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A new study suggests common fungicides might kill pollinators

People love almonds. But the fungicides we use to keep almond trees healthy might not love honey bees. Read on.

A giant cliff collapse on a comet reveals pristine ice beneath the surface

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Dust trail from Aswan cliff collapse on Comet 67P

The latest from Rosetta's smashing mission

Cliff fell on comet, revealing ice.

How to protect all of your accounts online

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Web security has never been more important

From Google to Facebook, get all of your major online accounts locked down and safe from harm by following these straightforward tips.

Climate change may be upping your risk of diabetes

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A new study suggests Type 2 diabetes is rising along with the temperature

Researchers find that as the Earth warms, more Americans are developing diabetes, and more people worldwide are developing glucose intolerance. Read on.

We need to protect the world's soil before it's too late

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Book Excerpt: The Ground Beneath Us

Soil scientists fear that we are wasting and damaging our topsoil—the layer in which most of our food grows—at an entirely unsustainable rate. Read on.

This EPA unit fights terrorism with science

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It's not all about hugging trees

Here's a weird section of the EPA that you've probably never heard of. Read on.

Stop hackers in their tracks with this expert training

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Stop hackers in their tracks with this expert training

Learn the ins and outs of ethical hacking and land a job in cyber security

Learn the ins and outs of ethical hacking and land a job in cyber security. Read on.

The Curiosity Mars rover's wheels are starting to break

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Curiosity Rover takes a self portrait

Not even space robots are immune to the effects of old age

Nearly five years after landing on Mars, Curiosity's wheels are starting to show some serious wear—but it should still make it. Read on.

Updated: Every game available for Nintendo Switch

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Nintendo Switch Games

The definitive list, continually updated.

Every game available for Nintendo Switch. Read on for the complete list.

How to become a Navy master diver

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It's an exclusive club

Master divers like James ­Emerson handle some of the Navy’s most complex subaqueous projects.

Fitness trackers can be addictive—and dangerous

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Book excerpt: Irresistible

This is a book excerpt adapted from Irresistible by Adam Alter.
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