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Why whales are back in New York City

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The Cetaceans are back in town.

Cleaner water ways and more fish have once again made New York City appeal to humpback whales. Read on.

How your iPhone could know when you’re in a moving car

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A new iOS 11 feature aims to curb distracted driving

On Monday, Apple announced a slew of news at its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, Calif., including a new safety feature coming to the next version of its…

Hidden tricks you didn't know your Android phone could do

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10 tips to master your Google-powered device.

Rocking an Android phone? We show you how to customize the interface, improve security, tweak app settings, make your handset easier to use, and more.

Sleeping in on the weekend won’t actually give you heart disease

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Sleeping in

But there are other reasons not to give in to "social jet lag."

If there’s one thing you should remember when reading any piece of science news, it’s this: correlation doesn’t imply causation. Read on.

Slimy, fleshy lips dripping with snot help these fish eat stinging corals

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tubelip wrasse

Pucker up.

Imagine having a mouth that constantly dripped with snot. Read on.

An astronaut shares his incredible perspective of our planet

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Excerpt: Hello, is this planet Earth?

The following images are excerpted from astronaut Tim Peake's book: 'Hello, is this planet Earth?'. Read on.

Meet NASA's newest class of astronauts

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NASA astronauts

Their dream jobs just became a reality.

Join us as we learn who will be the newest Americans in space, and what it took to get there. Read on.

These all-natural microbeads could replace your horrible face scrubs

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Bye, bye, plastic.

Researchers have come up with a biodegradable alternative to plastic microbeads.

13 genius items for your next big road trip

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Gear for the long haul.

Road trip gear for the good kind of road rage. Read on.

Celebrate World Ocean's Day with these gorgeous photos of the sea

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Darlin' its better down where it's wetter.

Take a look at stunning pictures of the ocean in honor of World Ocean's Day.

Scientists use glowing dyes to spot fake whiskey

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Pub whiskey

This technique can even identify the drink’s origin, blend, age, and taste.

By adding whiskey to different vials of dyes that glow under black light, we can create unique patterns of fluorescence that identifies the whiskey by origin, blend,…

This online course bundle helps you master JavaScript for under $40

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JavaScript Bundle

Learn the MEAN stack, Angularjs and more for just $38.

This online course bundle helps you master JavaScript for under $40. Learn the MEAN stack, Angularjs and more for just $38. Read on.

Dogs and wolves both get sad when you don’t treat them fairly

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Sad wolf

They’re all such good boys!

What do you mean he gets meat and I get kibble? I'm done with this game.

The oldest fossils of our species just got older

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mandible

These possible Homo sapiens help confirm humanity's history.

New fossil findings may help write our species' origin story—if we can agree on what it means to be human. Read on.

How to binge-watch Netflix without ruining your sleep

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Have your screen time and sleep time too.

Watching too many Netflix episodes too late at night can seriously mess up your sleep patterns and your health—but it doesn't have to be that way.

China is building the world's fastest amphibious fighting vehicle

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North China Institute of Vehicle Research Amphibious Vehicle

30 miles per hour on water.

The North China Institute of Vehicle Research has built an armored car that can swim at speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour (faster than some warships).

Bosch plans to use radar sensors in millions of cars to make better maps

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It would be a big help for autonomous vehicles.

Maps of the future may get an accuracy boost, thanks to a new partnership between Bosch and mapping company TomTom. Read on.

The Drone Federalism Act would shift regulation to state and local governments

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The FAA would serve as a liaison between local governments and the national drone air traffic management system.

Drone Federalism Act would shift regulation to state and local governments. Read on.

The best ways to make your own GIFs

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3 ways to make your own memes.

Here are the easiest ways to go from beginner to GIF kween.

Scientists want to know if your parents' divorce is making you sick

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But don't stay together for the kids' immune systems.

Carnegie Mellon researchers found that adults with divorced parents who were on non-speaking terms during their childhood are three times as likely to catch a cold.
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