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Travelers are terrified by bed bugs—but can’t spot one in a lineup

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You probably wouldn’t know one if you saw one.

Study finds American travelers really don’t like bedbugs—but also don’t know what a bedbug looks like. Read on.

2.2 billion people are overweight and sick, but we’re still measuring them by a terrible metric

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Waist measuring tape

We could save lives by getting rid of BMI.

We’re so used to thinking about obesity in terms of BMI that it’s difficult to view it any other way. But it's actually a terrible measure of health.

Scientists may have found a way to tan skin without damaging it

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Sun tanning at the beach

At least on skin samples in a lab.

Researchers identified a small molecule that successfully darkens skin without exposure to UV radiation from the sun. Read on.

Coral reefs show signs of climate stress, but there's still hope

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A diver explores healthy coral reefs in Guam.

They show signs of stress, but also resilience.

The diverse ecosystems that comprise coral reefs are suffering worldwide as a result of climate change, overfishing and pollution. Read on.

Our sun might have been born with an evil twin called "Nemesis"

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The family isn't close.

A new analysis suggests nearly all stars are probably born with a twin—including our own sun. Learn what might've happened to it.

Michigan health director charged with involuntary manslaughter due to Flint water woes

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hands with water

Courts allege he concealed info on a deadly Legionnaires' outbreak.

Courts allege that Nick Lyon, Michigan health director, concealed information about Legionnaires' outbreak that lead to the death of 12 people.

How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

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Public Wi-Fi

5 tips for roaming without fear.

Wi-fi hotspots let you work, play, and keep in touch on the go—but they can also be vulnerable to security threats. Here's how to protect yourself.

Eating potatoes won't actually kill you

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Potato murder

The latest “news” on fries is total garbage.

The next time you eat some delicious, oil-crisped taters and someone blurts out that “hey you know fries double your risk of mortality” because they read a clicky…

The WiFi endoscopic camera lets you fix life's tiniest problems and spy on wildlife

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WiFi HD Waterproof Endoscopic Camera

This tiny waterproof camera helps you see clogged drains and fiddly electronics.

The WiFi endoscopic camera lets you fix life's tiniest problems and spy on wildlife. Read on.

An automatic home espresso machine 44 percent off? I'd buy it.

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Delonghi Super Automatic Espresso Machine

Lattes and cappuccinos at home—for $400 less.

Lattes and cappuccinos at home—for $400 less. 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.

Gray seals are making a huge comeback

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baby gray seal

They're doing better than expected after being hunted nearly to extinction.

There may be a lot more gray seals living along the East Coast than we thought. Read on.

How a female-only line of salamanders 'steals' genes from unsuspecting males

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salamander

Kleptogenesis gets a little less mysterious in a new study.

What the heck is kleptogenesis? Read on.

Lettuce tell you why sexy produce sells better

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Get your chard on.

Want people to eat their veggies? Don't make them sound like health food.

A new wave of gadgets is setting out to secure your smart home

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Eero and beacon

But it's not your fault you have to worry about it in the first place

Stepping into the fray are companies that sell security products straight to consumers who may want to batten down the hatches on their assortment of internet-connected…

Dams on the Amazon River could have widespread, devastating impacts—and we keep building more of them

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Dam crazy.

A new study shows how the negative environmental impacts of dams built in Brazil's Amazon basin will extend far beyond the South American nation's borders.

Good and nerdy books to give your dad this Father's Day

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bookstore

Pretty pictures, extra-terrestrials, and doomsday scenarios.

On this Father's Day reading list: Pretty pictures, extra-terrestrials, and doomsday scenarios. Read on.

Get certified In Adobe's essential graphic design tools for under $40

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Adobe Graphic Design Certification School

Learn the big three Adobe apps and become a CPD-certified designer.

Get certified In Adobe's essential graphic design tools for under $40. Learn the big three Adobe apps and become a CPD-certified designer. Read on.

Fancy wine descriptions can make you feel more emotional when you drink

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people drinking

Don't judge a riesling by its label.

Would you be willing to pay more for a bottle of wine if it was crafted using handpicked fruit from high altitude vineyards or sourced from ancient soils? According to a…

Rain and snow help stress out earthquake faults

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seasonal earthquake stress

A little bit.

Earthquake season is not quite a thing, but almost. Read on.
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