The disease that primarily affects African Americans in the United States still has no cure.
Sickle cell disease afflicts millions of people worldwide; in the United States alone, about 100,000 people live with the blood condition. Read on.
What is sickle cell disease?
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How a wildfire kicked up a 45,000-foot column of flames
In 2011, a New Mexico wildfire went from normal to nuclear. Three local scientists set out to learn why.
In 2011, a New Mexico wildfire went from normal to nuclear. Three local scientists set out to why. Read on.
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Anatomy of a wildfire
The 2011 Las Conchas wildfire was big even before it blew up on June 27.
The 2011 Las Conchas wildfire was big even before it blew up on June 27.
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In a Montana town, a record-breaking 103-degree swing in 24 hours
Loma's weather in January 1972 is a fascinating exemplar of sudden temperature spikes and drops.
In many parts of the U.S., it’s not uncommon for a summery afternoon to transform into a below-zero night. But no place has felt a greater 24-hour change in the mercury…
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A hotter planet might make hurricanes more destructive
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You might not be allergic to penicillin anymore
Reactions to the antibiotic can fade over time.
Although penicillin allergies can resolve over time, many medical professionals do not know this, and few refer their patients to allergists for re-testing.
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Optimize your WiFi network with NetSpot
Fix dead zones and save 72 percent off this top-rated app.
Optimize your WiFi network with NetSpot. Fix dead zones and save 72 percent off this top-rated app. Read on.
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The lone star tick can make you allergic to meat, and that’s not even the worst of it
The tick's territory is spreading.
As if ticks weren't horrifying enough already, now they can give you allergies—or worse. Read on.
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Birds' ability to fly could determine the shape of their eggs
Not all eggs are created equal.
A recent study has found that birds that can fly have more elliptical and asymmetric eggs. Read on.
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To ease lower back pain, yoga might be just as good as physical therapy
And a heck of a lot cheaper.
Gentle yoga might be able to ease chronic lower back pain just as well as physical therapy.
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Some clouds are full of little lollipop-shaped ice crystals
They've got scientists looking at clouds in a whole new way.
Researchers discovered lollipop-shaped crystals after scrutinizing more than 5 million images taken during a 2009 flight through a large cloud system in southwest…
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As drought looms, could this team of scientists prove cloud seeding works?
The Mod Squad.
With drought parching the West, seeding clouds for snow is more important than ever. Read on.
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A border wall made of solar panels wouldn't actually be good for the environment
Is this a bright idea?
In recent statements, President Trump has suggested the border wall will be solar. We dig into what that might look like.
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How to beach-proof your phone
Protect it from sun, sand, and seawater.
Heat, sand, and water can destroy electronics. But that doesn't mean you have to leave your phone home when you visit the beach. Just take these precautions.
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Finding NASA's Curiosity rover, art-attacking microbes, and other amazing images of the week
Newsworthy eye candy
Our favorite images from this week in science, health, and environmental news. Read on.
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These bamboo bed sheets reach new levels of softness
Save 40 percent off a luxurious set of natural yarns that stay soft and wrinkle-free.
40 percent off bamboo bedsheets. Read on.
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Don’t get too hyped about 'Planet 10' just yet
Another day, another hypothetical object on the outskirts of the solar system.
Something weird is going on out there, but scientists can't say for sure that it's a hidden planet. Read on.
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#PopSciLovesNature and so do you
We asked you to show us your best nature photos, and you delivered! Here are some of our faves.
Beautiful nature photos taken by you, our dear readers. Use #PopSciLovesNature to get yours added to the list.
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Why Morse code is actually a really weird way to communicate
An excerpt from Your Brain is a Time Machine.
Why is time so important to Morse code? Read on.
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Recycled Falcon 9 rocket survives one of SpaceX's most challenging landings yet
Challenge accepted.
Today's rocket booster came down hard, but otherwise it was a successful landing.
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