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Commercial agriculture is preventing wildfires—and that's not good news

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We need more scorched earth.

Around the world, fires are failing to spark, and grasslands are suffering. Over the past two decades, the amount of burned land has plummeted globally by nearly 25…

If you live in the South, climate change could kill your economy

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Northern states might actually profit as the planet warms.

Climate change is going to hurt the economy, and the poor will get the worst of it. Read on.

Nest Cam IQ review: A seriously smart (and expensive) indoor security camera

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Nest Cam IQ review

It will even learn to recognize your face, but sadly, not your dog's.

The Nest IQ is a fantastic security camera, but it comes at a premium price. Read on.

Clear summer skies are making Greenland's ice sheet melt even faster

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The icy island is having a meltdown.

As Greenland's cloud cover decreases, more sunlight is reaching the surface and melting its colossal ice sheet. Read on.

NASA filled the sky with glowing blue and green clouds

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glowing clouds

It looks like a Fourth of July display, but it’s for science.

The long-awaited launch made a spectacular light show along the east coast. Check it out.

Anker is crowdfunding its Zolo Liberty+ smart wireless earbuds

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Anker Zolo Liberty+ Smart Audio

Improved sound, battery life, and comfort.

New Anker Zolo Liberty+ wireless, smart earbuds now on Kickstarter. Read on.

Stop eating your damn placentas

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baby laughing

There’s literally no reason to consume your own organs.

Childbirth is scary and you'll probably poop in front of people, but that doesn't mean you should use alternative medicine to make yourself feel better.

This telephoto lens adds 8x zoom to your smartphone camera

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8x Telephoto Smartphone

Get closer to sports and wildlife without distortion and save 74 percent off MSRP.

This telephoto lens adds 8x zoom to your smartphone camera. Get closer to sports and wildlife without distortion and save 74 percent off MSRP. Read on.

Paleontologists finally know what this ancient armored reptile looked like

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Leaping lizards!

A lot can happen in 241 million years. Read on.

7 apps that won't make your kids dumber

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Seven educational kids apps

Smart apps for your smartphone.

Seven smart kids apps for your smartphone. Read on.

This engineer is using old cell phones to stop illegal logging

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Topher White installs a cell phone listening device.

Mobile devices are changing the way we fight climate change.

An American engineer is turning old smartphones into listening devices that can detect the sound of illegal logging and warn authorities. Illegal logging is a…

Measuring the vibrations of runners' strides could help prevent muscle injuries

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Bad vibrations.

If we could understand how runners adapt to these vibrations, we might be able to better prevent injuries. Read on.

Five rad and random things I found this week

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Hot sauce kit

The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 16.

The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 16. Read on.

Outfit your bathroom to be the best space in your house

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Essentials bathroom items

It takes more than a padded toilet seat cover and novelty shower curtain to level up your lavatory.

These items are refreshing ways to clean, illuminate, and update your lavatory. Read on.

9.5 tips to scientifically enhance your grill game

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We got you.

Burgers: check. Hotdogs: check. Beers: check. Fresca: sure, why not? You’ve got everything ready for your big BBQ. But are YOU ready?

Use these online office suites to get your work done anywhere

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Work wherever you have Wi-Fi.

Apple, Google, and Microsoft have online office apps you can use free of charge, just by loading them up in your regular web browser.

How to stream music all around your house

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Streaming music

Bring the tunes upstairs and downstairs.

If you want to get your music streaming all over your home, you've got a lengthy list of devices and platforms to pick from. We can help you pick the one that's right…

Want to be cool as a cucumber all summer long?

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Things to keep you cold in the hot summer heat

Items to keep the summer swelter to a minimum

Items to keep you cool in the sweltering summer heat. Read on.

Everything you need to know about the explosive science of fireworks

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Light 'em up.

Fireworks aren't magic, they're science; learn the chemistry behind these holiday staples.

Create your own commands for Amazon Echo and Google Home

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Amazon Echo Google Home

Be the boss of your smart hub.

Is your Google Home or Amazon Echo speaker not giving you what you need? You've got more than one option for creating your own commands.
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