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17 STEM toys that teach kids to code

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Games for your future tech giant.

Games for your future tech giant. Read on.

How a backyard weather station works

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You won't need a meteorologist after you install one of these.

The Davis Vantage Pro2 weather station ($650) delivers a personal, hyperlocal forecast from your own backyard. Read on.

Last week in tech: iPhone turns 10, Facebook crosses 2 billion, and Nintendo teases everyone

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iPhone birthday

Here's something to read while you avoid your family at cookouts

It was a week of milestones in the tech world.

Do probiotic deodorants really work?

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armpits

We tested 6 brands, risking pit stains and smelliness, so you don’t have to.

Probiotic deodorants supposedly use a healthy mix of bacteria to combat body odor—but do they really work?

8 essential items to help you survive any storm

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Doomsday Bunker Gear

Apocalypse later.

Find your inner prepper. Read on.

How to choose the best fitness tracker for you

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Fitbit Alta HR

Find the fitness tracker to help hit your goals.

Somewhere out there is a fitness tracker with your name on it, but how do you find it among the many options available? We'll show you how.

Philips Hue Wellness and Wellner lamp review: They’re (kinda) lit

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Philips Wellner Lamp

We tested two stand-alone lamps in the Philips Hue smart lighting system.

We bask in the adjustable glow of the Philips Wellness and Wellner stand-alone smart lamps.

You probably abuse your ice cream. Here’s how to stop.

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ice cream

And other odd information from ‘ice cream boot camp’

The first time I tried to make ice cream, I forgot to add the cold. Read on.

Scientists are scrutinizing city sewage to study our health

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It's not just useless crap.

Scientists are combing through sewage to monitor public health. Read on.

5 troubleshooting tips for fixing your own computer

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Laptop computer

DIY computer repair.

Before you call for some professional help, use these common troubleshooting tips to see if you can get your issues fixed.

What would it take to invent a rain-deflecting forcefield?

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Better hold on to your umbrella.

An energy field that halts your enemy—or a downpour—would be neat. But sadly, it defies the laws of physics. Read on.

Scientists may finally know why these magnificent corals glow in the dark

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Glow coral, glow.

Corals are well known for their bright colors, but it’s remained something of a mystery why deep sea corals are so vibrant.

FiberFix repair wrap Is 100 times stronger than duct tape

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Fiberfix Repair Wrap

It's as strong as steel and you can save 31 percent on three-packs.

FiberFix repair wrap Is 100 times stronger than duct tape. It's as strong as steel and you can save 31 percent on three-packs.

Ancient Romans were way better at making concrete

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drilling into seawall

The ocean didn't break it down— it only made it stronger.

Romans were better than us at a lot of things. Read on.

NASA's Juno spacecraft is about to peer into the depths of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

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Jupiter's red spot

We're getting our closest view ever of the 10,000-mile-wide storm.

NASA’s Juno spacecraft will come closer to the furious tempest than any spacecraft ever before, hopefully solving some mysteries in the process. Read on.

What moral code should your self-driving car follow?

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A Google self-driving car

Teaching a robot to make ethical decisions is pretty complicated.

Scientists say it is possible to program self-driving cars to make ethical decisions the same way humans would. 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.

These saucer-shaped clouds look just like UFOs

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But they don't come from outer space.

The disc-shaped formations lot like UFOs, but this alien atmospheric phenomenon starts right here on Earth.

Cockatoos make their own lil drumsticks to play music

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It's just another way to woo a mate.

A study published in Science Advances shows how some male cockatoos create drumsticks and then make steady, percussive rhythm in a way only seen in humans.

10 privacy gadgets to help you keep a secret

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Privacy in the home

Fend off nosy neighbors, curious co-workers, and anyone else who tries to pry into your stuff.

The best ways to keep your skeletons in the closet. Keep your secrets a secret. Read on.
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