And our plants take a hit.
A warming Arctic may be causing colder North American winters. Read on.
As the Arctic gets warmer, our winters get colder
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Finding a sense of purpose probably won't fix your sleep problems
Don't believe every study you see on Google News.
If it’s already hard for you to fall asleep, maybe you can rest easy knowing that if you just had a sense of purpose in life you’d already be dreaming. But probably…
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Plants have a trick that drives very hungry caterpillars to cannibalism
Chemical defenses make friends look tastier than fronds.
Plants can turn would-be predators against one another. Read on:…
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Become a pro-level web developer with 28 hours of instruction for under $15
Learn from top-rated instructor, Rob Percival, and build 14 project sites.
Become a pro-level web developer with 28 hours of instruction for under $15. Learn from top-rated instructor, Rob Percival, and build 14 project sites. Read on.
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Traction heroes: 4 tires for better grip in any season
Pick the right rubber to keep your ride glued to the road.
Pick the right rubber to keep your ride glued to the road. Read on for a tire for every season.
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Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is a huge problem, and it's only getting worse
Clap your hands and say nah.
Sexually transmitted infections can be scary, but talking about them is the only way to keep them from running rampant. Read on.
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Sea spiders use their guts to pump oxygen through their freaky little bodies
Talk about having your heart in your stomach...
Many of us think with our stomachs, but researchers on an Antarctic expedition have discovered a creature that uses its gut for a heart.
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Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime week 2017
You don't have to be a math geek to love this Prime
Amazon's Prime Day is July 11. Here's what you outta know. Read on.
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Greenland's ice sheet is full of toxins waiting to break free—and microbes that eat them
But they can't dine us away from disaster.
As the ice sheets melt they’ll release trapped pollution, but microbes inside might break down the contaminants before they reenter the environment. Read on.
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Survive your commute with these 6 essential apps
Beat the daily grind.
Your smartphone can be your helper or your escape during your commute—whether you need navigation aids or blissful distractions.
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To save endangered whales, look to the poop
Dung holds clues about noise pollution and lack of food.
Whale poop is chock full of information. See for yourself.
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Amazon's delivery drone hive patent is an urban planning nightmare
This clever concept is subprime logistics.
Amazon drone towers don't match with the economics of warehousing…
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Yes, coffee drinkers seem to live longer. But don't get too excited.
The question isn’t if, it’s how much.
The science is pretty clear on coffee's health benefits, it's just not as impressive as you're hoping. Read on.
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The LuminAid inflatable lantern Is the perfect light for outdoor adventures
Solar powered, long-lasting, waterproof, and incredibly versatile.
The LuminAid inflatable lantern Is the perfect light for outdoor adventures. Read on.
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What the heck is “ice VII,” and why are scientists using lasers to make it?
No, it's not a superweapon.
There are actually 17 different forms of crystalline ice—and some of them come from space. Read on:…
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August Smart Lock review: An easy way to smarten up a dumb dead bolt
Teach your old door hardware some new tricks.
The second generation August Smart Lock adds Apple HomeKit, and is still easy and reliable. Read on.
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The most worthwhile deals this Amazon Prime Day
A continually updated list of all the Amazon Prime Day deals we like.
All the Amazon Prime Day deals we like—continually updated, in one place. Read on.
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Here's how you can actually help stop climate change
It takes more than turning off the lights, but it's all doable.
A new study says that the best ways to lower personal carbon emissions might not be what you think. Read on.
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Entrepreneurs are turning trash into food, drink, and clean energy
Bread-powered beer and other delights.
A number of startups—mostly breweries—are “upcycling” food waste to make new products. One brewery is turning discarded bread into beer. Another is using leftover grains…
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Brain training apps don't seem to do much of anything
But figuring out whether or not they work is almost as tough as creating them.
The brain training app Luminosity might not be any better than video games, according to a recent study.
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