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Last Week in Tech: Reports of MS Paint’s death have been greatly exaggerated

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RIP iPod Nano

The Tesla Model 3 made its debut, Nokia has a nifty new camera, and we start healing from the Emoji Movie.

Not even the release of The Emoji Movie could dampen our spirits about all the cool new tech that happened last week.

The three supplements you should never buy

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An expert on vitamins tells us what to avoid.

The discovery of vitamins fundamentally changed our culture's relationship with health, nutrition, and mealtime.

Growing clouds from scratch and running from hungry polar bears: Fantastic tales from the field

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dam drawing

Stories from the coolest day jobs in the world.

Tales From the Field brings you stories about the coolest day jobs in the world. Read on.

Build a portable computer on a USB stick

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USB computer

It's a PC that you can carry anywhere.

Using modern-day Linux distributions, you can set up a portable computer that will fit on a standard USB flash drive. You simply plug it into any other machine.

JBL bookshelf speakers 50 percent off? I'd buy it.

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JBL Arena B15 Black Bookshelf and Surround Speaker

They're $100.

Rock yourself into the fall with JBL Arena B15 black bookshelf & surround speaker that are on sale for 50 percent off on Amazon.

What's really going on with sea level rise

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Even the best data can be presented in misleading ways.

There's a rumor going around that NASA's data somehow shows that sea level rise isn't happening. Here's a look at how easy it is to mislead by cherry picking data.

Seven gorgeous national parks where you can watch the August eclipse

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john day fossil bed

Chase the sun somewhere fun.

If you've yet to make your 2017 eclipse plans, consider venturing to one of the splendid national parks on the path of totality.

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.

Belkin WeMo Mini Smart Plug Review: Automate your dumb appliances

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Belkin WeMo Mini Smart Plug review

This is one of the simplest ways to get your non-connected gadgets into your smart home setup.

This smart switch plugs into a standard outlet and teaches your old appliances some new smart home tricks.

Every sunset ends with a green flash. Why is it so hard to see?

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Don't blink.

Every sunset on Earth ends with a brief but characteristic green flash. It's the result of the varying wavelengths of visible light. Understanding how it forms might…

Inside Salt Lake City's dreary, dangerous smog dome

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Salt Lake City

How it's fighting a perennial pollution problem.

In Salt Lake City, a "smog dome" can last four days on average, but some have lingered almost three weeks. These periods aren’t just dreary; they’re dangerous.

Songs to sing your way through the 2017 eclipse

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Moon transiting the sun

Your body is ready for our celestial bodies playlist.

From the painfully obvious to the unexpected, here are some tunes to help you enjoy a total eclipse.

U.S. researchers have used gene editing to combat heart disease in human embryos

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The effort was strictly for practice, but represent a major first step in its potential future clinical use.

Researchers used the new gene editing technique colloquially known as CRISPR to correct a defective gene that causes a specific type of heart disease.

North Korea's new ICBMs can reach most of the United States

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This is a threat Russian ICBMs still pose today, as they have for decades.

North Korea's new ICBM has the range to be a threat to the United States. So, too, do the ICBMs of Russia and China, which have been around for decades.

NASA is hiring a Planetary Protection Officer, but it’s not Earth that needs saving

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Mars spacecraft

Terrestrial life is a huge risk for other planets

The position NASA is hiring for is probably nothing like the image conjured by the trending headlines. It’s actually way more important.

China's army is showing off its new tanks, stealth fighters, and missiles

What to do with your pet if you need to evacuate

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Leaving them behind could be disastrous.

A recent study shows that forcing people to leave behind their furry friends can lead to problems ranging from mental health to refusal to evacuate.

How a snowflake gets its shape

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two hexagonal snowflakes

Do you want to build a snowflake?

Snow can be soft or stinging; perfect for skiing or prone to melt. The difference lies in the shapes of the flakes, which depend on temperature and humidity.

Climate change is making our favorite carbs less nutritious

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Crops are losing protein and iron as the planet warms.

New research shows that rising concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide are producing crops with less protein and iron.
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