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Permanently delete files from any device

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Send your trash beyond the point of no return.

Just moving a digital file to the trash bin won't get rid of it. Want to make sure your data is gone forever? Here's what to do on computers, tablets, and phones.

WATCH: The coincidental geometry of a total solar eclipse

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It's both chance and certainty. And there's something kind of beautiful about that.

The beautiful chance and certainty of a total solar eclipse explained.

Come watch a live stream of today's total solar eclipse

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total solar eclipse

Experience over two minutes of glorious darkness.

Experience a total solar eclipse from Union, Missouri, courtesy of the University of Missouri St. Louis and East Central College, Union Missouri.

How to look at the eclipse without damaging your eyes

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It’s always a bad idea to look directly at the sun, and today is no exception.

Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can cause damage to your eyes, known as solar retinopathy. Here's what it is and how to avoid it.

7 things happening in health and science today that aren’t the eclipse

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Because life will go on tomorrow, and you should be informed.

Solving peanut allergies, dubious cancer links, and more that's happening while everyone else in America is focused on the eclipse.

Your best photos of the 2017 total solar eclipse

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Partial solar eclipse from New York City

There goes the sun, doo doo doo doo.

We asked you to show us snapshots of the best moments from this year's total eclipse. Here's what you sent in.

Five amazing natural phenomena that are harder to see than a total eclipse

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Start planning your next trip.

The August eclipse has Americans in a tizzy, but it's not actually that hard to see a total eclipse. Not compared to these natural wonders.

For sale: China's brand new, souped-up tanks

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GL-5 Active Protection System China Norinco

The country shows off new infantry-fighting vehicles.

China shows off new infantry fighting vehicles, including one built from converted tank, and an explosive missile defense system for tanks. Read on.

4 hidden Mac tweaks to speed up your computer

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MacBook

Take macOS to the next level.

Is your Mac computer crawling to a standstill? It doesn't have to be that way—try these advanced tricks to grant macOS the best possible performance.

Did staring at the eclipse damage my eyes?

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If you're wondering, you're (really) not alone.

So you looked. Everyone told you not to, but you did. Rest easy—eye pain isn't one of the signs of retinal damage.

People who hear voices in their head can also pick up on hidden speech

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The secret to both might lie in how our brains experience the world

Psychologists have long wondered why some even psychologically healthy people hear voices. A new study sheds some light on the cause.

How to charge your devices the right way

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Charging

Give those batteries long, healthy lives.

The batteries in your phone and laptop have a finite lifespan, which you can extend by treating them right. Here's how to make sure they last as long as possible.

Scientists are solving the mystery of Earth’s thermostat

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Our planet can control its climate—very slowly.

A new study provides the first-ever evidence of a global thermostat that keeps the Earth from getting too hot or too cold.

Here's what you need to know about the Samsung Note8 smartphone

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Samsung Note8

It packs dual cameras, animated messages, and a split-screen option for multitasking.

The Note line endures. Read on.

The mystery of a spooky Confederate submarine might finally be solved

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Hunley submarine painting

We may finally know what killed Civil War soldiers on the Hunley.

The first submarine to take down an enemy vessel was found with its crew still sitting at their battle stations. What killed them without causing panic?

Your UTI keeps coming back because we use too many antibiotics

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Antibiotic resistance is making your UTI harder to treat.

What UTIs are, how we get them, how to treat them, and how that's all changing.

Taking loads of vitamin B could increase your risk of lung cancer

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The price of supplements might be pretty steep.

Because B vitamins are water soluble and don't cause acute toxicity (i.e. sudden death), large doses were generally thought to be safe.

How to grill meat over an open fire

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Like pirates used to do.

You don't need fancy gear to perfectly grill meat—Americans have been cooking over open flames for centuries. Here's how to do it yourself.

You’re throwing away the healthiest part of the avocado

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avocado cut in half

New revelations about the green berry everyone has come to love.

Chemists just keep finding ways to spur on the avocado evangelists: now they can even be used to create antiviral drugs.

Mayweather and McGregor’s 8-ounce boxing gloves have started a science fight

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McGregor vs. mayweather

It's still unclear just how much the weight of a boxing glove affects the performance and safety of a fighter.

Conor McGregor will fight Floyd Mayweather in 8-ounce gloves.
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