We're getting closer.
You probably don’t think of boron as an essential ingredient to life, because it’s not essential for humans. But on Mars, it might have been crucial.
What finding boron on Mars actually means in the hunt for alien life
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A chemical meant to save plants is actually killing them—and it's spreading
Dicamba drift blues.
New formulations of dicamba, an herbicide, seem to be causing havoc in America's soybean fields…
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China's stealth fighter may be getting a new engine
Relying on Russian engines has put China at the mercy of a single, foreign supplier. That could be changing.
China's J-20 stealth fighter is going to be powered by homemade turbofan engines.
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Our pollution might actually be causing thunderstorms
Ships could seed clouds for lightning.
Exhaust pollution from ships is creating lighting storms over the ocean.
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Your social security number probably got leaked and that’s very, very bad
The Equifax hack exposed more than 100 million people to the worst kind of identity theft.
You can change your stolen credit card and reclaim a bank account, but a stolen social security number is a big problem.
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Here's how you can access your computer from anywhere
Phone home.
Want to access your work while out and about? With free software and a web connection, you can connect to your home or office computer from anywhere in the world.
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What Florida residents should expect from Hurricane Irma
The storm is expected to strengthen again before hitting the coast.
Time is running out for Florida residents as Irma approaches.
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You can actually be allergic to exercise
Some people have a real excuse to skip the gym.
Exercise induced anaphylaxis is treatable, but doctors don't know why it happens.
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A timeline of Cassini's plunge of fiery doom on Friday
Here's how the planned crash into Saturn will go down.
Cassini is about to plunge to its death. Here's how it will happen.
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5 advanced Firefox hacks to level up your browsing
Try out these tips, add-ons, and tricks.
Improve your Firefox experience: When you dig under the web browser's surface, you'll uncover ways to search faster, fix problems, manage tabs, and more.
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Last week in tech: It’s new iPhone eve
Kill time before tomorrow's announcement with last week's biggest tech stories.
Kill time before the iPhone announcement with this recap of last week's big tech stories.
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Our commerce editor helps you get the goods for cheaper.
PopSci is always on the lookout for today's best deals. Our lists will be updated throughout the day, so check back to see if stumbled upon any awesome new discounts.
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Cleaning with bleach might increase your chance of getting COPD. How worried should you be?
Disinfectants aren’t good for you, but they’re also not the main cause of lung problems.
You shouldn’t breathe in bleach. If you could avoid ever coming in contact with it again, you’d be healthier. But the same is true of high fructose corn syrup and…
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The bees behind your morning coffee might be in big trouble
Much more than your morning buzz is at stake.
Global warming will take a toll on coffee-pollinating bees, potentially crippling the output of coffee-producing regions in Latin America.
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You don’t actually want these parasites to go extinct
Climate change won't just impact charismatic critters.
Humans might fantasize about a world without parasites. But they connect food webs and serve vital purposes in every ecosystem. Without them, scientists don’t know what…
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Updated: Every game available for Nintendo Switch
The definitive list, continually updated. Part two.
Every game for Nintendo Switch part two. Read on for the complete list.
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Metal-detecting essentials for your next treasure hunt
You never know what you might find.
Dig up a bit of history. From coins to rings, you never know what you might find.
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We know shockingly little about the effects of drinking during pregnancy
Even obstetricians are deeply divided.
Despite the total lack of evidence, 66 percent of obstetricians say that there's no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy. That’s a problem.
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Is it safe to take expired medication?
They might be okay, but you probably shouldn't.
The expiration date on a drug is the date to which the drug company guarantees it is effective and safe.
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Researchers just figured out how to get robots to join forces
We're so close to the megazord of our dreams.
Swarm robots are more flexible, more nimble and more resilient—but not so easy to program.
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