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Though commercial operations are at least a decade away, career opportunities in asteroid mining are here today, experts say.

With the first mission to bring material from the asteroid belt back to Earth underway, commercial asteroid mining has put its “now hiring” sign out.

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Gadgets

The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 30.

Throughout the week I spend hours scouring the web for things that are ingenious or clever or ridiculously cheap. Below, gadgets that are awesome, rad, and random.

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Health

And the whole story is extremely fishy.

By 2017, the surgeon swore, he'd conduct a human head transplant. If you’ve been paying attention to headlines today, you might think he’s followed through.

Technology

The company employs a "pay now, drive eventually," approach.

At a theatrical, hype-filled event Thursday night in an aircraft hanger in Hawthorne, California, Elon Musk finally revealed Tesla’s long-expected electric semi truck.

Environment

Here's what you need to know about the situation in South Dakota.

In the early hours of the morning in South Dakota, something went wrong underground.

DIY

Shop smarter.

By preparing for Black Friday a few days before the actual event, you will maximize your chances of catching the best online and offline deals.

Animals

We turned our food trash into another nation's favorite.

On Thanksgiving, turkeys will adorn close to 90 percent of U.S. dinner tables. But one part of the bird never makes it to the groaning board, or even to the giblet bag:…

Science

The physics of dandelion dispersal could inspire windborne microdrones.

Dandelions fluff follows different rules than the parachutes we use.

Aviation

Pilots are burning out as increased operations leave the USAF stretched thin.

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson revealed the deficit climbed to 2,000 pilots, as current operations “are stretching the force to the limit, and we need to start…

Technology

Burn off some work hours before Thanksgiving with this recap of last weeks' tech stories

The world's fastest production car, Google's first wireless headphones, and the best laptop around that you probably don't need.

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Environment

Enjoy the day without killing the planet.

Even if you’ve spent the entire year cutting down on plastic, eating less red meat, and conserving water, you’re probably poised to have a wasteful Thanksgiving.

Gadgets

Buying a TV is bizarrely complicated, but we break down some of the key features.

Don't get suckered into buying the wrong TV on Black Friday. A deal isn't a deal unless you get what you want.

Science

Research linking large earthquakes to changes in the Earth’s spin remains to be tested.

By looking through the earthquake record, geophysicists may be able to predict periods of time where large earthquakes (greater than a magnitude 7.0) might be more…

Health

You can enjoy food-related holidays and still eat a reasonable amount.

Whatever the reason, sometimes we want to avoid our basest urges—that is, to eat and eat and eat until no more pie can possibly fit inside our bellies.

DIY

Science up an amazing meal, entertain guests, and stay safe and sane.

Thanksgiving can be a stressful time of year. So let's turn to science. These hacks will help you cook the perfect meal, entertain your guests, and more.

Gift Guides

What to give someone before overstaying your welcome.

You're a grown-up, so you know you should bring holiday hosts a nice gift. But that doesn't mean you know what to buy them.

Technology

The internet was built to work as a level playing field.

Net neutrality is a crucial piece in keeping the internet working as it was intended, but it's currently under attack.

Space

The identification system blinks for a millionth of a second.

A group of scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico developed a laser-powered license plate to fit on satellites headed for space.

Science

Know what to look out for.

Psychiatrist Mark Banschick has pointed out that cult leaders employ mind and behavioral control techniques that are focused on severing followers’ connections to the…

Animals

Salty, alkaline water? Sounds like a perfect nursery.

There was a salty lake that swallowed a fly. I do know why it swallowed the fly, and rest assured, neither the lake nor the fly is going to die any sooner as a result.

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