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Dust, meteorites, cosmic rays and everything else currently destroying the Tesla in space

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This probably isn't covered under Elon Musk's warranty...

SpaceX successfully launched a Tesla Roadster into space—but what will happen to it up there?

Ice technicians are the secret stars of the Winter Olympics

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It’s science—on ice.

Ice is an important part of the Winter Olympics. To get these slick surfaces just right, athletes rely on experienced ice technicians.

Olympic biathletes are better than you at breathing

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winter olympics biathlon

To hit a 1.6-inch target after an all-out cardiovascular sprint, take a deep breath.

"It’s like running up a flight of stairs as fast as you can and then trying to thread a needle.”…

Olympic stadiums are engineering marvels: here are seven standout facilities

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The designs made history. And they might be used again.

The Olympics aren't just about the athletes. Architects also compete to design the world's most innovative new buildings.

The Olympics still aren't perfectly green, and they might never be

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Creating future Olympic venues requires thinking about how they will be used far into the future.

In the past decade, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has emphasized the measures taken to make the Games sustainable. But in a world where reducing carbon…

In honor of his birthday, let's talk about Charles Darwin's sexy theory of selection

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Happy Darwin-tine's Day, everybody!

Charles Darwin's other theory of evolution—sexual selection—is one worth considering.

Last week in tech: A dummy went to space and we got some new emojis

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Spacex Ship

We'll never get sick of looking at that view of earth from a Tesla in space.

2018 is the year for Teslas in space and Olympians on ice.

How to speed up your sled

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two children sledding downhill

Plunge downhill as fast as you can.

Everybody, Olympian or not, enjoys sledding. Even if you can't reach a luge athlete's speed, you can follow these tips to fly downhill as quickly as possible.

A wind tunnel and laser guidance helped the Olympic luge team learn about uniform tech

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They felt the need for speed.

The key piece of equipment at the San Diego Wind Tunnel is a 20-foot fan, powered by a 2,250 horsepower motor, that accelerates air up to 270 miles per hour.

Venus flytraps know not to eat the insects that pollinate them

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The carnivorous plants mostly feast on ground critters like spiders and ants.

Venus Flytraps have a healthy appetite for a medley of insects, and sometimes even slugs—but they don't eat the bugs that help them reproduce.

Millions of Americans can't stay home with the flu, so it spreads

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In America, paid sick leave is not guaranteed.

In the 2009 H1N1 pandemic alone, [estimates suggest that around 5 to 7 million more people got the flu from someone who came to work sick, and that an additional 1,500…

Every DIYer should know about these apps

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Seven essential phone apps for your next project.

Need help on your next DIY project? These apps have you covered. They offer everything from inspiration to tutorials to augmented reality tools.

The UN Climate Panel needs more women

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The lack of female scientists on the UN's panel of climate scientists is hurting the quality of scientific research.

Women are grossly underrepresented on the UN’s panel of climate scientists, and those who do take part risk being marginalized or harassed. This isn’t just a matter of…

How much can Olympic uniforms help or hurt an athlete?

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The right tech can make you literally dressed for success.

When it comes to Olympic get-ups, it’s about more than just looking good. Just like the athletes that wear them, the apparel that the competitors wear need to perform at…

We're told to fear robots. But why do we think they'll turn on us?

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The robot uprising is a myth.

Digital doomsayers have told us to fear robots. But why should we believe beings of our own making will turn on us?

China shot down another missile in space

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China ABM BMD Missile Defense Test February 2018

Like a hypersonic bullet hitting another hypersonic bullet.

This month, China used a long-range missile to shoot down another long-range missile—in space.

The HTTPS in your browser's address bar is important for staying safe on the web

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Internet

Google Chrome will soon clearly indicate that sites without encryption are "not secure."

Starting in July 2018, Google Chrome will indicate sites using unencrypted HTTP as "not secure."…

WATCH: 24 of the most famous space launches ever

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SpaceX's Falcon Heavy test is just the latest.

On February 6, SpaceX tested its Falcon Heavy rocket, the largest since NASA's Saturn V. In honor of that, here are 24 of the most famous space launches ever.

Six animals having worse sex than you this Valentine’s Day

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madarin ducks

Sex is terrible for almost all female animals.

Sexual pleasure and passion aren’t priorities when a hermaphroditic snail impales its mate with a love dart. Their goals are to make babies and die.

How to block web pop-ups, alerts, and autoplaying video

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Mute tab

Restore the peace and quiet in any web browser.

Pestered by sounds, videos, pop-ups and other distractions you don't want? Here's how to quieten down the web.
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